S6 | “At The MACH Crossroads: Evolving Expectations in Digital Commerce” with Sonja Keerl & Jim Herbert

November 28, 2024

In our latest FODcast episode, CEO Tim Roedel hosts our first head-to-head with two industry heavyweights: Sonja Keerl, co-founder of the MACH Alliance, and Jim Herbert, CEO of Patchworks.

Together, they tackle a critical question:

What does the future of digital commerce look like as we approach 2025, especially with MACH at a key inflection point?

This jam-packed episode focuses on the growing ambition of buyers and the pressing need for vendors to adapt quickly to keep pace. As MACH technology continues to shape the digital commerce landscape, can vendors move fast enough to support evolving buyer expectations?

🔍 Discussion Highlights:

  • MACH at an Inflection Point: Jim and Sonja discuss how we’re at a pivotal moment for MACH technology, with buyers pushing for more flexibility, speed, and scalability – but are vendors keeping up?
  • AI-Driven Commerce: Explore how AI is simplifying complex systems, making commerce smarter and more efficient for businesses of all sizes, and how it fits into the MACH framework.
  • The Rise of Tech-Savvy Buyers: Digital-native enterprise buyers are reshaping how technology is integrated, demanding transparency, seamless ecosystems, and tailored solutions.
  • Platform Evolution: Can platforms like Shopify meet the growing needs of enterprise customers while staying true to MACH principles? We dive into the debate.
  • New Frontiers for MACH: From healthcare to financial services, discover how unexpected sectors are adopting composable technology and driving demand for MACH solutions.
  • Vendor Adaptability: Why vendor success hinges on their ability to adapt quickly and align with buyers’ big ambitions in this rapidly evolving landscape.

 

🎧 Tune in now to hear from two industry experts leading the charge in an ever-changing digital commerce space 

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Written by:

James Hodges

Director of Client Engagement

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