Decoding Commerce
Welcome to "Decoding Commerce," where we dive into the heart of building brands in Europe.
Join us as we unravel the success stories behind today's most innovative businesses through exclusive interviews with founders and in-depth technology deep dives. Focusing on Shopify and Odoo, we explore the strategies and solutions driving the future of e-commerce and retail. Whether you're a budding entrepreneur, a tech enthusiast, or just curious about the commerce landscape, "Decoding Commerce" offers insights and inspiration to fuel your journey.
Tune in and discover what it takes to thrive in the dynamic world of European commerce.
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Decoding Commerce
#58 Deep dive with Sam & Chris | Shopify or Odoo? Choosing the right stack for growth
In this episode, Sam and Chris, both Solution Architects at Dear Digital, tackle a question many growing businesses face: 'Should I choose Shopify, Odoo, or maybe both?'
They compare the two platforms’ core philosophies. Shopify as a best-of-breed selling engine focused on speed, checkout, and multi-channel commerce, and Odoo as an all-in-one ERP powering inventory, purchasing, manufacturing, and more.
Chris highlights Odoo’s strength in operations and native app integration, while Sam explains Shopify’s evolution into a robust storefront with strong analytics, order routing, and headless options like Hydrogen. Together, they dive into frontend flexibility, release cycles, and the 'two-speed system' approach of combining fast-moving sales tech with a stable ERP backbone.
From checkout friction to change management, this episode is full of insights for teams deciding between best-of-suite, best-of-breed, or a hybrid setup that scales.
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