Composable Architectures for Organizational Agility: Evidence from Digital Transformation in Indian SMEs

International Journal of Emerging Research in Science, Engineering, and Management
Vol. 2, SI1 (2026), pp. 255–262
Proceedings of Selected Papers from the
National Conference on Emerging Trends in Commerce and Management
NCETCM-2K26
2026-03-30 to 2026-03-31
Vijayawada, Andhra Pradesh, India
Organized by Andhra Loyola College, Vijayawada, India
eISSN: 3107-9075

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Composable Architectures for Organizational Agility: Evidence from Digital Transformation in Indian SMEs

1D. Chandra Sekhar, 2N.A. Francis Xavier, 3D. Naresh

1Additional Commissioner, Vijayawada Municipal Corporation, Vijayawada, India
2Dean of Commerce and Business Administration, Department of Commerce, Andhra Loyola College, Vijayawada, India
3Head, Department of Business Administration (Logistics), Andhra Loyola College, Vijayawada, India

Abstract

This study examines the impact of composable architectures on organizational agility among Indian small and medium enterprises (SMEs) undergoing digital transformation. A longitudinal analysis was conducted on 150 SMEs from manufacturing, retail, and service sectors across Hyderabad, Vijayawada, and other regions between Q1 2025 and Q1 2026. The findings reveal that SMEs adopting composable commerce architectures based on MACH principles achieved 22% higher agility compared to legacy systems, supported by significant ANOVA results (F=3.98, p=0.01). Regression analysis further confirms that digital tools significantly predict organizational agility (β=0.35, p<0.001, R²=0.42), while hybrid work models contribute to an 18% increase in employee productivity. Additionally, composable systems reduced total operational costs by nearly 30% compared to traditional ERP platforms. The study highlights the strategic role of API-driven and cloud-native architectures in enhancing scalability, operational flexibility, and competitiveness in the evolving Indian SME ecosystem.

Keywords: Digital Agility, Composable Commerce, SME Transformation, MACH Architecture, Organizational Productivity.

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DOI: 10.66710/ijersem.v2si1.32

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