But ultimately, determining the real value of new electronic distribution systems may not be any easier.
Its small electronic-distribution system has allowed upstarts like the Atlanta-based IntercontinentalExchange, an electronic energy-trading network, to whittle away at Nymex's market dominance in the sector.
The antilock brakes get a boost from an electronic brake-force distribution system and a brake-assist system that shortens panic stops.
Open image in new window Fig. 1 Power electronic transformer for distribution system Open image in new window Fig. 2 Control diagram of front-end three-phase PWM rectifier.
Sustained by these advantages the system for electronic distribution of health care utilization data in Syracuse has supported notable improvements in the efficiency of the local health care system.
No electronic monetary infrastructure, no zippy distribution system.
With USA Networks, Diller is building a unique distribution system with electronic commerce in mind.
All of these factors suggest that the system for electronic distribution of summary health care utilization data has much to offer to other communities.
Traditional insurers worry that such new entrants will undercut them, with their fancy electronic marketing and distribution systems, while the incumbents are stuck with prehistoric computers and a network of agents and brokers".Channel conflicts" with these networks are one reason why many traditional insurers have been loth to embrace the Internet.
But they are hobbled in competing with Dell, which keeps gaining ground on them, because Dell has a faster, cheaper and more efficient distribution system, dealing directly with customers and using electronic commerce.
Some are downright nervous about the intentions of Amazon, with its deep pockets and a unparalleled distribution system into tens of millions of living rooms and onto electronic devices.
