ocr: Lines ofCommunication While most corporations currently uset the Internet primarily asi an information source, many recognize the potential benetits the Net offers. as a vehicle for communications and electronic commerce with both customers, and suppliers. The Internet, when coupled with supply- and demand-torecasting software, EDI andi ERP applications, is expected to revolutionize supply-chain managernent internet business benefits that organizations willexploit within the next year intercompany, communications 64% ustomer communications 47% Find/attract customers: 44% Electronic commerce wi ...