The integration of enterprise systems and the supply chain to an organization is becoming more critical in an ever-changing, globally competitive environment. As markets mature and customer preferences become more diverse and specific, quick response to those needs is required to maintain competitive advantage. This quick response will require close relationships, especially communications and information sharing among integrated internal functional groups, as well as the suppliers and customers of an organization. Texas Instruments (TI), headquartered in Dallas, Texas, is one organization that has come to realize this requirement for building and maintaining its competitive edge. One strategic decision made by the organization was to implement an enterprise resource planning (ERP) system with a focus on linking it with a global electronic commerce (e-commerce) setting.