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Businesses eventually reach the critical moment where they need to decide whether to keep their old, inefficient legacy system or invest time and resources in a new commerce platform capable of supporting the ever-changing demands of today’s customers.
All you need to know about replatforming
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Grab a coffee with Jared Blank
Jared Blank shares 10 valuable insights you can't miss about replatforming an ecommerce operation. -
Get people onboard
Obtaining stakeholder buy-in can be a challenge, but it's critical for the project's success. -
Find the right partner
Know who you're working with: This will contribute to make the process a lot smoother. -
Assign responsibilities
Assign a primary decision-maker and define who's doing what on the process. -
Define what is a must-have
One size doesn't fit all, so be discerning in what you really need when planning the project. -
More than technology
Don't forget that replatforming goes way beyond just a commerce platform. -
All eyes on the main goal
The technology should always be driven by the business needs and objectives. -
Don't go cheap on timing
Set a launch date, but make sure it's flexible enough to let you work on critical areas if needed. -
Get ready for the unexpected
Set reasonable expectations, and expect some bumps in the road. Yes, they happen eventually. -
Deal with resistance to change
New platform implementation will only be as successful as its adoption across the business. -
Keep testing
Have a strong UAT leader and test plan. But don't forget about performance.
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