Second, although the focal organisation viewpoint makes for a simplified analysis, it also limits the investigation of broader, more holistic applications of SCI. This should be addressed by studying multiple echelons and assessing their overall level of integration maturity. Of overriding interest for the majority of organisations struggling to put integration into practice is identification of the paths to successful integration. Further work is planned by the authors to assess how value streams are successfully re-engineered to achieve a more seamless state.