$\"Shopify$

Migrating from legacy enterprise platforms to modern commerce infrastructure traditionally takes 12-18 months and comes with significant risk. Today, we're highlighting how KPS's new Unified CommerceLaunch accelerator is changing this equation for enterprise brands moving to Shopify, reducing implementation timelines to as little as 3-6 months.

Understanding the Enterprise Migration Challenge

Enterprise brands face unique challenges when modernising their commerce infrastructure. Legacy platforms often limit innovation with rigid architectures and slow release cycles. Yet the path to transformation can seem daunting, with complex integrations, data migrations, and the need to maintain business continuity throughout the transition.

This is where specialised solutions like KPS's Unified CommerceLaunch make a crucial difference.

What is Unified CommerceLaunch?

Unified CommerceLaunch is a pre-configured Shopify accelerator developed by KPS, one of our enterprise solution partners. Built from their experience delivering complex migrations and greenfield implementations, it provides a comprehensive framework that includes:

Pre-built storefront templates optimised for Shopify
Enterprise-grade integration patterns
AI-powered migration tools
Pre-configured connections to essential enterprise systems
Governance frameworks for scalability

The solution addresses the specific needs of enterprises moving from legacy platforms providing a structured approach that reduces both risk and implementation time.

Key Benefits for Enterprise Brands

Faster Time-to-Market

Traditional enterprise commerce implementations often extend beyond 18 months. Unified CommerceLaunch compresses these timelines significantly:

Low complexity: 3-6 months
Medium complexity: 6-9 months
High complexity: 9-12 months
Very high complexity: 12-18 months

Reduced Implementation Risk

By using pre-validated patterns and accelerators tested across multiple deployments, enterprises can proceed with greater confidence. Pre-determined statements of work and repeatable processes help ensure predictable outcomes and budgets.

Seamless Integration Capabilities

Enterprise commerce requires robust connections between multiple systems. Unified CommerceLaunch includes pre-integrated partnerships with:

Patchworks (iPaaS): Handles complex integrations with pre-built connectors for ERP, PIM, WMS, CRM, and OMS systems
Akeneo (PIM): Centralises product information management with data enrichment and multi-channel syndication
FluentCommerce (OMS): Manages distributed order orchestration, inventory visibility, and flexible fulfilment options

Cost-Effective Transformation

The accelerator approach delivers measurable financial benefits:

Shortened sales cycles
Reduced implementation costs through reusable components
Lower total cost of ownership compared to legacy platforms
Faster return on investment

How It Works: The Technical Foundation

Unified CommerceLaunch leverages several innovative approaches to accelerate enterprise deployments:

AI-Assisted Migration

The solution includes AI-powered data migration pipelines that automate the transformation of product catalogs, customer data, and order history from legacy platforms. AI-driven configuration mapping also speeds up the setup of third-party systems based on best-practice patterns.

Pre-Built Components

Rather than building from scratch, enterprises benefit from:

Responsive storefront templates
Integration middleware configurations
Data synchronisation patterns
Workflow automation templates

Enterprise-Ready Architecture

The framework ensures scalability and maintainability through:

Event-driven architecture for real-time data sync
Queue and retry management for reliable data transfers
Monitoring and observability tools
Security and compliance frameworks

Who Should Consider This Solution?

Unified CommerceLaunch is particularly valuable for:

Enterprises Replatforming from Legacy Systems

Companies looking to modernise without lengthy rebuilds, especially in retail, consumer goods, and industrial supply sectors.

Global Brands with Complex Requirements

Businesses managing multiple storefronts, languages, currencies, and fulfilment models across regions.

Commerce-Led Organisations

Companies dependent on deep ERP, PIM, or OMS integrations that need robust, repeatable patterns.

Growth-Focused Mid-Market Brands

High-growth direct-to-consumer or hybrid brands needing enterprise-grade foundations without custom-build overhead.

Real-World Application

KPS is already in discussions with notable Enterprise brands about implementing Unified CommerceLaunch. These conversations highlight the strong market demand for accelerated enterprise migration solutions.

The solution applies across diverse industries including lifestyle, consumer goods, manufacturing, food & beverage, apparel, health & beauty, luxury goods, sports & recreation, home & decor, and electronics.

What's Next?

KPS has launched Unified CommerceLaunch, with demonstrations available for enterprises interested in exploring the solution. Building on this foundation, the team is also developing additional innovations, including:

KPS CommerceLift: A specialised tool for migrating commerce data
B2B Expansion: Adapting the framework for B2B companies launching direct-to-consumer channels

Getting Started

If you're considering migrating from a legacy platform to Shopify, solutions like Unified CommerceLaunch can significantly reduce the complexity and timeline of your transformation. The combination of pre-built components, enterprise integrations, and proven implementation patterns provides a lower-risk path to modern commerce infrastructure.

To learn more about how this accelerator could support your migration to Shopify, visit Shopify Partner Page for full details and insights.

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$\"Shopify$

Enterprise migrations no longer need to take years. In partnership with Shopify, KPS has introduced Unified CommerceLaunch—a pre-configured accelerator that helps enterprise brands move from legacy platforms faster, with less risk. Using AI-powered tools and proven integration frameworks, it enables migrations in as little as 3–6 months, giving brands a faster, more scalable path to modern commerce on Shopify.

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