{"id":294038,"date":"2025-10-09T10:12:48","date_gmt":"2025-10-09T08:12:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.jtl-software.com\/costs-selection-criteria"},"modified":"2026-04-28T10:14:29","modified_gmt":"2026-04-28T08:14:29","slug":"erp-selection-criteria","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.jtl-software.com\/en\/topics\/erp\/erp-selection-criteria","title":{"rendered":"Costs &amp; selection criteria"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<section class=\"section-1570\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"row\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"col\">\n\t<div class=\"toc-widget toc-widget-69f3950243f73 orange-scheme\" tabindex=\"-1\">\n    <div class=\"toc-widget__buttons\">\n        <button type=\"button\" class=\"toc-widget__buttons-burger\">\n            <i class=\"fa-solid fa-bars\"><\/i>\n            <span class=\"toc-widget__buttons-burger--text\">Content<\/span>\n        <\/button>\n        <button type=\"button\" class=\"toc-widget__buttons-close d-none\">\n            <i class=\"fa-solid fa-arrow-left\"><\/i>\n        <\/button>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"toc-widget__content-wrapper\">\n        <div class=\"toc-widget__content\">\n            <div class=\"toc-widget__content--item is-primary\">\n    <a href=\"#ratgeber\" class=\"toc-widget__content--item-button\">\n        <span class=\"toc-widget__content--item-button--content\">\n                                    <span class=\"toc-widget__content--item-button--content__text\">Costs &amp; selection criteria for a merchandise management system<\/span>\n                    <\/span>\n        <span class=\"toc-widget__content--item-button--icon\">\n            <i class=\"fa-solid fa-arrow-right\"><\/i>\n        <\/span>\n    <\/a>\n    <\/div><div class=\"toc-widget__content--item\">\n    <a href=\"#what-are-the-costs-of-merchandise-management\" class=\"toc-widget__content--item-button\">\n        <span class=\"toc-widget__content--item-button--content\">\n                        <span class=\"toc-widget__content--item-button--content__number\">01<\/span>\n                                    <span class=\"toc-widget__content--item-button--content__text\">What are the costs of merchandise management?<\/span>\n                    <\/span>\n        <span class=\"toc-widget__content--item-button--icon\">\n            <i class=\"fa-solid fa-arrow-right\"><\/i>\n        <\/span>\n    <\/a>\n    <\/div><div class=\"toc-widget__content--item\">\n    <a href=\"#one-off-costs-vs-ongoing-costs-license-models-at-a-glance\" class=\"toc-widget__content--item-button\">\n        <span class=\"toc-widget__content--item-button--content\">\n                        <span class=\"toc-widget__content--item-button--content__number\">02<\/span>\n                                    <span class=\"toc-widget__content--item-button--content__text\">One-off costs vs. ongoing costs: license models at a glance<\/span>\n                    <\/span>\n        <span class=\"toc-widget__content--item-button--icon\">\n            <i class=\"fa-solid fa-arrow-right\"><\/i>\n        <\/span>\n    <\/a>\n    <\/div><div class=\"toc-widget__content--item\">\n    <a href=\"#additional-modules-and-extensions-understanding-cost-factors\" class=\"toc-widget__content--item-button\">\n        <span class=\"toc-widget__content--item-button--content\">\n                        <span class=\"toc-widget__content--item-button--content__number\">03<\/span>\n                                    <span class=\"toc-widget__content--item-button--content__text\">Additional modules and extensions: Understanding cost factors<\/span>\n                    <\/span>\n        <span class=\"toc-widget__content--item-button--icon\">\n            <i class=\"fa-solid fa-arrow-right\"><\/i>\n        <\/span>\n    <\/a>\n    <\/div><div class=\"toc-widget__content--item\">\n    <a href=\"#selection-of-a-merchandise-management-system-important-evaluation-criteria\" class=\"toc-widget__content--item-button\">\n        <span class=\"toc-widget__content--item-button--content\">\n                        <span class=\"toc-widget__content--item-button--content__number\">04<\/span>\n                                    <span class=\"toc-widget__content--item-button--content__text\">Selection of a merchandise management system - important evaluation criteria<\/span>\n                    <\/span>\n        <span class=\"toc-widget__content--item-button--icon\">\n            <i class=\"fa-solid fa-arrow-right\"><\/i>\n        <\/span>\n    <\/a>\n    <\/div><div class=\"toc-widget__content--item\">\n    <a href=\"#comparison-of-erp-providers\" class=\"toc-widget__content--item-button\">\n        <span class=\"toc-widget__content--item-button--content\">\n                        <span class=\"toc-widget__content--item-button--content__number\">05<\/span>\n                                    <span class=\"toc-widget__content--item-button--content__text\">Comparison of ERP providers<\/span>\n                    <\/span>\n        <span class=\"toc-widget__content--item-button--icon\">\n            <i class=\"fa-solid fa-arrow-right\"><\/i>\n        <\/span>\n    <\/a>\n    <\/div><div class=\"toc-widget__content--item\">\n    <a href=\"#conclusion-and-outlook\" class=\"toc-widget__content--item-button\">\n        <span class=\"toc-widget__content--item-button--content\">\n                        <span class=\"toc-widget__content--item-button--content__number\">06<\/span>\n                                    <span class=\"toc-widget__content--item-button--content__text\">Conclusion and outlook<\/span>\n                    <\/span>\n        <span class=\"toc-widget__content--item-button--icon\">\n            <i class=\"fa-solid fa-arrow-right\"><\/i>\n        <\/span>\n    <\/a>\n    <\/div>        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    \n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"toc-widget-scroll-to-top d-none orange-scheme\">\n    <button type=\"button\" id=\"scrollToTop\" class=\"toc-widget-scroll-to-top__button\">\n        <i class=\"fa-regular fa-arrow-up\"><\/i>\n    <\/button>\n<\/div><div class=\"anchor-navigation-tabs orange-scheme\">\n            <div class=\"anchor-navigation-tabs__nav\">\n                            <div class=\"anchor-navigation-tabs__nav-item\">\n                    <a class=\"anchor-navigation-tabs__nav-item--link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.jtl-software.com\/en?page_id=294101\">Merchandise management system<\/a>\n                <\/div>\n                            <div class=\"anchor-navigation-tabs__nav-item\">\n                    <a class=\"anchor-navigation-tabs__nav-item--link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.jtl-software.com\/en?page_id=294089\">Tasks<\/a>\n                <\/div>\n                            <div class=\"anchor-navigation-tabs__nav-item\">\n                    <a class=\"anchor-navigation-tabs__nav-item--link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.jtl-software.com\/en?page_id=294077&amp;preview=true\">Process optimization<\/a>\n                <\/div>\n                            <div class=\"anchor-navigation-tabs__nav-item\">\n                    <a class=\"anchor-navigation-tabs__nav-item--link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.jtl-software.com\/en?page_id=294065\">Interfaces<\/a>\n                <\/div>\n                            <div class=\"anchor-navigation-tabs__nav-item\">\n                    <a class=\"anchor-navigation-tabs__nav-item--link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.jtl-software.com\/en?page_id=294053\">Accounting<\/a>\n                <\/div>\n                            <div class=\"anchor-navigation-tabs__nav-item active\">\n                    <a class=\"anchor-navigation-tabs__nav-item--link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.jtl-software.com\/en?page_id=294038\">Cost<\/a>\n                <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n    <\/div><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/section>\n\t<style>\n\t.utils-69f39502445da { background-repeat: no-repeat !important; }\n<\/style>\t\t<section id=\"ratgeber\" class=\"hero-product-section orange mb-0 utils-69f39502445da\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"row\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"col-lg-7 hero-product-section__content orange\">\n\t<h1 class=\"hero-product-section__content--title\"><span class=\"font-weight-bold\">Costs &amp; selection criteria<\/span> for a merchandise management system<\/h1>\t<div class=\"hero-product-section__content--text mb-3 mr-md-8 mb-md-5\">\n<p>Whether eCommerce, stationary retail or wholesale: efficient merchandise management is crucial for the success of many companies. But <strong>which is the right system<\/strong> for my budget and my needs?<\/p>\n<p>When making your choice, the cost of the merchandise management system is important. It is just as important that its functions cover current and future requirements. An unsuitable system will quickly become a cost driver, while a well-chosen solution will bring lasting competitive advantages.<\/p>\n<p>This guide provides an overview of <strong>the most important cost factors of a merchandise management system <\/strong>and explains various license models. It also highlights differences in the range of functions and customization options. A brief comparison of popular systems also provides an initial orientation.<\/p>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"col-lg-5 hero-product-section__image\">\n\t<picture><source type=\"image\/svg+xml\" srcset=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg'%20viewBox='0%200%20701%20614'%20xml:space='preserve'%3E%3C\/svg%3E 1x\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.jtl-software.com\/uploads\/2026\/04\/jtl-erp-demo.svg 1x, https:\/\/www.jtl-software.com\/uploads\/2026\/04\/jtl-erp-demo.svg 1x\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg'%20viewBox='0%200%20701%20614'%20xml:space='preserve'%3E%3C\/svg%3E\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.jtl-software.com\/uploads\/2026\/04\/jtl-erp-demo.svg\" width=\"701\" height=\"614\" alt=\"User interface of the JTL-Wawi ERP system\" class=\"lazy img-fluid border-solid \"><\/picture><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t<section class=\"orange section-1690\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"row\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"col-lg-12\">\n\t\n\n<div class=\"decorated-container-inner \">\n        <div class=\"decorated-container-square-overlay\"><\/div>\n        <div class=\"decorated-container-wrapper\">\n        <div class=\"decorated-container\">\n                        <div class=\"decorated-container-items-wrapper\">\n                                    <div class=\"col-lg-7 px-0\">\n            <h2 id=\"anchor-what-are-the-costs-of-merchandise-management\" class=\"redesign-styles__title\">What are the costs of merchandise management?<a href=\"#what-are-the-costs-of-merchandise-management\" class=\"far fa-link headline-link\" data-href=\"#what-are-the-costs-of-merchandise-management\"><\/a><\/h2><p>The introduction of a merchandise management or ERP system is <strong>associated with several cost blocks<\/strong>. A cost calculation should always take the following items into account.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"redesign-styles__heading mb-5\">Overview of the main cost drivers<\/h3>    <\/div><style>\n\t.grid-69f3950249cd8 { --rows: 3; --gap: 16px; }\n\n\t@media (min-width: 1200px) {\n\t\t.grid-69f3950249cd8 { --columns: 1fr 1fr 1fr; --rows: 1; --gap: 32px; }\n\t}\n<\/style><div class=\"mb-5 grid grid-69f3950249cd8\">\n\t<style>\n\t.utils-69f3950249de7 { background-color: #FFFFFF !important; }\n\n\t@media (min-width: 992px) {\n\t\t.grid-item-69f3950249de7 { --columns-start: 1; --rows-start: 1; }\n\t}\n<\/style><div class=\"pt-5 pr-5 pb-5 pl-5 basic-br utils-69f3950249de7 grid-item grid-item-69f3950249de7\">\n\t\t<div class=\"mb-4\">\n<p><strong>Acquisition or implementation costs<\/strong><\/p>\n\t<\/div>\n\t<div class=\"mb-0\">\n<p>The acquisition costs usually consist of the base price for the software and any installation and set-up fees. If existing product and customer data is transferred to the new system, there are additional costs for data migration. A basic configuration may also be necessary to adapt the merchandise management system to your own processes.<\/p>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div><style>\n\t.utils-69f395024a1ad { background-color: #FFFFFF !important; }\n\t.grid-item-69f395024a1ad { --columns-start: 1; --rows-start: 2; }\n\n\t@media (min-width: 1200px) {\n\t\t.grid-item-69f395024a1ad { --columns-start: 2; --rows-start: 1; }\n\t}\n<\/style><div class=\"pt-5 pr-5 pb-5 pl-5 basic-br utils-69f395024a1ad grid-item grid-item-69f395024a1ad\">\n\t\t<div class=\"mb-4\">\n<p><strong>Employee training<\/strong><\/p>\n\t<\/div>\n\t<div class=\"mb-0\">\n<p>A merchandise management system will only be fully effective if employees use it correctly and efficiently. If training programs are neglected, errors and delays can quickly occur.<\/p>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div><style>\n\t.utils-69f395024a517 { background-color: #FFFFFF !important; }\n\t.grid-item-69f395024a517 { --columns-start: 1; --rows-start: 3; }\n\n\t@media (min-width: 1200px) {\n\t\t.grid-item-69f395024a517 { --columns-start: 3; --rows-start: 1; }\n\t}\n<\/style><div class=\"pt-5 pr-5 pb-5 pl-5 basic-br utils-69f395024a517 grid-item grid-item-69f395024a517\">\n\t\t<div class=\"mb-4\">\n<p><strong>Maintenance and support<\/strong><\/p>\n\t<\/div>\n\t<div class=\"mb-0\">\n<p>A support agreement is often required for updates, patches and technical support. Depending on the license or operator model, the services are bundled into a monthly or annual maintenance contract. The costs increase if companies require a special service, such as a 24\/7 hotline or guaranteed response times.<\/p>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><style>\n\t.grid-69f395024a98f { --rows: 3; --gap: 16px; }\n\n\t@media (min-width: 1200px) {\n\t\t.grid-69f395024a98f { --columns: 1fr 1fr 1fr; --rows: 1; --gap: 32px; }\n\t}\n<\/style><div class=\"mb-5 grid grid-69f395024a98f\">\n\t<style>\n\t.utils-69f395024aa7c { background-color: #FFFFFF !important; }\n\n\t@media (min-width: 992px) {\n\t\t.grid-item-69f395024aa7c { --columns-start: 1; --rows-start: 1; }\n\t}\n<\/style><div class=\"pt-5 pr-5 pb-5 pl-5 basic-br utils-69f395024aa7c grid-item grid-item-69f395024aa7c\">\n\t\t<div class=\"mb-4\">\n<p><strong>Adaptations to specific business processes<\/strong><\/p>\n\t<\/div>\n\t<div class=\"mb-0\">\n<p>If a standard WaWi is heavily modified, expenses for programming services and integration tests are added.<br \/>\n<strong>It is important to note that<\/strong> customized adaptations can improve operational processes, but increase costs during implementation and ongoing operation. Depending on the customization, they may require regular readjustments when updating software, for example.<\/p>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"col-lg-7 px-0\">\n            <h3 id=\"anchor-dont-forget-ancillary-costs\" class=\"redesign-styles__heading mb-5\">Don't forget ancillary costs<a href=\"#dont-forget-ancillary-costs\" class=\"far fa-link headline-link\" data-href=\"#dont-forget-ancillary-costs\"><\/a><\/h3>    <\/div><style>\n\t.grid-69f395024b352 { --rows: 3; --gap: 16px; }\n\n\t@media (min-width: 1200px) {\n\t\t.grid-69f395024b352 { --columns: 1fr 1fr 1fr; --rows: 1; --gap: 32px; }\n\t}\n<\/style><div class=\"grid grid-69f395024b352\">\n\t<style>\n\t.utils-69f395024b426 { background-color: #FFFFFF !important; }\n\n\t@media (min-width: 992px) {\n\t\t.grid-item-69f395024b426 { --columns-start: 1; --rows-start: 1; }\n\t}\n<\/style><div class=\"pt-5 pr-5 pb-5 pl-5 basic-br utils-69f395024b426 grid-item grid-item-69f395024b426\">\n\t\t<div class=\"mb-4\">\n<p><strong>Hardware and infrastructure<\/strong><\/p>\n\t<\/div>\n\t<div class=\"mb-0\">\n<p>On-premise solutions often require corresponding server capacities and a stable IT infrastructure in the company. This is accompanied by costs for acquisition, power consumption, air-conditioned server rooms and regular maintenance. These costs are lower with a cloud model. However, there are ongoing hosting and rental fees.<\/p>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div><style>\n\t.utils-69f395024b7ad { background-color: #FFFFFF !important; }\n\t.grid-item-69f395024b7ad { --columns-start: 1; --rows-start: 2; }\n\n\t@media (min-width: 1200px) {\n\t\t.grid-item-69f395024b7ad { --columns-start: 2; --rows-start: 1; }\n\t}\n<\/style><div class=\"pt-5 pr-5 pb-5 pl-5 basic-br utils-69f395024b7ad grid-item grid-item-69f395024b7ad\">\n\t\t<div class=\"mb-4\">\n<p><strong>Integration into existing systems<\/strong><\/p>\n\t<\/div>\n\t<div class=\"mb-0\">\n<p>With interfaces to other programs (e.g. financial accounting, CRM, online store), duplicate entries can be avoided and data exchange automated. The development, implementation and maintenance of these interfaces leads to additional expenses.<\/p>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div><style>\n\t.utils-69f395024bb29 { background-color: #FFFFFF !important; }\n\t.grid-item-69f395024bb29 { --columns-start: 1; --rows-start: 3; }\n\n\t@media (min-width: 1200px) {\n\t\t.grid-item-69f395024bb29 { --columns-start: 3; --rows-start: 1; }\n\t}\n<\/style><div class=\"pt-5 pr-5 pb-5 pl-5 basic-br utils-69f395024bb29 grid-item grid-item-69f395024bb29\">\n\t\t<div class=\"mb-4\">\n<p><strong>Long-term updates and upgrades<\/strong><\/p>\n\t<\/div>\n\t<div class=\"mb-0\">\n<p>Markets, processes and technologies are constantly changing. Regular updates and function upgrades are therefore unavoidable. In some cases, new functions can be integrated into a maintenance contract, while other enhancements are listed as fee-based add-on packages.<\/p>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"col-lg-7 px-0\">\n            \t<div class=\"mt-5\">\n<p>The <strong>underlying license model<\/strong> plays a key role when investing in an ERP system. It plays a decisive role in determining which costs are incurred in the long term and how these are distributed.<\/p>\n\t<\/div>\n    <\/div>                            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/section>\n\t<style>\n\t.utils-69f395024c1aa { background-repeat: no-repeat !important; }\n<\/style>\t\t<section class=\"product-management-section orange utils-69f395024c1aa\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"row\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"col-lg-6 pt-lg-4\">\n\t<h2 id=\"anchor-one-off-costs-vs-ongoing-costs-license-models-at-a-glance\" class=\"product-management-section__title mb-5\">One-off costs vs. ongoing costs: license models at a glance<a href=\"#one-off-costs-vs-ongoing-costs-license-models-at-a-glance\" class=\"far fa-link headline-link\" data-href=\"#one-off-costs-vs-ongoing-costs-license-models-at-a-glance\"><\/a><\/h2>\t<div class=\"mb-7\">\n<p>There are basically <strong>three central license models for merchandise management systems: <\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>the classic purchase (on-premise),<\/li>\n<li>the cloud-based Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) and<\/li>\n<li>Hybrid models.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Each variant offers advantages and disadvantages.<\/p>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<style>\n\t.utils-69f395024c6ef { background-color: #00000000 !important; }\n<\/style><div class=\"col-lg-6 utils-69f395024c6ef\">\n\t<\/div>\n<div class=\"col-lg-12\">\n\t<style>\n\t.grid-69f395024c9a6 { --rows: 4; --gap: 32px; }\n\n\t@media (min-width: 768px) {\n\t\t.grid-69f395024c9a6 { --columns: 1fr 1fr; --rows: 5; --gap: 32px; }\n\t}\n<\/style><div class=\"mb-5 grid grid-69f395024c9a6\">\n\t<style>\n\t.utils-69f395024caa2 { background-color: #FFF5E9 !important; }\n\t.grid-item-69f395024caa2 { --columns-start: 1; --rows-start: 1; }\n<\/style><div class=\"pt-5 pr-5 pb-5 pl-5 basic-br utils-69f395024caa2 grid-item grid-item-69f395024caa2\">\n\t<p><strong>Purchase\/on-premise models<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>A company usually purchases a <strong>perpetual license and installs the software on its own servers<\/strong>. There are high one-off costs for licenses, implementation and possibly hardware. During ongoing operation, there are only expenses for maintenance and support, especially when updates or extensions are added. There is also the risk that updates will be discontinued at some point and a switch to a different system will be necessary. However, control over sensitive data remains largely in-house and companies are not dependent on cloud providers.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Advantages: <\/strong>high data sovereignty, individual customization options, often low ongoing fees after purchase<strong>.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Disadvantages: <\/strong>high initial investment, ongoing responsibility for servers and infrastructure, additional costs for major updates.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>\n<\/div><style>\n\t.utils-69f395024cd3b { background-color: #FFF5E9 !important; }\n\t.grid-item-69f395024cd3b { --columns-start: 1; --rows-start: 2; }\n\n\t@media (min-width: 768px) {\n\t\t.grid-item-69f395024cd3b { --columns-start: 2; --rows-start: 1; }\n\t}\n<\/style><div class=\"pt-5 pr-5 pb-5 pl-5 basic-br utils-69f395024cd3b grid-item grid-item-69f395024cd3b\">\n\t<p><strong>Cloud and software-as-a-service (SaaS) models<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>With cloud variants, the provider takes care of hosting, maintenance and updates. Users <strong>receive services via a subscription. <\/strong>This eliminates the need for high initial investments in servers or databases, and scaling can be flexibly adapted. However, there is a strong dependency on the provider and the availability of the cloud infrastructure.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Advantages: <\/strong>fast implementation, hardly any hardware required, automatic updates, flexible adaptation to increasing or decreasing user numbers.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Disadvantages: <\/strong>Data is stored on external servers, regular rental costs, dependence on the availability and pricing of the cloud provider.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>\n<\/div><style>\n\t.utils-69f395024cfbe { background-color: #FFF5E9 !important; }\n\t.grid-item-69f395024cfbe { --columns-start: 1; --rows-start: 3; }\n\n\t@media (min-width: 768px) {\n\t\t.grid-item-69f395024cfbe { --columns-start: 1; --rows-start: 2; }\n\t}\n<\/style><div class=\"pt-5 pr-5 pb-5 pl-5 basic-br utils-69f395024cfbe grid-item grid-item-69f395024cfbe\">\n\t<p><strong>Hybrid models<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>A hybrid model <strong>combines on-premise elements with cloud components.<\/strong> The basis of the ERP system &#8211; for example core functions or sensitive databases &#8211; is operated on the company&#8217;s own servers. Additional functions can be booked via cloud services. In this way, high acquisition costs for hardware can be reduced or distributed without giving up full data sovereignty.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Advantages<\/strong>: flexible use of additional functions from the cloud, combination of data sovereignty and scalability, reduced investment costs for certain functional areas.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Disadvantages<\/strong>: depending on the system, higher integration and coordination effort between on-premise and cloud components, potential double burden (server maintenance and cloud fees), dependence on two environments for updates and adjustments.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>\n<\/div><\/div>\t<div class=\"product-management-section__text mb-7\">\n<p>The <strong>choice of license model influences the long-term cost structures<\/strong>. On-premise solutions generally require a higher initial investment, but allow more control. Subscription models score points with better predictability of monthly or annual expenditure and hybrid models often combine the Good of both worlds.<\/p>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t<section class=\"orange section-1690\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"row\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"col\">\n\t\n\n<div class=\"decorated-container-inner \">\n        <div class=\"decorated-container-square-overlay\"><\/div>\n        <div class=\"decorated-container-wrapper\">\n        <div class=\"decorated-container\">\n                        <div class=\"decorated-container-items-wrapper\">\n                                    <div class=\"col-lg-7 px-0 mb-5\">\n            <h2 id=\"anchor-additional-modules-and-extensions-understanding-cost-factors\" class=\"redesign-styles__title\">Additional modules and extensions: Understanding cost factors<a href=\"#additional-modules-and-extensions-understanding-cost-factors\" class=\"far fa-link headline-link\" data-href=\"#additional-modules-and-extensions-understanding-cost-factors\"><\/a><\/h2><p>The basic functions of a merchandise management system often cover the most important processes relating to purchasing, warehousing and sales. Software providers also offer <strong>extensive additional modules and extensions <\/strong>to adapt the system to specific requirements. These modules can significantly increase the range of functions, but also increase the overall costs.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"redesign-styles__heading\">Typical additional modules in merchandise management systems<\/h3><p>Many companies supplement their merchandise management with modules that are tailored to specific processes. The following are common examples:<\/p>\n    <\/div><style>\n\t.grid-69f395024dd34 { --rows: 3; --gap: 16px; }\n\n\t@media (min-width: 1200px) {\n\t\t.grid-69f395024dd34 { --columns: 1fr 1fr 1fr; --rows: 1; --gap: 32px; }\n\t}\n<\/style><div class=\"mb-3 mb-xl-5 grid grid-69f395024dd34\">\n\t<style>\n\t.utils-69f395024de1d { background-color: #FFFFFF !important; }\n\n\t@media (min-width: 992px) {\n\t\t.grid-item-69f395024de1d { --columns-start: 1; --rows-start: 1; }\n\t}\n<\/style><div class=\"pt-5 pr-5 pb-5 pl-5 basic-br utils-69f395024de1d grid-item grid-item-69f395024de1d\">\n\t\t<div class=\"mb-4\">\n<p><strong>CRM integration<\/strong><\/p>\n\t<\/div>\n\t<div class=\"mb-0\">\n<p>Extensions for customer relationship management enable companies to maintain customer data centrally and carry out targeted marketing campaigns.<\/p>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div><style>\n\t.utils-69f395024e260 { background-color: #FFFFFF !important; }\n\t.grid-item-69f395024e260 { --columns-start: 1; --rows-start: 2; }\n\n\t@media (min-width: 1200px) {\n\t\t.grid-item-69f395024e260 { --columns-start: 2; --rows-start: 1; }\n\t}\n<\/style><div class=\"pt-5 pr-5 pb-5 pl-5 basic-br utils-69f395024e260 grid-item grid-item-69f395024e260\">\n\t\t<div class=\"mb-4\">\n<p><strong>eCommerce integration<\/strong><\/p>\n\t<\/div>\n\t<div class=\"mb-0\">\n<p>Direct interfaces to online stores and marketplaces allow automated data exchange on stocks, items and orders.<\/p>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div><style>\n\t.utils-69f395024e639 { background-color: #FFFFFF !important; }\n\t.grid-item-69f395024e639 { --columns-start: 1; --rows-start: 3; }\n\n\t@media (min-width: 1200px) {\n\t\t.grid-item-69f395024e639 { --columns-start: 3; --rows-start: 1; }\n\t}\n<\/style><div class=\"pt-5 pr-5 pb-5 pl-5 basic-br utils-69f395024e639 grid-item grid-item-69f395024e639\">\n\t\t<div class=\"mb-4\">\n<p><strong>Finance and accounting functions<\/strong><\/p>\n\t<\/div>\n\t<div class=\"mb-0\">\n<p>Interfaces to accounting programs and tax consultants, for example, are important for end-to-end financial processing.<\/p>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><style>\n\t.grid-69f395024ea8d { --rows: 3; --gap: 16px; }\n\n\t@media (min-width: 1200px) {\n\t\t.grid-69f395024ea8d { --columns: 1fr 1fr 1fr; --rows: 1; --gap: 32px; }\n\t}\n<\/style><div class=\"mb-3 mb-xl-5 grid grid-69f395024ea8d\">\n\t<style>\n\t.utils-69f395024eb8c { background-color: #FFFFFF !important; }\n\n\t@media (min-width: 992px) {\n\t\t.grid-item-69f395024eb8c { --columns-start: 1; --rows-start: 1; }\n\t}\n<\/style><div class=\"pt-5 pr-5 pb-5 pl-5 basic-br utils-69f395024eb8c grid-item grid-item-69f395024eb8c\">\n\t\t<div class=\"mb-4\">\n<p><strong>Logistics and shipping solutions<\/strong><\/p>\n\t<\/div>\n\t<div class=\"mb-0\">\n<p>The integration of shipping service providers, route optimization or automated shipping label creation ensure smooth delivery processes.<\/p>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><style>\n        @media screen and (min-width: 1200px) {\n        .product-subcard-widget-69f395024f0f5 {\n            transform: translateX(clamp(21px, -22.5714rem + 25.4762vw, 25px));\n        } \n    }\n<\/style>\n<div class=\"product-subcard-widget product-subcard-widget-69f395024f0f5 left-aligned\" style=\"max-width:860px;margin-top:0;\">\n            \t<div class=\"mb-5\">\n<p>What interfaces are there for merchandise management systems, which are particularly important and how do the various technologies behind interfaces differ? Our guide page provides answers to these questions:<\/p>\n\t<\/div>\n<div class=\"product-buttons-group\">\n            \n<a class=\"product-button-group__link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.jtl-software.com\/de\/themen\/warenwirtschaftssystem\/schnittstellen-erweiterungen\">\n    <span class=\"product-button-group__link--text\">Interfaces in merchandise management<i class=\"fa-solid fa-arrow-right product-button-group__link--icon\"><\/i><\/span>\n<\/a>    <\/div>    <\/div><div class=\"col-lg-7 px-0 mt-5\">\n            <h3 class=\"redesign-styles__heading\">License policy for module extensions<\/h3><p>Some providers rely on <strong>packages<\/strong> for additional modules <strong>in which several functions are bundled<\/strong>, while others pursue a <strong>modular pay-per-module concept<\/strong>. This means that a basic fee is payable for each module and is supplemented by ongoing fees for updates and support.<\/p>\n<p>Here too, both models have advantages and disadvantages.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Package prices<\/strong> offer costing security. However, there is a risk that companies will pay for functions that they do not use.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Single module licenses<\/strong> make it possible to select individual services in a targeted manner. If companies book several modules, the administrative effort increases.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>\n    <\/div><div class=\"col-lg-7 px-0\">\n            <h3 class=\"redesign-styles__heading\">Individual adaptations vs. standard solutions<\/h3><p>Many providers offer companies the option of having customized solutions developed in addition to ready-made modules. Such individual adaptations can be tailored precisely to specific requirements, but involve higher initial investments and follow-up costs. It is also important to ensure that there are no difficulties when updating the system.<\/p>\n<p>Before a decision is made for or against certain additional modules, it makes sense to carry out a <strong>systematic cost-benefit review<\/strong>. Companies should check this,<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>whether the module supports important business processes or even brings competitive advantages, and<\/li>\n<li>whether the additional license and maintenance costs are worthwhile in the long term or whether existing standard modules already cover most of the required functions.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n    <\/div>                            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/section>\n\t<style>\n\t.utils-69f395024fd93 { background-repeat: no-repeat !important; }\n<\/style>\t\t<section class=\"product-management-section orange utils-69f395024fd93\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"row\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"col-lg-6 pt-lg-4\">\n\t<h2 id=\"anchor-selection-of-a-merchandise-management-system-important-evaluation-criteria\" class=\"product-management-section__title mb-5\">Selection of a merchandise management system - important evaluation criteria<a href=\"#selection-of-a-merchandise-management-system-important-evaluation-criteria\" class=\"far fa-link headline-link\" data-href=\"#selection-of-a-merchandise-management-system-important-evaluation-criteria\"><\/a><\/h2>\t<div class=\"product-management-section__text mb-7\">\n<p>Before selecting an ERP system, it is crucial to <strong>thoroughly define your own requirements<\/strong>and compare different solutions on this basis.<\/p>\n<p>In addition to costs and license models, other criteria play a central role.<\/p>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<style>\n\t.utils-69f3950250328 { background-color: #00000000 !important; }\n<\/style><div class=\"col-lg-6 utils-69f3950250328\">\n\t<\/div>\n<div class=\"col-lg-12\">\n\t<style>\n\t.grid-69f39502505d6 { --rows: 4; --gap: 32px; }\n\n\t@media (min-width: 768px) {\n\t\t.grid-69f39502505d6 { --columns: 1fr 1fr; --rows: 5; --gap: 32px; }\n\t}\n<\/style><div class=\"mb-5 grid grid-69f39502505d6\">\n\t<style>\n\t.utils-69f39502506bd { background-color: #FFF5E9 !important; }\n\t.grid-item-69f39502506bd { --columns-start: 1; --rows-start: 1; }\n<\/style><div class=\"pt-5 pr-5 pb-5 pl-5 basic-br utils-69f39502506bd grid-item grid-item-69f39502506bd\">\n\t<p><strong>Industry-specific requirements<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Not every system is suitable for every business model. Companies in eCommerce, for example, need powerful interfaces to online stores and marketplaces, while a wholesale business focuses on sophisticated warehouse and logistics management. Specialized solutions often offer industry-specific functions that are missing in standard products or are only available via expensive add-on modules.<\/p>\n<\/div><style>\n\t.utils-69f395025098f { background-color: #FFF5E9 !important; }\n\t.grid-item-69f395025098f { --columns-start: 1; --rows-start: 2; }\n\n\t@media (min-width: 768px) {\n\t\t.grid-item-69f395025098f { --columns-start: 2; --rows-start: 1; }\n\t}\n<\/style><div class=\"pt-5 pr-5 pb-5 pl-5 basic-br utils-69f395025098f grid-item grid-item-69f395025098f\">\n\t<p><strong>Scalability and flexibility<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>ERP systems are usually in use for several years or even decades. If a company grows, expands internationally or opens new business areas, <strong>the software<\/strong> should be <strong>easily adaptable to these changes<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\t<div class=\"mb-7\">\n<p>Two questions are crucial in this context:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Does the system provide sufficient capacity, for example for increasing user numbers or a growing range of articles?<\/li>\n<li>Can companies easily add further modules or interfaces without affecting core processes?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>\n\t<\/div>\n<style>\n\t.grid-69f39502512d7 { --rows: 4; --gap: 32px; }\n\n\t@media (min-width: 768px) {\n\t\t.grid-69f39502512d7 { --columns: 1fr 1fr; --rows: 5; --gap: 32px; }\n\t}\n<\/style><div class=\"mb-5 grid grid-69f39502512d7\">\n\t<style>\n\t.utils-69f39502513ec { background-color: #FFF5E9 !important; }\n\t.grid-item-69f39502513ec { --columns-start: 1; --rows-start: 1; }\n<\/style><div class=\"pt-5 pr-5 pb-5 pl-5 basic-br utils-69f39502513ec grid-item grid-item-69f39502513ec\">\n\t<p><strong>User-friendliness and support<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Software can be as comprehensive as you like: If it is complicated to use, employees will find it difficult to work efficiently with it. In addition, the training effort is then high. Reliable support prevents costly and lengthy downtimes.<\/p>\n<\/div><style>\n\t.utils-69f39502516d5 { background-color: #FFF5E9 !important; }\n\t.grid-item-69f39502516d5 { --columns-start: 1; --rows-start: 2; }\n\n\t@media (min-width: 768px) {\n\t\t.grid-item-69f39502516d5 { --columns-start: 2; --rows-start: 1; }\n\t}\n<\/style><div class=\"pt-5 pr-5 pb-5 pl-5 basic-br utils-69f39502516d5 grid-item grid-item-69f39502516d5\">\n\t<p><strong>Security and data protection<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>A merchandise management system must meet high security and data protection requirements. It must comply with data protection regulations (GDPR) and any industry-specific guidelines. Technical security features such as encryption, regular backups and an authorization system are also important.<\/p>\n<\/div><style>\n\t.utils-69f395025195d { background-color: #FFF5E9 !important; }\n\t.grid-item-69f395025195d { --columns-start: 1; --rows-start: 3; }\n\n\t@media (min-width: 768px) {\n\t\t.grid-item-69f395025195d { --columns-start: 1; --rows-start: 2; }\n\t}\n<\/style><div class=\"pt-5 pr-5 pb-5 pl-5 basic-br utils-69f395025195d grid-item grid-item-69f395025195d\">\n\t<p><strong>Economic efficiency in the overall package<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>It is worth running through various scenarios &#8211; such as future growth plans or possible business expansions &#8211; to be able to assess whether the software is still the right one. An inexpensive entry-level model may require expensive upgrades later on. However, small and medium-sized companies usually have different resources at their disposal than large corporations.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\t<div class=\"product-management-section__text mb-7\">\n<p>The right ERP software is ultimately <strong>the result of an individual assessment:<\/strong> Which functions absolutely must be available, which can be purchased as modules and what about the necessary data protection? Careful planning and a transparent evaluation of these criteria create the conditions for a sustainable investment.<\/p>\n\t<\/div>\n<style>\n        @media screen and (min-width: 1200px) {\n        .product-subcard-widget-69f3950251eeb {\n            transform: translateX(clamp(21px, -22.5714rem + 25.4762vw, 25px));\n        } \n    }\n<\/style>\n<div class=\"product-subcard-widget product-subcard-widget-69f3950251eeb left-aligned\" style=\"max-width:860px;margin-top:0;\">\n            \t<div class=\"mb-5\">\n<p>Our guide page explains the importance of automation in merchandise management and how digital workflows work:<\/p>\n\t<\/div>\n<div class=\"product-buttons-group\">\n            \n<a class=\"product-button-group__link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.jtl-software.com\/de\/themen\/warenwirtschaftssystem\/prozessoptimierung-automation\">\n    <span class=\"product-button-group__link--text\">Process optimization &amp; automation with merchandise management<i class=\"fa-solid fa-arrow-right product-button-group__link--icon\"><\/i><\/span>\n<\/a>    <\/div>    <\/div><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t<section class=\"orange section-1690\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"row\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"col-lg-12\">\n\t\n\n<div class=\"decorated-container-inner \">\n        <div class=\"decorated-container-square-overlay\"><\/div>\n        <div class=\"decorated-container-wrapper\">\n        <div class=\"decorated-container\">\n                        <div class=\"decorated-container-items-wrapper\">\n                                    <div class=\"col-lg-7 px-0\">\n            <h2 id=\"anchor-comparison-of-erp-providers\" class=\"redesign-styles__title\">Comparison of ERP providers<a href=\"#comparison-of-erp-providers\" class=\"far fa-link headline-link\" data-href=\"#comparison-of-erp-providers\"><\/a><\/h2><p>The <strong>market for merchandise management solutions is diverse<\/strong> and constantly evolving. In addition to established players, new providers regularly appear, advertising innovative functions or particularly attractive license models. Nevertheless, no &#8220;universal solution&#8221; covers all needs equally.<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n    <\/div><div class=\"col-lg-7 px-0\">\n            <h3 class=\"redesign-styles__heading\">Criteria for comparing providers<\/h3><p>When comparing different merchandise management systems, several aspects should be taken into account:<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n    <\/div><style>\n\t.grid-69f39502530df { --rows: 3; --gap: 16px; }\n\n\t@media (min-width: 1200px) {\n\t\t.grid-69f39502530df { --columns: 1fr 1fr 1fr; --rows: 1; --gap: 32px; }\n\t}\n<\/style><div class=\"mb-5 grid grid-69f39502530df\">\n\t<style>\n\t.utils-69f39502531f9 { background-color: #FFFFFF !important; }\n\n\t@media (min-width: 992px) {\n\t\t.grid-item-69f39502531f9 { --columns-start: 1; --rows-start: 1; }\n\t}\n<\/style><div class=\"pt-5 pr-5 pb-5 pl-5 basic-br utils-69f39502531f9 grid-item grid-item-69f39502531f9\">\n\t\t<div class=\"mb-4\">\n<p><strong>Range of functions<\/strong><\/p>\n\t<\/div>\n\t<div class=\"mb-0\">\n<p>Does the software have the required core and additional functions? Does it bidder useful extensions or industry-specific modules?<\/p>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div><style>\n\t.utils-69f3950253725 { background-color: #FFFFFF !important; }\n\t.grid-item-69f3950253725 { --columns-start: 1; --rows-start: 2; }\n\n\t@media (min-width: 1200px) {\n\t\t.grid-item-69f3950253725 { --columns-start: 2; --rows-start: 1; }\n\t}\n<\/style><div class=\"pt-5 pr-5 pb-5 pl-5 basic-br utils-69f3950253725 grid-item grid-item-69f3950253725\">\n\t\t<div class=\"mb-4\">\n<p><strong>Cost structure<\/strong><\/p>\n\t<\/div>\n\t<div class=\"mb-0\">\n<p>What is the breakdown of one-off costs and ongoing fees? What license models are available (e.g. purchase, cloud, hybrid)? Sometimes seemingly inexpensive merchandise management systems are associated with high costs in the long term.<\/p>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div><style>\n\t.utils-69f3950253b4e { background-color: #FFFFFF !important; }\n\t.grid-item-69f3950253b4e { --columns-start: 1; --rows-start: 3; }\n\n\t@media (min-width: 1200px) {\n\t\t.grid-item-69f3950253b4e { --columns-start: 3; --rows-start: 1; }\n\t}\n<\/style><div class=\"pt-5 pr-5 pb-5 pl-5 basic-br utils-69f3950253b4e grid-item grid-item-69f3950253b4e\">\n\t\t<div class=\"mb-4\">\n<p><strong>Adaptability<\/strong><\/p>\n\t<\/div>\n\t<div class=\"mb-0\">\n<p>Can the system be flexibly tailored to future requirements or expanded for specific industries?<\/p>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><style>\n\t.grid-69f3950253fc3 { --rows: 3; --gap: 16px; }\n\n\t@media (min-width: 1200px) {\n\t\t.grid-69f3950253fc3 { --columns: 1fr 1fr 1fr; --rows: 1; --gap: 32px; }\n\t}\n<\/style><div class=\"mb-5 grid grid-69f3950253fc3\">\n\t<style>\n\t.utils-69f39502540b5 { background-color: #FFFFFF !important; }\n\n\t@media (min-width: 992px) {\n\t\t.grid-item-69f39502540b5 { --columns-start: 1; --rows-start: 1; }\n\t}\n<\/style><div class=\"pt-5 pr-5 pb-5 pl-5 basic-br utils-69f39502540b5 grid-item grid-item-69f39502540b5\">\n\t\t<div class=\"mb-4\">\n<p><strong>User friendliness<\/strong><\/p>\n\t<\/div>\n\t<div class=\"mb-0\">\n<p>How intuitive is the operation and how much training is required?<\/p>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div><style>\n\t.utils-69f3950254476 { background-color: #FFFFFF !important; }\n\t.grid-item-69f3950254476 { --columns-start: 1; --rows-start: 2; }\n\n\t@media (min-width: 1200px) {\n\t\t.grid-item-69f3950254476 { --columns-start: 2; --rows-start: 1; }\n\t}\n<\/style><div class=\"pt-5 pr-5 pb-5 pl-5 basic-br utils-69f3950254476 grid-item grid-item-69f3950254476\">\n\t\t<div class=\"mb-4\">\n<p><strong>Support and service<\/strong><\/p>\n\t<\/div>\n\t<div class=\"mb-0\">\n<p>What service levels are offered (e.g. 24\/7 hotline, guaranteed response times)? Are updates and maintenance included in the price?<\/p>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div><style>\n\t.utils-69f395025484f { background-color: #FFFFFF !important; }\n\t.grid-item-69f395025484f { --columns-start: 1; --rows-start: 3; }\n\n\t@media (min-width: 1200px) {\n\t\t.grid-item-69f395025484f { --columns-start: 3; --rows-start: 1; }\n\t}\n<\/style><div class=\"pt-5 pr-5 pb-5 pl-5 basic-br utils-69f395025484f grid-item grid-item-69f395025484f\">\n\t\t<div class=\"mb-4\">\n<p><strong>References and reliability<\/strong><\/p>\n\t<\/div>\n\t<div class=\"mb-0\">\n<p>Are there already known successful projects at comparable companies? What experiences do Applications describe in forums or review portals?<\/p>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>                            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/section>\n\t<style>\n\t.utils-69f3950254ccd { background-repeat: no-repeat !important; }\n<\/style>\t\t<section class=\"product-management-section orange utils-69f3950254ccd\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"row\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"col-lg-6 pt-lg-4\">\n\t<h3 class=\"redesign-styles__heading mb-5\">Five selected ERP systems at a glance<\/h3>\t<div class=\"product-management-section__text mb-7\">\n<p>To help you get started and make an initial assessment, we present <strong>5 popular merchandise management systems<\/strong> below:<\/p>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<style>\n\t.utils-69f3950255251 { background-color: #00000000 !important; }\n<\/style><div class=\"col-lg-6 utils-69f3950255251\">\n\t<\/div>\n<div class=\"col-lg-12\">\n\t<style>\n\t.grid-69f39502554e1 { --columns: 1; --rows: 4; --gap: 32px; }\n\n\t@media (min-width: 768px) {\n\t\t.grid-69f39502554e1 { --columns: 2; --rows: 5; --gap: 32px; }\n\t}\n<\/style><div class=\"mb-5 grid grid-69f39502554e1\">\n\t<style>\n\t.utils-69f395025562e { background-color: #FFF5E9 !important; }\n\t.grid-item-69f395025562e { --columns-start: 1; --rows-start: 1; }\n<\/style><div class=\"pt-5 pr-5 pb-5 pl-5 basic-br utils-69f395025562e grid-item grid-item-69f395025562e\">\n\t<p><strong>1. lexware merchandise management<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Brief description<\/strong>:<br \/>\nLexware is known for its simple finance and accounting solutions. Lexware ERP is suitable as an entry-level or intermediate solution for small businesses.<\/p>\n<p><strong>License model<\/strong>:<br \/>\nUsually as a subscription (annual fee), includes regular updates and online functions such as data exchange with tax advisors or banks.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Target group<\/strong>:<br \/>\nSmaller companies, craft businesses and freelancers looking for a solid basic solution with a focus on German legislation.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Special features<\/strong>:<br \/>\nKnown for its ease of use and integration into the Lexware software ecosystem (accounting, payroll). Limited scalability compared to larger ERP systems.<\/p>\n<\/div><style>\n\t.utils-69f39502558ed { background-color: #FFF5E9 !important; }\n\t.grid-item-69f39502558ed { --columns-start: 1; --rows-start: 2; }\n\n\t@media (min-width: 768px) {\n\t\t.grid-item-69f39502558ed { --columns-start: 2; --rows-start: 1; }\n\t}\n<\/style><div class=\"pt-5 pr-5 pb-5 pl-5 basic-br utils-69f39502558ed grid-item grid-item-69f39502558ed\">\n\t<p><strong>2. JTL-Wawi<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Brief description<\/strong>:<br \/>\nJTL-Wawi is a powerful merchandise management system with a focus on the eCommerce sector and is one of the leading merchandise management systems in Germany. It offers a central platform for managing all business processes &#8211; from purchasing, warehousing and shipping to sales via online stores and marketplaces. The software can be adapted, expanded and optimized step by step.<\/p>\n<p><strong>License model<\/strong>:<br \/>\nThe basic version of the software is free of charge &#8211; additional modules, services and order volumes can be added on a fee-based basis.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Target group<\/strong>:<br \/>\nSmall to large companies that are active in online retail and also want to offer their products on numerous marketplaces or in brick-and-mortar stores.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Special features<\/strong>:<br \/>\nExtensive community, regular updates, good scalability for growing online retailers, numerous automation solutions.<\/p>\n<\/div><style>\n\t.utils-69f3950255ba0 { background-color: #FFF5E9 !important; }\n\t.grid-item-69f3950255ba0 { --columns-start: 1; --rows-start: 3; }\n\n\t@media (min-width: 768px) {\n\t\t.grid-item-69f3950255ba0 { --columns-start: 1; --rows-start: 2; }\n\t}\n<\/style><div class=\"pt-5 pr-5 pb-5 pl-5 basic-br utils-69f3950255ba0 grid-item grid-item-69f3950255ba0\">\n\t<p><strong>3. weclapp<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Brief description<\/strong>:<br \/>\nweclapp is a cloud ERP software with an integrated ERP module.<\/p>\n<p><strong>License model<\/strong>:<br \/>\nPurely cloud-based (SaaS), with monthly or annual billing. Various package prices for different modules (CRM, financial accounting, etc.).<\/p>\n<p><strong>Target group<\/strong>:<br \/>\nSmall and medium-sized companies that want a quick implementation and do not want to operate their own server infrastructure.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Special features<\/strong>:<br \/>\nSimple user interface, modular structure and fast support. Industry-neutral orientation with a focus on service and automation.<\/p>\n<\/div><style>\n\t.utils-69f3950255e91 { background-color: #FFF5E9 !important; }\n\t.grid-item-69f3950255e91 { --columns-start: 1; --rows-start: 4; }\n\n\t@media (min-width: 768px) {\n\t\t.grid-item-69f3950255e91 { --columns-start: 2; --rows-start: 2; }\n\t}\n<\/style><div class=\"pt-5 pr-5 pb-5 pl-5 basic-br utils-69f3950255e91 grid-item grid-item-69f3950255e91\">\n\t<p><strong>4. sage 100<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Brief description<\/strong>:<br \/>\nSage 100 is an established solution with a strong focus on German SMEs. In addition to the classic enterprise resource planning core, financial accounting, payroll accounting and CRM features are also available.<\/p>\n<p><strong>License model<\/strong>:<br \/>\nBoth on-premise and cloud versions are possible. With on-premises, there are one-off license costs and maintenance fees; with the cloud solution, there is a subscription fee.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Target group<\/strong>:<br \/>\nMedium-sized companies from various sectors looking for a comprehensive ERP and ERP package.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Special features<\/strong>:<br \/>\nHigh level of adaptability, good support from German branches, long-standing market presence.<\/p>\n<\/div><style>\n\t.utils-69f3950256153 { background-color: #FFF5E9 !important; }\n\t.grid-item-69f3950256153 { --columns-start: 1; --rows-start: 5; }\n\n\t@media (min-width: 768px) {\n\t\t.grid-item-69f3950256153 { --columns-start: 1; --rows-start: 3; }\n\t}\n<\/style><div class=\"pt-5 pr-5 pb-5 pl-5 basic-br utils-69f3950256153 grid-item grid-item-69f3950256153\">\n\t<p><strong>5. pixi<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Brief description<\/strong>:<br \/>\nPixi (from Descartes) is specially designed for eCommerce and fulfillment processes. In addition to classic ERP functions, it offers extensive automation for warehousing, shipping and returns.<\/p>\n<p><strong>License model<\/strong>:<br \/>\nUsually cloud-based model with monthly fees; individual extensions can be added.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Target group<\/strong>:<br \/>\nPrimarily online retailers and fulfillment service providers who want to automate complex warehouse and shipping structures.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Special features<\/strong>:<br \/>\nStrong focus on high-volume shipping processes and warehouse automation. Wide range of connection options to common store systems (e.g. Shopify, Magento) and marketplaces.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"col-lg-6\">\n\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/section>\n\t<style>\n\t.utils-69f39502565b3 { background-repeat: no-repeat !important; }\n<\/style>\t\t<section class=\"product-management-section orange utils-69f39502565b3\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"row\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"col-lg-12\">\n\t<span class=\"redesign-styles__heading h3\">Important: User reports and test phases<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"col-lg-6\">\n\t<p><strong>1. practical reports<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Experience reports from other companies or case studies <\/strong>provide valuable insights into the actual performance of an ERP solution. They help to estimate how implementation, support and costs will be in practice. In many cases, such empirical values are available on the websites of the providers themselves or in relevant specialist portals.<\/p>\n<p><strong>2. test access and demo versions<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Most providers offer <strong>test accounts (primarily for cloud solutions) or demo versions (often for on-premise versions)<\/strong>. This makes it possible to clarify in advance whether the software is convincing both technically and functionally. In this phase, important processes (e.g. item creation, order processing, warehouse bookings) can also be tested under real conditions.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<style>\n\t.utils-69f3950256cd6 { background-color: #00000000 !important; }\n<\/style><div class=\"col-lg-6 col-xl-5 offset-xl-1 d-flex flex-column justify-content-between utils-69f3950256cd6\">\n\t<p><strong>3. pilot projects<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>A <strong>pilot project<\/strong> is particularly <strong>recommended<\/strong> for more complex requirements or larger companies. This involves implementing the software in a defined area (e.g. an individual department or a subsidiary). In this way, processes can be tested, the need for adjustments identified and the training concept optimized &#8211; without immediately transferring the risk to the entire business operations.<\/p>\n\t<div class=\"mb-5\">\n<p>A <strong>direct comparison of functions, costs and references<\/strong> provides the necessary transparency to make an informed decision about the merchandise management system. The extent to which the system is future-proof, whether it fulfills the required security and data protection aspects and how flexibly it reacts to growing functional requirements must always be weighed up.<\/p>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/section>\n\t<style>\n\t.utils-69f395025705d { background-repeat: no-repeat !important; }\n<\/style>\t\t<section class=\"product-management-section orange utils-69f395025705d\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"row\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"col-lg-12\">\n\t<h2 id=\"anchor-conclusion-and-outlook\" class=\"product-management-section__title mb-5\">Conclusion and outlook<a href=\"#conclusion-and-outlook\" class=\"far fa-link headline-link\" data-href=\"#conclusion-and-outlook\"><\/a><\/h2><\/div>\n<div class=\"col-lg-6\">\n\t<p>Whether an ERP system is the right one for your needs depends on many factors. A mere price comparison of merchandise management systems is not enough. The overall assessment must include <strong>cost aspects, functional requirements, security and scalability<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>\n<p>To make the right choice, companies should first define their own requirements: What is the planned budget? What functions are needed in the short and long term? How much control over the data is required and how important is it to be able to react flexibly to market changes?<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<style>\n\t.utils-69f3950257751 { background-color: #00000000 !important; }\n<\/style><div class=\"col-lg-6 col-xl-5 offset-xl-1 d-flex flex-column justify-content-between utils-69f3950257751\">\n\t<p>A careful <strong>selection process, which evaluates aspects such as support quality and data security in addition to costs and functional scope<\/strong>, forms the basis for a sustainable investment. Pilot projects, test versions and testimonials from other users are valuable tools for avoiding mistakes and finding the software that meets both current and future requirements.<\/p>\n\t<div class=\"mb-5\">\n<p>After all, developments in the field of merchandise management remain dynamic. Innovative technologies such as artificial intelligence and automation solutions are opening up new opportunities. Those who <strong>monitor the market and plan ahead<\/strong> can benefit from these trends and strategically align their merchandise management in such a way that it secures competitive advantages in the long term.<\/p>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t<section class=\"product-management-section orange\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"row\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"col-lg-6\">\n\t<style>\n\t.utils-69f3950257d91 { background-color: #00000000 !important; }\n<\/style>\t<div class=\"row no-gutters utils-69f3950257d91\">\n\t\t<style>\n\t.utils-69f3950257efd { background-color: #FFF5E9 !important; }\n<\/style><div class=\"pt-5 pr-5 pb-5 pl-5 pt-md-7 pr-md-7 pb-md-7 pl-md-7 basic-br themenwelten-last-card utils-69f3950257efd col\">\n\t<span class=\"redesign-styles__subtitle mb-4 h4\">Further information &amp; overview on the topic of merchandise management systems<\/span><div class=\"list-widget\">\n    <ul class=\"list-widget__wrapper\" style=\"row-gap:16px;\">\n                    \n<li class=\"list-widget__item\" style=\"column-gap:24px;\">\n            <div class=\"list-widget__item--content\">\n        <div class=\"list-widget__item--rte\">\n            <div class=\"product-buttons-group\">\n            \n<a class=\"product-button-group__link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.jtl-software.com\/de\/themen\/warenwirtschaftssystem\">\n    <span class=\"product-button-group__link--text\">Guide to merchandise management systems<i class=\"fa-solid fa-arrow-right product-button-group__link--icon\"><\/i><\/span>\n<\/a>    <\/div>        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    \n<\/li>\n<li class=\"list-widget__item\" style=\"column-gap:24px;\">\n            <div class=\"list-widget__item--content\">\n        <div class=\"list-widget__item--rte\">\n            <div class=\"product-buttons-group\">\n            \n<a class=\"product-button-group__link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.jtl-software.com\/de\/themen\/warenwirtschaftssystem\/aufgaben-steuerung\">\n    <span class=\"product-button-group__link--text\">Merchandise management as the control center of the company<i class=\"fa-solid fa-arrow-right product-button-group__link--icon\"><\/i><\/span>\n<\/a>    <\/div>        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    \n<\/li>\n<li class=\"list-widget__item\" style=\"column-gap:24px;\">\n            <div class=\"list-widget__item--content\">\n        <div class=\"list-widget__item--rte\">\n            <div class=\"product-buttons-group\">\n            \n<a class=\"product-button-group__link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.jtl-software.com\/de\/themen\/warenwirtschaftssystem\/prozessoptimierung-automation\">\n    <span class=\"product-button-group__link--text\">Process optimization &amp; automation with merchandise management<i class=\"fa-solid fa-arrow-right product-button-group__link--icon\"><\/i><\/span>\n<\/a>    <\/div>        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    \n<\/li>\n<li class=\"list-widget__item\" style=\"column-gap:24px;\">\n            <div class=\"list-widget__item--content\">\n        <div class=\"list-widget__item--rte\">\n            <div class=\"product-buttons-group\">\n            \n<a class=\"product-button-group__link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.jtl-software.com\/de\/themen\/warenwirtschaftssystem\/schnittstellen-erweiterungen\">\n    <span class=\"product-button-group__link--text\">Interfaces in merchandise management<i class=\"fa-solid fa-arrow-right product-button-group__link--icon\"><\/i><\/span>\n<\/a>    <\/div>        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    \n<\/li>\n<li class=\"list-widget__item\" style=\"column-gap:24px;\">\n            <div class=\"list-widget__item--content\">\n        <div class=\"list-widget__item--rte\">\n            <div class=\"product-buttons-group\">\n            \n<a class=\"product-button-group__link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.jtl-software.com\/de\/themen\/warenwirtschaftssystem\/buchhaltung-finanzen\">\n    <span class=\"product-button-group__link--text\">Accounting, finance &amp; taxes with merchandise management<i class=\"fa-solid fa-arrow-right product-button-group__link--icon\"><\/i><\/span>\n<\/a>    <\/div>        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    \n<\/li>\n<li class=\"list-widget__item\" style=\"column-gap:24px;\">\n            <div class=\"list-widget__item--content\">\n        <div class=\"list-widget__item--rte\">\n            <p>Costs and selection criteria for a merchandise management system<\/p>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    \n<\/li>            <\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"col-lg-6\">\n\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/section>\n\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Content Costs &amp; selection criteria for a merchandise management system 01 What are the costs of merchandise management? 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