In the previous article from this series we looked at an example architecture for retail planning optimisation.
It started with laying out the process of how I've approached the use case by researching successful customer portfolio solutions as the basis for a generic architectural blueprint.
Business optimisation architecture – Example planning optimisation
In my previous article from this series I shared the logical view of the business optimisation use case for retail stores.
The process was laid out how I've approached the use case and how portfolio solutions are the base for researching a generic architectural blueprint.
Business optimisation architecture – Common architectural elements
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This article starts the real journey at the very top, with a generic architecture from which we'll discuss the common architectural elements one by one.
Blueprints review
As mentioned before, the architectural details covered here are base on real solutions using open source technologies. The example scenario presented here is a generic common blueprint that was uncovered researching those solutions. It's my intent to provide a blueprint that provides guidance and not deep technical details.