Over the past several years, we’ve undergone a transformative journey, implementing substantial enhancements across Kibo’s order management, eCommerce, and subscription commerce solutions to better serve our clients and partners. At the heart of this transformation is Kibo’s fully modular, API-first platform which continues to help brands deliver seamless omnichannel customer experiences, drive operational efficiencies, and generate ROI.
And now, we are thrilled to announce another milestone – Kibo has joined the MACH Alliance. Being accepted into the MACH Alliance is a testament to our unwavering commitment to driving modern, future-proof technology that is composable, open, and best-of-breed. This achievement is the result of an extensive collective effort, encompassing our team, customers’ and partners’ support.
Why Join the MACH Alliance
Joining the MACH Alliance is a strategic move to stay at the forefront of technological innovation and drive growth in the digital era. The MACH Alliance’s mission aligns perfectly with this goal, as it focuses on helping brands stay ahead by exploring and adopting the latest technology while finding intelligent ways to leverage it.
From the beginning, we’ve helped brands like Ace Hardware and Boscov’s transform their tech ecosystems into flexible, MACH-based solutions. These transformations have yielded tangible benefits across their organizations, including ecommerce, fulfillment, operations, and more. For example, since implementing Kibo, Ace Hardware has seen a 279% increase in digital revenue, and Boscov’s has seen a 150% improvement in fill rate with new fulfillment flows and wave picking.
As a member of the MACH Alliance, we’ll be able to further drive technological innovation through:
- Industry Leadership: Being part of the alliance allows Kibo to shape the industry’s direction and advocate for our clients’ interests, promoting the adoption of composable architectures that enhance enterprise technologies and meet evolving business requirements.
- Collaborative Platform: The MACH Alliance provides a collaborative platform where members can share knowledge and expertise, resulting in faster advancements in digital commerce and better solutions for organizations.
- Flexibility: We can make an even greater impact on the evolution of MACH architecture, allowing our team to continue developing flexible technology that resists vendor lock-in.
What’s the Difference: MACH vs. Non-MACH
The benefits of MACH (Microservices, API-first, Cloud-native, and Headless) architecture over non-MACH approaches are significant and can have a profound impact on a company’s digital capabilities. Here’s a comparison of the key advantages of MACH versus non-MACH systems:
- Modularity: MACH architecture is inherently modular, allowing organizations to build and maintain their digital systems as a collection of independent microservices. This modularity makes it easier to adapt, scale, and replace specific components without disrupting the entire system. In contrast, non-MACH systems tend to be monolithic, making updates and changes more cumbersome.
- Agility: MACH architecture agility stems from its modularity, API-first approach, cloud-native design, and headless flexibility. These principles enable organizations to respond quickly to changing business requirements and adopt new technologies seamlessly — all while reducing development bottlenecks. Non-MACH systems often struggle to accommodate new technologies and require more extensive reengineering.
- Scalability: MACH architectures are inherently cloud-native, making them highly scalable and cost-effective. Companies can scale resources up or down based on demand, optimizing infrastructure costs. Non-MACH systems may lack the inherent scalability and cost-efficiency of cloud-native solutions.
- Innovation: MACH architecture fosters innovation within a company by promoting a culture of continuous improvement and adaptability. Its modular and microservices-based structure allows teams to work on individual components independently, enabling rapid experimentation, testing, and deployment of innovative features or solutions. Non-MACH systems often require teams to focus more on system maintenance rather than innovative solutions or features that drive revenue and customer loyalty.
While non-MACH systems may seem simpler and offer legacy support, they often lack the agility and future-proofing that MACH architecture provides, making MACH an attractive choice for companies aiming to thrive in the rapidly evolving digital landscape.
Clients and Partners Benefit from Kibo’s MACH Alliance Acceptance
Being a member of the MACH Alliance offers significant benefits to both our clients and partners. It signifies a deep commitment to excellence and collaboration, which translates into tangible advantages for those we serve. Our involvement with fellow MACH Alliance members will allow us to engage in valuable knowledge-sharing and collaboration to foster technological advancements. This, in turn, translates to better outcomes and enhanced competitiveness for our clients.
Our commitment extends beyond simply leveraging MACH principles; we are actively involved in contributing to their evolution. We envision a future where MACH principles become industry standards, driving innovation and efficiency across the board. We plan to actively participate in the MACH community as ambassadors and supporters of initiatives like Women in MACH, underscoring our dedication to inclusive growth and advocacy for MACH at industry events.
Ultimately, being a member of the MACH Alliance is not just a badge of honor but a testament to our dedication to excellence and our unwavering commitment to delivering exceptional value to our clients and partners.