Composable Commerce Checklist: Is MACH Architecture the Right Choice?

Deciding on Composable Commerce and MACH architecture is no easy feat. That’s why we’ve put together 20 statements for you – tick the ones that match your situation. At the end, you’ll get an assessment of whether Composable Commerce could be the right fit for you.

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Checklist

General Considerations

We have clear business goals that could be supported by the flexibility of Composable Commerce.

Our product and service offerings are complex and require tailored solutions.

Technical resources for development and maintenance are available internally or can be sourced.

The budget allows investment in a scalable and flexible e-commerce solution.

There have been situations where our system reached its limits or features could not be implemented due to the current setup.

Company Size & Type

Our company has the potential for rapid growth or already operates at a large scale.

We operate in B2C, D2C, or B2B segments and need features that go beyond standard solutions.

Our shop contains many customizations that deviate from the standard and required custom development.

Technical Requirements & Flexibility

Integrating new technologies and tools is central to our business model.

Existing technology investments require a flexible architecture for integration.

Scalability & Performance

Our online traffic has peaks that require a highly scalable solution.

Scalability is critical for the future growth of our business.

Security & Compliance

High security standards and compliance requirements are essential for our business.

Secure transmission and storage of data are fundamental requirements.

Cost & ROI

We are willing to accept higher upfront costs for long-term savings and flexibility.

A quick ROI is not strictly necessary for our investment model.

Management & Maintenance

We have access to the expertise needed to manage a composable commerce architecture.

Resources for ongoing maintenance and development of the system are available.

Market Demands & Customer Needs

Our customers expect a highly personalized shopping experience.

Market trends or competitive pressures demand a flexible and quickly adaptable e-commerce solution.

Composable Commerce offers businesses a completely new approach to building digital experiences. Instead of rigid, monolithic systems, this approach uses flexible, modular building blocks that can be combined to fit your needs. This makes it easy to tailor your commerce platform to your specific requirements and prepares you for the challenges of digital transformation.

A core part of this approach is the MACH architecture (Microservices, API-first, Cloud-native, Headless), which forms a stable yet flexible foundation for modern commerce solutions. But making the shift to Composable Commerce is a big step, and it does come with added complexity. Companies should weigh the pros and cons carefully before taking the leap.

In our blog article, we take a closer look at who really benefits from Composable Commerce and what advantages it brings. We’ve also put together a handy checklist to help you assess whether this approach fits your goals and requirements. Discover the opportunities and challenges of this flexible commerce model and see if Composable Commerce might be the right choice for your company.

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