10 Pitfalls when transitioning to composable commerce
As self-proclaimed fans of the composable commerce framework, we are very aware of the many strengths of this technology. But we also know the obstacles that can cause your e-commerce platform transformation to falter.
- Not everything that shines is composable gold.
The first pitfall is a major advisory point: Just because systems are “composable” doesn’t mean they always deliver, combine seamlessly with all other components, or—most importantly—meet your specific needs. Here’s a key tip: First, define your goal (where do you want to go?), consider your flexibility requirements, and only then choose a truly suitable system.
- Composable Commerce starts in your mind.
Expect your team’s mindset to shift. Working with multiple systems simultaneously requires a different approach and a willingness to embrace new possibilities and learn along the way.
- More monitoring, please.
In a MACH architecture, multiple systems must be monitored at the same time. It’s important to define in advance which systems will be monitored, by whom, and where. Additionally, decide when notifications should escalate.
s self-proclaimed fans of the composable commerce framework, we are very aware of the many strengths of this technology. But we also know the obstacles that can cause your e-commerce platform transformation to falter.
- Optimal cost control—or should we say “optimized”?
Costs typically arise based on usage—i.e., actual traffic, computing power, and storage space. This sounds great, and it can be, provided traffic, computing power, and storage are optimized. Otherwise, you might be in for a rude (and expensive) awakening.
- Goodbye, dependency!
Composable commerce is designed so you can structure your system landscape with maximum freedom, without dependencies. Therefore, consider carefully whether you want to use accelerators, as they could once again restrict your independence.
Composable commerce offers flexible solutions by seamlessly combining specialized services.
- Possibilities must be used.
A transition to a composable landscape can unlock a lot of potential—but only if you know how to utilize the technologies you implement. A modular IT landscape in itself changes nothing, even if it’s built from the best specialist systems in the world.
- Know-how: Integration.
Yes, composable commerce can be very simple. But that doesn’t mean that your enterprise business’s detailed requirements can be solved just like that—snap!—with plug-and-play. Data, processes, and system APIs are usually far too complex. Not everything shines that should shine (see point 1).
- Let’s talk about your data.
Composable commerce won’t automatically improve your data. Without the hard work of modeling and processing your data, even the best modular tools will do you little to no good.
- Yes, you are a pitfall!
In the worst case, you may not fully understand what you’re getting into, and on top of that, your service provider may not advise you properly. If these two situations collide, your dream of domain-oriented microservices and the like can quickly turn into a nightmare of endless workarounds and never-ending patches.
- Wrong requirements remain wrong requirements.
Whatever caused your monolith or “all-in-one digital solution” to stumble before—those same issues could happen again with a modular architecture. This could happen through nonsensical requirements, poor prioritization, lack of KPI checks, or a lack of collaboration with a trusted partner. All of these are major pitfalls that can continue to drive you crazy. And none of us want that, right?
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