Orders can be received over the Internet. Shipments can be made from the Internet. Increase customer base through worldwide exposure. Support costs . It is more cost effective, faster, and technically effective to support customers, business partners, and employees over the Internet than through the more traditional methods such as telephone, FAX, written correspondence, etc.
Internet overhead is lower and more responsive than normal retail sales.
Inventory costs . Automatic inventory tracking triggers optimum reorders from vendors allowing for minimum capital tied up in inventory on hand.