{"id":294101,"date":"2025-09-25T16:21:00","date_gmt":"2025-09-25T14:21:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.jtl-software.com\/guide-to-merchandise-management-systems"},"modified":"2026-04-28T10:08:55","modified_gmt":"2026-04-28T08:08:55","slug":"erp","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/jtl-split-greyhound.betterscale.dev\/en\/topics\/erp","title":{"rendered":"Guide to merchandise management systems"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-page\" data-elementor-id=\"294101\" class=\"elementor elementor-294101\">\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\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=294101\"  target='_self' rel='noopener noreferrer' \n\t\t\taria-current=\"page\"\t\t>Merchandise management system<\/a>\n\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\n<div class=\"jtl-ew-anchor-nav__item\">\n\t\t\t<a class=\"jtl-ew-anchor-nav__link no-icon\"\n\t\t\thref=\"\/en?page_id=294089\"  target='_self' rel='noopener noreferrer' \n\t\t\t\t\t>Tasks<\/a>\n\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\n<div class=\"jtl-ew-anchor-nav__item\">\n\t\t\t<a class=\"jtl-ew-anchor-nav__link no-icon\"\n\t\t\thref=\"\/en?page_id=294077&preview=true\"  target='_self' rel='noopener noreferrer' \n\t\t\t\t\t>Process optimization<\/a>\n\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\n<div class=\"jtl-ew-anchor-nav__item\">\n\t\t\t<a class=\"jtl-ew-anchor-nav__link no-icon\"\n\t\t\thref=\"\/en?page_id=294065\"  target='_self' rel='noopener noreferrer' \n\t\t\t\t\t>Interfaces<\/a>\n\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\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-space-after-16 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\tGuide <span class=\"font-weight-bold\">Merchandise management system<\/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\">Whether you\u2019re a small retail store or an international eCommerce company, effective merchandise management is the key to <strong>smooth processes and satisfied customers<\/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-guide jtl-ew-paragraph--align-left\">More and more companies are using <strong>an ERP system<\/strong> to make processes more efficient, minimize errors and increase customer satisfaction.<\/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\">In this guide, we take a closer look,<\/p>\t\t\n\n\n\n\n\n\t\n<div class=\"e-con e-atomic-element  jtl-ew-icon-list jtl-ew-icon-list--icon-top jtl-ew-icon-list--color-tech-blue \"\n\tdata-id=\"29af78c\"\n\tdata-element_type=\"jtl-icon-list\"\n\tdata-e-type=\"jtl-icon-list\"\n\tdata-interaction-id=\"29af78c\"\n\t\tstyle=\"--jtl-ew-icon-list-icon-size: 19px; --jtl-ew-icon-list-gap: 11px; --jtl-ew-icon-list-row-gap: 20px; --jtl-ew-icon-list-icon-line: 28px\"\n\t\n>\n\t\n<div class=\"e-con e-atomic-element  jtl-ew-icon-list__item \"\n\tdata-id=\"c281eac\"\n\tdata-element_type=\"jtl-icon-list-item\"\n\tdata-e-type=\"jtl-icon-list-item\"\n\tdata-interaction-id=\"c281eac\"\n\t\t\n>\n\t<span class=\"jtl-ew-icon-list__icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<i class=\"fa-regular fa-arrow-right\"><\/i>\n\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\n\t\t\n\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"jtl-ew-paragraph jtl-ew-paragraph--size-intro jtl-ew-paragraph--align-left\">why a ERP system is indispensable for many modern companies,<\/p>\t\t\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"e-con e-atomic-element  jtl-ew-icon-list__item \"\n\tdata-id=\"95be981\"\n\tdata-element_type=\"jtl-icon-list-item\"\n\tdata-e-type=\"jtl-icon-list-item\"\n\tdata-interaction-id=\"95be981\"\n\t\t\n>\n\t<span class=\"jtl-ew-icon-list__icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<i class=\"fa-regular fa-arrow-right\"><\/i>\n\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\n\t\t\n\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"jtl-ew-paragraph jtl-ew-paragraph--size-intro jtl-ew-paragraph--align-left\">how it supports economic success and<\/p>\t\t\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"e-con e-atomic-element  jtl-ew-icon-list__item \"\n\tdata-id=\"9700aed\"\n\tdata-element_type=\"jtl-icon-list-item\"\n\tdata-e-type=\"jtl-icon-list-item\"\n\tdata-interaction-id=\"9700aed\"\n\t\t\n>\n\t<span class=\"jtl-ew-icon-list__icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<i class=\"fa-regular fa-arrow-right\"><\/i>\n\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\n\t\t\n\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"jtl-ew-paragraph jtl-ew-paragraph--size-intro jtl-ew-paragraph--align-left\">how companies can find the perfect system for their needs.<\/p>\t\t\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\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\tImportant!\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\n\t\t\n\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"jtl-ew-paragraph jtl-ew-paragraph--size-body-sm jtl-ew-paragraph--align-left\">In this guide, we use the words <strong>merchandise management<\/strong> and <strong>merchandise management system<\/strong> largely synonymously.<\/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-what-is-a-merchandise-management-system\"\t\t\t>\n\t\tWhat is a merchandise management system?\t<\/h2>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\n\t\t\n\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"jtl-ew-paragraph jtl-ew-paragraph--size-body-sm jtl-ew-paragraph--align-left\">An enterprise resource planning system (ERP or WMS for short) is software that <strong>monitors and controls all goods flows in a company<\/strong>. By providing an overview of all goods movements, it creates the basis for efficient business processes.<\/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\tWhat are the tasks and functions of merchandise management?\t<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\n\t\t\n\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"jtl-ew-paragraph jtl-ew-paragraph--size-body-sm jtl-ew-paragraph--align-left\">Merchandise management systems serve one central purpose: to organize the flow of goods in a company as efficiently as possible.<\/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\">However, different systems differ in their functions. Some focus on the basics for optimizing the supply chain, while others are very comprehensive. It is often possible to scale the merchandise management software and thus adapt it step by step to new requirements. Internal and external systems can be integrated into the merchandise management system via interfaces, for example to cash register and store systems, tax consultants or online marketplaces.<\/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 central <strong>components and functions of an enterprise resource planning system<\/strong> are as follows:<\/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\">\u00a0<\/p>\t\t\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n<div class=\"e-con e-atomic-element  jtl-ew-grid jtl-ew-space-after-48 \"\n\tdata-id=\"7dc3a4a\"\n\tdata-element_type=\"jtl-grid\"\n\tdata-e-type=\"jtl-grid\"\n\tdata-interaction-id=\"7dc3a4a\"\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=\"1968cd6\"\n\tdata-element_type=\"jtl-card\"\n\tdata-e-type=\"jtl-card\"\n\tdata-interaction-id=\"1968cd6\"\n\t\t\t\t style=\"--jtl-ew-card-radius: 46px; --jtl-ew-card-gap: 16px\"\t\t\t\n>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<span\n\t\tclass=\"jtl-ew-space-after-16 jtl-ew-heading jtl-ew-heading--size-h4-guide-light jtl-ew-heading--align-left jtl-ew-heading--color-accent-orange\"\t\t\t\t\t>\n\t\tPurchasing \/ Procurement\t<\/span>\n\t\t\n\n\n\n\n\n\t\n<div class=\"e-con e-atomic-element  jtl-ew-icon-list jtl-ew-icon-list--icon-top jtl-ew-icon-list--color-accent-orange \"\n\tdata-id=\"1bb614d\"\n\tdata-element_type=\"jtl-icon-list\"\n\tdata-e-type=\"jtl-icon-list\"\n\tdata-interaction-id=\"1bb614d\"\n\t\tstyle=\"--jtl-ew-icon-list-icon-size: 20px; --jtl-ew-icon-list-gap: 20px; --jtl-ew-icon-list-row-gap: 16px\"\n\t\n>\n\t\n<div class=\"e-con e-atomic-element  jtl-ew-icon-list__item \"\n\tdata-id=\"677ccd9\"\n\tdata-element_type=\"jtl-icon-list-item\"\n\tdata-e-type=\"jtl-icon-list-item\"\n\tdata-interaction-id=\"677ccd9\"\n\t\t\n>\n\t<span class=\"jtl-ew-icon-list__icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<i class=\"fa-solid fa-arrow-right\"><\/i>\n\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\n\t\t\n\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"jtl-ew-paragraph jtl-ew-paragraph--size-body-sm-tight jtl-ew-paragraph--align-left\">Supplier management<\/p>\t\t\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"e-con e-atomic-element  jtl-ew-icon-list__item \"\n\tdata-id=\"b286e38\"\n\tdata-element_type=\"jtl-icon-list-item\"\n\tdata-e-type=\"jtl-icon-list-item\"\n\tdata-interaction-id=\"b286e38\"\n\t\t\n>\n\t<span class=\"jtl-ew-icon-list__icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<i class=\"fa-solid fa-arrow-right\"><\/i>\n\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\n\t\t\n\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"jtl-ew-paragraph jtl-ew-paragraph--size-body-sm-tight jtl-ew-paragraph--align-left\">Purchase order proposals & price inquiries<\/p>\t\t\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"e-con e-atomic-element  jtl-ew-icon-list__item \"\n\tdata-id=\"dd3c2be\"\n\tdata-element_type=\"jtl-icon-list-item\"\n\tdata-e-type=\"jtl-icon-list-item\"\n\tdata-interaction-id=\"dd3c2be\"\n\t\t\n>\n\t<span class=\"jtl-ew-icon-list__icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<i class=\"fa-solid fa-arrow-right\"><\/i>\n\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\n\t\t\n\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"jtl-ew-paragraph jtl-ew-paragraph--size-body-sm-tight jtl-ew-paragraph--align-left\">Purchase lists & backorder reminders<\/p>\t\t\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"e-con e-atomic-element  jtl-ew-icon-list__item \"\n\tdata-id=\"5075a8f\"\n\tdata-element_type=\"jtl-icon-list-item\"\n\tdata-e-type=\"jtl-icon-list-item\"\n\tdata-interaction-id=\"5075a8f\"\n\t\t\n>\n\t<span class=\"jtl-ew-icon-list__icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<i class=\"fa-solid fa-arrow-right\"><\/i>\n\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\n\t\t\n\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"jtl-ew-paragraph jtl-ew-paragraph--size-body-sm-tight jtl-ew-paragraph--align-left\">Drop shipping & drop shipments<\/p>\t\t\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"e-con e-atomic-element  jtl-ew-icon-list__item \"\n\tdata-id=\"af0252e\"\n\tdata-element_type=\"jtl-icon-list-item\"\n\tdata-e-type=\"jtl-icon-list-item\"\n\tdata-interaction-id=\"af0252e\"\n\t\t\n>\n\t<span class=\"jtl-ew-icon-list__icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<i class=\"fa-solid fa-arrow-right\"><\/i>\n\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\n\t\t\n\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"jtl-ew-paragraph jtl-ew-paragraph--size-body-sm-tight jtl-ew-paragraph--align-left\">Inbound postings & invoice control<\/p>\t\t\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\t\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n<div\n\tclass=\"e-con e-atomic-element  jtl-ew-card jtl-ew-card--md jtl-ew-surface--white \"\n\tdata-id=\"9e484e4\"\n\tdata-element_type=\"jtl-card\"\n\tdata-e-type=\"jtl-card\"\n\tdata-interaction-id=\"9e484e4\"\n\t\t\t\t style=\"--jtl-ew-card-radius: 46px; --jtl-ew-card-gap: 16px\"\t\t\t\n>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<span\n\t\tclass=\"jtl-ew-space-after-16 jtl-ew-heading jtl-ew-heading--size-h4-guide-light jtl-ew-heading--align-left jtl-ew-heading--color-accent-orange\"\t\t\t\t\t>\n\t\tInventory management \/ warehouse\t<\/span>\n\t\t\n\n\n\n\n\n\t\n<div class=\"e-con e-atomic-element  jtl-ew-icon-list jtl-ew-icon-list--icon-top jtl-ew-icon-list--color-accent-orange \"\n\tdata-id=\"0ec0d4a\"\n\tdata-element_type=\"jtl-icon-list\"\n\tdata-e-type=\"jtl-icon-list\"\n\tdata-interaction-id=\"0ec0d4a\"\n\t\tstyle=\"--jtl-ew-icon-list-icon-size: 20px; --jtl-ew-icon-list-gap: 20px; --jtl-ew-icon-list-row-gap: 16px\"\n\t\n>\n\t\n<div class=\"e-con e-atomic-element  jtl-ew-icon-list__item \"\n\tdata-id=\"610c9d0\"\n\tdata-element_type=\"jtl-icon-list-item\"\n\tdata-e-type=\"jtl-icon-list-item\"\n\tdata-interaction-id=\"610c9d0\"\n\t\t\n>\n\t<span class=\"jtl-ew-icon-list__icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<i class=\"fa-solid fa-arrow-right\"><\/i>\n\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\n\t\t\n\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"jtl-ew-paragraph jtl-ew-paragraph--size-body-sm-tight jtl-ew-paragraph--align-left\">Warehouse management & inventory management<\/p>\t\t\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"e-con e-atomic-element  jtl-ew-icon-list__item \"\n\tdata-id=\"1acc014\"\n\tdata-element_type=\"jtl-icon-list-item\"\n\tdata-e-type=\"jtl-icon-list-item\"\n\tdata-interaction-id=\"1acc014\"\n\t\t\n>\n\t<span class=\"jtl-ew-icon-list__icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<i class=\"fa-solid fa-arrow-right\"><\/i>\n\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\n\t\t\n\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"jtl-ew-paragraph jtl-ew-paragraph--size-body-sm-tight jtl-ew-paragraph--align-left\">Booking history & stock transfers<\/p>\t\t\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"e-con e-atomic-element  jtl-ew-icon-list__item \"\n\tdata-id=\"cd6ad1f\"\n\tdata-element_type=\"jtl-icon-list-item\"\n\tdata-e-type=\"jtl-icon-list-item\"\n\tdata-interaction-id=\"cd6ad1f\"\n\t\t\n>\n\t<span class=\"jtl-ew-icon-list__icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<i class=\"fa-solid fa-arrow-right\"><\/i>\n\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\n\t\t\n\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"jtl-ew-paragraph jtl-ew-paragraph--size-body-sm-tight jtl-ew-paragraph--align-left\">Returns management & item conditions<\/p>\t\t\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"e-con e-atomic-element  jtl-ew-icon-list__item \"\n\tdata-id=\"2020e28\"\n\tdata-element_type=\"jtl-icon-list-item\"\n\tdata-e-type=\"jtl-icon-list-item\"\n\tdata-interaction-id=\"2020e28\"\n\t\t\n>\n\t<span class=\"jtl-ew-icon-list__icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<i class=\"fa-solid fa-arrow-right\"><\/i>\n\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\n\t\t\n\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"jtl-ew-paragraph jtl-ew-paragraph--size-body-sm-tight jtl-ew-paragraph--align-left\">Inventories & stock valuations<\/p>\t\t\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"e-con e-atomic-element  jtl-ew-icon-list__item \"\n\tdata-id=\"1cb05e8\"\n\tdata-element_type=\"jtl-icon-list-item\"\n\tdata-e-type=\"jtl-icon-list-item\"\n\tdata-interaction-id=\"1cb05e8\"\n\t\t\n>\n\t<span class=\"jtl-ew-icon-list__icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<i class=\"fa-solid fa-arrow-right\"><\/i>\n\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\n\t\t\n\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"jtl-ew-paragraph jtl-ew-paragraph--size-body-sm-tight jtl-ew-paragraph--align-left\">Production planning & manufacturing<\/p>\t\t\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\t\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n<div\n\tclass=\"e-con e-atomic-element  jtl-ew-card jtl-ew-card--md jtl-ew-surface--white \"\n\tdata-id=\"6ebc432\"\n\tdata-element_type=\"jtl-card\"\n\tdata-e-type=\"jtl-card\"\n\tdata-interaction-id=\"6ebc432\"\n\t\t\t\t style=\"--jtl-ew-card-radius: 46px; --jtl-ew-card-gap: 16px\"\t\t\t\n>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<span\n\t\tclass=\"jtl-ew-space-after-16 jtl-ew-heading jtl-ew-heading--size-h4-guide-light jtl-ew-heading--align-left jtl-ew-heading--color-accent-orange\"\t\t\t\t\t>\n\t\tSales \/ Sales volume\t<\/span>\n\t\t\n\n\n\n\n\n\t\n<div class=\"e-con e-atomic-element  jtl-ew-icon-list jtl-ew-icon-list--icon-top jtl-ew-icon-list--color-accent-orange \"\n\tdata-id=\"bb5245a\"\n\tdata-element_type=\"jtl-icon-list\"\n\tdata-e-type=\"jtl-icon-list\"\n\tdata-interaction-id=\"bb5245a\"\n\t\tstyle=\"--jtl-ew-icon-list-icon-size: 20px; --jtl-ew-icon-list-gap: 20px; --jtl-ew-icon-list-row-gap: 16px\"\n\t\n>\n\t\n<div class=\"e-con e-atomic-element  jtl-ew-icon-list__item \"\n\tdata-id=\"87d9fce\"\n\tdata-element_type=\"jtl-icon-list-item\"\n\tdata-e-type=\"jtl-icon-list-item\"\n\tdata-interaction-id=\"87d9fce\"\n\t\t\n>\n\t<span class=\"jtl-ew-icon-list__icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<i class=\"fa-solid fa-arrow-right\"><\/i>\n\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\n\t\t\n\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"jtl-ew-paragraph jtl-ew-paragraph--size-body-sm-tight jtl-ew-paragraph--align-left\">Sales channels & multichannel management<\/p>\t\t\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"e-con e-atomic-element  jtl-ew-icon-list__item \"\n\tdata-id=\"ab3ae76\"\n\tdata-element_type=\"jtl-icon-list-item\"\n\tdata-e-type=\"jtl-icon-list-item\"\n\tdata-interaction-id=\"ab3ae76\"\n\t\t\n>\n\t<span class=\"jtl-ew-icon-list__icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<i class=\"fa-solid fa-arrow-right\"><\/i>\n\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\n\t\t\n\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"jtl-ew-paragraph jtl-ew-paragraph--size-body-sm-tight jtl-ew-paragraph--align-left\">Customer communication & service tools<\/p>\t\t\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"e-con e-atomic-element  jtl-ew-icon-list__item \"\n\tdata-id=\"fd9e605\"\n\tdata-element_type=\"jtl-icon-list-item\"\n\tdata-e-type=\"jtl-icon-list-item\"\n\tdata-interaction-id=\"fd9e605\"\n\t\t\n>\n\t<span class=\"jtl-ew-icon-list__icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<i class=\"fa-solid fa-arrow-right\"><\/i>\n\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\n\t\t\n\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"jtl-ew-paragraph jtl-ew-paragraph--size-body-sm-tight jtl-ew-paragraph--align-left\">Creation of listings & order processing (+ subscriptions)<\/p>\t\t\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"e-con e-atomic-element  jtl-ew-icon-list__item \"\n\tdata-id=\"52b6e25\"\n\tdata-element_type=\"jtl-icon-list-item\"\n\tdata-e-type=\"jtl-icon-list-item\"\n\tdata-interaction-id=\"52b6e25\"\n\t\t\n>\n\t<span class=\"jtl-ew-icon-list__icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<i class=\"fa-solid fa-arrow-right\"><\/i>\n\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\n\t\t\n\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"jtl-ew-paragraph jtl-ew-paragraph--size-body-sm-tight jtl-ew-paragraph--align-left\">Order preparation, dispatch processing & label printing<\/p>\t\t\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"e-con e-atomic-element  jtl-ew-icon-list__item \"\n\tdata-id=\"10a8f5d\"\n\tdata-element_type=\"jtl-icon-list-item\"\n\tdata-e-type=\"jtl-icon-list-item\"\n\tdata-interaction-id=\"10a8f5d\"\n\t\t\n>\n\t<span class=\"jtl-ew-icon-list__icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<i class=\"fa-solid fa-arrow-right\"><\/i>\n\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\n\t\t\n\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"jtl-ew-paragraph jtl-ew-paragraph--size-body-sm-tight jtl-ew-paragraph--align-left\">Invoicing & invoice corrections<\/p>\t\t\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"e-con e-atomic-element  jtl-ew-icon-list__item \"\n\tdata-id=\"ed756ed\"\n\tdata-element_type=\"jtl-icon-list-item\"\n\tdata-e-type=\"jtl-icon-list-item\"\n\tdata-interaction-id=\"ed756ed\"\n\t\t\n>\n\t<span class=\"jtl-ew-icon-list__icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<i class=\"fa-solid fa-arrow-right\"><\/i>\n\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\n\t\t\n\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"jtl-ew-paragraph jtl-ew-paragraph--size-body-sm-tight jtl-ew-paragraph--align-left\">Payments, open items & dunning runs<\/p>\t\t\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"e-con e-atomic-element  jtl-ew-icon-list__item \"\n\tdata-id=\"f393cc1\"\n\tdata-element_type=\"jtl-icon-list-item\"\n\tdata-e-type=\"jtl-icon-list-item\"\n\tdata-interaction-id=\"f393cc1\"\n\t\t\n>\n\t<span class=\"jtl-ew-icon-list__icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<i class=\"fa-solid fa-arrow-right\"><\/i>\n\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\n\t\t\n\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"jtl-ew-paragraph jtl-ew-paragraph--size-body-sm-tight jtl-ew-paragraph--align-left\">Fulfillment, FBA & drop shipping<\/p>\t\t\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\t\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n<div\n\tclass=\"e-con e-atomic-element  jtl-ew-card jtl-ew-card--md jtl-ew-surface--white \"\n\tdata-id=\"2a39ad3\"\n\tdata-element_type=\"jtl-card\"\n\tdata-e-type=\"jtl-card\"\n\tdata-interaction-id=\"2a39ad3\"\n\t\t\t\t style=\"--jtl-ew-card-radius: 46px; --jtl-ew-card-gap: 16px\"\t\t\t\n>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<span\n\t\tclass=\"jtl-ew-space-after-16 jtl-ew-heading jtl-ew-heading--size-h4-guide-light jtl-ew-heading--align-left jtl-ew-heading--color-accent-orange\"\t\t\t\t\t>\n\t\tData preparation \/ administration\t<\/span>\n\t\t\n\n\n\n\n\n\t\n<div class=\"e-con e-atomic-element  jtl-ew-icon-list jtl-ew-icon-list--icon-top jtl-ew-icon-list--color-accent-orange \"\n\tdata-id=\"770c340\"\n\tdata-element_type=\"jtl-icon-list\"\n\tdata-e-type=\"jtl-icon-list\"\n\tdata-interaction-id=\"770c340\"\n\t\tstyle=\"--jtl-ew-icon-list-icon-size: 20px; --jtl-ew-icon-list-gap: 20px; --jtl-ew-icon-list-row-gap: 16px\"\n\t\n>\n\t\n<div class=\"e-con e-atomic-element  jtl-ew-icon-list__item \"\n\tdata-id=\"dd9ea93\"\n\tdata-element_type=\"jtl-icon-list-item\"\n\tdata-e-type=\"jtl-icon-list-item\"\n\tdata-interaction-id=\"dd9ea93\"\n\t\t\n>\n\t<span class=\"jtl-ew-icon-list__icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<i class=\"fa-solid fa-arrow-right\"><\/i>\n\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\n\t\t\n\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"jtl-ew-paragraph jtl-ew-paragraph--size-body-sm-tight jtl-ew-paragraph--align-left\">Item & assortment management (PIM)<\/p>\t\t\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"e-con e-atomic-element  jtl-ew-icon-list__item \"\n\tdata-id=\"d797748\"\n\tdata-element_type=\"jtl-icon-list-item\"\n\tdata-e-type=\"jtl-icon-list-item\"\n\tdata-interaction-id=\"d797748\"\n\t\t\n>\n\t<span class=\"jtl-ew-icon-list__icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<i class=\"fa-solid fa-arrow-right\"><\/i>\n\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\n\t\t\n\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"jtl-ew-paragraph jtl-ew-paragraph--size-body-sm-tight jtl-ew-paragraph--align-left\">Product groups, attributes & characteristics management<\/p>\t\t\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"e-con e-atomic-element  jtl-ew-icon-list__item \"\n\tdata-id=\"7f9a790\"\n\tdata-element_type=\"jtl-icon-list-item\"\n\tdata-e-type=\"jtl-icon-list-item\"\n\tdata-interaction-id=\"7f9a790\"\n\t\t\n>\n\t<span class=\"jtl-ew-icon-list__icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<i class=\"fa-solid fa-arrow-right\"><\/i>\n\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\n\t\t\n\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"jtl-ew-paragraph jtl-ew-paragraph--size-body-sm-tight jtl-ew-paragraph--align-left\">Variations, parts lists & configuration items<\/p>\t\t\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"e-con e-atomic-element  jtl-ew-icon-list__item \"\n\tdata-id=\"857d13f\"\n\tdata-element_type=\"jtl-icon-list-item\"\n\tdata-e-type=\"jtl-icon-list-item\"\n\tdata-interaction-id=\"857d13f\"\n\t\t\n>\n\t<span class=\"jtl-ew-icon-list__icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<i class=\"fa-solid fa-arrow-right\"><\/i>\n\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\n\t\t\n\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"jtl-ew-paragraph jtl-ew-paragraph--size-body-sm-tight jtl-ew-paragraph--align-left\">Best before date, batch & serial numbers<\/p>\t\t\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"e-con e-atomic-element  jtl-ew-icon-list__item \"\n\tdata-id=\"bf66aa3\"\n\tdata-element_type=\"jtl-icon-list-item\"\n\tdata-e-type=\"jtl-icon-list-item\"\n\tdata-interaction-id=\"bf66aa3\"\n\t\t\n>\n\t<span class=\"jtl-ew-icon-list__icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<i class=\"fa-solid fa-arrow-right\"><\/i>\n\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\n\t\t\n\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"jtl-ew-paragraph jtl-ew-paragraph--size-body-sm-tight jtl-ew-paragraph--align-left\">Vouchers, discounts, special & graduated prices<\/p>\t\t\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"e-con e-atomic-element  jtl-ew-icon-list__item \"\n\tdata-id=\"5db7804\"\n\tdata-element_type=\"jtl-icon-list-item\"\n\tdata-e-type=\"jtl-icon-list-item\"\n\tdata-interaction-id=\"5db7804\"\n\t\t\n>\n\t<span class=\"jtl-ew-icon-list__icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<i class=\"fa-solid fa-arrow-right\"><\/i>\n\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\n\t\t\n\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"jtl-ew-paragraph jtl-ew-paragraph--size-body-sm-tight jtl-ew-paragraph--align-left\">Customer Relationship Management (CRM) & Service Desk<\/p>\t\t\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"e-con e-atomic-element  jtl-ew-icon-list__item \"\n\tdata-id=\"12a5b59\"\n\tdata-element_type=\"jtl-icon-list-item\"\n\tdata-e-type=\"jtl-icon-list-item\"\n\tdata-interaction-id=\"12a5b59\"\n\t\t\n>\n\t<span class=\"jtl-ew-icon-list__icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<i class=\"fa-solid fa-arrow-right\"><\/i>\n\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\n\t\t\n\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"jtl-ew-paragraph jtl-ew-paragraph--size-body-sm-tight jtl-ew-paragraph--align-left\">Print template and form management for communication & export<\/p>\t\t\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"e-con e-atomic-element  jtl-ew-icon-list__item \"\n\tdata-id=\"fdf41b3\"\n\tdata-element_type=\"jtl-icon-list-item\"\n\tdata-e-type=\"jtl-icon-list-item\"\n\tdata-interaction-id=\"fdf41b3\"\n\t\t\n>\n\t<span class=\"jtl-ew-icon-list__icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<i class=\"fa-solid fa-arrow-right\"><\/i>\n\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\n\t\t\n\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"jtl-ew-paragraph jtl-ew-paragraph--size-body-sm-tight jtl-ew-paragraph--align-left\">Unicode & multilingualism<\/p>\t\t\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"e-con e-atomic-element  jtl-ew-icon-list__item \"\n\tdata-id=\"7daba65\"\n\tdata-element_type=\"jtl-icon-list-item\"\n\tdata-e-type=\"jtl-icon-list-item\"\n\tdata-interaction-id=\"7daba65\"\n\t\t\n>\n\t<span class=\"jtl-ew-icon-list__icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<i class=\"fa-solid fa-arrow-right\"><\/i>\n\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\n\t\t\n\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"jtl-ew-paragraph jtl-ew-paragraph--size-body-sm-tight jtl-ew-paragraph--align-left\">User & rights management<\/p>\t\t\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"e-con e-atomic-element  jtl-ew-icon-list__item \"\n\tdata-id=\"a1fd26a\"\n\tdata-element_type=\"jtl-icon-list-item\"\n\tdata-e-type=\"jtl-icon-list-item\"\n\tdata-interaction-id=\"a1fd26a\"\n\t\t\n>\n\t<span class=\"jtl-ew-icon-list__icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<i class=\"fa-solid fa-arrow-right\"><\/i>\n\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\n\t\t\n\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"jtl-ew-paragraph jtl-ew-paragraph--size-body-sm-tight jtl-ew-paragraph--align-left\">Process automation & background services<\/p>\t\t\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"e-con e-atomic-element  jtl-ew-icon-list__item \"\n\tdata-id=\"a931ab1\"\n\tdata-element_type=\"jtl-icon-list-item\"\n\tdata-e-type=\"jtl-icon-list-item\"\n\tdata-interaction-id=\"a931ab1\"\n\t\t\n>\n\t<span class=\"jtl-ew-icon-list__icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<i class=\"fa-solid fa-arrow-right\"><\/i>\n\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\n\t\t\n\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"jtl-ew-paragraph jtl-ew-paragraph--size-body-sm-tight jtl-ew-paragraph--align-left\">Tax management and booking data exports DATEV & CSV<\/p>\t\t\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"e-con e-atomic-element  jtl-ew-icon-list__item \"\n\tdata-id=\"8ac0377\"\n\tdata-element_type=\"jtl-icon-list-item\"\n\tdata-e-type=\"jtl-icon-list-item\"\n\tdata-interaction-id=\"8ac0377\"\n\t\t\n>\n\t<span class=\"jtl-ew-icon-list__icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<i class=\"fa-solid fa-arrow-right\"><\/i>\n\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\n\t\t\n\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"jtl-ew-paragraph jtl-ew-paragraph--size-body-sm-tight jtl-ew-paragraph--align-left\">Statistics management & evaluation templates<\/p>\t\t\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n<div class=\"e-con e-atomic-element  jtl-ew-columns jtl-ew-columns--align-stretch jtl-ew-columns--collapse-md jtl-ew-columns--measured jtl-ew-columns--measure-start jtl-ew-columns--measure-from-lg \"\n\tdata-id=\"8799ff0\"\n\tdata-element_type=\"jtl-columns\"\n\tdata-e-type=\"jtl-columns\"\n\tdata-interaction-id=\"8799ff0\"\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\tid=\"anchor-the-three-types-of-merchandise-management-system\"\t\t\t>\n\t\tThe three types of 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-space-after-16 jtl-ew-paragraph jtl-ew-paragraph--size-body-sm jtl-ew-paragraph--align-left\">In business management, merchandise management systems are generally divided into three types, which differ in terms of their functional scope and the integration of operational processes.<\/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=\"145acc3\"\n\tdata-element_type=\"jtl-grid\"\n\tdata-e-type=\"jtl-grid\"\n\tdata-interaction-id=\"145acc3\"\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=\"f3a5137\"\n\tdata-element_type=\"jtl-card\"\n\tdata-e-type=\"jtl-card\"\n\tdata-interaction-id=\"f3a5137\"\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>Open merchandise management system<\/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 open merchandise management system only records the movement of goods at the company\u2019s borders \u2013 i.e. <strong>goods receipts<\/strong> and <strong>goods issues<\/strong>. However, processes within the company, such as stock transfers between warehouses, production processes or stock changes due to internal use, are <strong>not recorded<\/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\">This system is particularly suitable for small retail businesses with manageable processes that do not require detailed mapping of the internal flow of goods. The focus is on <strong>documenting external flows of goods<\/strong>, for example for accounting or simple inventory control. However, as internal processes are not taken into account, the open ERP system <strong>does not<\/strong> provide <strong>a complete picture of the operational flow of goods<\/strong> and only enables limited business evaluations.<\/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=\"d4daacb\"\n\tdata-element_type=\"jtl-card\"\n\tdata-e-type=\"jtl-card\"\n\tdata-interaction-id=\"d4daacb\"\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>Closed merchandise management system<\/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 closed merchandise management system records the <strong>entire goods cycle within a company<\/strong> \u2013 from ordering, goods receipt and warehouse management through to sales and reordering. It therefore maps <strong>all internal goods movements<\/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\">Such a system functions largely <strong>autonomously<\/strong> and covers all relevant areas of the company, such as purchasing, warehousing, production, sales and controlling. This complete integration creates a <strong>consistent information base<\/strong> that enables exact inventory management and precise determination of requirements. There are <strong>no<\/strong> external interfaces in a classic closed system, as all processes are handled within the system boundaries.<\/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 advantage lies in the height of <strong>data consistency<\/strong> and the avoidance of information breaks; the disadvantage lies in the <strong>low flexibility<\/strong> in relation to external applications or 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=\"7c2c757\"\n\tdata-element_type=\"jtl-card\"\n\tdata-e-type=\"jtl-card\"\n\tdata-interaction-id=\"7c2c757\"\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>Integrated merchandise management system<\/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 integrated ERP system is a further development of the closed ERP system. It has the same comprehensive internal functions, but can also communicate <strong>with third-party systems and external partners via interfaces<\/strong>. This allows online stores, accounting systems, logistics service providers or CRM systems, for example, to be seamlessly integrated.<\/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 height of <strong>scalability<\/strong> and <strong>industry-specific expandability<\/strong> make integrated systems the standard solution for modern companies. They enable central, networked control of all goods and information flows \u2013 from procurement to sales \u2013 and at the same time offer the necessary flexibility to react to individual requirements or market changes.<\/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=\"9649d0e\"\n\tdata-element_type=\"jtl-columns\"\n\tdata-e-type=\"jtl-columns\"\n\tdata-interaction-id=\"9649d0e\"\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\tid=\"anchor-on-premise-cloud-or-hybrid\"\t\t\t>\n\t\tOn-premise, cloud or hybrid\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 distinction is also made between merchandise management systems according to their <strong>type of use<\/strong>:<\/p>\t\t\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n<div class=\"e-con e-atomic-element  jtl-ew-grid \"\n\tdata-id=\"6b7db50\"\n\tdata-element_type=\"jtl-grid\"\n\tdata-e-type=\"jtl-grid\"\n\tdata-interaction-id=\"6b7db50\"\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=\"1a9b685\"\n\tdata-element_type=\"jtl-card\"\n\tdata-e-type=\"jtl-card\"\n\tdata-interaction-id=\"1a9b685\"\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>On-Premise<\/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 company owns the hardware and software and operates the system on its own server. This version has advantages, for example in terms of data protection and customizability. In addition, a stable Internet connection is not required to use the program. However, the acquisition costs are high. The same applies to the risk of updates being discontinued at some point.<\/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=\"71c3536\"\n\tdata-element_type=\"jtl-card\"\n\tdata-e-type=\"jtl-card\"\n\tdata-interaction-id=\"71c3536\"\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<\/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 solutions are available regardless of location as soon as there is an internet connection. The system can usually be scaled flexibly and high acquisition costs are eliminated in favor of monthly fees. However, the data is not stored on your own servers.<\/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=\"5edc22a\"\n\tdata-element_type=\"jtl-card\"\n\tdata-e-type=\"jtl-card\"\n\tdata-interaction-id=\"5edc22a\"\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>Hybrid<\/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\">Hybrid solutions, in which data is stored on your own servers and additional functions are booked in the cloud, combine the Good of both worlds.<\/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=\"698d80e\"\n\tdata-element_type=\"jtl-columns\"\n\tdata-e-type=\"jtl-columns\"\n\tdata-interaction-id=\"698d80e\"\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=\"c6286cb\"\n\tdata-element_type=\"jtl-card\"\n\tdata-e-type=\"jtl-card\"\n\tdata-interaction-id=\"c6286cb\"\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\">Inventory management systems combine many tasks in one control center, from inventory management to supplier management and order processing. Our guide page explains which functions are central, why a uniform database prevents errors and how an ERP system helps to optimize the supply chain:<\/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=\"6771073\"\n\tdata-element_type=\"jtl-columns\"\n\tdata-e-type=\"jtl-columns\"\n\tdata-interaction-id=\"6771073\"\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<\/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 jtl-ew-columns--offset \"\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(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=\"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-differences-between-erp-systems-and-merchandise-management-systems\"\t\t\t>\n\t\tDifferences between ERP systems and 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\">Not all enterprise <strong>resource planning (ERP) systems<\/strong> are the same. The former focuses on the organization and control of goods flows. An ERP system offers additional functions for managing other resources. This often results in a <strong>digital image of all company processes<\/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-paragraph jtl-ew-paragraph--size-body jtl-ew-paragraph--align-left jtl-ew-paragraph--color-dark-blue\">In reality, the boundaries are becoming increasingly blurred. Most ERP systems now also offer ERP functions, for example for controlling and financial accounting. This means that when selecting a system, the question is less \u201cERP system or ERP system\u201d and more \u201cWhich functions do I need for my company?\u201d.<\/p>\t\t\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n<div class=\"e-con e-atomic-element  jtl-ew-columns jtl-ew-columns--align-stretch jtl-ew-columns--collapse-md jtl-ew-columns--measured jtl-ew-columns--measure-start \"\n\tdata-id=\"adc2ee6\"\n\tdata-element_type=\"jtl-columns\"\n\tdata-e-type=\"jtl-columns\"\n\tdata-interaction-id=\"adc2ee6\"\n\tstyle=\"--jtl-ew-columns-count: 1; --jtl-ew-columns-gap: 16px; --jtl-ew-columns-measure: 475px\"\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=\"8955c41\"\n\tdata-element_type=\"jtl-card\"\n\tdata-e-type=\"jtl-card\"\n\tdata-interaction-id=\"8955c41\"\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\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\">In addition to overarching solutions, there are <strong>industry-specific ERP systems<\/strong> or merchandise management systems with functions that cover special needs within the industry<\/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=\"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\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=\"14ff4fb\"\n\tdata-element_type=\"jtl-columns\"\n\tdata-e-type=\"jtl-columns\"\n\tdata-interaction-id=\"14ff4fb\"\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=\"f184ac5\"\n\tdata-element_type=\"jtl-columns\"\n\tdata-e-type=\"jtl-columns\"\n\tdata-interaction-id=\"f184ac5\"\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-advantages-of-a-merchandise-management-system\"\t\t\t>\n\t\tAdvantages of a merchandise management system\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\">Good merchandise management systems save time, reduce costs and give companies a competitive edge. The merchandise management system acts as a process accelerator in day-to-day business.<\/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\">In detail, companies <strong>benefit<\/strong> from <strong>the following advantages:<\/strong><\/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=\"df4900f\"\n\tdata-element_type=\"jtl-columns\"\n\tdata-e-type=\"jtl-columns\"\n\tdata-interaction-id=\"df4900f\"\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=\"164c7fd\"\n\tdata-element_type=\"jtl-grid\"\n\tdata-e-type=\"jtl-grid\"\n\tdata-interaction-id=\"164c7fd\"\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=\"642744b\"\n\tdata-element_type=\"jtl-card\"\n\tdata-e-type=\"jtl-card\"\n\tdata-interaction-id=\"642744b\"\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 inventories<\/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\">Thanks to real time data, everyone in the company knows immediately which goods are available and in what quantities. Buyers can quickly take countermeasures in the event of impending bottlenecks. Sales staff can see at a glance which products are in stock.<\/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=\"6cf80ea\"\n\tdata-element_type=\"jtl-card\"\n\tdata-e-type=\"jtl-card\"\n\tdata-interaction-id=\"6cf80ea\"\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>Simplified communication and collaboration<\/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\">Whether sales, in stock or purchasing: everyone accesses the same database. This eliminates queries and unnecessary waiting times. Information on orders, delivery times or returns can be called up at any time and is always up to date.<\/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=\"2824d0f\"\n\tdata-element_type=\"jtl-card\"\n\tdata-e-type=\"jtl-card\"\n\tdata-interaction-id=\"2824d0f\"\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>Less effort thanks to automated 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 WWS takes over many recurring tasks. For example, the system automatically creates purchase order proposals, generates delivery bills or invoices returns. Employees are less occupied with routine tasks and can concentrate on more complex tasks.<\/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=\"ac9eaa1\"\n\tdata-element_type=\"jtl-card\"\n\tdata-e-type=\"jtl-card\"\n\tdata-interaction-id=\"ac9eaa1\"\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>Higher 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\">Centralized data and standardized processes reduce the risk of errors. The high data quality enables faster and better decisions.<\/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=\"1f8668e\"\n\tdata-element_type=\"jtl-card\"\n\tdata-e-type=\"jtl-card\"\n\tdata-interaction-id=\"1f8668e\"\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>Efficient 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 software monitors stocks and schedules replenishments in good time. This means that overstocks and out-of-stock items remain the exception. Integrated functions such as inventory and stock valuation save companies additional 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=\"c1baf92\"\n\tdata-element_type=\"jtl-card\"\n\tdata-e-type=\"jtl-card\"\n\tdata-interaction-id=\"c1baf92\"\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>More insight into finances and 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\">As every goods movement is documented in the system, a meaningful database is automatically created for cost and sales analyses. Controlling also benefits from transparent figures and precise KPIs.<\/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=\"fee691c\"\n\tdata-element_type=\"jtl-card\"\n\tdata-e-type=\"jtl-card\"\n\tdata-interaction-id=\"fee691c\"\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>Higher customer satisfaction<\/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\">Fast deliveries, correct invoices and reliable information on delivery status increase customer satisfaction. With an inventory management system, there are also hardly any incorrect deliveries or other embarrassing mishaps.<\/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=\"8eb8e6e\"\n\tdata-element_type=\"jtl-card\"\n\tdata-e-type=\"jtl-card\"\n\tdata-interaction-id=\"8eb8e6e\"\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>Motivated employees<\/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\">Efficient processes, more time for exciting tasks and satisfied customers: All of this also has a positive effect on employee motivation.<\/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=\"60a0236\"\n\tdata-element_type=\"jtl-card\"\n\tdata-e-type=\"jtl-card\"\n\tdata-interaction-id=\"60a0236\"\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>Sustainability through resource 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\">Effective merchandise management enables companies to reduce resource consumption and protect the environment.<\/p>\t\t\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"jtl-ew-space-after-48 jtl-ew-paragraph jtl-ew-paragraph--size-body jtl-ew-paragraph--align-left jtl-ew-paragraph--color-dark-blue\">Overall, a merchandise management system serves as the <strong>engine of day-to-day operations<\/strong>. It automates routine tasks, ensures transparency and gives employees more room for strategic work. Companies increase their speed and improve the quality of their services.<\/p>\t\t\n\n\n\n<div class=\"e-con e-atomic-element  jtl-ew-columns jtl-ew-columns--align-stretch jtl-ew-columns--collapse-md jtl-ew-columns--offset-left-desktop jtl-ew-columns--offset-left-ramp jtl-ew-columns--measured jtl-ew-columns--measure-start \"\n\tdata-id=\"4ef4364\"\n\tdata-element_type=\"jtl-columns\"\n\tdata-e-type=\"jtl-columns\"\n\tdata-interaction-id=\"4ef4364\"\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=\"2427992\"\n\tdata-element_type=\"jtl-card\"\n\tdata-e-type=\"jtl-card\"\n\tdata-interaction-id=\"2427992\"\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\">With merchandise management systems, companies can even automate complex processes. This speeds up processes, reduces errors and increases customer satisfaction. Our guide page explains how digital workflows work in merchandise management and why they are so important:<\/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=\"0d695c7\"\n\tdata-element_type=\"jtl-columns\"\n\tdata-e-type=\"jtl-columns\"\n\tdata-interaction-id=\"0d695c7\"\n\tstyle=\"--jtl-ew-columns-count: 1; --jtl-ew-columns-gap: 16px\"\n\t\t\n>\n\t\t\t\t\n<div class=\"jtl-ew-button-wrap jtl-ew-button-wrap--align-left\">\n\t\t\t<a class=\"jtl-ew-button jtl-ew-button--text-link-body jtl-ew-button--size-standard no-icon\" href=\"\/de\/themen\/warenwirtschaftssystem\/prozessoptimierung-automation\"  target='_self' rel='noopener noreferrer' >\n\t\t\tProcess optimization &amp; automation with a merchandise management system\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t<\/div>\n\t\t\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\n<div class=\"e-con e-atomic-element  jtl-ew-section jtl-ew-section--wide jtl-ew-section--medium-top jtl-ew-section--medium-bottom jtl-ew-context--legacy-body \"\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-who-needs-a-merchandise-management-system\"\t\t\t>\n\t\tWho needs a merchandise management system?\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\">Every company that <strong>stores, sells or ships products<\/strong> benefits from merchandise management. Whether you are a regional retailer or an international online retailer \u2013 as soon as orders arrive, goods are moved or returns are processed, merchandise management brings many advantages.<\/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>Start-ups and young companies<\/strong><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\n\t\t\n\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"jtl-ew-space-after-16 jtl-ew-paragraph jtl-ew-paragraph--size-body-sm jtl-ew-paragraph--align-left\">A merchandise management system helps start-ups to establish clearly structured processes and make optimum use of resources right from the start. This minimizes sources of error before the business really takes off. At the same time, the system creates the basis for successful growth because it ensures positive consumer experiences. Another advantage: young managers, who often lack experience, can make decisions based on reliable data.<\/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>Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs)<\/strong><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\n\t\t\n\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"jtl-ew-space-after-16 jtl-ew-paragraph jtl-ew-paragraph--size-body-sm jtl-ew-paragraph--align-left\">Time and personnel are scarce in small companies. Manual tasks such as creating stock lists in Excel or order processing take up valuable time that is not available for other tasks. With an inventory management system, existing employees can concentrate on areas such as product development, service and growth. This reduces stress and increases motivation and quality.<\/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>Larger companies and groups<\/strong><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\n\t\t\n\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"jtl-ew-space-after-16 jtl-ew-paragraph jtl-ew-paragraph--size-body-sm jtl-ew-paragraph--align-left\">In larger companies or branch networks, merchandise management is mandatory to ensure smooth cooperation between departments and locations. Automated processes save valuable time. The central database prevents misinformation and reduces costs through precise inventory management. As a rule, large companies use a comprehensive ERP system.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\n\t\t\n\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"jtl-ew-paragraph jtl-ew-paragraph--size-body-sm jtl-ew-paragraph--align-left\"><strong>ECommerce and multichannel retailers<\/strong><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\n\t\t\n\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"jtl-ew-space-after-16 jtl-ew-paragraph jtl-ew-paragraph--size-body-sm jtl-ew-paragraph--align-left\">Retailers who sell via different channels at the same time, for example in their own online store, on online marketplaces and in retail stores, also benefit massively from an inventory management system that keeps stocks synchronized. This is the only way to maintain an overview, avoid overselling and offer customers fast deliveries.<\/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>B2B companies<\/strong><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\n\t\t\n\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"jtl-ew-paragraph jtl-ew-paragraph--size-body-sm jtl-ew-paragraph--align-left\">A complete overview of raw materials, semi-finished and finished goods plays a central role, especially in wholesale or in manufacturing companies. Here, merchandise management ensures a smooth flow of materials and reliable delivery dates.<\/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\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 \"\n\tdata-id=\"6a8e517\"\n\tdata-element_type=\"jtl-columns\"\n\tdata-e-type=\"jtl-columns\"\n\tdata-interaction-id=\"6a8e517\"\n\tstyle=\"--jtl-ew-columns-count: 1; --jtl-ew-columns-gap: 16px; --jtl-ew-columns-measure: 475px\"\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=\"8e0f705\"\n\tdata-element_type=\"jtl-card\"\n\tdata-e-type=\"jtl-card\"\n\tdata-interaction-id=\"8e0f705\"\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\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\">In Germany, around 89% of all companies with more than 250 employees will be using ERP software in 2023 (source: Statista). However, the use of ERP software is also increasing among SMEs.<\/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 \"\n\tdata-id=\"a9586fa\"\n\tdata-element_type=\"jtl-columns\"\n\tdata-e-type=\"jtl-columns\"\n\tdata-interaction-id=\"a9586fa\"\n\tstyle=\"--jtl-ew-columns-count: 1; --jtl-ew-columns-gap: 16px; --jtl-ew-columns-measure: 475px\"\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=\"ec54f17\"\n\tdata-element_type=\"jtl-card\"\n\tdata-e-type=\"jtl-card\"\n\tdata-interaction-id=\"ec54f17\"\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\tTip\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\">It pays to introduce an ERP system at an early stage. This prevents companies from creating inefficient stand-alone solutions that are laborious and time-consuming to remove.<\/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 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-practical-examples-of-the-use-of-merchandise-management\"\t\t\t>\n\t\tPractical examples of the use of 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\">The following <strong>practical examples <\/strong>illustrate how merchandise management systems master and solve different challenges.<\/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-space-after-16 jtl-ew-heading jtl-ew-heading--size-h-guide jtl-ew-heading--align-left\"\t\t\t\t\t>\n\t\tOnline retailer with multichannel sales\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=\"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>Initial situation<\/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 online retailer sells its items both via its own shop and via marketplaces such as Amazon or eBay.<\/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>The challenge<\/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\">Without a central overview, there is a risk of overselling as stocks are not reconciled in real time. Customers receive the ordered goods late. This affects their satisfaction and your own image.<\/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>Solution<\/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 inventory management system bundles all sales in one system. Stocks are updated in real time and automatically synchronized across all channels. This results in fewer cancelations. Customers receive their goods faster and the retailer saves time when processing orders.<\/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\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\tid=\"anchor-retail-store-with-additional-online-store\"\t\t\t>\n\t\tRetail store with additional online store\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=\"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>Initial situation<\/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 local store expands its reach with an online store.<\/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>The challenge<\/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\">Staff maintain items and prices twice, in-store and online. This leads to errors and makes it difficult to ensure uniform pricing and product ranges.<\/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>Solution<\/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 serves as the main data source (PIM) for all item details and prices. As soon as something changes, for example discount campaigns, the data is automatically transferred to the online store. The team now only works in one system. Prices and product information are always up-to-date and identical \u2013 whether in-store or online.<\/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=\"904f55b\"\n\tdata-element_type=\"jtl-columns\"\n\tdata-e-type=\"jtl-columns\"\n\tdata-interaction-id=\"904f55b\"\n\tstyle=\"--jtl-ew-columns-count: 1; --jtl-ew-columns-gap: 16px; --jtl-ew-columns-measure: 58.3333%\"\n\t\t\n>\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\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\tid=\"anchor-production-company-with-b2b-business\"\t\t\t>\n\t\tProduction company with B2B business\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=\"9b5c55e\"\n\tdata-element_type=\"jtl-grid\"\n\tdata-e-type=\"jtl-grid\"\n\tdata-interaction-id=\"9b5c55e\"\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=\"73e84d8\"\n\tdata-element_type=\"jtl-card\"\n\tdata-e-type=\"jtl-card\"\n\tdata-interaction-id=\"73e84d8\"\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>Initial situation<\/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 manufacturer produces components for industry. Materials and semi-finished goods are stored in several warehouses.<\/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=\"57833b6\"\n\tdata-element_type=\"jtl-card\"\n\tdata-e-type=\"jtl-card\"\n\tdata-interaction-id=\"57833b6\"\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>The challenge<\/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\">There is no overview of available raw materials. There are repeated supply bottlenecks for important parts, which have an impact on production and deliveries to customers.<\/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=\"f6783ec\"\n\tdata-element_type=\"jtl-card\"\n\tdata-e-type=\"jtl-card\"\n\tdata-interaction-id=\"f6783ec\"\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>Solution<\/strong><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\n\t\t\n\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"jtl-ew-paragraph jtl-ew-paragraph--size-body-sm jtl-ew-paragraph--align-left\">The system records material stocks and integrates production planning. It suggests repeat orders in good time and provides a better overview of production stages. This results in fewer production stops and reliably predictable delivery times.<\/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=\"847ab82\"\n\tdata-element_type=\"jtl-columns\"\n\tdata-e-type=\"jtl-columns\"\n\tdata-interaction-id=\"847ab82\"\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\tid=\"anchor-wholesaler-with-several-locations\"\t\t\t>\n\t\tWholesaler with several locations\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=\"130db12\"\n\tdata-element_type=\"jtl-grid\"\n\tdata-e-type=\"jtl-grid\"\n\tdata-interaction-id=\"130db12\"\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=\"492c8a4\"\n\tdata-element_type=\"jtl-card\"\n\tdata-e-type=\"jtl-card\"\n\tdata-interaction-id=\"492c8a4\"\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>Initial situation<\/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 wholesaler supplies various branches and external customers. The quantity of items is large and each branch has separate warehouses.<\/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=\"0417a74\"\n\tdata-element_type=\"jtl-card\"\n\tdata-e-type=\"jtl-card\"\n\tdata-interaction-id=\"0417a74\"\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>The challenge<\/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\">Employees at different locations often don\u2019t know what the others have in stock. Stock levels are difficult to control, resulting in surpluses and duplicate orders.<\/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=\"4df5b20\"\n\tdata-element_type=\"jtl-card\"\n\tdata-e-type=\"jtl-card\"\n\tdata-interaction-id=\"4df5b20\"\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>Solution<\/strong><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\n\t\t\n\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"jtl-ew-paragraph jtl-ew-paragraph--size-body-sm jtl-ew-paragraph--align-left\">The system networks all stores and storage locations. Employees can see in real time which items are available at which location and can easily transfer stock. The risk of shortages or emergency purchases is reduced. Unnecessary stock surpluses can be reduced.<\/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=\"deb876a\"\n\tdata-element_type=\"jtl-columns\"\n\tdata-e-type=\"jtl-columns\"\n\tdata-interaction-id=\"deb876a\"\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\tid=\"anchor-fulfillment-service-provider-or-drop-shipping-provider\"\t\t\t>\n\t\tFulfillment service provider or drop shipping provider\t<\/h3>\n\t\t\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n<div class=\"e-con e-atomic-element  jtl-ew-grid \"\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-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=\"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>Initial situation<\/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 eCommerce company would like to remove its warehouse and shipping management from stock to a fulfillment service provider or via drop shipping.<\/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=\"4ed32bb\"\n\tdata-element_type=\"jtl-card\"\n\tdata-e-type=\"jtl-card\"\n\tdata-interaction-id=\"4ed32bb\"\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>The challenge<\/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\">With external warehousing and shipping processes, it is easy to lose track of stock levels and sales order status. Customer complaints are difficult to track.<\/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=\"d5508df\"\n\tdata-element_type=\"jtl-card\"\n\tdata-e-type=\"jtl-card\"\n\tdata-interaction-id=\"d5508df\"\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>Solution<\/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 integrates the fulfillment service provider directly via an interface. Stocks and shipping information are continuously synchronized. The retailer is always informed about stock movements and can provide information directly in response to customer inquiries. This results in fewer returns and higher customer satisfaction.<\/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 \"\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(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=\"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-organize-finances-and-accounting-with-an-enterprise-resource-planning-system\"\t\t\t>\n\t\tOrganize finances and accounting with an enterprise resource planning system\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 <strong>functioning and reliable accounting system<\/strong> is the backbone of every company. But without reliable data from purchasing, warehousing and sales, financial management becomes a game of roulette. This is where a merchandise management system or ERP system plays a crucial role.<\/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\">This applies in particular to the following areas:<\/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=\"9330c09\"\n\tdata-element_type=\"jtl-columns\"\n\tdata-e-type=\"jtl-columns\"\n\tdata-interaction-id=\"9330c09\"\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=\"7eb9f3e\"\n\tdata-element_type=\"jtl-grid\"\n\tdata-e-type=\"jtl-grid\"\n\tdata-interaction-id=\"7eb9f3e\"\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=\"bb104a6\"\n\tdata-element_type=\"jtl-card\"\n\tdata-e-type=\"jtl-card\"\n\tdata-interaction-id=\"bb104a6\"\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>Central recording of incoming and outgoing invoices<\/strong><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\n\t\t\n\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"jtl-ew-paragraph jtl-ew-paragraph--size-body-sm jtl-ew-paragraph--align-left\">The software records all goods movements and automatically generates accounting documents for purchasing and sales. At the touch of a button, you can see which payments are outstanding or have already been settled.<\/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=\"5d63698\"\n\tdata-element_type=\"jtl-card\"\n\tdata-e-type=\"jtl-card\"\n\tdata-interaction-id=\"5d63698\"\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>Automatic payment processing and dunning runs<\/strong><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\n\t\t\n\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"jtl-ew-paragraph jtl-ew-paragraph--size-body-sm jtl-ew-paragraph--align-left\">A modern merchandise management system takes over the entire payment processing. It reconciles incoming payments and automatically starts multi-stage dunning processes as soon as deadlines are exceeded. This saves time and enables complete payment control.<\/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=\"e27bde3\"\n\tdata-element_type=\"jtl-card\"\n\tdata-e-type=\"jtl-card\"\n\tdata-interaction-id=\"e27bde3\"\n\t\t\t\t style=\"--jtl-ew-card-radius: 46px; --jtl-ew-card-gap: 16px\"\t\t\t\n>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\n\t\t\n\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"jtl-ew-paragraph jtl-ew-paragraph--size-body-sm jtl-ew-paragraph--align-left\"><strong>Integration with accounting software<\/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 ERP system can often be linked to standard accounting software (e.g. via DATEV export). This reduces the manual effort involved in data exchange and prevents errors due to multiple entries. At the same time, tax consultants or internal accountants benefit from consistent 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=\"d440f26\"\n\tdata-element_type=\"jtl-card\"\n\tdata-e-type=\"jtl-card\"\n\tdata-interaction-id=\"d440f26\"\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>Value added tax and other tax aspects<\/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 automatic recording of all sales and costs makes it easier to keep track of tax-relevant transactions. The software assigns tax rates, which ensures an accurate tax return at the end of the year.<\/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=\"7cb6d52\"\n\tdata-element_type=\"jtl-card\"\n\tdata-e-type=\"jtl-card\"\n\tdata-interaction-id=\"7cb6d52\"\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>Liquidity planning and controlling<\/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\">Seamless recording of income and expenditure in conjunction with current stock levels enables precise controlling. Companies can plan their liquidity, identify bottlenecks at an early stage and take countermeasures in good 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=\"31ea5fa\"\n\tdata-element_type=\"jtl-card\"\n\tdata-e-type=\"jtl-card\"\n\tdata-interaction-id=\"31ea5fa\"\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>Support with reporting and annual financial statements<\/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 inventory management system provides key figures for reporting such as stock value, turnover per product category or contribution margins. The result is a transparent overview of the company\u2019s financial situation.<\/p>\t\t\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"jtl-ew-space-after-48 jtl-ew-paragraph jtl-ew-paragraph--size-body jtl-ew-paragraph--align-left jtl-ew-paragraph--color-dark-blue\">A well-integrated ERP system relieves accountants and financial managers of a lot of work. It ensures up-to-date, correct data and thus supports the planning and management of company finances. From the automatic generation of invoices to the export of accounting data \u2013 thanks to a professionally organized ERP system, finance and accounting run smoothly and create the <strong>basis for strategic decisions.<\/strong><\/p>\t\t\n\n\n\n<div class=\"e-con e-atomic-element  jtl-ew-columns jtl-ew-columns--align-stretch jtl-ew-columns--collapse-md jtl-ew-columns--offset-left-desktop jtl-ew-columns--offset-left-ramp jtl-ew-columns--measured jtl-ew-columns--measure-start \"\n\tdata-id=\"cf61e51\"\n\tdata-element_type=\"jtl-columns\"\n\tdata-e-type=\"jtl-columns\"\n\tdata-interaction-id=\"cf61e51\"\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=\"19f3cce\"\n\tdata-element_type=\"jtl-card\"\n\tdata-e-type=\"jtl-card\"\n\tdata-interaction-id=\"19f3cce\"\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\">From automatic payment processing to tax issues: The interaction between financial accounting and merchandise management systems is highlighted on our guide page:<\/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=\"73d663e\"\n\tdata-element_type=\"jtl-columns\"\n\tdata-e-type=\"jtl-columns\"\n\tdata-interaction-id=\"73d663e\"\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\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=\"eb5bc0f\"\n\tdata-element_type=\"jtl-columns\"\n\tdata-e-type=\"jtl-columns\"\n\tdata-interaction-id=\"eb5bc0f\"\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-how-do-i-integrate-merchandise-management-into-my-company\"\t\t\t>\n\t\tHow do I integrate merchandise management into my company?\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 successful introduction of an ERP system depends on <strong>clear goals, structured processes and good communication<\/strong>. We recommend the following steps to ensure a smooth transition to the new system:<\/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=\"ac96ef7\"\n\tdata-element_type=\"jtl-columns\"\n\tdata-e-type=\"jtl-columns\"\n\tdata-interaction-id=\"ac96ef7\"\n\tstyle=\"--jtl-ew-columns-count: 1; --jtl-ew-columns-gap: 16px\"\n\t\t\n>\n\t\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n<div class=\"e-con e-atomic-element  jtl-ew-grid jtl-ew-space-after-16 \"\n\tdata-id=\"bae0df0\"\n\tdata-element_type=\"jtl-grid\"\n\tdata-e-type=\"jtl-grid\"\n\tdata-interaction-id=\"bae0df0\"\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=\"c65179f\"\n\tdata-element_type=\"jtl-card\"\n\tdata-e-type=\"jtl-card\"\n\tdata-interaction-id=\"c65179f\"\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. define goals and requirements<\/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\">First of all, it is important to record the current status of your own processes \u2013 from ordering to delivery (as-is analysis) \u2013 and to determine which core functions are essential for your own business (target concept). Does the company need a classic merchandise management system or an ERP system? Which interfaces are important for processes or could become important in the near future?<\/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=\"e628a02\"\n\tdata-element_type=\"jtl-card\"\n\tdata-e-type=\"jtl-card\"\n\tdata-interaction-id=\"e628a02\"\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. form a project team<\/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\">In the second step, companies should put together a team from different departments so that all requirements are taken into account.<\/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=\"3209846\"\n\tdata-element_type=\"jtl-card\"\n\tdata-e-type=\"jtl-card\"\n\tdata-interaction-id=\"3209846\"\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. system selection and planning<\/strong><\/p>\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-paragraph jtl-ew-paragraph--size-body-sm jtl-ew-paragraph--align-left\">Different solutions must be tested in terms of functionality, interfaces, support and scalability. Once a system has been selected, the project plan can be drawn up.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"jtl-ew-paragraph jtl-ew-paragraph--size-body-sm jtl-ew-paragraph--align-left\"><strong>Important:<\/strong> We recommend calculating costs realistically and allowing enough time to thoroughly test the system and train employees. Which external systems (e.g. store, marketplaces, accounting) should be integrated and what is the ideal data flow?<\/p><\/div>\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=\"122f7ac\"\n\tdata-element_type=\"jtl-card\"\n\tdata-e-type=\"jtl-card\"\n\tdata-interaction-id=\"122f7ac\"\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. technical preparation<\/strong><\/p>\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-paragraph jtl-ew-paragraph--size-body-sm jtl-ew-paragraph--align-left\">Are your own hardware and existing networks up to the requirements of the WWS? Cloud solutions often eliminate the need for large investments in your own servers. In any case, it is necessary to set up the required connections (e.g. to store systems, supplier portals, shipping service providers) in advance.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"jtl-ew-paragraph jtl-ew-paragraph--size-body-sm jtl-ew-paragraph--align-left\">A separate test installation helps to simulate processes without jeopardizing day-to-day business.<\/p><\/div>\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=\"c682bc8\"\n\tdata-element_type=\"jtl-card\"\n\tdata-e-type=\"jtl-card\"\n\tdata-interaction-id=\"c682bc8\"\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-paragraph jtl-ew-paragraph--size-body-sm jtl-ew-paragraph--align-left\"><strong>5. data migration<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"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\">It is best for companies to carry out a data cleansing process before transferring data to the new system. They can then transfer items, customers and suppliers to the ERP system and check whether all the information is stored correctly. Trial orders, returns and purchase orders can be used to ensure that the data is processed correctly.<\/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=\"a0dac80\"\n\tdata-element_type=\"jtl-card\"\n\tdata-e-type=\"jtl-card\"\n\tdata-interaction-id=\"a0dac80\"\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>6. training of employees<\/strong><\/p>\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-paragraph jtl-ew-paragraph--size-body-sm jtl-ew-paragraph--align-left\">Practical training on specific processes ensures that employees quickly recognize the added value of the system and gain confidence in using it. This includes documentation or videos with the most important steps.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"jtl-ew-paragraph jtl-ew-paragraph--size-body-sm jtl-ew-paragraph--align-left\"><strong>Important:<\/strong> Ideally, companies should set up a contact point that employees can turn to with questions and problems even after the introduction.<\/p><\/div>\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=\"3b76041\"\n\tdata-element_type=\"jtl-card\"\n\tdata-e-type=\"jtl-card\"\n\tdata-interaction-id=\"3b76041\"\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>7. go-live and optimization<\/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\">In order to have sufficient capacity, companies plan a fixed date for the official launch and reduce the number of other projects for this time. Particularly in the initial phase, it is important to closely monitor data flows and processes in order to quickly correct any errors. Workflows should also be regularly adapted when requirements change or new functions become available.<\/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=\"329dfcf\"\n\tdata-element_type=\"jtl-card\"\n\tdata-e-type=\"jtl-card\"\n\tdata-interaction-id=\"329dfcf\"\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>8 Acceptance and further development<\/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\">After the go-live, there is time for continuous further development. Good conditions for this are created by an open exchange within the team. As soon as the company grows or new requirements arise, it may be necessary to plan system updates or the use of additional modules.<\/p>\t\t\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n<div class=\"e-con e-atomic-element  jtl-ew-columns jtl-ew-columns--align-stretch jtl-ew-columns--collapse-md jtl-ew-columns--offset-left-desktop jtl-ew-columns--offset-left-ramp jtl-ew-columns--measured jtl-ew-columns--measure-start \"\n\tdata-id=\"cab0d49\"\n\tdata-element_type=\"jtl-columns\"\n\tdata-e-type=\"jtl-columns\"\n\tdata-interaction-id=\"cab0d49\"\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=\"ff9ae34\"\n\tdata-element_type=\"jtl-card\"\n\tdata-e-type=\"jtl-card\"\n\tdata-interaction-id=\"ff9ae34\"\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 merchandise management system can only develop its full potential with the right interfaces. Our guide page explains why this is the case, which interfaces are particularly important and how different technologies differ:<\/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=\"e959147\"\n\tdata-element_type=\"jtl-columns\"\n\tdata-e-type=\"jtl-columns\"\n\tdata-interaction-id=\"e959147\"\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=\"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\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=\"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: 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=\"a626aa0\"\n\tdata-element_type=\"jtl-columns\"\n\tdata-e-type=\"jtl-columns\"\n\tdata-interaction-id=\"a626aa0\"\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=\"312d401\"\n\tdata-element_type=\"jtl-columns\"\n\tdata-e-type=\"jtl-columns\"\n\tdata-interaction-id=\"312d401\"\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-costs-and-selection-criteria-for-merchandise-management\"\t\t\t>\n\t\tCosts and selection criteria 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\">The cost of a merchandise management system (MMS) varies greatly and the available budget naturally plays an important role in the selection process. However, <strong>aspects such as range of functions, scalability and services<\/strong> are at least as important.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\n\t\t\n\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"jtl-ew-paragraph jtl-ew-paragraph--size-body-sm jtl-ew-paragraph--align-left\">The following <strong>checklist <\/strong>will help you make the right decision:<\/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=\"1afe83d\"\n\tdata-element_type=\"jtl-grid\"\n\tdata-e-type=\"jtl-grid\"\n\tdata-interaction-id=\"1afe83d\"\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=\"bfc4f8d\"\n\tdata-element_type=\"jtl-card\"\n\tdata-e-type=\"jtl-card\"\n\tdata-interaction-id=\"bfc4f8d\"\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>1. all important functions and interfaces included<\/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\">Does the system have all the necessary functions? Does it provide suitable interfaces to your own online store, marketplaces and other important tools (e.g. accounting or CRM)? This is the only way for companies to benefit from consistent processes without manual double entries.<\/p>\t\t\n<\/div>\n\n\t\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n<div\n\tclass=\"e-con e-atomic-element  jtl-ew-card jtl-ew-card--md jtl-ew-surface--white \"\n\tdata-id=\"83eaf88\"\n\tdata-element_type=\"jtl-card\"\n\tdata-e-type=\"jtl-card\"\n\tdata-interaction-id=\"83eaf88\"\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. compatibility given<\/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\">Will the system run on the existing hardware and IT infrastructure or are additional resources required? With cloud solutions, it is important to check the stability of the internet connection and security aspects to avoid any 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=\"9bb043c\"\n\tdata-element_type=\"jtl-card\"\n\tdata-e-type=\"jtl-card\"\n\tdata-interaction-id=\"9bb043c\"\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>3. expandable<\/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 company\u2019s requirements can change quickly: It may then be necessary to add new functions or integrate additional sales channels. A modular, expandable merchandise management system provides the necessary scope. This means that new modules or add-ons can be added as required without having to replace the entire system.<\/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=\"a7d976c\"\n\tdata-element_type=\"jtl-grid\"\n\tdata-e-type=\"jtl-grid\"\n\tdata-interaction-id=\"a7d976c\"\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=\"d2b64f1\"\n\tdata-element_type=\"jtl-card\"\n\tdata-e-type=\"jtl-card\"\n\tdata-interaction-id=\"d2b64f1\"\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>4. sufficient power<\/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 performance of the software is important so that bottlenecks do not occur even with many simultaneous users or high data volumes. We recommend paying attention to scalability and checking whether the capacity of the desired system matches your own growth targets. A high-performance system saves time, reduces stress and increases team satisfaction.<\/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=\"9d2bc25\"\n\tdata-element_type=\"jtl-card\"\n\tdata-e-type=\"jtl-card\"\n\tdata-interaction-id=\"9d2bc25\"\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. user-friendly<\/strong><\/p>\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-paragraph jtl-ew-paragraph--size-body-sm jtl-ew-paragraph--align-left\">An intuitive interface and clear menu navigation promote acceptance within the company. If the system is self-explanatory, companies save on training costs and employees can work productively more quickly. The best way to find out how user-friendly the system really is is to carry out practical tests.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"jtl-ew-paragraph jtl-ew-paragraph--size-body-sm jtl-ew-paragraph--align-left\"><strong><em>Tip:<\/em><\/strong><em> Reviews from other users give a first impression of the user-friendliness of merchandise management systems.<\/em><\/p><\/div>\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=\"acbea05\"\n\tdata-element_type=\"jtl-card\"\n\tdata-e-type=\"jtl-card\"\n\tdata-interaction-id=\"acbea05\"\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>6. suitable price-performance ratio<\/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\">In addition to the license and implementation costs, it makes sense to factor in future expenses such as maintenance fees, possible updates or additional modules and weigh these costs against the expected process improvements. Good value for money is demonstrated by the fact that companies save time and money in the long term \u2013 and at the same time benefit from a system that is flexibly tailored to their needs. An ERP system often pays for itself quickly.<\/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=\"ce49b52\"\n\tdata-element_type=\"jtl-grid\"\n\tdata-e-type=\"jtl-grid\"\n\tdata-interaction-id=\"ce49b52\"\n\tstyle=\"--jtl-ew-grid-gap: 32px; --jtl-ew-grid-gap-tablet: 16px; --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=\"f12222f\"\n\tdata-element_type=\"jtl-card\"\n\tdata-e-type=\"jtl-card\"\n\tdata-interaction-id=\"f12222f\"\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>7 Good service<\/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, support plays a role. After all, fast, competent help with problems is not only important in the initial phase. In this case too, it is worth keeping an eye on tests and user experiences.<\/p>\t\t\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n<div class=\"e-con e-atomic-element  jtl-ew-columns jtl-ew-columns--align-stretch jtl-ew-columns--collapse-md jtl-ew-columns--offset-left-desktop jtl-ew-columns--offset-left-ramp jtl-ew-columns--measured jtl-ew-columns--measure-start \"\n\tdata-id=\"da7d8ea\"\n\tdata-element_type=\"jtl-columns\"\n\tdata-e-type=\"jtl-columns\"\n\tdata-interaction-id=\"da7d8ea\"\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=\"6039836\"\n\tdata-element_type=\"jtl-card\"\n\tdata-e-type=\"jtl-card\"\n\tdata-interaction-id=\"6039836\"\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\">The decision for an ERP system should be carefully considered. Our guide page explains how companies proceed in order to make the right decision:<\/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=\"a3b8fda\"\n\tdata-element_type=\"jtl-columns\"\n\tdata-e-type=\"jtl-columns\"\n\tdata-interaction-id=\"a3b8fda\"\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<\/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-conclusion-how-to-get-started-with-merchandise-management\"\t\t\t>\n\t\tConclusion: How to get started with merchandise management\t<\/h2>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"jtl-ew-paragraph jtl-ew-paragraph--size-body jtl-ew-paragraph--align-left jtl-ew-paragraph--color-dark-blue\">Merchandise management system, yes or no? For many modern companies, the answer to this question is clear.<\/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\">A merchandise management system or ERP system is far more than just software for managing stock. It <strong>optimizes the interaction between many areas of the company<\/strong>: from purchasing to sales to accounting. Start-ups and SMEs also save time and costs, prevent errors and ensure satisfied customers and motivated employees.<\/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 for companies to benefit from these advantages quickly, it is best to pay attention to criteria such as a suitable range of functions, scalability and reliable service when selecting merchandise management software. Not only the here and now, but also their goals for the coming years play a central role.<\/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\">We also recommend following our tips when implementing an ERP or ERP system and continuously optimizing the system. This will transform your ERP system into a reliable long-term growth driver.<\/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\/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<\/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\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\">Guide to 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=\"ad1fc4a\"\n\tdata-element_type=\"jtl-columns\"\n\tdata-e-type=\"jtl-columns\"\n\tdata-interaction-id=\"ad1fc4a\"\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=\"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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