Every system added without oversight. Every decision made in isolation. Every undocumented process. It adds up — and at some point, complexity becomes the biggest risk in your business. ArchitectIQ by retail solutions gives you the clarity, governance and retail-specialist expertise to build a target architecture your business will invest in.

For most Heads of Architecture, the challenge isn’t knowing what’s wrong — it’s having the capacity, the evidence and the credibility to do something about it. Undocumented landscapes make informed decisions impossible, siloed governance creates security and compliance blind spots, and a growing application portfolio quietly drains budget that could be driving innovation. ArchitectIQ by retail solutions gives you the structure to take back control. We work alongside your team to map your current landscape, close the governance gaps and build a target architecture your business will actually invest in — so complexity stops being the enemy and starts being the advantage.

How it works — two stage engagement model

  • Stage 1 — Needs Assessment: workshops and document reviews with business and technology teams to understand current state and objectives.
  • Stage 2 — Tailored Execution: delivery across Enterprise, Business, Data, Application and Technology architecture layers — all or in part, based on need.

     

Accelerators — what makes retailsolutions different

Retail Templates: Pre-configured review frameworks reduce preparation time and ensure a consistent, retail-focused assessment.

SAP Enterprise Tooling: Market- leading architecture tooling, pre-configured for retail. Proving portfolio views, roadmap capability, end to end architecture and process alignment.

Retail Experts: 420+ consultants with experience across grocery, fashion, DIY, general merchandise and specialty retail — unbiased, specialised perspectives from day one.

 

Key challenges addressed

  • Lack of strategic alignment between business objectives and technology
  • Limited decision governance and architectural best practices
  • Un-documented architecture and processes
  • Inadequate control over technology spend and duplicate applications
  • Elevated and rising operating costs
  • Difficulty innovating - including readiness for Generative and Agentic AI

Don’t just run IT. Architect it.

Why retailsolutions

  • 450+ consultants focused exclusively on retail SAP environments
  • One of SAP’s earliest partners, certified as an SAP Partner Centre of Expertise (PCOE)
  • Offices across the UK, Switzerland, Germany, Sweden, Austria, South Africa, and Spain
  • Deep experience with SAP LeanIX, SAP Signavio, and the broader SAP BTP ecosystem
  • Pre-built retail accelerators that reduce time to value
  • Proven track record with leading European retailers across grocery, fashion, DIY, and specialty retail

Further Information on retailsolutions

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