SHOP SYSTEMS DECODED

Ecommerce is full of buzzwords—but how do all these promises stand up to the realities of implementation? In Shop Systems Decoded, we go behind the scenes with top tech vendors and industry experts to explore how various e-commerce solutions drive real business results.

In our episodes, we deep dive into different systems and break down concepts like composable, microservices, cloud-first, and headless architecture – revealing how they help businesses tackle integration challenges and meet strategic goals.

Join us as we cut through the hype, diving into real use cases and honest assessments of what works (and what doesn’t) in today’s rapidly evolving commerce landscape.

Whether you’re a tech leader, developer, or strategist, this podcast delivers the insights you need to make smarter, more informed technology decisions.

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Latest episodes

Spryker - Powering Sophisticated B2B Commerce & Marketplaces

‧ 67m 24s

In this episode, we talk with Elena Leonova, CPO at Spryker, a modular commerce platform built for complex B2B and marketplace models. Elena explains how Spryker empowers enterprises with flexibility, multi-layered business models, and future-proof technology. We also discuss the differences between open code and open source, the role of partners in implementation, and how Spryker supports digital transformation in sophisticated industries.

Medusa 2.0 - The Modular Open-Source Commerce Platform

‧ 66m 2s

In this episode, we talk with Sebastian Rindom, CEO and Co-founder of Medusa, a modular open-source shop system based on TypeScript. Sebastian explains how Medusa helps developers with powerful tools to customize shop systems and why it is different from traditional SaaS platforms. We also discuss the benefits of flexibility in e-commerce, the challenges with scaling, and how Medusa is growing fast in the market.

Inside Vendure: Building a Developer-Focused Open Source Shop System

‧ 63m 35s

In this episode, David Höck, CEO and Founder of Vendure, shares how Vendure is reshaping open-source e-commerce with a developer-first approach and modular, NestJS-based architecture. Discover how Vendure’s commitment to flexibility cuts developer onboarding time by 80%, enabling faster, scalable builds for complex e-commerce environments. David also discusses the philosophy behind keeping Vendure independent from venture capital and the future of open-source, composable commerce solutions that adapt to the needs of enterprise clients worldwide.

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