The recent holiday season was a good one for online retailers. However, this success is driving many of them back to the basics of the e-commerce world. When people buy on the web, they expect the site to perform flawlessly and also expect the goods to be produced for them very quickly. this puts a lot of pressure on the companies to move fast, which means they need top-drawer inventory and supply chain applications. Their supply chain needs to be integrated and smooth. So the recent success has many online retailers scrambling to upgrade their technology infrastructure, so their Web sites and delivery mechanisms will work better than ever. E-Commerce News: E-Commerce: After the Holidays: E-Commerce Seeks Springboard Into 2006