Connect with Patchworks for stress-free operations this Black Friday

In 2019, the average company used around 137 unique software solutions within their business, an increase of nearly a third compared to the previous year.

And yet, 45% of businesses see poor integration between applications as the second biggest barrier to the effective application of technology.

A powerful tech stack is one of the core foundations of an ecommerce business, and Chief Operating Officers (COOs) need to know all of their internal systems are working in tandem. From overseeing the business’ daily operations, to implementing visions and strategies, an enterprise which isn’t backed up by efficient use of data and tech will eventually crumble.

That’s especially true during Black Friday and Cyber Monday (BFCM), when your operations will be pushed to their limit.

But with the Patchworks integration platform, you can be prepared before BFCM and combat any issues which arise. Here’s how our iPaaS can help you better operate your business before, during, and after busy trading periods.

Reduce costs but increase efficiency

Everyone runs their business differently, using a wide range of technology and techniques to help them manage their team.

Refining the way your business works is especially important for your internal operations, whether it’s how you look after your staff, how you monitor financial information, or how you allocate resources.

ERPs, for example, are one of the most popular solutions businesses use to look after their internal operations, with many providers having features that cover a diverse range of departments. But 87% of companies seek guidance on how to implement an ERP - and they often end up costing 3-4 times more than budgeted.

With Patchworks, whether you’re integrating an ERP or another enterprise-wide solution, you receive a powerful platform which caters to your individual needs and dramatically reduces the cost of implementation and maintenance. Our pricing works on a subscription basis, where you pay a flat cost every month with no hidden costs - and you only pay for what you need.

As you prepare for peak trading periods such as BFCM, cutting costs where you can with no detriment to your operation is essential. By upgrading to a trusted iPaaS such as Patchworks, you can connect all of your disparate operation systems at a cheaper cost than handling integrations yourself. Plus, you get the benefits of clearer, more transparent data which travels seamlessly from point to destination.

And with those cut costs, you can reinvest into other areas such as sales and marketing for a more successful BFCM.

Powerful and scalable connections

In November last year, Patchworks saw an average increase of 42% in orders going through our system.

Much of that business happened over the BFCM weekend, and for many businesses, even a 42% influx of orders can overwhelm their platform if unsupported.

But it’s not just about orders and conversions; the top 100 performing ecommerce businesses see up to 137% more general traffic during Black Friday. If your strategy isn’t optimised to handle this level of traffic, you could fail to meet performance targets.

With Patchworks, our platform is designed for scalability, so no matter how much traffic or orders go through your system, you’re fully prepared to process data without a hitch.

Some of our features which support this include job queuing, so you can automatically queue required services to ensure reliability. There’s also safe retry precautions, which automatically increases the interval between retries whenever an API request fails; that means you avoid your limit being reached, avoiding even more failed transactions.

Self-serve enablement

We know that phrases like ‘data integration’, ‘data silos’, and ‘APIs’ can be daunting even to people with experience in ecommerce, but not much technical expertise.

89% of companies say they struggle with data and systems integration, which is why many look to a knowledgeable provider to help with their problems.

As businesses approach BFCM, they may find that many of their systems aren’t prepared yet for the increased traffic. This is especially true if you’ve recently transitioned away from in-house integrations, or are thinking of changing iPaaS due to quality.

The Patchworks platform offers a couple of solutions to this operations dilemma. The first is that, with our self-serve and no-code/low-code dashboard, teams and individuals of any expertise can customise and implement integrations. You don’t need to be a CTO to take control of your integrations.

There’s also the ease at which you can implement different connectors. With our plug-in-and-play platform, you can pick from a library of pre-built best of breed connectors to immediately integrate with your business.

That means a quick set-up time, instead of spending weeks if not months building an integration in-house from scratch. When you’re preparing for a busy trading period, time is money, after all.

If you’re looking for an integration provider to help boost your business’ internal operations, strategy implementation, and resource management, Patchworks has a range of features custom-built for ecommerce success.

For more information, get in touch with our team for a free consultation and demonstration of the platform.