{"id":48456,"date":"2026-06-04T09:52:42","date_gmt":"2026-06-04T07:52:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/gomonta.com\/?p=48456"},"modified":"2026-06-04T10:00:48","modified_gmt":"2026-06-04T08:00:48","slug":"best-of-breed","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/gomonta.com\/en-gb\/blog\/best-of-breed\/","title":{"rendered":"Best-of-breed in e-commerce: the smart architecture for growing online retailers"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What is best-of-breed?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-text stk-block-text stk-block stk-0a56865\" data-block-id=\"0a56865\"><p class=\"stk-block-text__text\">With <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hospitalitynet.org\/opinion\/4132581\/best-of-breed-or-integrated-that-is-the-question\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">best-of-breed architecture<\/a>, you choose the software that best suits each part of your business. No compromises, no one-size-fits-all. For your finances, you choose the ERP that supports your processes most accurately. For your order management in the warehouse, you choose a WMS built specifically for that purpose. And for your online store, you choose the platform that best aligns with your customers and growth strategy.The result? Every part of your operation runs on the best possible software, tailored exactly for your needs and without limitations on customisation or growth.<\/p><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">&#8220;But all those separate systems\u2026 won&#8217;t that become chaos?&#8221;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-text stk-block-text stk-block stk-3845ef0\" data-block-id=\"3845ef0\"><p class=\"stk-block-text__text\">It&#8217;s the most common concern: how do you maintain oversight when working with multiple systems from different suppliers? The answer is simpler than you might think, provided you make the right choices.<\/p><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-text stk-block-text stk-block stk-3803aaa\" data-block-id=\"3803aaa\"><p class=\"stk-block-text__text\">Modern best-of-breed systems are built with integrations in mind. Thanks to standard connections, your WMS communicates seamlessly with your ERP, your online store, and other systems in your tech stack. Stock changes are synchronised between systems in real time. Orders flow through automatically. Financial data tallies up on both sides. You retain complete oversight because each system performs its own task perfectly and shares data with the others seamlessly.<\/p><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-text stk-block-text stk-block stk-1494e70\" data-block-id=\"1494e70\"><p class=\"stk-block-text__text\">Best in class software is no longer an obstacle, it becomes a fundamental.<\/p><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-image stk-block-image stk-block stk-fe9dc36\" data-block-id=\"fe9dc36\"><figure><span class=\"stk-img-wrapper stk-image--shape-stretch\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"stk-img wp-image-48458\" src=\"https:\/\/gomonta.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Blog-best-of-breed-architecture-MontaWMS-2.webp\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\" alt=\"Best-of-breed in e-commerce (2) | MontaWMS\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gomonta.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Blog-best-of-breed-architecture-MontaWMS-2.webp 1920w, https:\/\/gomonta.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Blog-best-of-breed-architecture-MontaWMS-2-300x169.webp 300w, https:\/\/gomonta.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Blog-best-of-breed-architecture-MontaWMS-2-1024x576.webp 1024w, https:\/\/gomonta.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Blog-best-of-breed-architecture-MontaWMS-2-768x432.webp 768w, https:\/\/gomonta.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Blog-best-of-breed-architecture-MontaWMS-2-1536x864.webp 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\" \/><\/span><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Choosing for the long term<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-text stk-block-text stk-block stk-39f2614\" data-block-id=\"39f2614\"><p class=\"stk-block-text__text\">One of the greatest advantages of best-of-breed software is future proofing. You choose technology that meets your needs today but also moves with the demands of tomorrow. Is your business growing? Your software scales with it. Does the market change? You adapt the relevant component without turning your entire IT landscape upside down.This does require careful selection. Choose suppliers who not only offer the best solution today, but also invest in ongoing development and can grow alongside you.<\/p><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-notification stk-block-notification stk--is-dismissible stk--is-info stk-block stk-1cadfcc is-style-default\" data-v=\"2\" data-block-id=\"1cadfcc\"><div class=\"stk-block-notification__content stk-content-align stk-1cadfcc-column stk-container stk-1cadfcc-container stk-hover-parent\"><div class=\"stk-block-content stk-inner-blocks stk-1cadfcc-inner-blocks\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-icon stk-block-icon stk-block stk-2f887be\" data-block-id=\"2f887be\"><style>.stk-2f887be .stk--svg-wrapper .stk--inner-svg svg:last-child, .stk-2f887be .stk--svg-wrapper .stk--inner-svg svg:last-child :is(g, path, rect, polygon, ellipse){fill:#FFFFFF !important;}<\/style><span class=\"stk--svg-wrapper\"><div class=\"stk--inner-svg\"><svg style=\"height:0;width:0\"><defs><linearGradient id=\"linear-gradient-2f887be\" x1=\"0\" x2=\"100%\" y1=\"0\" y2=\"0\"><stop offset=\"0%\" style=\"stop-opacity:1;stop-color:var(--linear-gradient-2-f-887-be-color-1)\"><\/stop><stop offset=\"100%\" style=\"stop-opacity:1;stop-color:var(--linear-gradient-2-f-887-be-color-2)\"><\/stop><\/linearGradient><\/defs><\/svg><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 384 512\" aria-hidden=\"true\" width=\"32\" height=\"32\"><path d=\"M297.2 248.9C311.6 228.3 320 203.2 320 176c0-70.7-57.3-128-128-128S64 105.3 64 176c0 27.2 8.4 52.3 22.8 72.9c3.7 5.3 8.1 11.3 12.8 17.7l0 0c12.9 17.7 28.3 38.9 39.8 59.8c10.4 19 15.7 38.8 18.3 57.5H109c-2.2-12-5.9-23.7-11.8-34.5c-9.9-18-22.2-34.9-34.5-51.8l0 0 0 0c-5.2-7.1-10.4-14.2-15.4-21.4C27.6 247.9 16 213.3 16 176C16 78.8 94.8 0 192 0s176 78.8 176 176c0 37.3-11.6 71.9-31.4 100.3c-5 7.2-10.2 14.3-15.4 21.4l0 0 0 0c-12.3 16.8-24.6 33.7-34.5 51.8c-5.9 10.8-9.6 22.5-11.8 34.5H226.4c2.6-18.7 7.9-38.6 18.3-57.5c11.5-20.9 26.9-42.1 39.8-59.8l0 0 0 0 0 0c4.7-6.4 9-12.4 12.7-17.7zM192 128c-26.5 0-48 21.5-48 48c0 8.8-7.2 16-16 16s-16-7.2-16-16c0-44.2 35.8-80 80-80c8.8 0 16 7.2 16 16s-7.2 16-16 16zm0 384c-44.2 0-80-35.8-80-80V416H272v16c0 44.2-35.8 80-80 80z\"\/><\/svg><\/div><\/span><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\" class=\"stk-highlight\">Also read:<\/span><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\" class=\"stk-highlight\">How do you choose the right software? <\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-text stk-block-text stk-block stk-a3ad2ba\" data-block-id=\"a3ad2ba\"><p class=\"stk-block-text__text\">Choosing WMS software (Warehouse Management System) has a significant impact on your warehouse processes. That&#8217;s why you want to know in advance what options are available and compare them thoroughly, so that you choose and implement the right WMS for your organisation. In this article, you&#8217;ll learn what to look out for, so you can choose the right WMS software for your warehouse \u2026<\/p><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-button-group stk-block-button-group stk-block stk-e30f82e\" data-block-id=\"e30f82e\"><div class=\"stk-row stk-inner-blocks stk-block-content stk-button-group\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-button stk-block-button stk-block stk-44b6ec1\" data-block-id=\"44b6ec1\"><style>.stk-44b6ec1 .stk-button{background:transparent !important;}.stk-44b6ec1 .stk-button:before{border-style:solid !important;border-color:#FFFFFF !important;border-top-width:1px !important;border-right-width:1px !important;border-bottom-width:1px !important;border-left-width:1px !important;}.stk-44b6ec1 .stk-button__inner-text{color:#FFFFFF !important;}<\/style><a class=\"stk-link stk-button stk--hover-effect-darken\" href=\"https:\/\/gomonta.com\/en-gb\/blog\/choosing-the-right-wms-software\/\"><span class=\"has-text-color has-white-color stk-button__inner-text\">Read on<\/span><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><button class=\"stk-block-notification__close-button\" aria-label=\"Close\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 28.3 28.3\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"16\" height=\"16\"><path d=\"M52.4-166.2c3.2 0 3.2-5 0-5s-3.2 5 0 5zM16.8 13.9L26.9 3.8c.6-.6.6-1.5 0-2.1s-1.5-.6-2.1 0L14.7 11.8 4.6 1.7c-.6-.6-1.5-.6-2.1 0s-.6 1.5 0 2.1l10.1 10.1L2.5 24c-.6.6-.6 1.5 0 2.1.3.3.7.4 1.1.4s.8-.1 1.1-.4l10-10.1 10.1 10.1c.3.3.7.4 1.1.4s.8-.1 1.1-.4c.6-.6.6-1.5 0-2.1L16.8 13.9z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/button><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">From starter to professional, without switching supplier<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-text stk-block-text stk-block stk-2010ed2\" data-block-id=\"2010ed2\"><p class=\"stk-block-text__text\">A fine example of software that lends itself exceptionally well to a best-of-breed approach is MontaWMS. As a warehouse management system, it integrates smoothly with ERP systems, online shop platforms, and other tools via standard connections. This way, your operation and technology runs seamlessly even when it consists of multiple systems.<\/p><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-text stk-block-text stk-block stk-17a9f92\" data-block-id=\"17a9f92\"><p class=\"stk-block-text__text\">What makes MontaWMS particularly distinctive in this context, however, is its built-in scalability. You might start with MontaWMS Start: accessible, quick to go live, and immediately valuable. Is your warehouse growing? You can easily upgrade to MontaWMS Pro, with more extensive functionality for warehouse management. Ready to take the next step towards advanced automation and robotics? MontaWMS has you covered there too.<\/p><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-text stk-block-text stk-block stk-709d9c8\" data-block-id=\"709d9c8\"><p class=\"stk-block-text__text\">With MontaWMS, you no longer need to switch suppliers. No migrations, no new connections, no onboarding processes to start from scratch. You build upon what is already in place and can continue to grow without limits.<\/p><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Best-of-breed: not a compromise, but a choice<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-text stk-block-text stk-block stk-fd6302c\" data-block-id=\"fd6302c\"><p class=\"stk-block-text__text\">Best-of-breed architecture is not a stop-gap solution for those who cannot make up their minds. It is a deliberate strategy, adopted by businesses that understand that the best operations are built from the best components. With the right integrations in place, you maintain visibility, retain control, and ensure that every system does what it does best.<\/p><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-text stk-block-text stk-block stk-2f92564\" data-block-id=\"2f92564\"><p class=\"stk-block-text__text\">For your WMS, <a href=\"https:\/\/gomonta.com\/en-gb\/request-demo\/\" data-type=\"page\" data-id=\"1589\">MontaWMS is a reliable partner<\/a> in that journey, now and in the future.<\/p><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The era of one all-encompassing software system as a solution for your entire business operation is over. More and more e-commerce companies are deliberately choosing a different approach: best-of-breed architecture. 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