COMPOSABLE COMMERCE
Composable, MACH & Best-of-breed at a glance
In the dynamic world of e-commerce, agile and scalable software solutions are not just desirable, they are often decisive for success. Terms like "composable software", "Composable", "MACH" and "Best-of-breed" come up more and more often in discussions about advanced online commerce strategies. But what exactly is behind these concepts, and how can they help e-commerce companies hold their own in the digital age?
On this page we present a first overview of these exciting topics. We see this as an ongoing process and plan to enrich this page step by step with further insights and detail. Join us on this journey through the latest trends and technologies in e-commerce and learn how to use them to your advantage.
Standard software / monolith
Standard software refers to application programs or software products that have already been developed, tested and made available on the market. This software is designed for a broad range of applications and can be used by different companies and organizations.
Using standard software offers various advantages, such as lower costs for software development and implementation, a fast time to market, high quality and reliability, easy integration with other systems and a broad range of support and training resources.
However, standard software also has some drawbacks, especially when a company's specific requirements or processes are not fully covered by the software. In that case it may be necessary to carry out custom software development or adaptations to meet the company's specific requirements.
Composable software / Composable Commerce
Composable software consists of independent modules that fulfill specific functions and together form a complete application. The advantages are:
Independence: Each module works autonomously.
Reusability: Modules can be used across different applications.
Easy maintenance: Updates to one module do not affect the entire application.
Scalability: New modules can be added or removed easily.
Third-party integration: Modules from external providers can be integrated.
Cost efficiency: Companies pay only for the modules they need.
MACH Alliance Member
Shopmacher are a certified member of the MACH Alliance. The seal stands for proven expertise in Microservices, API-first, Cloud-native and Headless architectures. As a MACH-certified partner, we guide companies on the path to a future-proof, composable system landscape.
Composable Commerce vs. monolith
We asked our junior consultant Franz to explain the difference between Composable Commerce and monolithic systems in a playfully simple way. What he made of it is well worth watching in the video.
Still too much jargon? In the e-commerce glossary we explain all the important terms clearly.
STILL TOO MUCH JARGON?
In the e-commerce glossary we explain all the important terms around composable software, MACH, Composable Commerce and Best-of-breed.
The system question: K5 TV discussion
Which is the best shop system for my specific needs? Should we go with an integrated commerce suite? Or better SaaS? Or do we need to build custom?
On K5 TV, SHOPMACHER CTO Manuel Ludvigsen-Diekmann discussed this topic at length with commerce expert Stefan Wenzel, working all the way down to the fundamental questions behind direction-setting technology decisions.
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Strategic consulting and sparring for e-commerce decision-makers.
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Operating, evolving and optimizing your e-commerce platform.
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Comprehensive analysis and assessment of your existing e-commerce platform.
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Our experts share their knowledge at conferences and events.
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QUESTIONS?
Our consulting team is happy to help. Sabine, Carsten, Michael, Philipp and Manuel are available for all your questions around composable software, Composable Commerce and MACH.
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