{"id":294089,"date":"2025-10-08T14:41:49","date_gmt":"2025-10-08T12:41:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.jtl-software.com\/tasks-control"},"modified":"2026-04-28T10:10:47","modified_gmt":"2026-04-28T08:10:47","slug":"task-management","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/jtl-split-greyhound.betterscale.dev\/en\/topics\/erp\/task-management","title":{"rendered":"Tasks &amp; control"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-page\" data-elementor-id=\"294089\" class=\"elementor elementor-294089\">\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\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=294089\"  target='_self' rel='noopener noreferrer' \n\t\t\taria-current=\"page\"\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\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\tMerchandise management as the <span class=\"font-weight-bold\">control center in the company<\/span>\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\">An efficient merchandise management system is at the heart of many companies. As the <strong>central control instance for purchasing, warehousing and sales <\/strong>, it plays a key role in ensuring that orders are processed on time, stocks remain up to date and customers are satisfied.<\/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\">This page provides an introduction to the <strong>central tasks of a merchandise management system<\/strong>. It shows integration approaches for purchasing, in stock and sales and explains how real-time data improves decision-making processes.<\/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\">It also looks at how centralized control helps to optimize supply chains and why scalability is a key property of enterprise resource planning systems.<\/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\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-bottom-desktop jtl-ew-columns--offset-right-desktop jtl-ew-columns--measured jtl-ew-columns--measure-end \"\n\tdata-id=\"cbfa485\"\n\tdata-element_type=\"jtl-columns\"\n\tdata-e-type=\"jtl-columns\"\n\tdata-interaction-id=\"cbfa485\"\n\tstyle=\"--jtl-ew-columns-count: 1; --jtl-ew-columns-gap: 16px; --jtl-ew-columns-offset-bottom-desktop: -116px; --jtl-ew-columns-offset-right-desktop: 80px; --jtl-ew-columns-measure: 340px\"\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=\"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: 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\tGood to know\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\"><strong>Merchandise management systems<\/strong> and <strong>ERP systems<\/strong> are not the same thing, even if the two terms are often used interchangeably. While enterprise resource planning focuses on the organization and control of goods flows, ERP systems are characterized by additional functions. For example, they integrate human resources, sales or controlling. In practice, merchandise management is often part of an ERP system.<\/p>\t\t\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--guide-flush jtl-ew-context--legacy-body jtl-ew-surface--light-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: 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=\"fe911f2\"\n\tdata-element_type=\"jtl-columns\"\n\tdata-e-type=\"jtl-columns\"\n\tdata-interaction-id=\"fe911f2\"\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=\"ba2fcc7\"\n\tdata-element_type=\"jtl-columns\"\n\tdata-e-type=\"jtl-columns\"\n\tdata-interaction-id=\"ba2fcc7\"\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-central-role-of-merchandise-management-in-day-to-day-business\"\t\t\t>\n\t\tThe central role of merchandise management in day-to-day business\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\">Merchandise management <strong>monitors, controls and coordinates all goods movements in a company. <\/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\">It thus intervenes in all traditional business areas of retail companies:<\/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\">Purchasing \/ order management<\/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\">Production \/ Manufacturing (if available)<\/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\">Warehouse \/ Inventory management<\/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\">Sales \/ Marketing<\/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\">Management \/ Administration<\/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<\/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-the-most-important-tasks-of-merchandise-management\"\t\t\t>\n\t\tThe most important tasks of 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-16 jtl-ew-paragraph jtl-ew-paragraph--size-body jtl-ew-paragraph--align-left jtl-ew-paragraph--color-dark-blue\">Merchandise management has several <strong>core tasks<\/strong> that are closely interlinked:<\/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>Inventory management (incoming and outgoing goods, warehouse management)<\/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 foundation of every merchandise management system is inventory management: the system documents all goods movements from delivery to dispatch to the customer. The result: an exact inventory overview that protects against over- or understocking. In addition, an inventory management system minimizes waiting or search times because it ensures that goods are always available in the right place and at the right 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=\"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>Item management and product range maintenance (catalog management, product information)<\/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\">An efficient merchandise management system helps companies to organize their products clearly and update them on an ongoing basis. It maintains master data such as SKUs, prices or descriptions and ensures a consistent appearance \u2013 for example in online stores or print catalogs. Additional information such as product images, stock levels and promotional prices can be managed automatically. The result is a tidy, customer-friendly product range that allows companies to react flexibly to market changes.<\/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>Procurement and purchasing (supplier management, ordering 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\">Good merchandise management systems manage supplier master data and important information on purchases, such as contracts, prices and agreements. Depending on the system, analyses can be carried out to evaluate suppliers. The software is also used to carry out ordering processes and provide players in the supply chain with up-to-date 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=\"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>Sales and distribution (order processing, customer management)<\/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 and processes orders so that customers receive their goods promptly. It automatically provides information on availability, shipping options and delivery dates. A customer management system (often part of a CRM module) promotes the development of long-term business relationships by bundling customer data and smoothly integrating sales processes into the overall system.<\/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=\"d278c99\"\n\tdata-element_type=\"jtl-card\"\n\tdata-e-type=\"jtl-card\"\n\tdata-interaction-id=\"d278c99\"\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>Invoicing and payment processing (interface to accounting)<\/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\">Finally, merchandise management ensures that <strong>every transaction is properly accounted for <\/strong>. The system automatically creates invoices, refunds and reminders. Incoming payments and open items are always traceable. There are fewer errors, for example due to manual double entries; matching with accounting takes place almost 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=\"f332924\"\n\tdata-element_type=\"jtl-card\"\n\tdata-e-type=\"jtl-card\"\n\tdata-interaction-id=\"f332924\"\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\">The <strong>main objectives of merchandise management<\/strong> are as follows:<\/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>Securing material liquidity<\/strong><\/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>Process optimization and efficiency gains<\/strong><\/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>Time and cost savings and error reduction<\/strong><\/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>Transparency and evaluation options<\/strong><\/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--offset-left-desktop jtl-ew-columns--offset-left-ramp jtl-ew-columns--measured jtl-ew-columns--measure-start \"\n\tdata-id=\"e1ef746\"\n\tdata-element_type=\"jtl-columns\"\n\tdata-e-type=\"jtl-columns\"\n\tdata-interaction-id=\"e1ef746\"\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=\"fce99ed\"\n\tdata-element_type=\"jtl-card\"\n\tdata-e-type=\"jtl-card\"\n\tdata-interaction-id=\"fce99ed\"\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-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\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-space-after-16 jtl-ew-paragraph jtl-ew-paragraph--size-body-sm jtl-ew-paragraph--align-left\">Enterprise resource planning systems also enable companies to constantly improve their processes. This is the only way they can keep pace with rising customer expectations and growing price and competitive pressure in a globalized world.<\/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-efficient-processes-through-the-integration-of-purchasing-warehousing-and-sales\"\t\t\t>\n\t\tEfficient processes through the integration of purchasing, warehousing and sales\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\">Seamless integration of different areas of the company is necessary for merchandise management to fulfill its tasks. The <strong>real time exchange of data between purchasing, warehouse and sales<\/strong> plays a key role in this.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\t<span\n\t\tclass=\"jtl-ew-space-before-16 jtl-ew-space-after-16 jtl-ew-heading jtl-ew-heading--size-h-guide-body jtl-ew-heading--align-left\"\t\tid=\"anchor-why-is-integration-so-important\"\t\t\t>\n\t\tWhy is integration so important?\t<\/span>\n\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-paragraph jtl-ew-paragraph--size-body-sm jtl-ew-paragraph--align-left\"><strong>Transparent 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\">A standardized database allows incoming and outgoing goods to be tracked more quickly. This also enables more precise economic forecasts.<\/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-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\">Duplication of work or incorrect information is minimized. All areas access the same database and data is updated 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=\"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-paragraph jtl-ew-paragraph--size-body-sm jtl-ew-paragraph--align-left\"><strong>Time savings<\/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\">Workflows are accelerated because manual coordination processes and time-consuming checks are no longer necessary.<\/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=\"7a10339\"\n\tdata-element_type=\"jtl-grid\"\n\tdata-e-type=\"jtl-grid\"\n\tdata-interaction-id=\"7a10339\"\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=\"88034c4\"\n\tdata-element_type=\"jtl-card\"\n\tdata-e-type=\"jtl-card\"\n\tdata-interaction-id=\"88034c4\"\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>High service 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\">Short delivery times and reliable information on stock levels increase customer satisfaction.<\/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=\"b58b8a3\"\n\tdata-element_type=\"jtl-columns\"\n\tdata-e-type=\"jtl-columns\"\n\tdata-interaction-id=\"b58b8a3\"\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<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\tid=\"anchor-in-practice-for-example-this-looks-like-this\"\t\t\t>\n\t\tIn practice, for example, this looks like this:\t<\/span>\n\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=\"28c2afe\"\n\tdata-element_type=\"jtl-grid\"\n\tdata-e-type=\"jtl-grid\"\n\tdata-interaction-id=\"28c2afe\"\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=\"aee2aa4\"\n\tdata-element_type=\"jtl-card\"\n\tdata-e-type=\"jtl-card\"\n\tdata-interaction-id=\"aee2aa4\"\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>Transparency<\/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\">Because those responsible are aware of orders at all times, they can react early to changes in demand and realign purchasing processes as required. This prevents retailers from selling items that are no longer in stock (overselling) and annoying customers by canceling orders or taking a long time to deliver. Conversely, companies avoid having to buy too many items and store them at high cost.<\/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=\"0ae3b2b\"\n\tdata-element_type=\"jtl-card\"\n\tdata-e-type=\"jtl-card\"\n\tdata-interaction-id=\"0ae3b2b\"\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>Information flow<\/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 receive up-to-date information on suppliers\u2019 performance, quality and prices. This facilitates strategic decisions in purchasing, ensures better conditions and prevents nasty surprises.<\/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=\"8791406\"\n\tdata-element_type=\"jtl-card\"\n\tdata-e-type=\"jtl-card\"\n\tdata-interaction-id=\"8791406\"\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>Gain in speed<\/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 workflow chains accelerate the processing of sales orders. For example, orders automatically trigger subsequent processes such as the creation of invoices or the printing of shipping labels. This enables retailers to meet customers\u2019 increasing demands for speed of delivery.<\/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=\"16fb2d3\"\n\tdata-element_type=\"jtl-columns\"\n\tdata-e-type=\"jtl-columns\"\n\tdata-interaction-id=\"16fb2d3\"\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\">Integration is also an important success criterion on another level: <strong>when companies sell on several channels<\/strong>.<\/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\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\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-omnichannel-integration-of-all-important-channels-through-merchandise-management\"\t\t\t>\n\t\tOmnichannel: Integration of all important channels through 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\">Today, consumers use various online channels alongside traditional retail stores to discover and purchase products. This makes it all the more important for companies to be present on these channels and pick up their target group where they are. A central merchandise management system is the <strong>link between the online store, online marketplaces and retail stores<\/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\tSmooth processes thanks to a standardized database\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 central challenge in the omnichannel environment is to <strong>synchronize<\/strong> all <strong>listings and stocks in real time<\/strong>. Anyone selling in parallel in their own online store, on marketplaces such as Amazon or eBay and in brick-and-mortar retail must ensure that stock levels are correctly mapped. Otherwise, the risk of the aforementioned overselling increases. This is where merchandise management comes into play: a central merchandise management system provides a uniform database with which all sales, returns and incoming and outgoing goods are controlled.<\/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\">Available items are automatically synchronized across all channels and all sales orders come together in one system. This <strong>speeds up processing and reduces shortages.<\/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\tImproved customer experience\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\">Another important aspect of a successful omnichannel strategy is customer satisfaction. Customers shopping online at home, for example, expect the same prices and product information as in-store. <strong>Flexible pick-up and return options <\/strong>(e.g. \u201cClick & Collect\u201d) also increase customer loyalty.<\/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\">Such services can be reliably implemented with a well-connected merchandise management system.<\/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\tLess effort thanks to central control\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 a centralized control system, <strong>many processes can be automated<\/strong> that would require an enormous amount of time and personnel manually.<\/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=\"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\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-integration-with-merchandise-management-technical-aspects\"\t\t\t>\n\t\tIntegration with merchandise management: technical aspects\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\">Only with the right technology is important data immediately available wherever it is needed:<\/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>Cloud solutions<\/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-based ERP systems allow access from any location and device. They are usually easily scalable. Companies can add or remove employees or change the storage capacity with just a few clicks.<\/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>Apps<\/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\">Apps for smartphones and tablets allow users to view sales order status or stock levels while on the move. Employees in the field can place orders directly with customers and initiate deliveries. All they need is an internet connection.<\/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>Automated 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\">Professional merchandise management systems have interfaces to integrate external platforms into the system, for example online stores, large online marketplaces or shipping service providers.<\/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=\"fa3b16d\"\n\tdata-element_type=\"jtl-grid\"\n\tdata-e-type=\"jtl-grid\"\n\tdata-interaction-id=\"fa3b16d\"\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=\"2f336fe\"\n\tdata-element_type=\"jtl-card\"\n\tdata-e-type=\"jtl-card\"\n\tdata-interaction-id=\"2f336fe\"\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>Bar code scanner<\/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\">Bar code scanners speed up incoming and outgoing goods in the warehouse, prevent input errors and ensure complete traceability.<\/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=\"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\">Which interfaces should an ERP system have and how does the integration of online marketplaces and eCommerce platforms work? Our guide page answers these and many other questions on the topic of expanding merchandise management systems:<\/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\/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=\"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\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=\"50f0851\"\n\tdata-element_type=\"jtl-card\"\n\tdata-e-type=\"jtl-card\"\n\tdata-interaction-id=\"50f0851\"\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=\"c9b00dc\"\n\tdata-element_type=\"jtl-columns\"\n\tdata-e-type=\"jtl-columns\"\n\tdata-interaction-id=\"c9b00dc\"\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=\"f9dcab5\"\n\tdata-element_type=\"jtl-columns\"\n\tdata-e-type=\"jtl-columns\"\n\tdata-interaction-id=\"f9dcab5\"\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\t\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 jtl-ew-heading--color-dark-blue\"\t\tid=\"anchor-optimization-of-supply-chains-through-central-control\"\t\t\t>\n\t\tOptimization of supply chains through central control\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-16 jtl-ew-paragraph jtl-ew-paragraph--size-body jtl-ew-paragraph--align-left jtl-ew-paragraph--color-dark-blue\">The efficiency of a supply chain depends largely on a <strong>consistent flow of information and well-coordinated processes<\/strong>. A centrally controlled materials management system helps to standardize processes and identify bottlenecks more quickly. This means that even small and medium-sized companies, which often have fewer reserves for delays and planning errors, benefit from <strong>structured supply chain management.<\/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\tExcursus: What is a supply chain?\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-space-after-16 jtl-ew-paragraph jtl-ew-paragraph--size-body-sm jtl-ew-paragraph--align-left\">A supply chain comprises <strong>all the steps that a product goes through from the raw material supplier to the end customer<\/strong>. This includes procurement, production, warehousing, distribution and sales. The term is often associated with large companies. However, efficient supply chain management is also essential for smaller companies.<\/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\tThe advantages of merchandise management for the supply chain:\t<\/h3>\n\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=\"41918d9\"\n\tdata-element_type=\"jtl-grid\"\n\tdata-e-type=\"jtl-grid\"\n\tdata-interaction-id=\"41918d9\"\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=\"5e23bc3\"\n\tdata-element_type=\"jtl-card\"\n\tdata-e-type=\"jtl-card\"\n\tdata-interaction-id=\"5e23bc3\"\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<div class=\"jtl-ew-paragraph-blocks\">\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>1.<\/p>\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><\/p><\/div>\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 precise data, production or procurement can be flexibly adapted. Goods are delivered exactly when they are needed. Storage times and costs are reduced.<\/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=\"28941ad\"\n\tdata-element_type=\"jtl-card\"\n\tdata-e-type=\"jtl-card\"\n\tdata-interaction-id=\"28941ad\"\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>2.<\/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 combine orders into larger deliveries. This prevents empty runs, protects the environment and reduces freight costs.<\/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=\"8b73198\"\n\tdata-element_type=\"jtl-card\"\n\tdata-e-type=\"jtl-card\"\n\tdata-interaction-id=\"8b73198\"\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<div class=\"jtl-ew-paragraph-blocks\">\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>3.<\/p>\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><\/p><\/div>\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\">Systematic management of transportation routes prevents delays and enables punctual deliveries.<\/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=\"16c08fb\"\n\tdata-element_type=\"jtl-grid\"\n\tdata-e-type=\"jtl-grid\"\n\tdata-interaction-id=\"16c08fb\"\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=\"691d739\"\n\tdata-element_type=\"jtl-card\"\n\tdata-e-type=\"jtl-card\"\n\tdata-interaction-id=\"691d739\"\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<div class=\"jtl-ew-paragraph-blocks\">\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>4.<\/p>\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><\/p><\/div>\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\">Customs and returns processes can be handled more efficiently with the help of automated documentation.<\/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=\"c59ddbb\"\n\tdata-element_type=\"jtl-card\"\n\tdata-e-type=\"jtl-card\"\n\tdata-interaction-id=\"c59ddbb\"\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>5. <\/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 all parties involved (e.g. suppliers, forwarders, internal departments) have access to the same information, the risk of incorrect deliveries or forecasts is reduced.<\/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=\"c229de6\"\n\tdata-element_type=\"jtl-card\"\n\tdata-e-type=\"jtl-card\"\n\tdata-interaction-id=\"c229de6\"\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<div class=\"jtl-ew-paragraph-blocks\">\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>6.<\/p>\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><\/p><\/div>\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 flows of goods can be tracked seamlessly, reducing the time and effort required for reconciliation.<\/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=\"88ba256\"\n\tdata-element_type=\"jtl-columns\"\n\tdata-e-type=\"jtl-columns\"\n\tdata-interaction-id=\"88ba256\"\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-after-16 jtl-ew-heading jtl-ew-heading--size-h-guide jtl-ew-heading--align-left\"\t\t\t\t\t>\n\t\tThe result: more efficiency, lower costs\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-space-after-16 jtl-ew-paragraph jtl-ew-paragraph--size-body-sm jtl-ew-paragraph--align-left\">Structured supply chain management increases the profitability of companies. <strong>Short delivery times, low storage costs and smooth order processing<\/strong> create financial benefits and strengthen customer confidence in delivery processes. In the long term, this can lead to a <strong>clear competitive advantage<\/strong>.<\/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=\"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 jtl-ew-columns--offset \"\n\tdata-id=\"88f7e3e\"\n\tdata-element_type=\"jtl-columns\"\n\tdata-e-type=\"jtl-columns\"\n\tdata-interaction-id=\"88f7e3e\"\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=\"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\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-scalability-as-an-important-property-of-merchandise-management-systems\"\t\t\t>\n\t\tScalability as an important property of merchandise management 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\">When a company grows, the demands on its merchandise management often change. Processes become more complex and business models evolve, warehouses are expanded and new sales channels are added to existing ones.<\/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\">A scalable merchandise management system that is integrated into the company\u2019s own IT infrastructure can be easily adapted to these changes. Instead of risking bottlenecks or switching to a new system, <strong>companies can expand their existing ERP solution<\/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\tImportance of scalability for different company sizes\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\">Companies of different sizes and in different phases have different needs<\/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>Start-up phase:<\/strong> In the beginning, less is often more. Inexpensive solutions that are intuitive to use and provide a quick overview are ideal. At the same time, prudent founders think about the future.<\/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>SMEs<\/strong>: With increasing turnover and a growing product range, the requirements for warehouse management, order processing and reporting are increasing.<\/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>Group<\/strong>: Larger structures need comprehensive modules for international business, automated processes and sophisticated analyses.<\/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\">In the digital age, it is more important than ever for retail companies to <strong>adapt quickly to new circumstances<\/strong> and, for example, to change their product range or processes. Agility is the order of the day. Companies can remain agile with a scalable merchandise management system.<\/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\tRequirements for a scalable merchandise management system\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\"><strong>Above all, scalability in terms of merchandise management systems<\/strong> means the following:<\/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>Modular system design or expandable software<br \/>\n<\/strong>A modular system makes it possible to <strong>add exactly the functions that are necessary in a particular growth phase<\/strong>. New modules for warehouse expansions, eCommerce integrations or accounting functions can be flexibly integrated without having to replace the system.<br \/>\nA start-up in the founding phase can book a basic version and expand it later. Large corporations have the freedom to quickly adapt their merchandise management system to new strategies and sales markets.<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/ul>\n\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>Adaptability to new sales channels<br \/>\n<\/strong>As the company grows, <strong>marketplaces, new online stores or international sales channels<\/strong> are often added.<br \/>\nA scalable ERP system offers the necessary interfaces for this. It can be easily adapted to changing business models.<\/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=\"f9b2c91\"\n\tdata-element_type=\"jtl-columns\"\n\tdata-e-type=\"jtl-columns\"\n\tdata-interaction-id=\"f9b2c91\"\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\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--measure-1690 \"\n\tdata-id=\"f7eabc3\"\n\tdata-element_type=\"jtl-section\"\n\tdata-e-type=\"jtl-section\"\n\tdata-interaction-id=\"f7eabc3\"\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-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=\"ecb7ecc\"\n\tdata-element_type=\"jtl-columns\"\n\tdata-e-type=\"jtl-columns\"\n\tdata-interaction-id=\"ecb7ecc\"\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=\"acf82e6\"\n\tdata-element_type=\"jtl-card\"\n\tdata-e-type=\"jtl-card\"\n\tdata-interaction-id=\"acf82e6\"\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\">No matter whether you are a start-up, small or large company: The best thing for those responsible for integrating an ERP system is to think about their requirements for tomorrow. If they take company goals and growth plans into account, they reduce the risk of having to switch to a different system at a later date. Find out how companies can find the right system for their needs in our:<\/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=\"1afe83d\"\n\tdata-element_type=\"jtl-columns\"\n\tdata-e-type=\"jtl-columns\"\n\tdata-interaction-id=\"1afe83d\"\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\tTips for choosing an inventory 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=\"302f5ca\"\n\tdata-element_type=\"jtl-section\"\n\tdata-e-type=\"jtl-section\"\n\tdata-interaction-id=\"302f5ca\"\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=\"a934849\"\n\tdata-element_type=\"jtl-columns\"\n\tdata-e-type=\"jtl-columns\"\n\tdata-interaction-id=\"a934849\"\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=\"dfc6706\"\n\tdata-element_type=\"jtl-columns\"\n\tdata-e-type=\"jtl-columns\"\n\tdata-interaction-id=\"dfc6706\"\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-merchandise-management-systems-create-the-conditions-for-efficient-processes\"\t\t\t>\n\t\tMerchandise management systems create the conditions for efficient processes\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\">In an age characterized by globalization, digitalization and omnichannel, retail companies need a central system that provides a real time overview of all important data from purchasing, warehousing and sales.<\/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\">Good merchandise management systems are the only way to ensure <strong>that stocks are up to date and processes run efficiently and without errors<\/strong>. This saves resources and meets customer expectations. An inventory management system also helps to optimize your own supply chain.<\/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\">The key to this is the <strong>smooth integration of different business areas and sales channels<\/strong>. With a scalable system, this is guaranteed in the long term. Companies remain agile and can flexibly adapt their merchandise management to new requirements. Good prerequisites for remaining competitive in the long term.<\/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=\"b4d1281\"\n\tdata-element_type=\"jtl-card\"\n\tdata-e-type=\"jtl-card\"\n\tdata-interaction-id=\"b4d1281\"\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=\"650201c\"\n\tdata-element_type=\"jtl-columns\"\n\tdata-e-type=\"jtl-columns\"\n\tdata-interaction-id=\"650201c\"\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=\"b7b7851\"\n\tdata-element_type=\"jtl-section\"\n\tdata-e-type=\"jtl-section\"\n\tdata-interaction-id=\"b7b7851\"\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=\"dee8e0c\"\n\tdata-element_type=\"jtl-columns\"\n\tdata-e-type=\"jtl-columns\"\n\tdata-interaction-id=\"dee8e0c\"\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=\"df6463f\"\n\tdata-element_type=\"jtl-card\"\n\tdata-e-type=\"jtl-card\"\n\tdata-interaction-id=\"df6463f\"\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=\"e796854\"\n\tdata-element_type=\"jtl-columns\"\n\tdata-e-type=\"jtl-columns\"\n\tdata-interaction-id=\"e796854\"\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=\"848b05a\"\n\tdata-element_type=\"jtl-columns\"\n\tdata-e-type=\"jtl-columns\"\n\tdata-interaction-id=\"848b05a\"\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\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\">Merchandise management as the control center of 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 \"\n\tdata-id=\"3be2c39\"\n\tdata-element_type=\"jtl-columns\"\n\tdata-e-type=\"jtl-columns\"\n\tdata-interaction-id=\"3be2c39\"\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=\"38d4f55\"\n\tdata-element_type=\"jtl-columns\"\n\tdata-e-type=\"jtl-columns\"\n\tdata-interaction-id=\"38d4f55\"\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\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=\"9b1bcfb\"\n\tdata-element_type=\"jtl-columns\"\n\tdata-e-type=\"jtl-columns\"\n\tdata-interaction-id=\"9b1bcfb\"\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=\"8bc677a\"\n\tdata-element_type=\"jtl-columns\"\n\tdata-e-type=\"jtl-columns\"\n\tdata-interaction-id=\"8bc677a\"\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; 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