Composable technologies and MACH architecture for enterprises
We have been members of the MACH Alliance since its inception, the organization that defines the composable standard. We break down your monolith in parts, not all at once.
What happens when the system is no longer a single piece
- You break the monolith in parts, not all at once. Flügger split its single system into several connected by APIs, without stopping business operations.
- The frontend is no longer dependent on the backend. Salling.dk rebuilt its eCommerce with a headless architecture on Umbraco 8, using Algolia and Vue, to search through 60,000 products.
- An architecture that supports multiple brands and countries. Flügger supports multiple brands, channels, and countries, and it allowed them to launch Notes of Colour as a new D2C brand.
How to know if you need a composable architecture
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From monolith to composable, step by step
Monolith diagnosis
First cut
Roadmap
Meet our partners
What each department gains from a composable architecture
Breaking the system down into independent components changes the day-to-day for four teams:
IT
Update a component without having to coordinate a full system shutdown.
Product
Launch a new brand or enter a new country without waiting for the next major release.
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Management
Investment is spread out in phases instead of betting everything on a single migration.
Procurement
Change a component provider without having to redo the entire contract.
Our projects
Learn the stories of customers who have trusted our knowledge and experience.
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Who leads these projects
Composable isn't a technology you buy. It's a decision about which parts of your system you want to be able to swap out. Tell me how yours is set up, and I'll tell you where I'd make the cut.
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FAQs about Composable technologies
Frequently asked questions about the composable solutions ecosystem.
What are Composable Technologies?
Composable technologies are a digital architecture model where each business function (CMS, PIM, eCommerce, DAM, CPQ) lives on a specialized, independent platform, connected to the others via API.
Instead of relying on a monolithic system that does everything halfway, you choose the best tool for each need and integrate them as your business evolves.
What technologies make up a typical composable stack?
An industrial composable stack typically combines:
- Headless CMS to manage content flexibly and publish it across different channels.
- PIM as a single source of product data.
- eCommerce Platform composable to manage the shopping experience and connect the catalog with business processes.
- DAM to centralize, organize, and distribute brand and product visual assets.
- CPQ to configure complex products, calculate prices, and generate quotes more efficiently.
- ERP connected via APIto synchronize key information such as stock, orders, pricing, customers, or invoicing.
When is composable better than an all-in-one system?
When you need the flexibility to evolve, integrate existing systems, and avoid vendor lock-in.
A monolithic system might be faster at the beginning, but as the business grows (more channels, more markets, more pricing complexity), the rigidity becomes apparent.
Composable requires a bit more initial design, which pays off in autonomy and speed of change in the medium and long term.
How do you start with composable without redoing everything at once?
The standard approach is to identify the most urgent bottleneck and start there.
Some industrial companies start by introducing a PIM because their catalog is unmanageable; others prioritize a modern CMS to improve SEO and lead generation; others need a CPQ to speed up quoting.
The key is to define a Digital Roadmap that organizes the transition in phases, measuring the impact of each piece before moving forward.
Why is composable relevant for industrial and B2B companies?
Industrial companies often have extensive catalogs, legacy systems (ERP, MRP), and the need to publish across multiple channels (web, marketplaces, customer portals).
A composable stack allows you to keep your existing ERP and progressively add a PIM, a modern eCommerce platform, or a CPQ without having to replatform everything at once.
Each piece is incorporated when it adds value.
How much does a composable project cost?
A complete composable stack is a larger investment and is approached in phases.
The important thing is not to compare it against an isolated monolithic project, but against the total cost of ownership over 5 years: licenses, maintenance, evolution, and replatforming.
Composable usually wins in the long run.
What makes Novicell a composable agency?
You are in the right place: at Novicell, we provide consulting on how to approach your composable technology stack.
We have been a member of the MACH Alliance since its inception, the organization that defines global standards for composable architecture.
With over 20 years of experience implementing digital projects and a team certified in every platform, we design custom composable architectures for industrial and B2B companies, connecting them to your existing ERP without forcing a complete replatforming all at once.