With E-commerce growing rapidly, it’s important to pay attention to various causes that slow down performance of an e-commerce system while consuming time with processes and integration issues.
Integration Issues
Data is interpreted from different sources to help make decisions that most likely affect BI. Timely access to accurate information and business intelligence is required, so that it’s easier to understand how e-commerce solutions are supporting profit margins and growth in sales.
Prohibit Growth and Expansion
E-commerce growth means hiring new employees, developing new product lines and expanding into new markets. New employees need access to higher end data systems to run operations such as analyzing web analytics, without having to call technical support for each issue.
Manual Process
Manual processes to complete simple transactions cost time. Integrated system should automate shipping and tracking from the moment customers put in order to the moment the product arrives at their doorsteps. An integrated e-commerce platform should track and synchronize inventory along with orders. It should also track profits and losses with an effective accounting system.
If any of these issues persist in businesses they should consider upgrading to a more integrated e-commerce solution that will support them as their business grows.
Reference : http://www.erpnews.com/4-eye-opening-signs-indicate-time-upgrade-integrated-e-commerce-solution/