{"id":294053,"date":"2025-10-09T10:09:49","date_gmt":"2025-10-09T08:09:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.jtl-software.com\/accounting-finances"},"modified":"2026-04-28T10:12:41","modified_gmt":"2026-04-28T08:12:41","slug":"accounting-finance","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/jtl-split-greyhound.betterscale.dev\/en\/topics\/erp\/accounting-finance","title":{"rendered":"Accounting &amp; Finances"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-page\" data-elementor-id=\"294053\" class=\"elementor elementor-294053\">\n\t\t\t\t\n\n\n\n\n<div class=\"e-con e-atomic-element  jtl-ew-section jtl-ew-section--wide jtl-ew-section--medium-top jtl-ew-section--medium-bottom jtl-ew-context--legacy-body \"\n\tdata-id=\"53ef377\"\n\tdata-element_type=\"jtl-section\"\n\tdata-e-type=\"jtl-section\"\n\tdata-interaction-id=\"53ef377\"\n\tstyle=\"row-gap: 0px; --jtl-ew-section-narrow-gutter: 16px\"\n\t\t\n>\n\t\n\t\n\t\n<nav class=\"e-con e-atomic-element  jtl-ew-anchor-nav jtl-ew-anchor-nav--tech jtl-ew-anchor-nav--size-lg jtl-ew-anchor-nav--style-tabs \"\n\tdata-id=\"3984da5\"\n\tdata-element_type=\"jtl-anchor-nav\"\n\tdata-e-type=\"jtl-anchor-nav\"\n\tdata-interaction-id=\"3984da5\"\n\tdata-jtl-anchor-nav\n\t\t\n>\n\t\t\t\t\n\n<div class=\"jtl-ew-anchor-nav__item\">\n\t\t\t<a class=\"jtl-ew-anchor-nav__link no-icon\"\n\t\t\thref=\"\/en?page_id=294101\"  target='_self' rel='noopener noreferrer' \n\t\t\t\t\t>Merchandise management system<\/a>\n\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\n<div class=\"jtl-ew-anchor-nav__item\">\n\t\t\t<a class=\"jtl-ew-anchor-nav__link no-icon\"\n\t\t\thref=\"\/en?page_id=294089\"  target='_self' rel='noopener noreferrer' \n\t\t\t\t\t>Tasks<\/a>\n\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\n<div class=\"jtl-ew-anchor-nav__item\">\n\t\t\t<a class=\"jtl-ew-anchor-nav__link no-icon\"\n\t\t\thref=\"\/en?page_id=294077&preview=true\"  target='_self' rel='noopener noreferrer' \n\t\t\t\t\t>Process optimization<\/a>\n\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\n<div class=\"jtl-ew-anchor-nav__item\">\n\t\t\t<a class=\"jtl-ew-anchor-nav__link no-icon\"\n\t\t\thref=\"\/en?page_id=294065\"  target='_self' rel='noopener noreferrer' \n\t\t\t\t\t>Interfaces<\/a>\n\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\n<div class=\"jtl-ew-anchor-nav__item is-active\">\n\t\t\t<a class=\"jtl-ew-anchor-nav__link no-icon\"\n\t\t\thref=\"\/en?page_id=294053\"  target='_self' rel='noopener noreferrer' \n\t\t\taria-current=\"page\"\t\t>Accounting<\/a>\n\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\n<div class=\"jtl-ew-anchor-nav__item\">\n\t\t\t<a class=\"jtl-ew-anchor-nav__link no-icon\"\n\t\t\thref=\"\/en?page_id=294038\"  target='_self' rel='noopener noreferrer' \n\t\t\t\t\t>Cost<\/a>\n\t<\/div>\n\t\t\n<\/nav>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\n<div class=\"e-con e-atomic-element  jtl-ew-section jtl-ew-section--wide jtl-ew-section--medium-top jtl-ew-section--medium-bottom jtl-ew-surface--sand \"\n\tdata-id=\"e8a0479\"\n\tdata-element_type=\"jtl-section\"\n\tdata-e-type=\"jtl-section\"\n\tdata-interaction-id=\"e8a0479\"\n\tstyle=\"row-gap: 16px; --jtl-ew-section-narrow-gutter: 16px\"\n\t\t\n>\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\n\n\n<div class=\"e-con e-atomic-element  jtl-ew-columns jtl-ew-columns--align-start jtl-ew-columns--collapse-lg jtl-ew-columns--spans \"\n\tdata-id=\"fa89324\"\n\tdata-element_type=\"jtl-columns\"\n\tdata-e-type=\"jtl-columns\"\n\tdata-interaction-id=\"fa89324\"\n\tstyle=\"--jtl-ew-columns-count: 2; --jtl-ew-columns-gap: 30px; --jtl-ew-columns-template: minmax(0, calc(58.333333333333% - 12.5px)) minmax(0, calc(41.666666666667% - 17.5px))\"\n\t\t\n>\n\t\n\n\n\n<div class=\"e-con e-atomic-element  jtl-ew-columns jtl-ew-columns--align-stretch jtl-ew-columns--collapse-md \"\n\tdata-id=\"8f0a901\"\n\tdata-element_type=\"jtl-columns\"\n\tdata-e-type=\"jtl-columns\"\n\tdata-interaction-id=\"8f0a901\"\n\tstyle=\"--jtl-ew-columns-count: 1; --jtl-ew-columns-gap: 16px\"\n\t\t\n>\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<h1\n\t\tclass=\"jtl-ew-heading jtl-ew-heading--size-h1-guide jtl-ew-heading--align-left jtl-ew-heading--color-dark-blue\" style=\"max-width: 744px\"\t\t\t\t\t>\n\t\t<span class=\"font-weight-bold\">Accounting, finance & taxes<\/span> with a merchandise management system\t<\/h1>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\n\t\t\n\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"jtl-ew-paragraph jtl-ew-paragraph--size-body-guide jtl-ew-paragraph--align-left\">Imagine a retail company that sells its goods via an online shop and on marketplaces such as Amazon or eBay. Orders are received daily and returns must be processed promptly. Each transaction generates documents that need to be booked correctly. While Managing Directors must not lose sight of their own liquidity, the accounting department tries to keep track of open items, discounts, refunds and tax rates. Added to this are the special tax features associated with international sales.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\n\t\t\n\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"jtl-ew-paragraph jtl-ew-paragraph--size-body-guide jtl-ew-paragraph--align-left\">In this complex <strong>web of orders, returns and payments <\/strong>, errors can quickly occur \u2013 for example in the allocation of incoming and outgoing invoices or the application of VAT rates. This is where a <strong>modern merchandise management system<\/strong> comes in: it takes over a <strong>large part of the administrative tasks and automates important processes<\/strong>. It also ensures that financial and tax data is recorded completely and correctly at all times. This allows companies to maintain an overview and concentrate on strategic tasks.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\n\t\t\n\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"jtl-ew-space-after-16 jtl-ew-space-end-80 jtl-ew-paragraph jtl-ew-paragraph--size-body-guide jtl-ew-paragraph--align-left\">This guide highlights the <strong>role of merchandise management in accounting.<\/strong> It looks at how an ERP system supports companies in fulfilling their tax obligations and which interfaces are essential for collaboration with accounting programs and tax advisors. It also deals with aspects such as compliance, legal requirements and data security in finance.<\/p>\t\t\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\n\t\t\n\t<div class=\"jtl-ew-image jtl-ew-image--radius-sm jtl-ew-image--align-left jtl-ew-image--valign-top  jtl-ew-image--fit-natural\">\n\t\t<img class=\"jtl-ew-image__img\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tid=\"322376\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tsrc=\"https:\/\/jtl-split-greyhound.betterscale.dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/jtl-erp-demo.svg\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\twidth=\"0\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\theight=\"0\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tsrcset=\"\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\talt=\"User interface of the JTL-Wawi ERP system\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\/>\n\t<\/div>\n\t\t\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\n<div class=\"e-con e-atomic-element  jtl-ew-section jtl-ew-section--wide jtl-ew-section--medium-top jtl-ew-section--medium-bottom jtl-ew-context--legacy-body jtl-ew-section--decor-guide jtl-ew-section--decor-guide-orange jtl-ew-section--measure-1690 \"\n\tdata-id=\"a1e9364\"\n\tdata-element_type=\"jtl-section\"\n\tdata-e-type=\"jtl-section\"\n\tdata-interaction-id=\"a1e9364\"\n\tstyle=\"row-gap: 16px; --jtl-ew-section-narrow-gutter: 16px\"\n\t\t\n>\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n<div\n\tclass=\"e-con e-atomic-element  jtl-ew-card jtl-ew-card--guide-flush jtl-ew-context--legacy-body jtl-ew-surface--light-orange \"\n\tdata-id=\"3ff2f3b\"\n\tdata-element_type=\"jtl-card\"\n\tdata-e-type=\"jtl-card\"\n\tdata-interaction-id=\"3ff2f3b\"\n\t\t\t\t style=\"--jtl-ew-card-radius: 15px\"\t\t\t\n>\n\t\t\n\n\n\n<div class=\"e-con e-atomic-element  jtl-ew-columns jtl-ew-columns--align-stretch jtl-ew-columns--collapse-md \"\n\tdata-id=\"0a5dd08\"\n\tdata-element_type=\"jtl-columns\"\n\tdata-e-type=\"jtl-columns\"\n\tdata-interaction-id=\"0a5dd08\"\n\tstyle=\"--jtl-ew-columns-count: 1; --jtl-ew-columns-gap: 16px\"\n\t\t\n>\n\t\n\n\n\n<div class=\"e-con e-atomic-element  jtl-ew-columns jtl-ew-columns--align-stretch jtl-ew-columns--collapse-md jtl-ew-columns--measured jtl-ew-columns--measure-start jtl-ew-columns--measure-from-lg \"\n\tdata-id=\"e152090\"\n\tdata-element_type=\"jtl-columns\"\n\tdata-e-type=\"jtl-columns\"\n\tdata-interaction-id=\"e152090\"\n\tstyle=\"--jtl-ew-columns-count: 1; --jtl-ew-columns-gap: 16px; --jtl-ew-columns-measure: 58.3333%\"\n\t\t\n>\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\t<h2\n\t\tclass=\"jtl-ew-space-after-16 jtl-ew-heading jtl-ew-heading--size-h2-lead-tight jtl-ew-heading--align-left\"\t\tid=\"anchor-the-role-of-merchandise-management-in-financial-accounting\"\t\t\t>\n\t\tThe role of merchandise management in financial accounting\t<\/h2>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\n\t\t\n\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"jtl-ew-paragraph jtl-ew-paragraph--size-body-sm jtl-ew-paragraph--align-left\">A modern ERP system <strong>fulfills several important tasks in financial accounting<\/strong>.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\t<h3\n\t\tclass=\"jtl-ew-space-before-16 jtl-ew-heading jtl-ew-heading--size-h-guide jtl-ew-heading--align-left\"\t\t\t\t\t>\n\t\tCentral data hub for all business transactions\t<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\n\t\t\n\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"jtl-ew-paragraph jtl-ew-paragraph--size-body-sm jtl-ew-paragraph--align-left\">Merchandise management records all business transactions such as orders, sales, returns and payments. It processes data in real time and makes it available in full. This prevents loss of information and ensures that <strong>all departments have access to the same consistent database<\/strong>.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\t<h3\n\t\tclass=\"jtl-ew-space-before-16 jtl-ew-heading jtl-ew-heading--size-h-guide jtl-ew-heading--align-left\"\t\t\t\t\t>\n\t\tEfficient and error-free processes through automation\t<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\n\t\t\n\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"jtl-ew-paragraph jtl-ew-paragraph--size-body-sm jtl-ew-paragraph--align-left\">A merchandise management system can <strong>automate many processes relevant to accounting<\/strong>. For example, the system automatically assigns income and expenses to the corresponding accounts and ensures that postings are correct and traceable. We present further examples of automation in the next chapter.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\t<h3\n\t\tclass=\"jtl-ew-space-before-16 jtl-ew-heading jtl-ew-heading--size-h-guide jtl-ew-heading--align-left\"\t\t\t\t\t>\n\t\tSupport with the fulfillment of tax obligations\t<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\n\t\t\n\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"jtl-ew-paragraph jtl-ew-paragraph--size-body-sm jtl-ew-paragraph--align-left\">Once the necessary settings have been made, <strong>the system automatically assigns the correct tax rates to transactions<\/strong>. It records all tax-relevant transactions and prepares data for the VAT return. Companies, tax consultants and tax offices can exchange information via interfaces.<\/p>\t\t\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n<div class=\"e-con e-atomic-element  jtl-ew-columns jtl-ew-columns--align-stretch jtl-ew-columns--collapse-md jtl-ew-columns--offset-top-desktop jtl-ew-columns--offset-left-desktop jtl-ew-columns--offset-left-ramp jtl-ew-columns--measured jtl-ew-columns--measure-start \"\n\tdata-id=\"65fc847\"\n\tdata-element_type=\"jtl-columns\"\n\tdata-e-type=\"jtl-columns\"\n\tdata-interaction-id=\"65fc847\"\n\tstyle=\"--jtl-ew-columns-count: 1; --jtl-ew-columns-gap: 16px; --jtl-ew-columns-offset-top-desktop: 24px; --jtl-ew-columns-offset-left-desktop: 21px; --jtl-ew-columns-offset-left-max: 25px; --jtl-ew-columns-measure: 860px\"\n\t\t\n>\n\t\n\t\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n<div\n\tclass=\"e-con e-atomic-element  jtl-ew-card jtl-ew-card--box jtl-ew-surface--infobox-orange \"\n\tdata-id=\"139f0c7\"\n\tdata-element_type=\"jtl-card\"\n\tdata-e-type=\"jtl-card\"\n\tdata-interaction-id=\"139f0c7\"\n\t\t\t\t style=\"--jtl-ew-card-radius: 20px; --jtl-ew-card-gap: 16px\"\t\t\t\n>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\t<span\n\t\tclass=\"jtl-ew-heading jtl-ew-heading--size-h-guide-body jtl-ew-heading--align-left\"\t\t\t\t\t>\n\t\tImportant\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\n\t\t\n\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"jtl-ew-paragraph jtl-ew-paragraph--size-body-sm jtl-ew-paragraph--align-left\">Comprehensive ERP systems integrate all accounting processes directly into one system. This also includes payroll accounting. Enterprise resource planning systems focus on the flow of goods. In reality, the boundaries are often blurred.<\/p>\t\t\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n<div class=\"e-con e-atomic-element  jtl-ew-columns jtl-ew-columns--align-stretch jtl-ew-columns--collapse-md jtl-ew-columns--measured jtl-ew-columns--measure-start jtl-ew-columns--measure-from-lg \"\n\tdata-id=\"194cca2\"\n\tdata-element_type=\"jtl-columns\"\n\tdata-e-type=\"jtl-columns\"\n\tdata-interaction-id=\"194cca2\"\n\tstyle=\"--jtl-ew-columns-count: 1; --jtl-ew-columns-gap: 16px; --jtl-ew-columns-measure: 58.3333%\"\n\t\t\n>\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\t<h3\n\t\tclass=\"jtl-ew-space-before-16 jtl-ew-heading jtl-ew-heading--size-h-guide jtl-ew-heading--align-left\"\t\t\t\t\t>\n\t\tAdvantages over manual accounting processes\t<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\n\t\t\n\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"jtl-ew-paragraph jtl-ew-paragraph--size-body-sm jtl-ew-paragraph--align-left\">Compared to manual processes, a merchandise management system is characterized by <strong>important advantages for accounting<\/strong>.<\/p>\t\t\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n<div class=\"e-con e-atomic-element  jtl-ew-grid jtl-ew-space-after-16 \"\n\tdata-id=\"3d1f688\"\n\tdata-element_type=\"jtl-grid\"\n\tdata-e-type=\"jtl-grid\"\n\tdata-interaction-id=\"3d1f688\"\n\tstyle=\"--jtl-ew-grid-gap: 32px; --jtl-ew-grid-gap-tablet: 16px; --jtl-ew-grid-columns: 3; --jtl-ew-grid-columns-tablet: 1; --jtl-ew-grid-columns-mobile: 1; --jtl-ew-grid-order-1: 3; --jtl-ew-grid-order-2: 1; --jtl-ew-grid-order-3: 2; --jtl-ew-grid-align: stretch; --jtl-ew-grid-justify: start\"\n\t\n>\n\t\n\t\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n<div\n\tclass=\"e-con e-atomic-element  jtl-ew-card jtl-ew-card--md jtl-ew-surface--white \"\n\tdata-id=\"6aeb217\"\n\tdata-element_type=\"jtl-card\"\n\tdata-e-type=\"jtl-card\"\n\tdata-interaction-id=\"6aeb217\"\n\t\t\t\t style=\"--jtl-ew-card-radius: 46px; --jtl-ew-card-gap: 16px\"\t\t\t\n>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\n\t\t\n\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"jtl-ew-space-after-8 jtl-ew-paragraph jtl-ew-paragraph--size-body-sm jtl-ew-paragraph--align-left\"><strong>Less effort<\/strong><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\n\t\t\n\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"jtl-ew-paragraph jtl-ew-paragraph--size-body-sm jtl-ew-paragraph--align-left\">Time-consuming and monotonous tasks such as manually entering invoices and payments are no longer necessary. Employees can concentrate on their core business and complex challenges.<\/p>\t\t\n<\/div>\n\n\t\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n<div\n\tclass=\"e-con e-atomic-element  jtl-ew-card jtl-ew-card--md jtl-ew-surface--white \"\n\tdata-id=\"6a005fd\"\n\tdata-element_type=\"jtl-card\"\n\tdata-e-type=\"jtl-card\"\n\tdata-interaction-id=\"6a005fd\"\n\t\t\t\t style=\"--jtl-ew-card-radius: 46px; --jtl-ew-card-gap: 16px\"\t\t\t\n>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\n\t\t\n\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"jtl-ew-space-after-8 jtl-ew-paragraph jtl-ew-paragraph--size-body-sm jtl-ew-paragraph--align-left\"><strong>Fewer errors<\/strong><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\n\t\t\n\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"jtl-ew-paragraph jtl-ew-paragraph--size-body-sm jtl-ew-paragraph--align-left\">Automation increases accuracy and reliability, as human error sources are largely eliminated. With a merchandise management system, there are hardly any incorrect postings or the allocation of incorrect tax rates.<\/p>\t\t\n<\/div>\n\n\t\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n<div\n\tclass=\"e-con e-atomic-element  jtl-ew-card jtl-ew-card--md jtl-ew-surface--white \"\n\tdata-id=\"1c962a9\"\n\tdata-element_type=\"jtl-card\"\n\tdata-e-type=\"jtl-card\"\n\tdata-interaction-id=\"1c962a9\"\n\t\t\t\t style=\"--jtl-ew-card-radius: 46px; --jtl-ew-card-gap: 16px\"\t\t\t\n>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\n\t\t\n\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"jtl-ew-space-after-8 jtl-ew-paragraph jtl-ew-paragraph--size-body-sm jtl-ew-paragraph--align-left\"><strong>Well-founded decisions<\/strong><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\n\t\t\n\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"jtl-ew-paragraph jtl-ew-paragraph--size-body-sm jtl-ew-paragraph--align-left\">Decision-makers benefit from data in real time and automatically generated reports. This makes it easier for them to make well-founded decisions.<\/p>\t\t\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n<div class=\"e-con e-atomic-element  jtl-ew-grid jtl-ew-space-after-16 \"\n\tdata-id=\"54b7144\"\n\tdata-element_type=\"jtl-grid\"\n\tdata-e-type=\"jtl-grid\"\n\tdata-interaction-id=\"54b7144\"\n\tstyle=\"--jtl-ew-grid-gap: 32px; --jtl-ew-grid-gap-tablet: 16px; --jtl-ew-grid-columns: 3; --jtl-ew-grid-columns-tablet: 1; --jtl-ew-grid-columns-mobile: 1; --jtl-ew-grid-align: stretch; --jtl-ew-grid-justify: start\"\n\t\n>\n\t\n\t\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n<div\n\tclass=\"e-con e-atomic-element  jtl-ew-card jtl-ew-card--md jtl-ew-surface--white \"\n\tdata-id=\"1b3baf1\"\n\tdata-element_type=\"jtl-card\"\n\tdata-e-type=\"jtl-card\"\n\tdata-interaction-id=\"1b3baf1\"\n\t\t\t\t style=\"--jtl-ew-card-radius: 46px; --jtl-ew-card-gap: 16px\"\t\t\t\n>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\n\t\t\n\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"jtl-ew-space-after-8 jtl-ew-paragraph jtl-ew-paragraph--size-body-sm jtl-ew-paragraph--align-left\"><strong>Efficient data exchange<\/strong><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\n\t\t\n\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"jtl-ew-paragraph jtl-ew-paragraph--size-body-sm jtl-ew-paragraph--align-left\">Interfaces are used to create networked systems. This allows valuable data to be exchanged internally and with external partners in real time.<\/p>\t\t\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n<div class=\"e-con e-atomic-element  jtl-ew-columns jtl-ew-columns--align-stretch jtl-ew-columns--collapse-md jtl-ew-columns--measured jtl-ew-columns--measure-start jtl-ew-columns--measure-from-lg \"\n\tdata-id=\"bb150d1\"\n\tdata-element_type=\"jtl-columns\"\n\tdata-e-type=\"jtl-columns\"\n\tdata-interaction-id=\"bb150d1\"\n\tstyle=\"--jtl-ew-columns-count: 1; --jtl-ew-columns-gap: 16px; --jtl-ew-columns-measure: 58.3333%\"\n\t\t\n>\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\n\t\t\n\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"jtl-ew-paragraph jtl-ew-paragraph--size-body-sm jtl-ew-paragraph--align-left\">In summary, an ERP system reduces the workload in accounting, speeds up processes and prevents errors. It therefore makes an <strong>important contribution to the economic success of companies<\/strong>.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\n\t\t\n\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"jtl-ew-space-after-16 jtl-ew-paragraph jtl-ew-paragraph--size-body-sm jtl-ew-paragraph--align-left\">We will now outline what this contribution looks like in detail.<\/p>\t\t\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\n<div class=\"e-con e-atomic-element  jtl-ew-section jtl-ew-section--wide jtl-ew-section--medium-top jtl-ew-section--medium-bottom jtl-ew-context--legacy-body \"\n\tdata-id=\"fc5117a\"\n\tdata-element_type=\"jtl-section\"\n\tdata-e-type=\"jtl-section\"\n\tdata-interaction-id=\"fc5117a\"\n\tstyle=\"row-gap: 16px; --jtl-ew-section-narrow-gutter: 16px\"\n\t\t\n>\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\n\n\n<div class=\"e-con e-atomic-element  jtl-ew-columns jtl-ew-columns--align-start jtl-ew-columns--collapse-lg jtl-ew-columns--spans \"\n\tdata-id=\"dba6ee6\"\n\tdata-element_type=\"jtl-columns\"\n\tdata-e-type=\"jtl-columns\"\n\tdata-interaction-id=\"dba6ee6\"\n\tstyle=\"--jtl-ew-columns-count: 2; --jtl-ew-columns-gap: 30px; --jtl-ew-columns-template: minmax(0, calc(50% - 15px)) minmax(0, calc(50% - 15px))\"\n\t\t\n>\n\t\n\n\n\n<div class=\"e-con e-atomic-element  jtl-ew-columns jtl-ew-columns--align-stretch jtl-ew-columns--collapse-md \"\n\tdata-id=\"18a3cc0\"\n\tdata-element_type=\"jtl-columns\"\n\tdata-e-type=\"jtl-columns\"\n\tdata-interaction-id=\"18a3cc0\"\n\tstyle=\"--jtl-ew-columns-count: 1; --jtl-ew-columns-gap: 16px\"\n\t\t\n>\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<h2\n\t\tclass=\"jtl-ew-space-after-16 jtl-ew-heading jtl-ew-heading--size-h2-guide jtl-ew-heading--align-left jtl-ew-heading--color-dark-blue\"\t\tid=\"anchor-automated-accounting-with-merchandise-management\"\t\t\t>\n\t\tAutomated accounting with merchandise management\t<\/h2>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"jtl-ew-space-after-48 jtl-ew-paragraph jtl-ew-paragraph--size-body jtl-ew-paragraph--align-left jtl-ew-paragraph--color-dark-blue\">Automation is a central component of merchandise management systems. Depending on the software, many processes that are relevant to accounting can also be automated. These include the following tasks in particular:<\/p>\t\t\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n<div class=\"e-con e-atomic-element  jtl-ew-columns jtl-ew-columns--align-stretch jtl-ew-columns--collapse-md \"\n\tdata-id=\"980ae91\"\n\tdata-element_type=\"jtl-columns\"\n\tdata-e-type=\"jtl-columns\"\n\tdata-interaction-id=\"980ae91\"\n\tstyle=\"--jtl-ew-columns-count: 1; --jtl-ew-columns-gap: 16px\"\n\t\t\n>\n\t\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n<div class=\"e-con e-atomic-element  jtl-ew-grid jtl-ew-space-after-16 \"\n\tdata-id=\"34aea87\"\n\tdata-element_type=\"jtl-grid\"\n\tdata-e-type=\"jtl-grid\"\n\tdata-interaction-id=\"34aea87\"\n\tstyle=\"--jtl-ew-grid-gap: 32px; --jtl-ew-grid-gap-tablet: 32px; --jtl-ew-grid-columns: 2; --jtl-ew-grid-columns-tablet: 1; --jtl-ew-grid-columns-mobile: 1; --jtl-ew-grid-align: stretch; --jtl-ew-grid-justify: start\"\n\t\n>\n\t\n\t\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n<div\n\tclass=\"e-con e-atomic-element  jtl-ew-card jtl-ew-card--md jtl-ew-surface--white \"\n\tdata-id=\"53fdf33\"\n\tdata-element_type=\"jtl-card\"\n\tdata-e-type=\"jtl-card\"\n\tdata-interaction-id=\"53fdf33\"\n\t\t\t\t style=\"--jtl-ew-card-radius: 46px; --jtl-ew-card-gap: 16px\"\t\t\t\n>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\n\t\t\n\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"jtl-ew-paragraph jtl-ew-paragraph--size-body-sm jtl-ew-paragraph--align-left\"><strong>Creation and dispatch of invoices<\/strong><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\n\t\t\n\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"jtl-ew-paragraph jtl-ew-paragraph--size-body-sm jtl-ew-paragraph--align-left\">The merchandise management system automatically creates invoices directly after a sales transaction or goods issue. It takes customer data and item information from the central database.<\/p>\t\t\n<\/div>\n\n\t\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n<div\n\tclass=\"e-con e-atomic-element  jtl-ew-card jtl-ew-card--md jtl-ew-surface--white \"\n\tdata-id=\"5d215b8\"\n\tdata-element_type=\"jtl-card\"\n\tdata-e-type=\"jtl-card\"\n\tdata-interaction-id=\"5d215b8\"\n\t\t\t\t style=\"--jtl-ew-card-radius: 46px; --jtl-ew-card-gap: 16px\"\t\t\t\n>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\n\t\t\n\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"jtl-ew-paragraph jtl-ew-paragraph--size-body-sm jtl-ew-paragraph--align-left\"><strong>Payment reminders and dunning runs<\/strong><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\n\t\t\n\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"jtl-ew-paragraph jtl-ew-paragraph--size-body-sm jtl-ew-paragraph--align-left\">Outstanding invoices are continuously monitored. If payment deadlines are exceeded, the merchandise management system automatically creates and sends payment reminders and dunning letters. Even multi-stage dunning processes can be mapped without manual effort.<\/p>\t\t\n<\/div>\n\n\t\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n<div\n\tclass=\"e-con e-atomic-element  jtl-ew-card jtl-ew-card--md jtl-ew-surface--white \"\n\tdata-id=\"33226a9\"\n\tdata-element_type=\"jtl-card\"\n\tdata-e-type=\"jtl-card\"\n\tdata-interaction-id=\"33226a9\"\n\t\t\t\t style=\"--jtl-ew-card-radius: 46px; --jtl-ew-card-gap: 16px\"\t\t\t\n>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\n\t\t\n\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"jtl-ew-paragraph jtl-ew-paragraph--size-body-sm jtl-ew-paragraph--align-left\"><strong>Integration of payment service providers<\/strong><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\n\t\t\n\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"jtl-ew-paragraph jtl-ew-paragraph--size-body-sm jtl-ew-paragraph--align-left\">Modern merchandise management systems offer interfaces to payment service providers such as PayPal, credit card providers or SEPA direct debit schemes. They record incoming payments directly and assign them to the corresponding postings. Manual matching is no longer necessary.<\/p>\t\t\n<\/div>\n\n\t\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n<div\n\tclass=\"e-con e-atomic-element  jtl-ew-card jtl-ew-card--md jtl-ew-surface--white \"\n\tdata-id=\"275f708\"\n\tdata-element_type=\"jtl-card\"\n\tdata-e-type=\"jtl-card\"\n\tdata-interaction-id=\"275f708\"\n\t\t\t\t style=\"--jtl-ew-card-radius: 46px; --jtl-ew-card-gap: 16px\"\t\t\t\n>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\n\t\t\n\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"jtl-ew-paragraph jtl-ew-paragraph--size-body-sm jtl-ew-paragraph--align-left\"><strong>Further examples of automation<\/strong><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<ul class=\"jtl-ew-standard-list jtl-ew-standard-list--size-body-sm-loose jtl-ew-standard-list--align-left jtl-ew-standard-list--icon-disc\" style=\"--jtl-ew-standard-list-gap: 10px; --jtl-ew-standard-list-marker-width: 15px\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"jtl-ew-standard-list__item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"jtl-ew-standard-list__text\">Posting of goods receipts and stock movements for precise stock valuation<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"jtl-ew-standard-list__item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"jtl-ew-standard-list__text\">Processing of returns and refunds<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"jtl-ew-standard-list__item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"jtl-ew-standard-list__text\">Automatic sales tax statements<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"jtl-ew-standard-list__item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"jtl-ew-standard-list__text\">Conversion of transactions in foreign currencies<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"jtl-ew-standard-list__item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"jtl-ew-standard-list__text\">Regular financial reports and analyses<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"jtl-ew-standard-list__item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"jtl-ew-standard-list__text\">Automated payment transactions<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/ul>\n\t\t\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n<div class=\"e-con e-atomic-element  jtl-ew-columns jtl-ew-columns--align-start jtl-ew-columns--collapse-lg jtl-ew-columns--spans \"\n\tdata-id=\"8330190\"\n\tdata-element_type=\"jtl-columns\"\n\tdata-e-type=\"jtl-columns\"\n\tdata-interaction-id=\"8330190\"\n\tstyle=\"--jtl-ew-columns-count: 2; --jtl-ew-columns-gap: 30px; --jtl-ew-columns-template: minmax(0, calc(50% - 15px)) minmax(0, calc(50% - 15px))\"\n\t\t\n>\n\t\n\n\n\n<div class=\"e-con e-atomic-element  jtl-ew-columns jtl-ew-columns--align-stretch jtl-ew-columns--collapse-md \"\n\tdata-id=\"d08695e\"\n\tdata-element_type=\"jtl-columns\"\n\tdata-e-type=\"jtl-columns\"\n\tdata-interaction-id=\"d08695e\"\n\tstyle=\"--jtl-ew-columns-count: 1; --jtl-ew-columns-gap: 16px\"\n\t\t\n>\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\t<h3\n\t\tclass=\"jtl-ew-space-after-16 jtl-ew-heading jtl-ew-heading--size-h-guide jtl-ew-heading--align-left\"\t\t\t\t\t>\n\t\tA practical example\t<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"jtl-ew-space-after-48 jtl-ew-paragraph jtl-ew-paragraph--size-body jtl-ew-paragraph--align-left jtl-ew-paragraph--color-dark-blue\">A medium-sized retail company sells shoes via its own online store and various marketplaces. As soon as a <strong>customer places an order in the online store<\/strong>, the following processes take place:<\/p>\t\t\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n<div class=\"e-con e-atomic-element  jtl-ew-columns jtl-ew-columns--align-stretch jtl-ew-columns--collapse-md \"\n\tdata-id=\"e572303\"\n\tdata-element_type=\"jtl-columns\"\n\tdata-e-type=\"jtl-columns\"\n\tdata-interaction-id=\"e572303\"\n\tstyle=\"--jtl-ew-columns-count: 1; --jtl-ew-columns-gap: 16px\"\n\t\t\n>\n\t\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n<div class=\"e-con e-atomic-element  jtl-ew-grid jtl-ew-space-after-16 \"\n\tdata-id=\"ab6360d\"\n\tdata-element_type=\"jtl-grid\"\n\tdata-e-type=\"jtl-grid\"\n\tdata-interaction-id=\"ab6360d\"\n\tstyle=\"--jtl-ew-grid-gap: 32px; --jtl-ew-grid-gap-tablet: 32px; --jtl-ew-grid-columns: 2; --jtl-ew-grid-columns-tablet: 1; --jtl-ew-grid-columns-mobile: 1; --jtl-ew-grid-align: stretch; --jtl-ew-grid-justify: start\"\n\t\n>\n\t\n\t\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n<div\n\tclass=\"e-con e-atomic-element  jtl-ew-card jtl-ew-card--md jtl-ew-surface--white \"\n\tdata-id=\"879bc30\"\n\tdata-element_type=\"jtl-card\"\n\tdata-e-type=\"jtl-card\"\n\tdata-interaction-id=\"879bc30\"\n\t\t\t\t style=\"--jtl-ew-card-radius: 46px; --jtl-ew-card-gap: 16px\"\t\t\t\n>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\n\t\t\n\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"jtl-ew-paragraph jtl-ew-paragraph--size-body-sm jtl-ew-paragraph--align-left\"><strong>1. order acceptance and stock reconciliation<\/strong><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\n\t\t\n\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"jtl-ew-paragraph jtl-ew-paragraph--size-body-sm jtl-ew-paragraph--align-left\">The merchandise management system records the order in real time and checks the stock level. If the goods are available in sufficient quantities, the sales order is confirmed immediately and order preparation is initiated in the warehouse. If an item is in short supply, the system triggers a notification to the purchasing department or initiates a repeat order from the supplier.<\/p>\t\t\n<\/div>\n\n\t\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n<div\n\tclass=\"e-con e-atomic-element  jtl-ew-card jtl-ew-card--md jtl-ew-surface--white \"\n\tdata-id=\"5a57321\"\n\tdata-element_type=\"jtl-card\"\n\tdata-e-type=\"jtl-card\"\n\tdata-interaction-id=\"5a57321\"\n\t\t\t\t style=\"--jtl-ew-card-radius: 46px; --jtl-ew-card-gap: 16px\"\t\t\t\n>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\n\t\t\n\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"jtl-ew-paragraph jtl-ew-paragraph--size-body-sm jtl-ew-paragraph--align-left\"><strong>2. invoicing and dispatch<\/strong><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\n\t\t\n\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"jtl-ew-paragraph jtl-ew-paragraph--size-body-sm jtl-ew-paragraph--align-left\">As soon as the goods have been commissioned and prepared for shipping, the system generates an invoice. It accesses stored customer and item data, calculates the correct tax rate (including for international shipping addresses if necessary) and creates a PDF document. The invoice is then sent to the customer by email and archived in the system in an audit-proof manner.<\/p>\t\t\n<\/div>\n\n\t\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n<div\n\tclass=\"e-con e-atomic-element  jtl-ew-card jtl-ew-card--md jtl-ew-surface--white \"\n\tdata-id=\"b80108f\"\n\tdata-element_type=\"jtl-card\"\n\tdata-e-type=\"jtl-card\"\n\tdata-interaction-id=\"b80108f\"\n\t\t\t\t style=\"--jtl-ew-card-radius: 46px; --jtl-ew-card-gap: 16px\"\t\t\t\n>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\n\t\t\n\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"jtl-ew-paragraph jtl-ew-paragraph--size-body-sm jtl-ew-paragraph--align-left\"><strong>3. receipt of payment and allocation<\/strong><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\n\t\t\n\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"jtl-ew-paragraph jtl-ew-paragraph--size-body-sm jtl-ew-paragraph--align-left\">Incoming payments from payment service providers are automatically transferred to merchandise management via integrated interfaces. The system compares the incoming payments with the open items and automatically posts them to the correct accounts in financial accounting. Possible differences (e.g. from cash discount deductions) are recognized and reported immediately.<\/p>\t\t\n<\/div>\n\n\t\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n<div\n\tclass=\"e-con e-atomic-element  jtl-ew-card jtl-ew-card--md jtl-ew-surface--white \"\n\tdata-id=\"d2939be\"\n\tdata-element_type=\"jtl-card\"\n\tdata-e-type=\"jtl-card\"\n\tdata-interaction-id=\"d2939be\"\n\t\t\t\t style=\"--jtl-ew-card-radius: 46px; --jtl-ew-card-gap: 16px\"\t\t\t\n>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\n\t\t\n\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"jtl-ew-paragraph jtl-ew-paragraph--size-body-sm jtl-ew-paragraph--align-left\"><strong>4. payment reminders and dunning process<\/strong><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\n\t\t\n\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"jtl-ew-paragraph jtl-ew-paragraph--size-body-sm jtl-ew-paragraph--align-left\">If a payment remains unpaid for a certain period of time, the merchandise management system creates a friendly payment reminder according to predefined rules. If the customer does not comply, the next dunning run starts. In the background, the software continuously checks due dates and, if necessary, carries out multi-stage dunning processes before a case is transferred to receivables management.<\/p>\t\t\n<\/div>\n\n\t\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n<div\n\tclass=\"e-con e-atomic-element  jtl-ew-card jtl-ew-card--md jtl-ew-surface--white \"\n\tdata-id=\"ebb01b8\"\n\tdata-element_type=\"jtl-card\"\n\tdata-e-type=\"jtl-card\"\n\tdata-interaction-id=\"ebb01b8\"\n\t\t\t\t style=\"--jtl-ew-card-radius: 46px; --jtl-ew-card-gap: 16px\"\t\t\t\n>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\n\t\t\n\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"jtl-ew-paragraph jtl-ew-paragraph--size-body-sm jtl-ew-paragraph--align-left\"><strong>5. returns and refunds<\/strong><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\n\t\t\n\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"jtl-ew-paragraph jtl-ew-paragraph--size-body-sm jtl-ew-paragraph--align-left\">When a customer returns goods, the system recognizes the return based on the purchase order ID. It updates the stock and generates a refund, which in turn is transferred to the accounting department. Additional manual intervention is only necessary in unusual cases (e.g. damaged goods).<\/p>\t\t\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"jtl-ew-space-after-48 jtl-ew-paragraph jtl-ew-paragraph--size-body jtl-ew-paragraph--align-left jtl-ew-paragraph--color-dark-blue\">By setting up digital workflows, companies can <strong>adapt automation to their goals and needs<\/strong>. Scalable solutions grow with the company.<\/p>\t\t\n\n\n\n<div class=\"e-con e-atomic-element  jtl-ew-columns jtl-ew-columns--align-stretch jtl-ew-columns--collapse-md jtl-ew-columns--offset-left-desktop jtl-ew-columns--offset-left-ramp jtl-ew-columns--measured jtl-ew-columns--measure-start \"\n\tdata-id=\"9487077\"\n\tdata-element_type=\"jtl-columns\"\n\tdata-e-type=\"jtl-columns\"\n\tdata-interaction-id=\"9487077\"\n\tstyle=\"--jtl-ew-columns-count: 1; --jtl-ew-columns-gap: 16px; --jtl-ew-columns-offset-left-desktop: 21px; --jtl-ew-columns-offset-left-max: 25px; --jtl-ew-columns-measure: 860px\"\n\t\t\n>\n\t\n\t\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n<div\n\tclass=\"e-con e-atomic-element  jtl-ew-card jtl-ew-card--box jtl-ew-surface--infobox-orange \"\n\tdata-id=\"0b98906\"\n\tdata-element_type=\"jtl-card\"\n\tdata-e-type=\"jtl-card\"\n\tdata-interaction-id=\"0b98906\"\n\t\t\t\t style=\"--jtl-ew-card-radius: 20px; --jtl-ew-card-gap: 16px\"\t\t\t\n>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\n\t\t\n\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"jtl-ew-space-after-16 jtl-ew-paragraph jtl-ew-paragraph--size-body-sm jtl-ew-paragraph--align-left\">Our guide page explains how digital workflows work in merchandise management systems and what role they play in process optimization:<\/p>\t\t\n\n\n\n<div class=\"e-con e-atomic-element  jtl-ew-columns jtl-ew-columns--align-stretch jtl-ew-columns--collapse-md \"\n\tdata-id=\"5216279\"\n\tdata-element_type=\"jtl-columns\"\n\tdata-e-type=\"jtl-columns\"\n\tdata-interaction-id=\"5216279\"\n\tstyle=\"--jtl-ew-columns-count: 1; --jtl-ew-columns-gap: 16px\"\n\t\t\n>\n\t\t\t\t\n<div class=\"jtl-ew-button-wrap jtl-ew-button-wrap--align-left\">\n\t\t\t<a class=\"jtl-ew-button jtl-ew-button--text-link-body jtl-ew-button--size-standard no-icon\" href=\"\/de\/themen\/warenwirtschaftssystem\/prozessoptimierung-automation\"  target='_self' rel='noopener noreferrer' >\n\t\t\tProcess optimization &amp; automation with a merchandise management system\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t<\/div>\n\t\t\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\n<div class=\"e-con e-atomic-element  jtl-ew-section jtl-ew-section--wide jtl-ew-section--medium-top jtl-ew-section--medium-bottom jtl-ew-context--legacy-body jtl-ew-section--decor-guide jtl-ew-section--decor-guide-orange jtl-ew-section--measure-1690 \"\n\tdata-id=\"cd4c017\"\n\tdata-element_type=\"jtl-section\"\n\tdata-e-type=\"jtl-section\"\n\tdata-interaction-id=\"cd4c017\"\n\tstyle=\"row-gap: 16px; --jtl-ew-section-narrow-gutter: 16px\"\n\t\t\n>\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n<div\n\tclass=\"e-con e-atomic-element  jtl-ew-card jtl-ew-card--guide-flush jtl-ew-context--legacy-body jtl-ew-surface--light-orange \"\n\tdata-id=\"3ca4001\"\n\tdata-element_type=\"jtl-card\"\n\tdata-e-type=\"jtl-card\"\n\tdata-interaction-id=\"3ca4001\"\n\t\t\t\t style=\"--jtl-ew-card-radius: 15px\"\t\t\t\n>\n\t\t\n\n\n\n<div class=\"e-con e-atomic-element  jtl-ew-columns jtl-ew-columns--align-stretch jtl-ew-columns--collapse-md \"\n\tdata-id=\"50a70a3\"\n\tdata-element_type=\"jtl-columns\"\n\tdata-e-type=\"jtl-columns\"\n\tdata-interaction-id=\"50a70a3\"\n\tstyle=\"--jtl-ew-columns-count: 1; --jtl-ew-columns-gap: 16px\"\n\t\t\n>\n\t\n\n\n\n<div class=\"e-con e-atomic-element  jtl-ew-columns jtl-ew-columns--align-stretch jtl-ew-columns--collapse-md jtl-ew-columns--measured jtl-ew-columns--measure-start jtl-ew-columns--measure-from-lg \"\n\tdata-id=\"e85d385\"\n\tdata-element_type=\"jtl-columns\"\n\tdata-e-type=\"jtl-columns\"\n\tdata-interaction-id=\"e85d385\"\n\tstyle=\"--jtl-ew-columns-count: 1; --jtl-ew-columns-gap: 16px; --jtl-ew-columns-measure: 58.3333%\"\n\t\t\n>\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\t<h2\n\t\tclass=\"jtl-ew-space-after-16 jtl-ew-heading jtl-ew-heading--size-h2-lead-tight jtl-ew-heading--align-left\"\t\tid=\"anchor-merchandise-management-and-taxes-managing-tax-obligations\"\t\t\t>\n\t\tMerchandise management and taxes: managing tax obligations\t<\/h2>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\n\t\t\n\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"jtl-ew-paragraph jtl-ew-paragraph--size-body-sm jtl-ew-paragraph--align-left\"><strong>Fulfilling tax obligations<\/strong> is an important part of day-to-day work in commercial enterprises. It not only causes a lot of work. Mistakes can have serious consequences.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\n\t\t\n\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"jtl-ew-paragraph jtl-ew-paragraph--size-body-sm jtl-ew-paragraph--align-left\">Companies that work with an ERP system also benefit from automated processes in this area. To do this, they first make basic settings. For example, they create tax classes and assign items. They define tax zones for international shipping.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\n\t\t\n\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"jtl-ew-paragraph jtl-ew-paragraph--size-body-sm jtl-ew-paragraph--align-left\">On this basis, merchandise management systems can <strong>independently map <\/strong>many <strong>processes relevant to tax issues <\/strong>and help to manage tax obligations. Here are some examples:<\/p>\t\t\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n<div class=\"e-con e-atomic-element  jtl-ew-grid jtl-ew-space-after-16 \"\n\tdata-id=\"8425286\"\n\tdata-element_type=\"jtl-grid\"\n\tdata-e-type=\"jtl-grid\"\n\tdata-interaction-id=\"8425286\"\n\tstyle=\"--jtl-ew-grid-gap: 32px; --jtl-ew-grid-gap-tablet: 16px; --jtl-ew-grid-columns: 3; --jtl-ew-grid-columns-tablet: 1; --jtl-ew-grid-columns-mobile: 1; --jtl-ew-grid-order-1: 3; --jtl-ew-grid-order-2: 1; --jtl-ew-grid-order-3: 2; --jtl-ew-grid-align: stretch; --jtl-ew-grid-justify: start\"\n\t\n>\n\t\n\t\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n<div\n\tclass=\"e-con e-atomic-element  jtl-ew-card jtl-ew-card--md jtl-ew-surface--white \"\n\tdata-id=\"cdf753e\"\n\tdata-element_type=\"jtl-card\"\n\tdata-e-type=\"jtl-card\"\n\tdata-interaction-id=\"cdf753e\"\n\t\t\t\t style=\"--jtl-ew-card-radius: 46px; --jtl-ew-card-gap: 16px\"\t\t\t\n>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\n\t\t\n\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"jtl-ew-space-after-8 jtl-ew-paragraph jtl-ew-paragraph--size-body-sm jtl-ew-paragraph--align-left\"><strong>Automated recording of sales tax data<\/strong><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\n\t\t\n\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"jtl-ew-paragraph jtl-ew-paragraph--size-body-sm jtl-ew-paragraph--align-left\">The merchandise management system automatically records all tax-relevant transactions. Sales, refunds and returns are included in the VAT calculation without the need for manual entries.<\/p>\t\t\n<\/div>\n\n\t\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n<div\n\tclass=\"e-con e-atomic-element  jtl-ew-card jtl-ew-card--md jtl-ew-surface--white \"\n\tdata-id=\"6d2d02c\"\n\tdata-element_type=\"jtl-card\"\n\tdata-e-type=\"jtl-card\"\n\tdata-interaction-id=\"6d2d02c\"\n\t\t\t\t style=\"--jtl-ew-card-radius: 46px; --jtl-ew-card-gap: 16px\"\t\t\t\n>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\n\t\t\n\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"jtl-ew-space-after-8 jtl-ew-paragraph jtl-ew-paragraph--size-body-sm jtl-ew-paragraph--align-left\"><strong>Preparation of the advance VAT return<\/strong><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\n\t\t\n\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"jtl-ew-paragraph jtl-ew-paragraph--size-body-sm jtl-ew-paragraph--align-left\">The system collects all relevant data and prepares it for the advance VAT return. They can then be exported directly to tax consultants and\/or the tax office in various formats.<\/p>\t\t\n<\/div>\n\n\t\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n<div\n\tclass=\"e-con e-atomic-element  jtl-ew-card jtl-ew-card--md jtl-ew-surface--white \"\n\tdata-id=\"5e1816d\"\n\tdata-element_type=\"jtl-card\"\n\tdata-e-type=\"jtl-card\"\n\tdata-interaction-id=\"5e1816d\"\n\t\t\t\t style=\"--jtl-ew-card-radius: 46px; --jtl-ew-card-gap: 16px\"\t\t\t\n>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\n\t\t\n\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"jtl-ew-space-after-8 jtl-ew-paragraph jtl-ew-paragraph--size-body-sm jtl-ew-paragraph--align-left\"><strong>Support for international business<\/strong><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\n\t\t\n\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"jtl-ew-paragraph jtl-ew-paragraph--size-body-sm jtl-ew-paragraph--align-left\">Powerful merchandise management systems also record international transactions and complicated delivery routes correctly for tax purposes. They automatically calculate VAT rates for different countries and regions and take into account tax-free deliveries, customs duties and import taxes for third countries.<\/p>\t\t\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n<div class=\"e-con e-atomic-element  jtl-ew-columns jtl-ew-columns--align-stretch jtl-ew-columns--collapse-md jtl-ew-columns--offset-left-desktop jtl-ew-columns--offset-left-ramp jtl-ew-columns--measured jtl-ew-columns--measure-start \"\n\tdata-id=\"be86aa6\"\n\tdata-element_type=\"jtl-columns\"\n\tdata-e-type=\"jtl-columns\"\n\tdata-interaction-id=\"be86aa6\"\n\tstyle=\"--jtl-ew-columns-count: 1; --jtl-ew-columns-gap: 16px; --jtl-ew-columns-offset-left-desktop: 21px; --jtl-ew-columns-offset-left-max: 25px; --jtl-ew-columns-measure: 860px\"\n\t\t\n>\n\t\n\t\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n<div\n\tclass=\"e-con e-atomic-element  jtl-ew-card jtl-ew-card--box jtl-ew-surface--infobox-orange \"\n\tdata-id=\"7a10339\"\n\tdata-element_type=\"jtl-card\"\n\tdata-e-type=\"jtl-card\"\n\tdata-interaction-id=\"7a10339\"\n\t\t\t\t style=\"--jtl-ew-card-radius: 20px; --jtl-ew-card-gap: 16px\"\t\t\t\n>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\t<span\n\t\tclass=\"jtl-ew-heading jtl-ew-heading--size-h-guide-body jtl-ew-heading--align-left\"\t\t\t\t\t>\n\t\tImportant\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\n\t\t\n\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"jtl-ew-paragraph jtl-ew-paragraph--size-body-sm jtl-ew-paragraph--align-left\">Depending on where companies store and sell goods, it may be advisable to seek advice from a tax law firm that is familiar with eCommerce and merchandise management. Providers of merchandise management systems sometimes provide support in finding experienced law firms.<\/p>\t\t\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n<div class=\"e-con e-atomic-element  jtl-ew-grid jtl-ew-space-before-16 jtl-ew-space-after-16 \"\n\tdata-id=\"b58b8a3\"\n\tdata-element_type=\"jtl-grid\"\n\tdata-e-type=\"jtl-grid\"\n\tdata-interaction-id=\"b58b8a3\"\n\tstyle=\"--jtl-ew-grid-gap: 32px; --jtl-ew-grid-gap-tablet: 16px; --jtl-ew-grid-columns: 3; --jtl-ew-grid-columns-tablet: 1; --jtl-ew-grid-columns-mobile: 1; --jtl-ew-grid-align: stretch; --jtl-ew-grid-justify: start\"\n\t\n>\n\t\n\t\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n<div\n\tclass=\"e-con e-atomic-element  jtl-ew-card jtl-ew-card--md jtl-ew-surface--white \"\n\tdata-id=\"d575f49\"\n\tdata-element_type=\"jtl-card\"\n\tdata-e-type=\"jtl-card\"\n\tdata-interaction-id=\"d575f49\"\n\t\t\t\t style=\"--jtl-ew-card-radius: 46px; --jtl-ew-card-gap: 16px\"\t\t\t\n>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\n\t\t\n\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"jtl-ew-space-after-8 jtl-ew-paragraph jtl-ew-paragraph--size-body-sm jtl-ew-paragraph--align-left\"><strong>Preparation of annual financial statements and business analyses<\/strong><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\n\t\t\n\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"jtl-ew-paragraph jtl-ew-paragraph--size-body-sm jtl-ew-paragraph--align-left\">Powerful ERP systems automatically prepare financial data and make it available for financial statements and evaluations. Some ERP systems even automatically create balance sheets or profit and loss accounts.<\/p>\t\t\n<\/div>\n\n\t\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n<div\n\tclass=\"e-con e-atomic-element  jtl-ew-card jtl-ew-card--md jtl-ew-surface--white \"\n\tdata-id=\"e383c3a\"\n\tdata-element_type=\"jtl-card\"\n\tdata-e-type=\"jtl-card\"\n\tdata-interaction-id=\"e383c3a\"\n\t\t\t\t style=\"--jtl-ew-card-radius: 46px; --jtl-ew-card-gap: 16px\"\t\t\t\n>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\n\t\t\n\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"jtl-ew-space-after-8 jtl-ew-paragraph jtl-ew-paragraph--size-body-sm jtl-ew-paragraph--align-left\"><strong>Documentation and archiving<\/strong><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\n\t\t\n\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"jtl-ew-paragraph jtl-ew-paragraph--size-body-sm jtl-ew-paragraph--align-left\">All tax-relevant documents, invoices and postings are archived in a GoBD-compliant and audit-proof manner.<\/p>\t\t\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n<div class=\"e-con e-atomic-element  jtl-ew-columns jtl-ew-columns--align-stretch jtl-ew-columns--collapse-md jtl-ew-columns--measured jtl-ew-columns--measure-start jtl-ew-columns--measure-from-lg \"\n\tdata-id=\"28c2afe\"\n\tdata-element_type=\"jtl-columns\"\n\tdata-e-type=\"jtl-columns\"\n\tdata-interaction-id=\"28c2afe\"\n\tstyle=\"--jtl-ew-columns-count: 1; --jtl-ew-columns-gap: 16px; --jtl-ew-columns-measure: 58.3333%\"\n\t\t\n>\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\n\t\t\n\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"jtl-ew-space-after-16 jtl-ew-paragraph jtl-ew-paragraph--size-body-sm jtl-ew-paragraph--align-left\">As merchandise management systems record all business transactions seamlessly and clearly, companies are prepared for tax audits. They also have relevant data to hand when they need it.<\/p>\t\t\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\n<div class=\"e-con e-atomic-element  jtl-ew-section jtl-ew-section--wide jtl-ew-section--medium-top jtl-ew-section--medium-bottom jtl-ew-context--legacy-body \"\n\tdata-id=\"8df0cd5\"\n\tdata-element_type=\"jtl-section\"\n\tdata-e-type=\"jtl-section\"\n\tdata-interaction-id=\"8df0cd5\"\n\tstyle=\"row-gap: 16px; --jtl-ew-section-narrow-gutter: 16px\"\n\t\t\n>\n\t\n\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<h2\n\t\tclass=\"jtl-ew-space-after-16 jtl-ew-heading jtl-ew-heading--size-h2-guide jtl-ew-heading--align-left jtl-ew-heading--color-dark-blue\"\t\tid=\"anchor-important-interfaces-for-accounting-and-taxes\"\t\t\t>\n\t\tImportant interfaces for accounting and taxes\t<\/h2>\n\t\t\n\n\n\n<div class=\"e-con e-atomic-element  jtl-ew-columns jtl-ew-columns--align-start jtl-ew-columns--collapse-lg jtl-ew-columns--spans jtl-ew-columns--offset \"\n\tdata-id=\"9cc35a7\"\n\tdata-element_type=\"jtl-columns\"\n\tdata-e-type=\"jtl-columns\"\n\tdata-interaction-id=\"9cc35a7\"\n\tstyle=\"--jtl-ew-columns-count: 2; --jtl-ew-columns-gap: 30px; --jtl-ew-columns-template: minmax(0, calc(50% - 15px)) minmax(0, calc(41.666666666667% - 17.5px))\"\n\t\t\n>\n\t\n\n\n\n<div class=\"e-con e-atomic-element  jtl-ew-columns jtl-ew-columns--align-stretch jtl-ew-columns--collapse-md \"\n\tdata-id=\"9a232e9\"\n\tdata-element_type=\"jtl-columns\"\n\tdata-e-type=\"jtl-columns\"\n\tdata-interaction-id=\"9a232e9\"\n\tstyle=\"--jtl-ew-columns-count: 1; --jtl-ew-columns-gap: 16px\"\n\t\t\n>\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"jtl-ew-space-after-48 jtl-ew-paragraph jtl-ew-paragraph--size-body jtl-ew-paragraph--align-left jtl-ew-paragraph--color-dark-blue\">We have already mentioned it: Modern merchandise management and ERP systems are not isolated systems. They can be linked to online stores or marketplaces such as Amazon via interfaces, for example. Companies also have the option of <strong>integrating accounting software and tax consultants<\/strong>. In this way, the ERP system can <strong>further simplify<\/strong> accounting and <strong>tax processes<\/strong>.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\t<h3\n\t\tclass=\"jtl-ew-space-after-16 jtl-ew-heading jtl-ew-heading--size-h-guide jtl-ew-heading--align-left\"\t\t\t\t\t>\n\t\tIntegration with accounting programs\t<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\n\t\t\n\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"jtl-ew-paragraph jtl-ew-paragraph--size-body-sm jtl-ew-paragraph--align-left\">Thanks to <strong>the seamless integration of merchandise management with software such as DATEV, Lexware or SAP<\/strong>, accounting data can be synchronized automatically. Documents such as invoices are exchanged directly between the systems, accounts are automatically reconciled and incoming and outgoing payments are assigned to the respective accounts.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\n\t\t\n\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"jtl-ew-paragraph jtl-ew-paragraph--size-body-sm jtl-ew-paragraph--align-left\"><strong>Such integration has the following advantages: <\/strong><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<ul class=\"jtl-ew-space-after-16 jtl-ew-standard-list jtl-ew-standard-list--size-body-sm-loose jtl-ew-standard-list--align-left jtl-ew-standard-list--icon-disc\" style=\"--jtl-ew-standard-list-gap: 10px; --jtl-ew-standard-list-marker-width: 15px\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"jtl-ew-standard-list__item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"jtl-ew-standard-list__text\"><strong>Time savings through automation:<\/strong> financial postings are transferred directly from merchandise management to accounting.<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"jtl-ew-standard-list__item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"jtl-ew-standard-list__text\"><strong>Up-to-date financial data in real time:<\/strong> stock levels, sales and costs are synchronized at all times.<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"jtl-ew-standard-list__item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"jtl-ew-standard-list__text\"><strong>Reduced error rate:<\/strong> Manual bookings are no longer necessary and all transactions are traceable.<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/ul>\n\t\t\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n<div class=\"e-con e-atomic-element  jtl-ew-columns jtl-ew-columns--align-stretch jtl-ew-columns--collapse-md \"\n\tdata-id=\"7cf9b6f\"\n\tdata-element_type=\"jtl-columns\"\n\tdata-e-type=\"jtl-columns\"\n\tdata-interaction-id=\"7cf9b6f\"\n\tstyle=\"--jtl-ew-columns-count: 1; --jtl-ew-columns-gap: 16px\"\n\t\t\n>\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\t<h3\n\t\tclass=\"jtl-ew-space-after-16 jtl-ew-heading jtl-ew-heading--size-h-guide jtl-ew-heading--align-left\"\t\t\t\t\t>\n\t\tInterfaces with tax advisors and the tax office\t<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\n\t\t\n\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"jtl-ew-paragraph jtl-ew-paragraph--size-body-sm jtl-ew-paragraph--align-left\">If tax consultants <strong>have direct access to the necessary documents <\/strong>via interfaces, paper documents are no longer necessary. Advance sales tax returns, income statements or annual financial statements can be retrieved at any time.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\n\t\t\n\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"jtl-ew-paragraph jtl-ew-paragraph--size-body-sm jtl-ew-paragraph--align-left\">The exchange of information with the tax office can also be simplified in this way. For example, companies can transfer VAT data directly from the ERP system to ELSTER.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\n\t\t\n\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"jtl-ew-paragraph jtl-ew-paragraph--size-body-sm jtl-ew-paragraph--align-left\"><strong>A practical example<\/strong><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\n\t\t\n\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"jtl-ew-paragraph jtl-ew-paragraph--size-body-sm jtl-ew-paragraph--align-left\">A trading company uses a merchandise management system with a DATEV interface.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\n\t\t\n\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"jtl-ew-paragraph jtl-ew-paragraph--size-body-sm jtl-ew-paragraph--align-left\">It benefits from this in the following ways, among others:<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<ul class=\"jtl-ew-standard-list jtl-ew-standard-list--size-body-sm-loose jtl-ew-standard-list--align-left jtl-ew-standard-list--icon-disc\" style=\"--jtl-ew-standard-list-gap: 10px; --jtl-ew-standard-list-marker-width: 15px\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"jtl-ew-standard-list__item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"jtl-ew-standard-list__text\">Sales and purchase documents are automatically transmitted to DATEV on a daily basis.<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"jtl-ew-standard-list__item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"jtl-ew-standard-list__text\">Open items and incoming payments are automatically reconciled.<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"jtl-ew-standard-list__item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"jtl-ew-standard-list__text\">The tax advisor can call up reports and documents at any time, which simplifies the annual financial statements.<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/ul>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\n\t\t\n\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"jtl-ew-space-after-16 jtl-ew-paragraph jtl-ew-paragraph--size-body-sm jtl-ew-paragraph--align-left\">These comprehensive integrations ensure optimized accounting, shorter handling times and a high level of data quality in financial management.<\/p>\t\t\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n<div class=\"e-con e-atomic-element  jtl-ew-columns jtl-ew-columns--align-stretch jtl-ew-columns--collapse-md jtl-ew-columns--offset-left-desktop jtl-ew-columns--offset-left-ramp jtl-ew-columns--measured jtl-ew-columns--measure-start \"\n\tdata-id=\"8154d35\"\n\tdata-element_type=\"jtl-columns\"\n\tdata-e-type=\"jtl-columns\"\n\tdata-interaction-id=\"8154d35\"\n\tstyle=\"--jtl-ew-columns-count: 1; --jtl-ew-columns-gap: 16px; --jtl-ew-columns-offset-left-desktop: 21px; --jtl-ew-columns-offset-left-max: 25px; --jtl-ew-columns-measure: 860px\"\n\t\t\n>\n\t\n\t\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n<div\n\tclass=\"e-con e-atomic-element  jtl-ew-card jtl-ew-card--box jtl-ew-surface--infobox-orange \"\n\tdata-id=\"ca2a03e\"\n\tdata-element_type=\"jtl-card\"\n\tdata-e-type=\"jtl-card\"\n\tdata-interaction-id=\"ca2a03e\"\n\t\t\t\t style=\"--jtl-ew-card-radius: 20px; --jtl-ew-card-gap: 16px\"\t\t\t\n>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\n\t\t\n\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"jtl-ew-space-after-16 jtl-ew-paragraph jtl-ew-paragraph--size-body-sm jtl-ew-paragraph--align-left\">Interfaces are a central component of merchandise management, even apart from accounting issues. Our page deals with which extensions are particularly important and how system networking works in practice:<\/p>\t\t\n\n\n\n<div class=\"e-con e-atomic-element  jtl-ew-columns jtl-ew-columns--align-stretch jtl-ew-columns--collapse-md \"\n\tdata-id=\"dfd11b6\"\n\tdata-element_type=\"jtl-columns\"\n\tdata-e-type=\"jtl-columns\"\n\tdata-interaction-id=\"dfd11b6\"\n\tstyle=\"--jtl-ew-columns-count: 1; --jtl-ew-columns-gap: 16px\"\n\t\t\n>\n\t\t\t\t\n<div class=\"jtl-ew-button-wrap jtl-ew-button-wrap--align-left\">\n\t\t\t<a class=\"jtl-ew-button jtl-ew-button--text-link-body jtl-ew-button--size-standard no-icon\" href=\"\/de\/themen\/warenwirtschaftssystem\/schnittstellen-erweiterungen\"  target='_self' rel='noopener noreferrer' >\n\t\t\tInterfaces in merchandise management\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t<\/div>\n\t\t\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\n<div class=\"e-con e-atomic-element  jtl-ew-section jtl-ew-section--wide jtl-ew-section--medium-top jtl-ew-section--medium-bottom jtl-ew-context--legacy-body jtl-ew-section--decor-guide jtl-ew-section--decor-guide-orange jtl-ew-section--measure-1690 \"\n\tdata-id=\"1198de0\"\n\tdata-element_type=\"jtl-section\"\n\tdata-e-type=\"jtl-section\"\n\tdata-interaction-id=\"1198de0\"\n\tstyle=\"row-gap: 16px; --jtl-ew-section-narrow-gutter: 16px\"\n\t\t\n>\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n<div\n\tclass=\"e-con e-atomic-element  jtl-ew-card jtl-ew-card--guide-flush jtl-ew-context--legacy-body jtl-ew-surface--light-orange \"\n\tdata-id=\"8778a31\"\n\tdata-element_type=\"jtl-card\"\n\tdata-e-type=\"jtl-card\"\n\tdata-interaction-id=\"8778a31\"\n\t\t\t\t style=\"--jtl-ew-card-radius: 15px\"\t\t\t\n>\n\t\t\n\n\n\n<div class=\"e-con e-atomic-element  jtl-ew-columns jtl-ew-columns--align-stretch jtl-ew-columns--collapse-md \"\n\tdata-id=\"b02dde6\"\n\tdata-element_type=\"jtl-columns\"\n\tdata-e-type=\"jtl-columns\"\n\tdata-interaction-id=\"b02dde6\"\n\tstyle=\"--jtl-ew-columns-count: 1; --jtl-ew-columns-gap: 16px\"\n\t\t\n>\n\t\n\n\n\n<div class=\"e-con e-atomic-element  jtl-ew-columns jtl-ew-columns--align-stretch jtl-ew-columns--collapse-md jtl-ew-columns--measured jtl-ew-columns--measure-start jtl-ew-columns--measure-from-lg \"\n\tdata-id=\"2ea166b\"\n\tdata-element_type=\"jtl-columns\"\n\tdata-e-type=\"jtl-columns\"\n\tdata-interaction-id=\"2ea166b\"\n\tstyle=\"--jtl-ew-columns-count: 1; --jtl-ew-columns-gap: 16px; --jtl-ew-columns-measure: 58.3333%\"\n\t\t\n>\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\t<h2\n\t\tclass=\"jtl-ew-space-after-16 jtl-ew-heading jtl-ew-heading--size-h2-lead-tight jtl-ew-heading--align-left\"\t\tid=\"anchor-compliance-fulfill-legal-requirements-through-merchandise-management\"\t\t\t>\n\t\tCompliance: fulfill legal requirements through merchandise management\t<\/h2>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\n\t\t\n\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"jtl-ew-paragraph jtl-ew-paragraph--size-body-sm jtl-ew-paragraph--align-left\">Finally, an ERP system supports companies in complying<strong>with legal financial and tax requirements <\/strong>and facilitates legally compliant accounting.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\n\t\t\n\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"jtl-ew-paragraph jtl-ew-paragraph--size-body-sm jtl-ew-paragraph--align-left\">The following points are particularly important in this regard:<\/p>\t\t\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n<div class=\"e-con e-atomic-element  jtl-ew-grid jtl-ew-space-after-48 \"\n\tdata-id=\"11a5564\"\n\tdata-element_type=\"jtl-grid\"\n\tdata-e-type=\"jtl-grid\"\n\tdata-interaction-id=\"11a5564\"\n\tstyle=\"--jtl-ew-grid-gap: 32px; --jtl-ew-grid-gap-tablet: 32px; --jtl-ew-grid-columns: 2; --jtl-ew-grid-columns-tablet: 1; --jtl-ew-grid-columns-mobile: 1; --jtl-ew-grid-align: stretch; --jtl-ew-grid-justify: start\"\n\t\n>\n\t\n\t\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n<div\n\tclass=\"e-con e-atomic-element  jtl-ew-card jtl-ew-card--md jtl-ew-surface--white \"\n\tdata-id=\"3e95a4d\"\n\tdata-element_type=\"jtl-card\"\n\tdata-e-type=\"jtl-card\"\n\tdata-interaction-id=\"3e95a4d\"\n\t\t\t\t style=\"--jtl-ew-card-radius: 46px; --jtl-ew-card-gap: 16px\"\t\t\t\n>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<span\n\t\tclass=\"jtl-ew-space-after-16 jtl-ew-heading jtl-ew-heading--size-h4-guide-light jtl-ew-heading--align-left jtl-ew-heading--color-accent-orange\"\t\t\t\t\t>\n\t\tGoBD-compliant merchandise management\t<\/span>\n\t\t\n\n\n\n\n\n\t\n<div class=\"e-con e-atomic-element  jtl-ew-icon-list jtl-ew-icon-list--icon-top jtl-ew-icon-list--color-accent-orange \"\n\tdata-id=\"7feefea\"\n\tdata-element_type=\"jtl-icon-list\"\n\tdata-e-type=\"jtl-icon-list\"\n\tdata-interaction-id=\"7feefea\"\n\t\tstyle=\"--jtl-ew-icon-list-icon-size: 20px; --jtl-ew-icon-list-gap: 20px; --jtl-ew-icon-list-row-gap: 16px\"\n\t\n>\n\t\n<div class=\"e-con e-atomic-element  jtl-ew-icon-list__item \"\n\tdata-id=\"82ab460\"\n\tdata-element_type=\"jtl-icon-list-item\"\n\tdata-e-type=\"jtl-icon-list-item\"\n\tdata-interaction-id=\"82ab460\"\n\t\t\n>\n\t<span class=\"jtl-ew-icon-list__icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<i class=\"fa-solid fa-arrow-right\"><\/i>\n\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\n\t\t\n\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"jtl-ew-paragraph jtl-ew-paragraph--size-body-sm-tight jtl-ew-paragraph--align-left\"><strong>Seamless recording of all business transactions: <\/strong>All transactions are automatically documented and stored in an audit-proof manner.<\/p>\t\t\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"e-con e-atomic-element  jtl-ew-icon-list__item \"\n\tdata-id=\"8be1f67\"\n\tdata-element_type=\"jtl-icon-list-item\"\n\tdata-e-type=\"jtl-icon-list-item\"\n\tdata-interaction-id=\"8be1f67\"\n\t\t\n>\n\t<span class=\"jtl-ew-icon-list__icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<i class=\"fa-solid fa-arrow-right\"><\/i>\n\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\n\t\t\n\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"jtl-ew-paragraph jtl-ew-paragraph--size-body-sm-tight jtl-ew-paragraph--align-left\"><strong>Logging and traceability: <\/strong>Each booking is provided with a time stamp, changes can be traced at any time.<\/p>\t\t\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\t\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n<div\n\tclass=\"e-con e-atomic-element  jtl-ew-card jtl-ew-card--md jtl-ew-surface--white \"\n\tdata-id=\"04548b1\"\n\tdata-element_type=\"jtl-card\"\n\tdata-e-type=\"jtl-card\"\n\tdata-interaction-id=\"04548b1\"\n\t\t\t\t style=\"--jtl-ew-card-radius: 46px; --jtl-ew-card-gap: 16px\"\t\t\t\n>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<span\n\t\tclass=\"jtl-ew-space-after-16 jtl-ew-heading jtl-ew-heading--size-h4-guide-light jtl-ew-heading--align-left jtl-ew-heading--color-accent-orange\"\t\t\t\t\t>\n\t\tCompliance with data protection regulations\t<\/span>\n\t\t\n\n\n\n\n\n\t\n<div class=\"e-con e-atomic-element  jtl-ew-icon-list jtl-ew-icon-list--icon-top jtl-ew-icon-list--color-accent-orange \"\n\tdata-id=\"2b0761f\"\n\tdata-element_type=\"jtl-icon-list\"\n\tdata-e-type=\"jtl-icon-list\"\n\tdata-interaction-id=\"2b0761f\"\n\t\tstyle=\"--jtl-ew-icon-list-icon-size: 20px; --jtl-ew-icon-list-gap: 20px; --jtl-ew-icon-list-row-gap: 16px\"\n\t\n>\n\t\n<div class=\"e-con e-atomic-element  jtl-ew-icon-list__item \"\n\tdata-id=\"3105966\"\n\tdata-element_type=\"jtl-icon-list-item\"\n\tdata-e-type=\"jtl-icon-list-item\"\n\tdata-interaction-id=\"3105966\"\n\t\t\n>\n\t<span class=\"jtl-ew-icon-list__icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<i class=\"fa-solid fa-arrow-right\"><\/i>\n\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\n\t\t\n\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"jtl-ew-paragraph jtl-ew-paragraph--size-body-sm-tight jtl-ew-paragraph--align-left\">The <strong>encrypted storage of sensitive financial data<\/strong> protects against unauthorized access.<\/p>\t\t\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"e-con e-atomic-element  jtl-ew-icon-list__item \"\n\tdata-id=\"c4e1344\"\n\tdata-element_type=\"jtl-icon-list-item\"\n\tdata-e-type=\"jtl-icon-list-item\"\n\tdata-interaction-id=\"c4e1344\"\n\t\t\n>\n\t<span class=\"jtl-ew-icon-list__icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<i class=\"fa-solid fa-arrow-right\"><\/i>\n\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\n\t\t\n\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"jtl-ew-paragraph jtl-ew-paragraph--size-body-sm-tight jtl-ew-paragraph--align-left\"><strong>Access rights and user management<\/strong> ensure that only authorized persons have access to certain data.<\/p>\t\t\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\t\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n<div\n\tclass=\"e-con e-atomic-element  jtl-ew-card jtl-ew-card--md jtl-ew-surface--white \"\n\tdata-id=\"6d5ab18\"\n\tdata-element_type=\"jtl-card\"\n\tdata-e-type=\"jtl-card\"\n\tdata-interaction-id=\"6d5ab18\"\n\t\t\t\t style=\"--jtl-ew-card-radius: 46px; --jtl-ew-card-gap: 16px\"\t\t\t\n>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<span\n\t\tclass=\"jtl-ew-space-after-16 jtl-ew-heading jtl-ew-heading--size-h4-guide-light jtl-ew-heading--align-left jtl-ew-heading--color-accent-orange\"\t\t\t\t\t>\n\t\tSupport with tax audits\t<\/span>\n\t\t\n\n\n\n\n\n\t\n<div class=\"e-con e-atomic-element  jtl-ew-icon-list jtl-ew-icon-list--icon-top jtl-ew-icon-list--color-accent-orange \"\n\tdata-id=\"79ec658\"\n\tdata-element_type=\"jtl-icon-list\"\n\tdata-e-type=\"jtl-icon-list\"\n\tdata-interaction-id=\"79ec658\"\n\t\tstyle=\"--jtl-ew-icon-list-icon-size: 20px; --jtl-ew-icon-list-gap: 20px; --jtl-ew-icon-list-row-gap: 16px\"\n\t\n>\n\t\n<div class=\"e-con e-atomic-element  jtl-ew-icon-list__item \"\n\tdata-id=\"28a3032\"\n\tdata-element_type=\"jtl-icon-list-item\"\n\tdata-e-type=\"jtl-icon-list-item\"\n\tdata-interaction-id=\"28a3032\"\n\t\t\n>\n\t<span class=\"jtl-ew-icon-list__icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<i class=\"fa-solid fa-arrow-right\"><\/i>\n\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\n\t\t\n\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"jtl-ew-paragraph jtl-ew-paragraph--size-body-sm-tight jtl-ew-paragraph--align-left\">In the event of a tax audit, companies can export all tax-relevant data from the system and present it in full.<\/p>\t\t\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\t\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n<div\n\tclass=\"e-con e-atomic-element  jtl-ew-card jtl-ew-card--md jtl-ew-surface--white \"\n\tdata-id=\"582cd7c\"\n\tdata-element_type=\"jtl-card\"\n\tdata-e-type=\"jtl-card\"\n\tdata-interaction-id=\"582cd7c\"\n\t\t\t\t style=\"--jtl-ew-card-radius: 46px; --jtl-ew-card-gap: 16px\"\t\t\t\n>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<span\n\t\tclass=\"jtl-ew-space-after-16 jtl-ew-heading jtl-ew-heading--size-h4-guide-light jtl-ew-heading--align-left jtl-ew-heading--color-accent-orange\"\t\t\t\t\t>\n\t\tLegal requirements for payment transactions\t<\/span>\n\t\t\n\n\n\n\n\n\t\n<div class=\"e-con e-atomic-element  jtl-ew-icon-list jtl-ew-icon-list--icon-top jtl-ew-icon-list--color-accent-orange \"\n\tdata-id=\"b5197ff\"\n\tdata-element_type=\"jtl-icon-list\"\n\tdata-e-type=\"jtl-icon-list\"\n\tdata-interaction-id=\"b5197ff\"\n\t\tstyle=\"--jtl-ew-icon-list-icon-size: 20px; --jtl-ew-icon-list-gap: 20px; --jtl-ew-icon-list-row-gap: 16px\"\n\t\n>\n\t\n<div class=\"e-con e-atomic-element  jtl-ew-icon-list__item \"\n\tdata-id=\"38ae34b\"\n\tdata-element_type=\"jtl-icon-list-item\"\n\tdata-e-type=\"jtl-icon-list-item\"\n\tdata-interaction-id=\"38ae34b\"\n\t\t\n>\n\t<span class=\"jtl-ew-icon-list__icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<i class=\"fa-solid fa-arrow-right\"><\/i>\n\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\n\t\t\n\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"jtl-ew-paragraph jtl-ew-paragraph--size-body-sm-tight jtl-ew-paragraph--align-left\"><strong>Compliance with the PSD2 directive:<\/strong> Interfaces to payment service providers comply with current EU requirements (Payment Service Directive 2).<\/p>\t\t\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"e-con e-atomic-element  jtl-ew-icon-list__item \"\n\tdata-id=\"5a8cc9b\"\n\tdata-element_type=\"jtl-icon-list-item\"\n\tdata-e-type=\"jtl-icon-list-item\"\n\tdata-interaction-id=\"5a8cc9b\"\n\t\t\n>\n\t<span class=\"jtl-ew-icon-list__icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<i class=\"fa-solid fa-arrow-right\"><\/i>\n\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\n\t\t\n\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"jtl-ew-paragraph jtl-ew-paragraph--size-body-sm-tight jtl-ew-paragraph--align-left\"><strong>Automatic payment of taxes:<\/strong> VAT amounts are calculated correctly and transmitted electronically if required.<\/p>\t\t\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n<div class=\"e-con e-atomic-element  jtl-ew-columns jtl-ew-columns--align-stretch jtl-ew-columns--collapse-md jtl-ew-columns--measured jtl-ew-columns--measure-start jtl-ew-columns--measure-from-lg \"\n\tdata-id=\"fa3b16d\"\n\tdata-element_type=\"jtl-columns\"\n\tdata-e-type=\"jtl-columns\"\n\tdata-interaction-id=\"fa3b16d\"\n\tstyle=\"--jtl-ew-columns-count: 1; --jtl-ew-columns-gap: 16px; --jtl-ew-columns-measure: 58.3333%\"\n\t\t\n>\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\t<h2\n\t\tclass=\"jtl-ew-space-after-16 jtl-ew-heading jtl-ew-heading--size-h2-lead-tight jtl-ew-heading--align-left\"\t\tid=\"anchor-merchandise-management-accounting-and-taxes-technological-trends\"\t\t\t>\n\t\tMerchandise management, accounting and taxes: technological trends\t<\/h2>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\n\t\t\n\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"jtl-ew-space-after-16 jtl-ew-paragraph jtl-ew-paragraph--size-body-sm jtl-ew-paragraph--align-left\">Artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) are changing the financial processes in modern merchandise management systems.<strong> They offer additional potential for optimizing accounting workflows, simplifying tax processes and reducing costs:<\/strong><\/p>\t\t\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n<div class=\"e-con e-atomic-element  jtl-ew-grid jtl-ew-space-after-16 \"\n\tdata-id=\"01d0dea\"\n\tdata-element_type=\"jtl-grid\"\n\tdata-e-type=\"jtl-grid\"\n\tdata-interaction-id=\"01d0dea\"\n\tstyle=\"--jtl-ew-grid-gap: 32px; --jtl-ew-grid-gap-tablet: 16px; --jtl-ew-grid-columns: 3; --jtl-ew-grid-columns-tablet: 1; --jtl-ew-grid-columns-mobile: 1; --jtl-ew-grid-order-1: 3; --jtl-ew-grid-order-2: 1; --jtl-ew-grid-order-3: 2; --jtl-ew-grid-align: stretch; --jtl-ew-grid-justify: start\"\n\t\n>\n\t\n\t\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n<div\n\tclass=\"e-con e-atomic-element  jtl-ew-card jtl-ew-card--md jtl-ew-surface--white \"\n\tdata-id=\"5ac3780\"\n\tdata-element_type=\"jtl-card\"\n\tdata-e-type=\"jtl-card\"\n\tdata-interaction-id=\"5ac3780\"\n\t\t\t\t style=\"--jtl-ew-card-radius: 46px; --jtl-ew-card-gap: 16px\"\t\t\t\n>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\n\t\t\n\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"jtl-ew-space-after-8 jtl-ew-paragraph jtl-ew-paragraph--size-body-sm jtl-ew-paragraph--align-left\"><strong>Automated accounting processes through AI<\/strong><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<ul class=\"jtl-ew-standard-list jtl-ew-standard-list--size-body-sm-loose jtl-ew-standard-list--align-left jtl-ew-standard-list--icon-disc\" style=\"--jtl-ew-standard-list-gap: 10px; --jtl-ew-standard-list-marker-width: 15px\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"jtl-ew-standard-list__item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"jtl-ew-standard-list__text\"><strong>Intelligent document recognition and posting: <\/strong>AI algorithms automatically recognize content on invoices, receipts and delivery bills and assign them to the correct accounts.<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"jtl-ew-standard-list__item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"jtl-ew-standard-list__text\"><strong>Automated error detection:<\/strong> With the help of machine learning, systems analyze large amounts of data and detect irregularities such as double bookings or incorrect amounts.<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/ul>\n\t\t\n<\/div>\n\n\t\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n<div\n\tclass=\"e-con e-atomic-element  jtl-ew-card jtl-ew-card--md jtl-ew-surface--white \"\n\tdata-id=\"96433e7\"\n\tdata-element_type=\"jtl-card\"\n\tdata-e-type=\"jtl-card\"\n\tdata-interaction-id=\"96433e7\"\n\t\t\t\t style=\"--jtl-ew-card-radius: 46px; --jtl-ew-card-gap: 16px\"\t\t\t\n>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\n\t\t\n\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"jtl-ew-space-after-8 jtl-ew-paragraph jtl-ew-paragraph--size-body-sm jtl-ew-paragraph--align-left\"><strong>Improved financial planning and liquidity management<\/strong><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<ul class=\"jtl-ew-standard-list jtl-ew-standard-list--size-body-sm-loose jtl-ew-standard-list--align-left jtl-ew-standard-list--icon-disc\" style=\"--jtl-ew-standard-list-gap: 10px; --jtl-ew-standard-list-marker-width: 15px\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"jtl-ew-standard-list__item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"jtl-ew-standard-list__text\"><strong>Forecasting cash flows: <\/strong>Machine learning enables precise forecasts of income, expenses and liquidity based on historical data and current transactions.<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"jtl-ew-standard-list__item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"jtl-ew-standard-list__text\"><strong>Optimization of payment flows: <\/strong>AI suggests the best time for payments and reminders to secure liquidity and take advantage of cash discounts.<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/ul>\n\t\t\n<\/div>\n\n\t\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n<div\n\tclass=\"e-con e-atomic-element  jtl-ew-card jtl-ew-card--md jtl-ew-surface--white \"\n\tdata-id=\"af935a9\"\n\tdata-element_type=\"jtl-card\"\n\tdata-e-type=\"jtl-card\"\n\tdata-interaction-id=\"af935a9\"\n\t\t\t\t style=\"--jtl-ew-card-radius: 46px; --jtl-ew-card-gap: 16px\"\t\t\t\n>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\n\t\t\n\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"jtl-ew-space-after-8 jtl-ew-paragraph jtl-ew-paragraph--size-body-sm jtl-ew-paragraph--align-left\"><strong>Digitization of tax processes<\/strong><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<ul class=\"jtl-ew-standard-list jtl-ew-standard-list--size-body-sm-loose jtl-ew-standard-list--align-left jtl-ew-standard-list--icon-disc\" style=\"--jtl-ew-standard-list-gap: 10px; --jtl-ew-standard-list-marker-width: 15px\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"jtl-ew-standard-list__item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"jtl-ew-standard-list__text\"><strong>Automated tax calculations: <\/strong>AI automatically takes into account changes in tax law and adjusts calculations accordingly.<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"jtl-ew-standard-list__item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"jtl-ew-standard-list__text\"><strong>Preparation of tax reports: <\/strong>Systems independently generate complete tax returns and prepare the data for tax audits.<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/ul>\n\t\t\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n<div class=\"e-con e-atomic-element  jtl-ew-columns jtl-ew-columns--align-stretch jtl-ew-columns--collapse-md jtl-ew-columns--measured jtl-ew-columns--measure-start jtl-ew-columns--measure-from-lg \"\n\tdata-id=\"904f55b\"\n\tdata-element_type=\"jtl-columns\"\n\tdata-e-type=\"jtl-columns\"\n\tdata-interaction-id=\"904f55b\"\n\tstyle=\"--jtl-ew-columns-count: 1; --jtl-ew-columns-gap: 16px; --jtl-ew-columns-measure: 58.3333%\"\n\t\t\n>\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\n\t\t\n\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"jtl-ew-space-after-16 jtl-ew-paragraph jtl-ew-paragraph--size-body-sm jtl-ew-paragraph--align-left\">The integration of AI in merchandise management systems is still in its infancy. But in all likelihood, artificial intelligence will become an integral part of merchandise management and help to automate further processes and create precise analyses.<\/p>\t\t\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n<div class=\"e-con e-atomic-element  jtl-ew-columns jtl-ew-columns--align-stretch jtl-ew-columns--collapse-md jtl-ew-columns--measured jtl-ew-columns--measure-start jtl-ew-columns--measure-from-lg \"\n\tdata-id=\"9b5c55e\"\n\tdata-element_type=\"jtl-columns\"\n\tdata-e-type=\"jtl-columns\"\n\tdata-interaction-id=\"9b5c55e\"\n\tstyle=\"--jtl-ew-columns-count: 1; --jtl-ew-columns-gap: 16px; --jtl-ew-columns-measure: 58.3333%\"\n\t\t\n>\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\t<h2\n\t\tclass=\"jtl-ew-space-after-16 jtl-ew-heading jtl-ew-heading--size-h2-lead-tight jtl-ew-heading--align-left\"\t\tid=\"anchor-consider-the-topic-of-accounting-when-selecting-an-erp-system\"\t\t\t>\n\t\tConsider the topic of accounting when selecting an ERP system\t<\/h2>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\n\t\t\n\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"jtl-ew-paragraph jtl-ew-paragraph--size-body-sm jtl-ew-paragraph--align-left\">Accounting plays an important role in the selection of a merchandise management or ERP system.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\n\t\t\n\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"jtl-ew-paragraph jtl-ew-paragraph--size-body-sm jtl-ew-paragraph--align-left\">Companies can use questions like the following to determine whether<strong> a system meets their requirements <\/strong>:<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<ul class=\"jtl-ew-space-after-16 jtl-ew-standard-list jtl-ew-standard-list--size-body-sm-loose jtl-ew-standard-list--align-left jtl-ew-standard-list--icon-disc\" style=\"--jtl-ew-standard-list-gap: 10px; --jtl-ew-standard-list-marker-width: 15px\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"jtl-ew-standard-list__item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"jtl-ew-standard-list__text\">Do I need advanced features of comprehensive ERP systems, for example integrated payroll accounting or integrated financial reports?<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"jtl-ew-standard-list__item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"jtl-ew-standard-list__text\">What options do I have to automate processes that are relevant for accounting and tax optimization?<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"jtl-ew-standard-list__item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"jtl-ew-standard-list__text\">How do I set up digital workflows?<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"jtl-ew-standard-list__item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"jtl-ew-standard-list__text\">What interfaces does the system offer and how does communication with accountants, tax advisors and the tax office work?<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"jtl-ew-standard-list__item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"jtl-ew-standard-list__text\">How can the software be scaled and adapted to new requirements?<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/ul>\n\t\t\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n<div class=\"e-con e-atomic-element  jtl-ew-columns jtl-ew-columns--align-stretch jtl-ew-columns--collapse-md jtl-ew-columns--offset-top-desktop jtl-ew-columns--offset-left-desktop jtl-ew-columns--offset-left-ramp jtl-ew-columns--measured jtl-ew-columns--measure-start \"\n\tdata-id=\"2ddbc35\"\n\tdata-element_type=\"jtl-columns\"\n\tdata-e-type=\"jtl-columns\"\n\tdata-interaction-id=\"2ddbc35\"\n\tstyle=\"--jtl-ew-columns-count: 1; --jtl-ew-columns-gap: 16px; --jtl-ew-columns-offset-top-desktop: -56px; --jtl-ew-columns-offset-left-desktop: 21px; --jtl-ew-columns-offset-left-max: 75px; --jtl-ew-columns-measure: 860px\"\n\t\t\n>\n\t\n\t\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n<div\n\tclass=\"e-con e-atomic-element  jtl-ew-card jtl-ew-card--box jtl-ew-surface--infobox-orange \"\n\tdata-id=\"e6a851b\"\n\tdata-element_type=\"jtl-card\"\n\tdata-e-type=\"jtl-card\"\n\tdata-interaction-id=\"e6a851b\"\n\t\t\t\t style=\"--jtl-ew-card-radius: 20px; --jtl-ew-card-gap: 16px\"\t\t\t\n>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\n\t\t\n\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"jtl-ew-space-after-16 jtl-ew-paragraph jtl-ew-paragraph--size-body-sm jtl-ew-paragraph--align-left\">What are the main differences between merchandise management systems? What matters, how do I find the best system for my needs and what expenses should I expect? Our guide page answers these questions:<\/p>\t\t\n\n\n\n<div class=\"e-con e-atomic-element  jtl-ew-columns jtl-ew-columns--align-stretch jtl-ew-columns--collapse-md \"\n\tdata-id=\"8086c31\"\n\tdata-element_type=\"jtl-columns\"\n\tdata-e-type=\"jtl-columns\"\n\tdata-interaction-id=\"8086c31\"\n\tstyle=\"--jtl-ew-columns-count: 1; --jtl-ew-columns-gap: 16px\"\n\t\t\n>\n\t\t\t\t\n<div class=\"jtl-ew-button-wrap jtl-ew-button-wrap--align-left\">\n\t\t\t<a class=\"jtl-ew-button jtl-ew-button--text-link-body jtl-ew-button--size-standard no-icon\" href=\"\/de\/themen\/warenwirtschaftssystem\/kosten-auswahlkriterien\"  target='_self' rel='noopener noreferrer' >\n\t\t\tCosts &amp; selection criteria for a merchandise management system\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t<\/div>\n\t\t\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\n<div class=\"e-con e-atomic-element  jtl-ew-section jtl-ew-section--wide jtl-ew-section--medium-top jtl-ew-section--medium-bottom jtl-ew-context--legacy-body \"\n\tdata-id=\"799c6cc\"\n\tdata-element_type=\"jtl-section\"\n\tdata-e-type=\"jtl-section\"\n\tdata-interaction-id=\"799c6cc\"\n\tstyle=\"row-gap: 16px; --jtl-ew-section-narrow-gutter: 16px\"\n\t\t\n>\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\n\n\n<div class=\"e-con e-atomic-element  jtl-ew-columns jtl-ew-columns--align-start jtl-ew-columns--collapse-lg jtl-ew-columns--spans jtl-ew-columns--offset \"\n\tdata-id=\"68c3ae1\"\n\tdata-element_type=\"jtl-columns\"\n\tdata-e-type=\"jtl-columns\"\n\tdata-interaction-id=\"68c3ae1\"\n\tstyle=\"--jtl-ew-columns-count: 2; --jtl-ew-columns-gap: 30px; --jtl-ew-columns-template: minmax(0, calc(50% - 15px)) minmax(0, calc(41.666666666667% - 17.5px))\"\n\t\t\n>\n\t\n\n\n\n<div class=\"e-con e-atomic-element  jtl-ew-columns jtl-ew-columns--align-stretch jtl-ew-columns--collapse-md \"\n\tdata-id=\"0b9edfe\"\n\tdata-element_type=\"jtl-columns\"\n\tdata-e-type=\"jtl-columns\"\n\tdata-interaction-id=\"0b9edfe\"\n\tstyle=\"--jtl-ew-columns-count: 1; --jtl-ew-columns-gap: 16px\"\n\t\t\n>\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<h2\n\t\tclass=\"jtl-ew-space-after-16 jtl-ew-heading jtl-ew-heading--size-h2-guide jtl-ew-heading--align-left jtl-ew-heading--color-dark-blue\"\t\tid=\"anchor-conclusion-merchandise-management-systems-make-financial-processes-more-efficient\"\t\t\t>\n\t\tConclusion: merchandise management systems make financial processes more efficient\t<\/h2>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"jtl-ew-paragraph jtl-ew-paragraph--size-body jtl-ew-paragraph--align-left jtl-ew-paragraph--color-dark-blue\">A merchandise management system provides<strong> comprehensive<\/strong> support<strong> for retailers in accounting, tax compliance and compliance<\/strong>. Automated invoicing, reliable VAT calculations and interfaces to accounting software ensure efficient financial management. The central recording of all business transactions and compliance with legal requirements <strong>not only simplifies financial accounting, but also makes it more secure and transparent<\/strong>.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"jtl-ew-space-after-48 jtl-ew-paragraph jtl-ew-paragraph--size-body jtl-ew-paragraph--align-left jtl-ew-paragraph--color-dark-blue\">However, merchandise management systems differ in their range of functions. We recommend that companies consider accounting and finance when making their selection. In this way, they benefit from time savings, reduced errors and better data quality \u2013 an indispensable basis for sustainable success in retail<strong>.<\/strong><\/p>\t\t\n<\/div>\n\n\t\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n<div\n\tclass=\"e-con e-atomic-element  jtl-ew-card jtl-ew-card--guide-box-sm jtl-ew-space-before-16 jtl-ew-surface--white \"\n\tdata-id=\"f02e6e0\"\n\tdata-element_type=\"jtl-card\"\n\tdata-e-type=\"jtl-card\"\n\tdata-interaction-id=\"f02e6e0\"\n\t\t\t\t style=\"--jtl-ew-card-radius: 46px; --jtl-ew-card-gap: 16px\"\t\t\t\n>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\t<span\n\t\tclass=\"jtl-ew-space-after-16 jtl-ew-heading jtl-ew-heading--size-h-guide-body jtl-ew-heading--align-left\"\t\t\t\t\t>\n\t\tRead on now:\t<\/span>\n\t\t\n\n\n\n<div class=\"e-con e-atomic-element  jtl-ew-columns jtl-ew-columns--align-stretch jtl-ew-columns--collapse-md \"\n\tdata-id=\"46b0707\"\n\tdata-element_type=\"jtl-columns\"\n\tdata-e-type=\"jtl-columns\"\n\tdata-interaction-id=\"46b0707\"\n\tstyle=\"--jtl-ew-columns-count: 1; --jtl-ew-columns-gap: 16px\"\n\t\t\n>\n\t\t\t\t\n<div class=\"jtl-ew-button-wrap jtl-ew-button-wrap--align-left\">\n\t\t\t<a class=\"jtl-ew-button jtl-ew-button--text-link-body jtl-ew-button--size-standard no-icon\" href=\"\/de\/themen\/warenwirtschaftssystem\/kosten-auswahlkriterien\"  target='_self' rel='noopener noreferrer' >\n\t\t\tCosts &amp; selection criteria for a merchandise management system\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t<\/div>\n\t\t\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\n<div class=\"e-con e-atomic-element  jtl-ew-section jtl-ew-section--wide jtl-ew-section--medium-top jtl-ew-section--medium-bottom jtl-ew-context--legacy-body \"\n\tdata-id=\"8d407d6\"\n\tdata-element_type=\"jtl-section\"\n\tdata-e-type=\"jtl-section\"\n\tdata-interaction-id=\"8d407d6\"\n\tstyle=\"row-gap: 16px; --jtl-ew-section-narrow-gutter: 16px\"\n\t\t\n>\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\n\n\n<div class=\"e-con e-atomic-element  jtl-ew-columns jtl-ew-columns--align-start jtl-ew-columns--collapse-lg jtl-ew-columns--spans \"\n\tdata-id=\"2c585aa\"\n\tdata-element_type=\"jtl-columns\"\n\tdata-e-type=\"jtl-columns\"\n\tdata-interaction-id=\"2c585aa\"\n\tstyle=\"--jtl-ew-columns-count: 2; --jtl-ew-columns-gap: 30px; --jtl-ew-columns-template: minmax(0, calc(50% - 15px)) minmax(0, calc(50% - 15px))\"\n\t\t\n>\n\t\n\t\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n<div\n\tclass=\"e-con e-atomic-element  jtl-ew-card jtl-ew-card--guide-box jtl-ew-surface--white \"\n\tdata-id=\"f2db50d\"\n\tdata-element_type=\"jtl-card\"\n\tdata-e-type=\"jtl-card\"\n\tdata-interaction-id=\"f2db50d\"\n\t\t\t\t style=\"--jtl-ew-card-radius: 46px; --jtl-ew-card-gap: 16px\"\t\t\t\n>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<span\n\t\tclass=\"jtl-ew-space-after-8 jtl-ew-heading jtl-ew-heading--size-h4-guide jtl-ew-heading--align-left jtl-ew-heading--color-body\"\t\t\t\t\t>\n\t\tFurther information & overview on the topic of merchandise management systems\t<\/span>\n\t\t\n\n\n\n<div class=\"e-con e-atomic-element  jtl-ew-columns jtl-ew-columns--align-stretch jtl-ew-columns--collapse-md \"\n\tdata-id=\"bfe3517\"\n\tdata-element_type=\"jtl-columns\"\n\tdata-e-type=\"jtl-columns\"\n\tdata-interaction-id=\"bfe3517\"\n\tstyle=\"--jtl-ew-columns-count: 1; --jtl-ew-columns-gap: 16px\"\n\t\t\n>\n\t\n\n\n\n<div class=\"e-con e-atomic-element  jtl-ew-columns jtl-ew-columns--align-stretch jtl-ew-columns--collapse-md \"\n\tdata-id=\"d684b62\"\n\tdata-element_type=\"jtl-columns\"\n\tdata-e-type=\"jtl-columns\"\n\tdata-interaction-id=\"d684b62\"\n\tstyle=\"--jtl-ew-columns-count: 1; --jtl-ew-columns-gap: 16px\"\n\t\t\n>\n\t\t\t\t\n<div class=\"jtl-ew-button-wrap jtl-ew-button-wrap--align-left\">\n\t\t\t<a class=\"jtl-ew-button jtl-ew-button--text-link-body jtl-ew-button--size-standard no-icon\" href=\"\/de\/themen\/warenwirtschaftssystem\"  target='_self' rel='noopener noreferrer' >\n\t\t\tGuide to merchandise management systems\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t<\/div>\n\t\t\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n<div class=\"e-con e-atomic-element  jtl-ew-columns jtl-ew-columns--align-stretch jtl-ew-columns--collapse-md \"\n\tdata-id=\"28bc826\"\n\tdata-element_type=\"jtl-columns\"\n\tdata-e-type=\"jtl-columns\"\n\tdata-interaction-id=\"28bc826\"\n\tstyle=\"--jtl-ew-columns-count: 1; --jtl-ew-columns-gap: 16px\"\n\t\t\n>\n\t\t\t\t\n<div class=\"jtl-ew-button-wrap jtl-ew-button-wrap--align-left\">\n\t\t\t<a class=\"jtl-ew-button jtl-ew-button--text-link-body jtl-ew-button--size-standard no-icon\" href=\"\/de\/themen\/warenwirtschaftssystem\/aufgaben-steuerung\"  target='_self' rel='noopener noreferrer' >\n\t\t\tMerchandise management as the control center of the company\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t<\/div>\n\t\t\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n<div class=\"e-con e-atomic-element  jtl-ew-columns jtl-ew-columns--align-stretch jtl-ew-columns--collapse-md \"\n\tdata-id=\"9142bdc\"\n\tdata-element_type=\"jtl-columns\"\n\tdata-e-type=\"jtl-columns\"\n\tdata-interaction-id=\"9142bdc\"\n\tstyle=\"--jtl-ew-columns-count: 1; --jtl-ew-columns-gap: 16px\"\n\t\t\n>\n\t\t\t\t\n<div class=\"jtl-ew-button-wrap jtl-ew-button-wrap--align-left\">\n\t\t\t<a class=\"jtl-ew-button jtl-ew-button--text-link-body jtl-ew-button--size-standard no-icon\" href=\"\/de\/themen\/warenwirtschaftssystem\/prozessoptimierung-automation\"  target='_self' rel='noopener noreferrer' >\n\t\t\tProcess optimization &amp; automation with merchandise management\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t<\/div>\n\t\t\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n<div class=\"e-con e-atomic-element  jtl-ew-columns jtl-ew-columns--align-stretch jtl-ew-columns--collapse-md \"\n\tdata-id=\"145ceea\"\n\tdata-element_type=\"jtl-columns\"\n\tdata-e-type=\"jtl-columns\"\n\tdata-interaction-id=\"145ceea\"\n\tstyle=\"--jtl-ew-columns-count: 1; --jtl-ew-columns-gap: 16px\"\n\t\t\n>\n\t\t\t\t\n<div class=\"jtl-ew-button-wrap jtl-ew-button-wrap--align-left\">\n\t\t\t<a class=\"jtl-ew-button jtl-ew-button--text-link-body jtl-ew-button--size-standard no-icon\" href=\"\/de\/themen\/warenwirtschaftssystem\/schnittstellen-erweiterungen\"  target='_self' rel='noopener noreferrer' >\n\t\t\tInterfaces in merchandise management\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t<\/div>\n\t\t\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\n\t\t\n\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"jtl-ew-paragraph jtl-ew-paragraph--size-body-sm-tight jtl-ew-paragraph--align-left\">Accounting, finance & taxes with merchandise management<\/p>\t\t\n\n\n\n<div class=\"e-con e-atomic-element  jtl-ew-columns jtl-ew-columns--align-stretch jtl-ew-columns--collapse-md \"\n\tdata-id=\"32466a6\"\n\tdata-element_type=\"jtl-columns\"\n\tdata-e-type=\"jtl-columns\"\n\tdata-interaction-id=\"32466a6\"\n\tstyle=\"--jtl-ew-columns-count: 1; --jtl-ew-columns-gap: 16px\"\n\t\t\n>\n\t\t\t\t\n<div class=\"jtl-ew-button-wrap jtl-ew-button-wrap--align-left\">\n\t\t\t<a class=\"jtl-ew-button jtl-ew-button--text-link-body jtl-ew-button--size-standard no-icon\" href=\"\/de\/themen\/warenwirtschaftssystem\/kosten-auswahlkriterien\"  target='_self' rel='noopener noreferrer' >\n\t\t\tCosts &amp; selection criteria for a merchandise management system\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t<\/div>\n\t\t\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n<div class=\"e-con e-atomic-element  jtl-ew-columns jtl-ew-columns--align-stretch jtl-ew-columns--collapse-md \"\n\tdata-id=\"ac96ef7\"\n\tdata-element_type=\"jtl-columns\"\n\tdata-e-type=\"jtl-columns\"\n\tdata-interaction-id=\"ac96ef7\"\n\tstyle=\"--jtl-ew-columns-count: 1; --jtl-ew-columns-gap: 16px\"\n\t\t\n>\n\t\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t\n<div class=\"jtl-ew-scroll-top jtl-ew-scroll-top--color-tech-blue\" data-jtl-scroll-top=\"true\">\n\t<button type=\"button\"\n\t\tclass=\"jtl-ew-scroll-top__button\"\n\t\taria-label=\"Back to top\"\n\t>\n\t\t<i class=\"fa-regular fa-arrow-up\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i>\n\t<\/button>\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Content Accounting, finance &amp; 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