Unless proper preventive action is taken, records could be accessed by anyone proficient with a computer. The cost of setting up integrated systems is another consideration. The need for widespread customisation to fit specific system requirements means that even corporate e-procurement solutions involve considerable cost. Any company serious about lowering costs through integration will have to spend money to save money. This has meant that integrated systems have been largely the domain of big e-businesses.
People expect immediate gratification when dealing with computers.
When your customers can order from your home page with a click of a mouse, their expectations can grow to the point where they anticipate near immediate returns and shipments. This is especially a problem during busy seasons. During the 1999 Christmas season leading e-businesses logged delays of up to three months while they were processing orders from one system to another. While a customer's desire for instantant shipments may be fantasy, user-driven marketing, faster processing and faster shipments can expand a company's potential. As e-commerce gains momentum, integrated systems become increasingly important to any company selling goods and services on the internet.