{"id":294065,"date":"2025-10-09T10:04:19","date_gmt":"2025-10-09T08:04:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.jtl-software.com\/interfaces-extensions"},"modified":"2026-04-28T10:18:35","modified_gmt":"2026-04-28T08:18:35","slug":"integrations","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/jtl-split-greyhound.betterscale.dev\/en\/topics\/erp\/integrations","title":{"rendered":"Interfaces &amp; extensions"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-page\" data-elementor-id=\"294065\" class=\"elementor elementor-294065\">\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\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=294065\"  target='_self' rel='noopener noreferrer' \n\t\t\taria-current=\"page\"\t\t>Interfaces<\/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=294053\"  target='_self' rel='noopener noreferrer' \n\t\t\t\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\">Interfaces of an ERP system<\/span>: Efficient networking for seamless processes\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\">Modern retail companies use a variety of software solutions \u2013 from online marketplaces to financial software and CRM systems. However, errors and inefficient manual processes can only be avoided if the data exchange between these systems works smoothly. Interfaces play a central role in this by enabling seamless integration.<\/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\">A <strong>merchandise management system with modern interfaces<\/strong> forms the basis for successful networking. It creates the conditions for orders from an online store to be transferred without errors, for stocks to be up-to-date everywhere at all times and for all systems to communicate seamlessly with each other. In combination with a <strong>well thought-out interface strategy<\/strong>, it optimizes workflows and improves data quality throughout the company.<\/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 shows why interfaces are indispensable in merchandise management, which links have a particularly high priority and how modern technologies such as APIs and web services enable future-proof integration. We also address the challenges of data migration and synchronization \u2013 with <strong>practical solutions for efficient system networking<\/strong>.<\/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-what-are-interfaces\"\t\t\t>\n\t\tWhat are interfaces?\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>Interfaces<\/strong> are <strong>connection points between software systems<\/strong> that enable the automated exchange of data. In merchandise management, they are used to seamlessly transfer information between merchandise management systems, online stores, financial software and other business applications.<\/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\">Depending on the application,<strong> different interface technologies <\/strong>are used \u2013 here is an overview of the most important ones:<\/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=\"139f0c7\"\n\tdata-element_type=\"jtl-grid\"\n\tdata-e-type=\"jtl-grid\"\n\tdata-interaction-id=\"139f0c7\"\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=\"832f33a\"\n\tdata-element_type=\"jtl-card\"\n\tdata-e-type=\"jtl-card\"\n\tdata-interaction-id=\"832f33a\"\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>File-based interfaces (e.g. CSV, XML) <\/strong>are characterized by a simple implementation, but are not suitable for real time data.<\/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=\"d1270d3\"\n\tdata-element_type=\"jtl-card\"\n\tdata-e-type=\"jtl-card\"\n\tdata-interaction-id=\"d1270d3\"\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>Database interfaces (e.g. SQL, ODBC) <\/strong>enable direct access to databases for querying or editing data. The advantage of their high performance is offset by complex administration.<\/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=\"e202a9b\"\n\tdata-element_type=\"jtl-card\"\n\tdata-e-type=\"jtl-card\"\n\tdata-interaction-id=\"e202a9b\"\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>API (Application Programming Interface) interfaces <\/strong>ensure maximum flexibility through real time data exchange between systems. They are ideal for cloud solutions and scalable integrations.<\/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=\"194cca2\"\n\tdata-element_type=\"jtl-grid\"\n\tdata-e-type=\"jtl-grid\"\n\tdata-interaction-id=\"194cca2\"\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=\"c3a16da\"\n\tdata-element_type=\"jtl-card\"\n\tdata-e-type=\"jtl-card\"\n\tdata-interaction-id=\"c3a16da\"\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>Web services (e.g. REST, SOAP)<\/strong> for data exchange via the Internet are platform-independent and widely used in eCommerce integration.<\/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=\"3d1f688\"\n\tdata-element_type=\"jtl-columns\"\n\tdata-e-type=\"jtl-columns\"\n\tdata-interaction-id=\"3d1f688\"\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-importance-of-interfaces-in-merchandise-management\"\t\t\t>\n\t\tImportance of interfaces in 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-space-after-16 jtl-ew-paragraph jtl-ew-paragraph--size-body-sm jtl-ew-paragraph--align-left\">The use of interfaces <strong>promotes process optimization in merchandise management on several levels:<\/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=\"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-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=\"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>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\">Orders, stock changes and invoices are automatically synchronized between systems.<\/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=\"5ceed22\"\n\tdata-element_type=\"jtl-card\"\n\tdata-e-type=\"jtl-card\"\n\tdata-interaction-id=\"5ceed22\"\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>Reduction of 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\">By eliminating manual data entry, interfaces reduce typing errors, duplicate entries or forgotten bookings.<\/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=\"18cbe7d\"\n\tdata-element_type=\"jtl-card\"\n\tdata-e-type=\"jtl-card\"\n\tdata-interaction-id=\"18cbe7d\"\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>Time saving<\/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\">Routine tasks, such as transferring sales data or matching stock levels, are carried out in real time. Employees can concentrate more on value-adding activities.<\/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=\"bb150d1\"\n\tdata-element_type=\"jtl-grid\"\n\tdata-e-type=\"jtl-grid\"\n\tdata-interaction-id=\"bb150d1\"\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: 2; --jtl-ew-grid-order-2: 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=\"47528e5\"\n\tdata-element_type=\"jtl-card\"\n\tdata-e-type=\"jtl-card\"\n\tdata-interaction-id=\"47528e5\"\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>Good data quality<\/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 ensure that up-to-date and correct data is available in all systems.<\/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=\"fb84e75\"\n\tdata-element_type=\"jtl-card\"\n\tdata-e-type=\"jtl-card\"\n\tdata-interaction-id=\"fb84e75\"\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>Flexibility and scalability<\/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\">Companies can easily integrate new software solutions or marketplaces without interrupting existing processes. Simple extensions to merchandise management and modular systems help them to keep pace with new developments.<\/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--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=\"3ed7254\"\n\tdata-element_type=\"jtl-columns\"\n\tdata-e-type=\"jtl-columns\"\n\tdata-interaction-id=\"3ed7254\"\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=\"914b700\"\n\tdata-element_type=\"jtl-card\"\n\tdata-e-type=\"jtl-card\"\n\tdata-interaction-id=\"914b700\"\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\">A powerful merchandise management system enables companies to automate many processes. Our guide page explains what digital workflows in merchandise management look like and what advantages they have:<\/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=\"7dc3a4a\"\n\tdata-element_type=\"jtl-columns\"\n\tdata-e-type=\"jtl-columns\"\n\tdata-interaction-id=\"7dc3a4a\"\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<\/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\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-practical-example-automation-with-interfaces\"\t\t\t>\n\t\tPractical example: Automation with interfaces\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=\"5f0399f\"\n\tdata-element_type=\"jtl-columns\"\n\tdata-e-type=\"jtl-columns\"\n\tdata-interaction-id=\"5f0399f\"\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=\"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\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 retail company operates <strong>its own online shop and sales profiles on Amazon and eBay<\/strong>. Without an interface connection to their merchandise management system, employees would have to<\/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\">Manually transfer orders from the various platforms to the merchandise management system,<\/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\">manually update stock levels after each sale and<\/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\">Enter invoices and shipping data individually in the financial software.<\/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\">This manual process is time-consuming. It also quickly leads to incorrect stock data or late updates, which can lead to overselling.<\/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=\"4c43afe\"\n\tdata-element_type=\"jtl-columns\"\n\tdata-e-type=\"jtl-columns\"\n\tdata-interaction-id=\"4c43afe\"\n\tstyle=\"--jtl-ew-columns-count: 1; --jtl-ew-columns-gap: 16px\"\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\">Orders are processed automatically thanks to direct <strong>interface integration between the merchandise management system, online marketplaces and financial software<\/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\">A customer orders a product via the online store or via Amazon.<\/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 order is automatically transferred to the merchandise management system.<\/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 system reconciles stock levels in real time and updates all sales channels.<\/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 accounting software automatically creates an invoice.<\/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 shipping service provider receives the shipping data directly from the system.<\/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\"><strong>The result: <\/strong>fewer manual interventions, faster processes and a lower error rate \u2013 a clear competitive advantage.<\/p>\t\t\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-which-interfaces-are-important-for-merchandise-management\"\t\t\t>\n\t\tWhich interfaces are important for 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\">We recommend considering the topic of interfaces and extensions <strong>when selecting a merchandise management or ERP system<\/strong>. The integration of marketplaces and eCommerce platforms as well as CRM and financial systems is particularly important.<\/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\tIntegration of marketplaces and eCommerce platforms\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\">Many companies sell their products not only via their own online store, but also on <strong>marketplaces such as Amazon or eBay<\/strong>. However, managing these channels manually is time-consuming and prone to errors.<\/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>Automatic interface integration<\/strong> ensures <strong>seamless synchronization of stocks, product information and orders<\/strong>. Data is always up to date and sales channels are managed efficiently.<\/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 well-integrated marketplace interface enables the following processes, 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-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>Automatic product transfer<\/strong><br \/>\nTitle, description, price &amp; images are sent to all sales channels.<\/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>Real time synchronization of stock levels<br \/>\n<\/strong>Immediate stock updates prevent overselling.<\/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>Automatic order import<\/strong><br \/>\nIncoming orders are transferred directly to the merchandise management system.<\/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>Dynamic order update<\/strong><br \/>\nShipping status and tracking information are stored automatically&#8230;<\/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 jtl-ew-columns--measured jtl-ew-columns--measure-start jtl-ew-columns--measure-from-lg \"\n\tdata-id=\"8425286\"\n\tdata-element_type=\"jtl-columns\"\n\tdata-e-type=\"jtl-columns\"\n\tdata-interaction-id=\"8425286\"\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-heading jtl-ew-heading--size-h-guide jtl-ew-heading--align-left\"\t\t\t\t\t>\n\t\tIntegration with CRM systems\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\">An interface between <strong>merchandise management and CRM systems<\/strong> (e.g. Salesforce, HubSpot, Microsoft Dynamics) offers the following advantages, 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-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>Central customer management<br \/>\n<\/strong>All orders, returns and inquiries can be viewed in the CRM.<\/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>Personalized listings<br \/>\n<\/strong>Central access to purchase history &amp; stock levels enables individual pricing strategies.<\/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 after-sales processes<br \/>\n<\/strong>Shipping status, follow-ups &amp; upselling can be controlled automatically.<\/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 jtl-ew-columns--measured jtl-ew-columns--measure-start jtl-ew-columns--measure-from-lg \"\n\tdata-id=\"7a10339\"\n\tdata-element_type=\"jtl-columns\"\n\tdata-e-type=\"jtl-columns\"\n\tdata-interaction-id=\"7a10339\"\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-heading jtl-ew-heading--size-h-guide jtl-ew-heading--align-left\"\t\t\t\t\t>\n\t\tIntegration with financial accounting systems\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\">Using an interface to the accounting software, companies ensure that invoices, payments and tax data <strong>are automatically transferred from the ERP system<\/strong>. Here too, the advantages are obvious:<\/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>Automatic invoicing<\/strong><br \/>\nInvoices are created directly after sale or dispatch.<\/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>Correct tax calculations<\/strong><br \/>\nVAT, discounts and rebates are booked directly.<\/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 dunning processes<\/strong><br \/>\nOutstanding invoices are automatically monitored &amp; tracked.<\/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=\"0078e34\"\n\tdata-element_type=\"jtl-columns\"\n\tdata-e-type=\"jtl-columns\"\n\tdata-interaction-id=\"0078e34\"\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=\"8fe28e2\"\n\tdata-element_type=\"jtl-card\"\n\tdata-e-type=\"jtl-card\"\n\tdata-interaction-id=\"8fe28e2\"\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 an important selection criterion when deciding on an ERP system. On our guide page, we explain what else is important, which providers are available and what costs companies should expect:<\/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=\"aa340fc\"\n\tdata-element_type=\"jtl-columns\"\n\tdata-e-type=\"jtl-columns\"\n\tdata-interaction-id=\"aa340fc\"\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=\"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\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=\"e76a718\"\n\tdata-element_type=\"jtl-columns\"\n\tdata-e-type=\"jtl-columns\"\n\tdata-interaction-id=\"e76a718\"\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=\"9319967\"\n\tdata-element_type=\"jtl-columns\"\n\tdata-e-type=\"jtl-columns\"\n\tdata-interaction-id=\"9319967\"\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-challenges-and-solutions-for-data-migration-between-systems\"\t\t\t>\n\t\tChallenges and solutions for data migration between systems\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 continuous data flow is the basis for successful synchronization via interfaces. If it is interrupted, problems quickly arise: <strong>Stocks are displayed incorrectly, invoices are delayed, customers receive inaccurate information.<\/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-16 jtl-ew-paragraph jtl-ew-paragraph--size-body jtl-ew-paragraph--align-left jtl-ew-paragraph--color-dark-blue\"><strong>Smooth data migration and synchronization<\/strong> is essential to <strong>ensure data consistency<\/strong> and avoid interrupting business processes, especially when <strong>companies grow or change systems<\/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\tTypical challenges in data migration and synchronization\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\">The following problems often occur when switching to a new system or during synchronization:<\/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=\"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\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=\"8e0f705\"\n\tdata-element_type=\"jtl-grid\"\n\tdata-e-type=\"jtl-grid\"\n\tdata-interaction-id=\"8e0f705\"\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=\"1031c9b\"\n\tdata-element_type=\"jtl-card\"\n\tdata-e-type=\"jtl-card\"\n\tdata-interaction-id=\"1031c9b\"\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>Inconsistent 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\">Different systems store information in different structures or with different names. For example, a customer may be managed as \u201cM. Mustermann\u201d in one system and as \u201cMax Mustermann\u201d in another.<\/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=\"8a7355a\"\n\tdata-element_type=\"jtl-card\"\n\tdata-e-type=\"jtl-card\"\n\tdata-interaction-id=\"8a7355a\"\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>Duplicate entries<\/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\">Incorrect imports or a lack of duplicate checks result in redundant data records that impair data quality.<\/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=\"5d29296\"\n\tdata-element_type=\"jtl-card\"\n\tdata-e-type=\"jtl-card\"\n\tdata-interaction-id=\"5d29296\"\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>Different formats and interfaces<\/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\">Systems use different file formats (CSV, XML, JSON) or different databases (SQL, NoSQL), which makes direct exchange difficult.<\/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=\"59fa13e\"\n\tdata-element_type=\"jtl-card\"\n\tdata-e-type=\"jtl-card\"\n\tdata-interaction-id=\"59fa13e\"\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>Data loss during migrations<\/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\">Data is lost when migrating to a new system because fields or formats are not assigned correctly.<\/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-start jtl-ew-columns--collapse-lg jtl-ew-columns--spans \"\n\tdata-id=\"0b886d8\"\n\tdata-element_type=\"jtl-columns\"\n\tdata-e-type=\"jtl-columns\"\n\tdata-interaction-id=\"0b886d8\"\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=\"53b7890\"\n\tdata-element_type=\"jtl-columns\"\n\tdata-e-type=\"jtl-columns\"\n\tdata-interaction-id=\"53b7890\"\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\tSolutions for smooth data migration and synchronization\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\">The challenges mentioned above can be overcome using <strong>modern technologies and proven methods<\/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-48 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>Real-time synchronization<br \/>\n<\/strong>Inventory changes, customer orders and invoices are synchronized between the systems in real time. This prevents data delays and ensures that all systems always contain up-to-date values.<\/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>Central database architectures<br \/>\n<\/strong>All systems access a central data source instead of managing isolated copies. There is a single source of truth (SSOT). This improves data consistency and reduces redundancies.<\/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>Middleware solutions<br \/>\n<\/strong>Middleware connects different systems and handles data conversion between incompatible interfaces. This enables smooth communication between old and new systems without direct adaptation of the existing software.<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/ul>\n\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\tBest practices for a successful migration\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-16 jtl-ew-paragraph jtl-ew-paragraph--size-body jtl-ew-paragraph--align-left jtl-ew-paragraph--color-dark-blue\">The following steps will help to ensure a smooth migration:<\/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=\"04a8150\"\n\tdata-element_type=\"jtl-columns\"\n\tdata-e-type=\"jtl-columns\"\n\tdata-interaction-id=\"04a8150\"\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 \"\n\tdata-id=\"0c4e37a\"\n\tdata-element_type=\"jtl-grid\"\n\tdata-e-type=\"jtl-grid\"\n\tdata-interaction-id=\"0c4e37a\"\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=\"7268e9a\"\n\tdata-element_type=\"jtl-card\"\n\tdata-e-type=\"jtl-card\"\n\tdata-interaction-id=\"7268e9a\"\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. analysis and data cleansing before migration<\/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\">Before the transfer, it is important to clean up duplicate, incorrect or outdated data records. Standardized data formats and field structures simplify subsequent synchronization.<\/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=\"5cb18d4\"\n\tdata-element_type=\"jtl-card\"\n\tdata-e-type=\"jtl-card\"\n\tdata-interaction-id=\"5cb18d4\"\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. test migration with a limited amount of 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\">Instead of migrating all data at once, companies are better off carrying out a test migration with a small amount of data first. This allows them to identify potential problems at an early stage.<\/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=\"e8d44df\"\n\tdata-element_type=\"jtl-card\"\n\tdata-e-type=\"jtl-card\"\n\tdata-interaction-id=\"e8d44df\"\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. establish automated synchronization processes<\/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\">Automated data exchange eliminates the need for manual imports and exports. Real time updates or scheduled synchronization intervals ensure continuous data consistency.<\/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=\"c2e6d3e\"\n\tdata-element_type=\"jtl-card\"\n\tdata-e-type=\"jtl-card\"\n\tdata-interaction-id=\"c2e6d3e\"\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. use monitoring and error logs<\/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 central dashboard for data flow monitoring helps to quickly identify and rectify synchronization errors. Protocols and logs record discrepancies and facilitate error analysis.<\/p>\t\t\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-future-proof-erp-interfaces-apis-and-web-services\"\t\t\t>\n\t\tFuture-proof ERP interfaces: APIs and web services\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\">In the past, data exchange between systems was often carried out via <strong>CSV imports, XML feeds or direct database queries<\/strong>. These methods are easy to implement, but have significant limitations in merchandise management:<\/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=\"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: 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=\"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\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>Time-consuming manual processes<\/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\">CSV imports require regular exports and uploads.<\/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=\"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\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>Time delay<\/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\">Data is only updated at fixed intervals, not in real time.<\/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=\"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\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>Lack of flexibility<\/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\">Adjustments or new data fields often have to be added manually.<\/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=\"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\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 APIs (Application Programming Interfaces) solve these problems by enabling direct, automated communication between systems.<\/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\tAdvantages of API-based integrations\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\">The use of APIs offers numerous advantages for companies that want to network their systems efficiently:<\/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>Real time data transmission<\/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\">Changes in one system (e.g. stock levels or orders) are immediately passed on to all connected platforms. There are no delays or data inconsistencies.<\/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=\"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>Flexibility & expandability<\/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\">APIs allow new functions or systems to be integrated quickly without interrupting existing processes. Companies can flexibly expand their merchandise management system to include additional marketplaces, CRM systems or logistics partners.<\/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=\"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>Scalability<\/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 APIs have a modular structure, they can be adapted to growing company requirements. Companies do not have to carry out complex system migrations, but can expand existing IT landscapes step by step.<\/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=\"904f55b\"\n\tdata-element_type=\"jtl-grid\"\n\tdata-e-type=\"jtl-grid\"\n\tdata-interaction-id=\"904f55b\"\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=\"dbcf1c2\"\n\tdata-element_type=\"jtl-card\"\n\tdata-e-type=\"jtl-card\"\n\tdata-interaction-id=\"dbcf1c2\"\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>Automation & increased efficiency<\/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\">APIs take over recurring tasks, reduce manual effort and minimize sources of error.<\/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=\"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\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\">API-based payment integration in the ERP system, for example, ensures that invoices and incoming payments are automatically synchronized with the accounting system.<\/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\tWeb services and cloud-based interfaces\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\">Alongside traditional APIs, <strong>cloud-based web services <\/strong>are becoming increasingly important. More and more companies are using RESTful APIs or SOAP web services to exchange data securely and platform-independently via the internet.<\/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 <strong>advantages of cloud-based interfaces:<\/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=\"847ab82\"\n\tdata-element_type=\"jtl-grid\"\n\tdata-e-type=\"jtl-grid\"\n\tdata-interaction-id=\"847ab82\"\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=\"98a6dc2\"\n\tdata-element_type=\"jtl-card\"\n\tdata-e-type=\"jtl-card\"\n\tdata-interaction-id=\"98a6dc2\"\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>Independent of local systems<\/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\">Data and processes can be accessed at any time and from anywhere.<\/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=\"43eb91a\"\n\tdata-element_type=\"jtl-card\"\n\tdata-e-type=\"jtl-card\"\n\tdata-interaction-id=\"43eb91a\"\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>Good reliability<\/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\">Cloud services guarantee high availability and automatic backups.<\/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=\"dd8cd68\"\n\tdata-element_type=\"jtl-card\"\n\tdata-e-type=\"jtl-card\"\n\tdata-interaction-id=\"dd8cd68\"\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>Simple updates & maintenance<\/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\">Web service providers take care of regular updates so that companies always work with the latest functions.<\/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=\"130db12\"\n\tdata-element_type=\"jtl-columns\"\n\tdata-e-type=\"jtl-columns\"\n\tdata-interaction-id=\"130db12\"\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\"><strong>Cloud technologies and web services<\/strong> allow companies to make their IT infrastructure more flexible without having to make high investments in their own servers or maintenance work.<\/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\tHow companies use APIs strategically\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 <strong>smart API strategy <\/strong>helps companies to adapt to future market requirements and take advantage of technological innovations at an early stage.<\/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\">This means the following in particular:<\/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=\"deb876a\"\n\tdata-element_type=\"jtl-grid\"\n\tdata-e-type=\"jtl-grid\"\n\tdata-interaction-id=\"deb876a\"\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=\"d21785e\"\n\tdata-element_type=\"jtl-card\"\n\tdata-e-type=\"jtl-card\"\n\tdata-interaction-id=\"d21785e\"\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>Think modular & use open interfaces<\/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\">Instead of relying on closed systems, companies should pay attention to open APIs and standardized interfaces. This allows new partners, marketplaces or software solutions to be integrated into a merchandise management or ERP system with little 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=\"a66a21a\"\n\tdata-element_type=\"jtl-card\"\n\tdata-e-type=\"jtl-card\"\n\tdata-interaction-id=\"a66a21a\"\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>Pursue an API-first approach<\/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 companies rely on API-first strategies, in which new software solutions are developed with API functionalities from the outset. This makes future extensions and integrations easier.<\/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=\"25bfa16\"\n\tdata-element_type=\"jtl-card\"\n\tdata-e-type=\"jtl-card\"\n\tdata-interaction-id=\"25bfa16\"\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>Consider security & data protection<\/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\">API access should be controlled via secure authentication procedures (OAuth, API keys). Encrypted data transfers and access controls prevent misuse or data loss.<\/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=\"acb7929\"\n\tdata-element_type=\"jtl-grid\"\n\tdata-e-type=\"jtl-grid\"\n\tdata-interaction-id=\"acb7929\"\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=\"6061162\"\n\tdata-element_type=\"jtl-card\"\n\tdata-e-type=\"jtl-card\"\n\tdata-interaction-id=\"6061162\"\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>Further expanding automation<\/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\">APIs offer enormous potential for automation: from inventory management to invoicing, numerous processes can be made more efficient. Companies should specifically examine which recurring tasks can be optimized through API integrations.<\/p>\t\t\n<\/div>\n\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-interfaces-make-flexible-efficient-and-future-proof\"\t\t\t>\n\t\tInterfaces make flexible, efficient and future-proof\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\">The networking of different systems is a key feature of the digital economy. Companies that optimize their merchandise management through intelligent interface strategies benefit from <strong>workflows in real time, reduced error rates and greater scalability<\/strong> of their IT systems.<\/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-paragraph jtl-ew-paragraph--size-body jtl-ew-paragraph--align-left jtl-ew-paragraph--color-dark-blue\">The seamless integration of <strong>marketplaces, CRM systems and financial software<\/strong> ensures more efficient processing of orders, stock levels and invoices. At the same time, a <strong>well thought-out data migration<\/strong> enables a smooth switch to new systems without losing data or stalling processes.<\/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-paragraph jtl-ew-paragraph--size-body jtl-ew-paragraph--align-left jtl-ew-paragraph--color-dark-blue\">In order to benefit from these advantages as fully as possible, companies should pay attention to modularity when selecting merchandise management systems. Real time data exchange, cloud integration and modular API architectures enable new systems to be integrated quickly, processes to be automated and business models to be scaled in a future-proof manner.<\/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\"><strong>Conclusion:<\/strong> Companies that rely on a <strong>future-proof interface strategy<\/strong> with modern ERP interfaces at an early stage not only optimize their internal processes. They also create the basis for sustainable growth and long-term competitiveness.<\/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\/buchhaltung-finanzen\"  target='_self' rel='noopener noreferrer' >\n\t\t\tAccounting, finance &amp; taxes with 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 \"\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\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\">Interfaces in 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=\"bff1afd\"\n\tdata-element_type=\"jtl-columns\"\n\tdata-e-type=\"jtl-columns\"\n\tdata-interaction-id=\"bff1afd\"\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\/buchhaltung-finanzen\"  target='_self' rel='noopener noreferrer' >\n\t\t\tAccounting, finance &amp; taxes 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=\"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; 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