{"id":294065,"date":"2025-10-09T10:04:19","date_gmt":"2025-10-09T08:04:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.jtl-software.com\/interfaces-extensions"},"modified":"2026-04-28T10:18:35","modified_gmt":"2026-04-28T08:18:35","slug":"integrations","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.jtl-software.com\/en\/topics\/erp\/integrations","title":{"rendered":"Interfaces &amp; extensions"},"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-69f4b824c5d31 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\">Interfaces of an ERP system: Efficient networking for seamless processes<\/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-interfaces\" 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 interfaces?<\/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=\"#importance-of-interfaces-in-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\">02<\/span>\n                                    <span class=\"toc-widget__content--item-button--content__text\">Importance of interfaces in 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=\"#practical-example-automation-with-interfaces\" 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\">Practical example: Automation with interfaces<\/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=\"#which-interfaces-are-important-for-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\">04<\/span>\n                                    <span class=\"toc-widget__content--item-button--content__text\">Which interfaces are important for 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=\"#challenges-and-solutions-for-data-migration-between-systems\" 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\">Challenges and solutions for data migration between systems<\/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=\"#future-proof-erp-interfaces-apis-and-web-services\" 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\">Future-proof ERP interfaces: APIs and web services<\/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=\"#interfaces-make-flexible-efficient-and-future-proof\" 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\">07<\/span>\n                                    <span class=\"toc-widget__content--item-button--content__text\">Interfaces make flexible, efficient and future-proof<\/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 active\">\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\">\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-69f4b824c63bc { background-repeat: no-repeat !important; }\n<\/style>\t\t<section id=\"ratgeber\" class=\"hero-product-section orange mb-0 utils-69f4b824c63bc\">\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\">Interfaces of an ERP system<\/span>: Efficient networking for seamless processes<\/h1>\t<div class=\"hero-product-section__content--text mb-3 mr-md-8 mb-md-5\">\n<p>Modern retail companies use a variety of software solutions &#8211; from online marketplaces to financial software and CRM systems. However, errors and inefficient manual processes can only be avoided if the data exchange between these systems works smoothly. Interfaces play a central role in this by enabling seamless integration.<\/p>\n<p>A <strong>merchandise management system with modern interfaces<\/strong> forms the basis for successful networking. It creates the conditions for orders from an online store to be transferred without errors, for stocks to be up-to-date everywhere at all times and for all systems to communicate seamlessly with each other. In combination with a <strong>well thought-out interface strategy<\/strong>, it optimizes workflows and improves data quality throughout the company.<\/p>\n<p>This guide shows why interfaces are indispensable in merchandise management, which links have a particularly high priority and how modern technologies such as APIs and web services enable future-proof integration. We also address the challenges of data migration and synchronization &#8211; with <strong>practical solutions for efficient system networking<\/strong>.<\/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-interfaces\" class=\"redesign-styles__title\">What are interfaces?<a href=\"#what-are-interfaces\" class=\"far fa-link headline-link\" data-href=\"#what-are-interfaces\"><\/a><\/h2><p><strong>Interfaces<\/strong> are <strong>connection points between software systems<\/strong> that enable the automated exchange of data. In merchandise management, they are used to seamlessly transfer information between merchandise management systems, online stores, financial software and other business applications.<\/p>\n<p>Depending on the application,<strong> different interface technologies <\/strong>are used &#8211; here is an overview of the most important ones:<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n    <\/div><style>\n\t.grid-69f4b824cb83e { --rows: 3; --gap: 16px; }\n\n\t@media (min-width: 1200px) {\n\t\t.grid-69f4b824cb83e { --columns: 1fr 1fr 1fr; --rows: 1; --gap: 32px; }\n\t}\n<\/style><div class=\"mb-5 grid grid-69f4b824cb83e\">\n\t<style>\n\t.utils-69f4b824cb970 { background-color: #FFFFFF !important; }\n\n\t@media (min-width: 992px) {\n\t\t.grid-item-69f4b824cb970 { --columns-start: 1; --rows-start: 1; }\n\t}\n<\/style><div class=\"pt-5 pr-5 pb-5 pl-5 basic-br utils-69f4b824cb970 grid-item grid-item-69f4b824cb970\">\n\t\t<div class=\"mb-0\">\n<p><strong>File-based interfaces (e.g. CSV, XML) <\/strong>are characterized by a simple implementation, but are not suitable for real time data.<\/p>\n<p>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div><style>\n\t.utils-69f4b824cbc92 { background-color: #FFFFFF !important; }\n\t.grid-item-69f4b824cbc92 { --columns-start: 1; --rows-start: 2; }\n\n\t@media (min-width: 1200px) {\n\t\t.grid-item-69f4b824cbc92 { --columns-start: 2; --rows-start: 1; }\n\t}\n<\/style><div class=\"pt-5 pr-5 pb-5 pl-5 basic-br utils-69f4b824cbc92 grid-item grid-item-69f4b824cbc92\">\n\t\t<div class=\"mb-0\">\n<p><strong>Database interfaces (e.g. SQL, ODBC) <\/strong>enable direct access to databases for querying or editing data. The advantage of their high performance is offset by complex administration.<\/p>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div><style>\n\t.utils-69f4b824cbf73 { background-color: #FFFFFF !important; }\n\t.grid-item-69f4b824cbf73 { --columns-start: 1; --rows-start: 3; }\n\n\t@media (min-width: 1200px) {\n\t\t.grid-item-69f4b824cbf73 { --columns-start: 3; --rows-start: 1; }\n\t}\n<\/style><div class=\"pt-5 pr-5 pb-5 pl-5 basic-br utils-69f4b824cbf73 grid-item grid-item-69f4b824cbf73\">\n\t\t<div class=\"mb-0\">\n<p><strong>API (Application Programming Interface) interfaces <\/strong>ensure maximum flexibility through real time data exchange between systems. They are ideal for cloud solutions and scalable integrations.<\/p>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><style>\n\t.grid-69f4b824cc2a2 { --rows: 3; --gap: 16px; }\n\n\t@media (min-width: 1200px) {\n\t\t.grid-69f4b824cc2a2 { --columns: 1fr 1fr 1fr; --rows: 1; --gap: 32px; }\n\t}\n<\/style><div class=\"mb-5 grid grid-69f4b824cc2a2\">\n\t<style>\n\t.utils-69f4b824cc3bd { background-color: #FFFFFF !important; }\n\n\t@media (min-width: 992px) {\n\t\t.grid-item-69f4b824cc3bd { --columns-start: 1; --rows-start: 1; }\n\t}\n<\/style><div class=\"pt-5 pr-5 pb-5 pl-5 basic-br utils-69f4b824cc3bd grid-item grid-item-69f4b824cc3bd\">\n\t\t<div class=\"mb-0\">\n<p><strong>Web services (e.g. REST, SOAP)<\/strong> for data exchange via the Internet are platform-independent and widely used in eCommerce integration.<\/p>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"col-lg-7 px-0\">\n            <h2 id=\"anchor-importance-of-interfaces-in-merchandise-management\" class=\"redesign-styles__title\">Importance of interfaces in merchandise management<a href=\"#importance-of-interfaces-in-merchandise-management\" class=\"far fa-link headline-link\" data-href=\"#importance-of-interfaces-in-merchandise-management\"><\/a><\/h2>\t<div class=\"mb-5\">\n<p>The use of interfaces <strong>promotes process optimization in merchandise management on several levels:<\/strong><\/p>\n\t<\/div>\n    <\/div><style>\n\t.grid-69f4b824cca4e { --rows: 3; --gap: 16px; }\n\n\t@media (min-width: 1200px) {\n\t\t.grid-69f4b824cca4e { --columns: 1fr 1fr 1fr; --rows: 1; --gap: 32px; }\n\t}\n<\/style><div class=\"mb-5 grid grid-69f4b824cca4e\">\n\t<style>\n\t.utils-69f4b824ccb74 { background-color: #FFFFFF !important; }\n\n\t@media (min-width: 992px) {\n\t\t.grid-item-69f4b824ccb74 { --columns-start: 1; --rows-start: 1; }\n\t}\n<\/style><div class=\"pt-5 pr-5 pb-5 pl-5 basic-br utils-69f4b824ccb74 grid-item grid-item-69f4b824ccb74\">\n\t\t<div class=\"mb-4\">\n<p><strong>Less effort<\/strong><\/p>\n\t<\/div>\n\t<div class=\"mb-0\">\n<p>Orders, stock changes and invoices are automatically synchronized between systems.<\/p>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div><style>\n\t.utils-69f4b824ccf23 { background-color: #FFFFFF !important; }\n\t.grid-item-69f4b824ccf23 { --columns-start: 1; --rows-start: 2; }\n\n\t@media (min-width: 1200px) {\n\t\t.grid-item-69f4b824ccf23 { --columns-start: 2; --rows-start: 1; }\n\t}\n<\/style><div class=\"pt-5 pr-5 pb-5 pl-5 basic-br utils-69f4b824ccf23 grid-item grid-item-69f4b824ccf23\">\n\t\t<div class=\"mb-4\">\n<p><strong>Reduction of errors<\/strong><\/p>\n\t<\/div>\n\t<div class=\"mb-0\">\n<p>By eliminating manual data entry, interfaces reduce typing errors, duplicate entries or forgotten bookings.<\/p>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div><style>\n\t.utils-69f4b824cd312 { background-color: #FFFFFF !important; }\n\t.grid-item-69f4b824cd312 { --columns-start: 1; --rows-start: 3; }\n\n\t@media (min-width: 1200px) {\n\t\t.grid-item-69f4b824cd312 { --columns-start: 3; --rows-start: 1; }\n\t}\n<\/style><div class=\"pt-5 pr-5 pb-5 pl-5 basic-br utils-69f4b824cd312 grid-item grid-item-69f4b824cd312\">\n\t\t<div class=\"mb-4\">\n<p><strong>Time saving<\/strong><\/p>\n\t<\/div>\n\t<div class=\"mb-0\">\n<p>Routine tasks, such as transferring sales data or matching stock levels, are carried out in real time. Employees can concentrate more on value-adding activities.<\/p>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><style>\n\t.grid-69f4b824cd7aa { --rows: 3; --gap: 16px; }\n\n\t@media (min-width: 1200px) {\n\t\t.grid-69f4b824cd7aa { --columns: 1fr 1fr 1fr; --rows: 1; --gap: 32px; }\n\t}\n<\/style><div class=\"mb-5 grid grid-69f4b824cd7aa\">\n\t<style>\n\t.utils-69f4b824cd89b { background-color: #FFFFFF !important; }\n\n\t@media (min-width: 992px) {\n\t\t.grid-item-69f4b824cd89b { --columns-start: 1; --rows-start: 1; }\n\t}\n<\/style><div class=\"pt-5 pr-5 pb-5 pl-5 basic-br utils-69f4b824cd89b grid-item grid-item-69f4b824cd89b\">\n\t\t<div class=\"mb-4\">\n<p><strong>Good data quality<\/strong><\/p>\n\t<\/div>\n\t<div class=\"mb-0\">\n<p>Interfaces ensure that up-to-date and correct data is available in all systems.<\/p>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div><style>\n\t.utils-69f4b824cdc68 { background-color: #FFFFFF !important; }\n\t.grid-item-69f4b824cdc68 { --columns-start: 1; --rows-start: 2; }\n\n\t@media (min-width: 1200px) {\n\t\t.grid-item-69f4b824cdc68 { --columns-start: 2; --rows-start: 1; }\n\t}\n<\/style><div class=\"pt-5 pr-5 pb-5 pl-5 basic-br utils-69f4b824cdc68 grid-item grid-item-69f4b824cdc68\">\n\t\t<div class=\"mb-4\">\n<p><strong>Flexibility and scalability<\/strong><\/p>\n\t<\/div>\n\t<div class=\"mb-0\">\n<p>Companies can easily integrate new software solutions or marketplaces without interrupting existing processes. Simple extensions to merchandise management and modular systems help them to keep pace with new developments.<\/p>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>                            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<style>\n        @media screen and (min-width: 1200px) {\n        .product-subcard-widget-69f4b824ce219 {\n            transform: translateX(clamp(21px, -22.5714rem + 25.4762vw, 75px));\n        } \n    }\n<\/style>\n<div class=\"product-subcard-widget product-subcard-widget-69f4b824ce219 left-aligned md-offset-y-none\" style=\"max-width:860px;margin-top:-40px;\">\n            \t<div class=\"mb-5\">\n<p>A powerful merchandise management system enables companies to automate many processes. Our guide page explains what digital workflows in merchandise management look like and what advantages they have:<\/p>\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<style>\n\t.utils-69f4b824ce7e6 { background-repeat: no-repeat !important; }\n<\/style>\t\t<section class=\"product-management-section orange utils-69f4b824ce7e6\">\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-practical-example-automation-with-interfaces\" class=\"product-management-section__title mb-5\">Practical example: Automation with interfaces<a href=\"#practical-example-automation-with-interfaces\" class=\"far fa-link headline-link\" data-href=\"#practical-example-automation-with-interfaces\"><\/a><\/h2><\/div>\n<div class=\"col-lg-6\">\n\t\t<div class=\"mb-5\">\n<p>A retail company operates <strong>its own online shop and sales profiles on Amazon and eBay<\/strong>. Without an interface connection to their merchandise management system, employees would have to<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Manually transfer orders from the various platforms to the merchandise management system,<\/li>\n<li>manually update stock levels after each sale and<\/li>\n<li>Enter invoices and shipping data individually in the financial software.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>This manual process is time-consuming. It also quickly leads to incorrect stock data or late updates, which can lead to overselling.<\/p>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<style>\n\t.utils-69f4b824ceeed { 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-69f4b824ceeed\">\n\t\t<div class=\"mb-5\">\n<p>Orders are processed automatically thanks to direct <strong>interface integration between the merchandise management system, online marketplaces and financial software<\/strong>:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>A customer orders a product via the online store or via Amazon.<\/li>\n<li>The order is automatically transferred to the merchandise management system.<\/li>\n<li>The system reconciles stock levels in real time and updates all sales channels.<\/li>\n<li>The accounting software automatically creates an invoice.<\/li>\n<li>The shipping service provider receives the shipping data directly from the system.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><strong>The result: <\/strong>fewer manual interventions, faster processes and a lower error rate &#8211; a clear competitive advantage.<\/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-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-which-interfaces-are-important-for-merchandise-management\" class=\"redesign-styles__title\">Which interfaces are important for merchandise management?<a href=\"#which-interfaces-are-important-for-merchandise-management\" class=\"far fa-link headline-link\" data-href=\"#which-interfaces-are-important-for-merchandise-management\"><\/a><\/h2><p>We recommend considering the topic of interfaces and extensions <strong>when selecting a merchandise management or ERP system<\/strong>. The integration of marketplaces and eCommerce platforms as well as CRM and financial systems is particularly important.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"redesign-styles__heading\">Integration of marketplaces and eCommerce platforms<\/h3>\t<div class=\"mb-5\">\n<p>Many companies sell their products not only via their own online store, but also on <strong>marketplaces such as Amazon or eBay<\/strong>. However, managing these channels manually is time-consuming and prone to errors.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Automatic interface integration<\/strong> ensures <strong>seamless synchronization of stocks, product information and orders<\/strong>. Data is always up to date and sales channels are managed efficiently.<\/p>\n<p>A well-integrated marketplace interface enables the following processes, among others:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Automatic product transfer<\/strong><br \/>\nTitle, description, price &amp; images are sent to all sales channels.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Real time synchronization of stock levels<br \/>\n<\/strong>Immediate stock updates prevent overselling.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Automatic order import<\/strong><br \/>\nIncoming orders are transferred directly to the merchandise management system.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Dynamic order update<\/strong><br \/>\nShipping status and tracking information are stored automatically&#8230;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>\n\t<\/div>\n    <\/div><div class=\"col-lg-7 px-0\">\n            <h3 class=\"redesign-styles__heading\">Integration with CRM systems<\/h3>\t<div class=\"mb-5\">\n<p>An interface between <strong>merchandise management and CRM systems<\/strong> (e.g. Salesforce, HubSpot, Microsoft Dynamics) offers the following advantages, among others:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Central customer management<br \/>\n<\/strong>All orders, returns and inquiries can be viewed in the CRM.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Personalized listings<br \/>\n<\/strong>Central access to purchase history &amp; stock levels enables individual pricing strategies.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Automated after-sales processes<br \/>\n<\/strong>Shipping status, follow-ups &amp; upselling can be controlled automatically.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>\n\t<\/div>\n    <\/div><div class=\"col-lg-7 px-0\">\n            <h3 class=\"redesign-styles__heading\">Integration with financial accounting systems<\/h3>\t<div class=\"mb-5\">\n<p>Using an interface to the accounting software, companies ensure that invoices, payments and tax data <strong>are automatically transferred from the ERP system<\/strong>. Here too, the advantages are obvious:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Automatic invoicing<\/strong><br \/>\nInvoices are created directly after sale or dispatch.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Correct tax calculations<\/strong><br \/>\nVAT, discounts and rebates are booked directly.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Automated dunning processes<\/strong><br \/>\nOutstanding invoices are automatically monitored &amp; tracked.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>\n\t<\/div>\n    <\/div>                            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<style>\n        @media screen and (min-width: 1200px) {\n        .product-subcard-widget-69f4b824d05ef {\n            transform: translateX(clamp(21px, -22.5714rem + 25.4762vw, 75px));\n        } \n    }\n<\/style>\n<div class=\"product-subcard-widget product-subcard-widget-69f4b824d05ef left-aligned md-offset-y-none\" style=\"max-width:860px;margin-top:-40px;\">\n            \t<div class=\"mb-5\">\n<p>Interfaces are an important selection criterion when deciding on an ERP system. On our guide page, we explain what else is important, which providers are available and what costs companies should expect:<\/p>\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\/kosten-auswahlkriterien\">\n    <span class=\"product-button-group__link--text\">Costs &amp; selection criteria for a merchandise management system<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<style>\n\t.utils-69f4b824d09b5 { background-repeat: no-repeat !important; }\n<\/style>\t\t<section class=\"product-management-section orange utils-69f4b824d09b5\">\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-challenges-and-solutions-for-data-migration-between-systems\" class=\"product-management-section__title mb-5\">Challenges and solutions for data migration between systems<a href=\"#challenges-and-solutions-for-data-migration-between-systems\" class=\"far fa-link headline-link\" data-href=\"#challenges-and-solutions-for-data-migration-between-systems\"><\/a><\/h2>\t<div class=\"product-management-section__text mb-5\">\n<p>A continuous data flow is the basis for successful synchronization via interfaces. If it is interrupted, problems quickly arise: <strong>Stocks are displayed incorrectly, invoices are delayed, customers receive inaccurate information.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Smooth data migration and synchronization<\/strong> is essential to <strong>ensure data consistency<\/strong> and avoid interrupting business processes, especially when <strong>companies grow or change systems<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\t<\/div>\n<h3 class=\"redesign-styles__heading mb-5\">Typical challenges in data migration and synchronization<\/h3>\t<div class=\"product-management-section__text mb-7\">\n<p>The following problems often occur when switching to a new system or during synchronization:<\/p>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<style>\n\t.utils-69f4b824d11b8 { background-color: #00000000 !important; }\n<\/style><div class=\"col-lg-6 utils-69f4b824d11b8\">\n\t<\/div>\n<div class=\"col-lg-12\">\n\t<style>\n\t.grid-69f4b824d144e { --rows: 4; --gap: 32px; }\n\n\t@media (min-width: 768px) {\n\t\t.grid-69f4b824d144e { --columns: 1fr 1fr; --rows: 5; --gap: 32px; }\n\t}\n<\/style><div class=\"mb-5 grid grid-69f4b824d144e\">\n\t<style>\n\t.utils-69f4b824d157b { background-color: #FFF5E9 !important; }\n\t.grid-item-69f4b824d157b { --columns-start: 1; --rows-start: 1; }\n<\/style><div class=\"pt-5 pr-5 pb-5 pl-5 basic-br utils-69f4b824d157b grid-item grid-item-69f4b824d157b\">\n\t<p><strong>Inconsistent data<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Different systems store information in different structures or with different names. For example, a customer may be managed as &#8220;M. Mustermann&#8221; in one system and as &#8220;Max Mustermann&#8221; in another.<\/p>\n<\/div><style>\n\t.utils-69f4b824d17f7 { background-color: #FFF5E9 !important; }\n\t.grid-item-69f4b824d17f7 { --columns-start: 1; --rows-start: 2; }\n\n\t@media (min-width: 768px) {\n\t\t.grid-item-69f4b824d17f7 { --columns-start: 2; --rows-start: 1; }\n\t}\n<\/style><div class=\"pt-5 pr-5 pb-5 pl-5 basic-br utils-69f4b824d17f7 grid-item grid-item-69f4b824d17f7\">\n\t<p><strong>Duplicate entries<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Incorrect imports or a lack of duplicate checks result in redundant data records that impair data quality.<\/p>\n<\/div><style>\n\t.utils-69f4b824d1ac3 { background-color: #FFF5E9 !important; }\n\t.grid-item-69f4b824d1ac3 { --columns-start: 1; --rows-start: 3; }\n\n\t@media (min-width: 768px) {\n\t\t.grid-item-69f4b824d1ac3 { --columns-start: 1; --rows-start: 2; }\n\t}\n<\/style><div class=\"pt-5 pr-5 pb-5 pl-5 basic-br utils-69f4b824d1ac3 grid-item grid-item-69f4b824d1ac3\">\n\t<p><strong>Different formats and interfaces<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Systems use different file formats (CSV, XML, JSON) or different databases (SQL, NoSQL), which makes direct exchange difficult.<\/p>\n<\/div><style>\n\t.utils-69f4b824d1d77 { background-color: #FFF5E9 !important; }\n\t.grid-item-69f4b824d1d77 { --columns-start: 1; --rows-start: 4; }\n\n\t@media (min-width: 768px) {\n\t\t.grid-item-69f4b824d1d77 { --columns-start: 2; --rows-start: 2; }\n\t}\n<\/style><div class=\"pt-5 pr-5 pb-5 pl-5 basic-br utils-69f4b824d1d77 grid-item grid-item-69f4b824d1d77\">\n\t<p><strong>Data loss during migrations<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Data is lost when migrating to a new system because fields or formats are not assigned correctly.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"col-lg-6\">\n\t<h3 class=\"redesign-styles__heading mb-5\">Solutions for smooth data migration and synchronization<\/h3>\t<div class=\"mb-7\">\n<p>The challenges mentioned above can be overcome using <strong>modern technologies and proven methods<\/strong>:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Real-time synchronization<br \/>\n<\/strong>Inventory changes, customer orders and invoices are synchronized between the systems in real time. This prevents data delays and ensures that all systems always contain up-to-date values.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Central database architectures<br \/>\n<\/strong>All systems access a central data source instead of managing isolated copies. There is a single source of truth (SSOT). This improves data consistency and reduces redundancies.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Middleware solutions<br \/>\n<\/strong>Middleware connects different systems and handles data conversion between incompatible interfaces. This enables smooth communication between old and new systems without direct adaptation of the existing software.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>\n\t<\/div>\n<h3 class=\"redesign-styles__heading mb-5\">Best practices for a successful migration<\/h3>\t<div class=\"product-management-section__text mb-5\">\n<p>The following steps will help to ensure a smooth migration:<\/p>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"col-lg-6\">\n\t<\/div>\n<div class=\"col-lg-12\">\n\t<style>\n\t.grid-69f4b824d2880 { --rows: 4; --gap: 32px; }\n\n\t@media (min-width: 768px) {\n\t\t.grid-69f4b824d2880 { --columns: 1fr 1fr; --rows: 5; --gap: 32px; }\n\t}\n<\/style><div class=\"grid grid-69f4b824d2880\">\n\t<style>\n\t.utils-69f4b824d2995 { background-color: #FFF5E9 !important; }\n\t.grid-item-69f4b824d2995 { --columns-start: 1; --rows-start: 1; }\n<\/style><div class=\"pt-5 pr-5 pb-5 pl-5 basic-br utils-69f4b824d2995 grid-item grid-item-69f4b824d2995\">\n\t<p><strong>1. analysis and data cleansing before migration<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Before the transfer, it is important to clean up duplicate, incorrect or outdated data records. Standardized data formats and field structures simplify subsequent synchronization.<\/p>\n<\/div><style>\n\t.utils-69f4b824d2c15 { background-color: #FFF5E9 !important; }\n\t.grid-item-69f4b824d2c15 { --columns-start: 1; --rows-start: 2; }\n\n\t@media (min-width: 768px) {\n\t\t.grid-item-69f4b824d2c15 { --columns-start: 2; --rows-start: 1; }\n\t}\n<\/style><div class=\"pt-5 pr-5 pb-5 pl-5 basic-br utils-69f4b824d2c15 grid-item grid-item-69f4b824d2c15\">\n\t<p><strong>2. test migration with a limited amount of data<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Instead of migrating all data at once, companies are better off carrying out a test migration with a small amount of data first. This allows them to identify potential problems at an early stage.<\/p>\n<\/div><style>\n\t.utils-69f4b824d2ed0 { background-color: #FFF5E9 !important; }\n\t.grid-item-69f4b824d2ed0 { --columns-start: 1; --rows-start: 3; }\n\n\t@media (min-width: 768px) {\n\t\t.grid-item-69f4b824d2ed0 { --columns-start: 1; --rows-start: 2; }\n\t}\n<\/style><div class=\"pt-5 pr-5 pb-5 pl-5 basic-br utils-69f4b824d2ed0 grid-item grid-item-69f4b824d2ed0\">\n\t<p><strong>3. establish automated synchronization processes<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Automated data exchange eliminates the need for manual imports and exports. Real time updates or scheduled synchronization intervals ensure continuous data consistency.<\/p>\n<\/div><style>\n\t.utils-69f4b824d319a { background-color: #FFF5E9 !important; }\n\t.grid-item-69f4b824d319a { --columns-start: 1; --rows-start: 4; }\n\n\t@media (min-width: 768px) {\n\t\t.grid-item-69f4b824d319a { --columns-start: 2; --rows-start: 2; }\n\t}\n<\/style><div class=\"pt-5 pr-5 pb-5 pl-5 basic-br utils-69f4b824d319a grid-item grid-item-69f4b824d319a\">\n\t<p><strong>4. use monitoring and error logs<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>A central dashboard for data flow monitoring helps to quickly identify and rectify synchronization errors. Protocols and logs record discrepancies and facilitate error analysis.<\/p>\n<\/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-future-proof-erp-interfaces-apis-and-web-services\" class=\"redesign-styles__title\">Future-proof ERP interfaces: APIs and web services<a href=\"#future-proof-erp-interfaces-apis-and-web-services\" class=\"far fa-link headline-link\" data-href=\"#future-proof-erp-interfaces-apis-and-web-services\"><\/a><\/h2><p>In the past, data exchange between systems was often carried out via <strong>CSV imports, XML feeds or direct database queries<\/strong>. These methods are easy to implement, but have significant limitations in merchandise management:<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n    <\/div><style>\n\t.grid-69f4b824d3ef5 { --rows: 3; --gap: 16px; }\n\n\t@media (min-width: 1200px) {\n\t\t.grid-69f4b824d3ef5 { --columns: 1fr 1fr 1fr; --rows: 1; --gap: 32px; }\n\t}\n<\/style><div class=\"mb-5 grid grid-69f4b824d3ef5\">\n\t<style>\n\t.utils-69f4b824d3feb { background-color: #FFFFFF !important; }\n\n\t@media (min-width: 992px) {\n\t\t.grid-item-69f4b824d3feb { --columns-start: 1; --rows-start: 1; }\n\t}\n<\/style><div class=\"pt-5 pr-5 pb-5 pl-5 basic-br utils-69f4b824d3feb grid-item grid-item-69f4b824d3feb\">\n\t\t<div class=\"mb-4\">\n<p><strong>Time-consuming manual processes<\/strong><\/p>\n\t<\/div>\n\t<div class=\"mb-0\">\n<p>CSV imports require regular exports and uploads.<\/p>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div><style>\n\t.utils-69f4b824d438e { background-color: #FFFFFF !important; }\n\t.grid-item-69f4b824d438e { --columns-start: 1; --rows-start: 2; }\n\n\t@media (min-width: 1200px) {\n\t\t.grid-item-69f4b824d438e { --columns-start: 2; --rows-start: 1; }\n\t}\n<\/style><div class=\"pt-5 pr-5 pb-5 pl-5 basic-br utils-69f4b824d438e grid-item grid-item-69f4b824d438e\">\n\t\t<div class=\"mb-4\">\n<p><strong>Time delay<\/strong><\/p>\n\t<\/div>\n\t<div class=\"mb-0\">\n<p>Data is only updated at fixed intervals, not in real time.<\/p>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div><style>\n\t.utils-69f4b824d4740 { background-color: #FFFFFF !important; }\n\t.grid-item-69f4b824d4740 { --columns-start: 1; --rows-start: 3; }\n\n\t@media (min-width: 1200px) {\n\t\t.grid-item-69f4b824d4740 { --columns-start: 3; --rows-start: 1; }\n\t}\n<\/style><div class=\"pt-5 pr-5 pb-5 pl-5 basic-br utils-69f4b824d4740 grid-item grid-item-69f4b824d4740\">\n\t\t<div class=\"mb-4\">\n<p><strong>Lack of flexibility<\/strong><\/p>\n\t<\/div>\n\t<div class=\"mb-0\">\n<p>Adjustments or new data fields often have to be added manually.<\/p>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"col-lg-7 px-0 mb-5\">\n            <p>Modern APIs (Application Programming Interfaces) solve these problems by enabling direct, automated communication between systems.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"redesign-styles__heading\">Advantages of API-based integrations<\/h3><p>The use of APIs offers numerous advantages for companies that want to network their systems efficiently:<\/p>\n    <\/div><style>\n\t.grid-69f4b824d4f7a { --rows: 3; --gap: 16px; }\n\n\t@media (min-width: 1200px) {\n\t\t.grid-69f4b824d4f7a { --columns: 1fr 1fr 1fr; --rows: 1; --gap: 32px; }\n\t}\n<\/style><div class=\"mb-5 grid grid-69f4b824d4f7a\">\n\t<style>\n\t.utils-69f4b824d507c { background-color: #FFFFFF !important; }\n\n\t@media (min-width: 992px) {\n\t\t.grid-item-69f4b824d507c { --columns-start: 1; --rows-start: 1; }\n\t}\n<\/style><div class=\"pt-5 pr-5 pb-5 pl-5 basic-br utils-69f4b824d507c grid-item grid-item-69f4b824d507c\">\n\t\t<div class=\"mb-4\">\n<p><strong>Real time data transmission<\/strong><\/p>\n\t<\/div>\n\t<div class=\"mb-0\">\n<p>Changes in one system (e.g. stock levels or orders) are immediately passed on to all connected platforms. There are no delays or data inconsistencies.<\/p>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div><style>\n\t.utils-69f4b824d5439 { background-color: #FFFFFF !important; }\n\t.grid-item-69f4b824d5439 { --columns-start: 1; --rows-start: 2; }\n\n\t@media (min-width: 1200px) {\n\t\t.grid-item-69f4b824d5439 { --columns-start: 2; --rows-start: 1; }\n\t}\n<\/style><div class=\"pt-5 pr-5 pb-5 pl-5 basic-br utils-69f4b824d5439 grid-item grid-item-69f4b824d5439\">\n\t\t<div class=\"mb-4\">\n<p><strong>Flexibility &amp; expandability<\/strong><\/p>\n\t<\/div>\n\t<div class=\"mb-0\">\n<p>APIs allow new functions or systems to be integrated quickly without interrupting existing processes. Companies can flexibly expand their merchandise management system to include additional marketplaces, CRM systems or logistics partners.<\/p>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div><style>\n\t.utils-69f4b824d57f6 { background-color: #FFFFFF !important; }\n\t.grid-item-69f4b824d57f6 { --columns-start: 1; --rows-start: 3; }\n\n\t@media (min-width: 1200px) {\n\t\t.grid-item-69f4b824d57f6 { --columns-start: 3; --rows-start: 1; }\n\t}\n<\/style><div class=\"pt-5 pr-5 pb-5 pl-5 basic-br utils-69f4b824d57f6 grid-item grid-item-69f4b824d57f6\">\n\t\t<div class=\"mb-4\">\n<p><strong>Scalability<\/strong><\/p>\n\t<\/div>\n\t<div class=\"mb-0\">\n<p>As APIs have a modular structure, they can be adapted to growing company requirements. 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More and more companies are using RESTful APIs or SOAP web services to exchange data securely and platform-independently via the internet.<\/p>\n<p>The <strong>advantages of cloud-based interfaces:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n    <\/div><style>\n\t.grid-69f4b824d662b { --rows: 3; --gap: 16px; }\n\n\t@media (min-width: 1200px) {\n\t\t.grid-69f4b824d662b { --columns: 1fr 1fr 1fr; --rows: 1; --gap: 32px; }\n\t}\n<\/style><div class=\"mb-5 grid grid-69f4b824d662b\">\n\t<style>\n\t.utils-69f4b824d671c { background-color: #FFFFFF !important; }\n\n\t@media (min-width: 992px) {\n\t\t.grid-item-69f4b824d671c { --columns-start: 1; --rows-start: 1; }\n\t}\n<\/style><div class=\"pt-5 pr-5 pb-5 pl-5 basic-br utils-69f4b824d671c grid-item grid-item-69f4b824d671c\">\n\t\t<div class=\"mb-4\">\n<p><strong>Independent of local systems<\/strong><\/p>\n\t<\/div>\n\t<div class=\"mb-0\">\n<p>Data and processes can be accessed at any time and from anywhere.<\/p>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div><style>\n\t.utils-69f4b824d6ac2 { background-color: #FFFFFF !important; }\n\t.grid-item-69f4b824d6ac2 { --columns-start: 1; --rows-start: 2; }\n\n\t@media (min-width: 1200px) {\n\t\t.grid-item-69f4b824d6ac2 { --columns-start: 2; --rows-start: 1; }\n\t}\n<\/style><div class=\"pt-5 pr-5 pb-5 pl-5 basic-br utils-69f4b824d6ac2 grid-item grid-item-69f4b824d6ac2\">\n\t\t<div class=\"mb-4\">\n<p><strong>Good reliability<\/strong><\/p>\n\t<\/div>\n\t<div class=\"mb-0\">\n<p>Cloud services guarantee high availability and automatic backups.<\/p>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div><style>\n\t.utils-69f4b824d6e73 { background-color: #FFFFFF !important; }\n\t.grid-item-69f4b824d6e73 { --columns-start: 1; --rows-start: 3; }\n\n\t@media (min-width: 1200px) {\n\t\t.grid-item-69f4b824d6e73 { --columns-start: 3; --rows-start: 1; }\n\t}\n<\/style><div class=\"pt-5 pr-5 pb-5 pl-5 basic-br utils-69f4b824d6e73 grid-item grid-item-69f4b824d6e73\">\n\t\t<div class=\"mb-4\">\n<p><strong>Simple updates &amp; maintenance<\/strong><\/p>\n\t<\/div>\n\t<div class=\"mb-0\">\n<p>Web service providers take care of regular updates so that companies always work with the latest functions.<\/p>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"col-lg-7 px-0\">\n            <p><strong>Cloud technologies and web services<\/strong> allow companies to make their IT infrastructure more flexible without having to make high investments in their own servers or maintenance work.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"redesign-styles__heading\">How companies use APIs strategically<\/h3><p>A <strong>smart API strategy <\/strong>helps companies to adapt to future market requirements and take advantage of technological innovations at an early stage.<\/p>\n<p>This means the following in particular:<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n    <\/div><style>\n\t.grid-69f4b824d77d3 { --rows: 3; --gap: 16px; }\n\n\t@media (min-width: 1200px) {\n\t\t.grid-69f4b824d77d3 { --columns: 1fr 1fr 1fr; --rows: 1; --gap: 32px; }\n\t}\n<\/style><div class=\"mb-5 grid grid-69f4b824d77d3\">\n\t<style>\n\t.utils-69f4b824d78c4 { background-color: #FFFFFF !important; }\n\n\t@media (min-width: 992px) {\n\t\t.grid-item-69f4b824d78c4 { --columns-start: 1; --rows-start: 1; }\n\t}\n<\/style><div class=\"pt-5 pr-5 pb-5 pl-5 basic-br utils-69f4b824d78c4 grid-item grid-item-69f4b824d78c4\">\n\t\t<div class=\"mb-4\">\n<p><strong>Think modular &amp; use open interfaces<\/strong><\/p>\n\t<\/div>\n\t<div class=\"mb-0\">\n<p>Instead of relying on closed systems, companies should pay attention to open APIs and standardized interfaces. This allows new partners, marketplaces or software solutions to be integrated into a merchandise management or ERP system with little effort.<\/p>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div><style>\n\t.utils-69f4b824d7c77 { background-color: #FFFFFF !important; }\n\t.grid-item-69f4b824d7c77 { --columns-start: 1; --rows-start: 2; }\n\n\t@media (min-width: 1200px) {\n\t\t.grid-item-69f4b824d7c77 { --columns-start: 2; --rows-start: 1; }\n\t}\n<\/style><div class=\"pt-5 pr-5 pb-5 pl-5 basic-br utils-69f4b824d7c77 grid-item grid-item-69f4b824d7c77\">\n\t\t<div class=\"mb-4\">\n<p><strong>Pursue an API-first approach<\/strong><\/p>\n\t<\/div>\n\t<div class=\"mb-0\">\n<p>Modern companies rely on API-first strategies, in which new software solutions are developed with API functionalities from the outset. This makes future extensions and integrations easier.<\/p>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div><style>\n\t.utils-69f4b824d804b { background-color: #FFFFFF !important; }\n\t.grid-item-69f4b824d804b { --columns-start: 1; --rows-start: 3; }\n\n\t@media (min-width: 1200px) {\n\t\t.grid-item-69f4b824d804b { --columns-start: 3; --rows-start: 1; }\n\t}\n<\/style><div class=\"pt-5 pr-5 pb-5 pl-5 basic-br utils-69f4b824d804b grid-item grid-item-69f4b824d804b\">\n\t\t<div class=\"mb-4\">\n<p><strong>Consider security &amp; data protection<\/strong><\/p>\n\t<\/div>\n\t<div class=\"mb-0\">\n<p>API access should be controlled via secure authentication procedures (OAuth, API keys). Encrypted data transfers and access controls prevent misuse or data loss.<\/p>\n<p>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><style>\n\t.grid-69f4b824d84c4 { --rows: 3; --gap: 16px; }\n\n\t@media (min-width: 1200px) {\n\t\t.grid-69f4b824d84c4 { --columns: 1fr 1fr 1fr; --rows: 1; --gap: 32px; }\n\t}\n<\/style><div class=\"mb-5 grid grid-69f4b824d84c4\">\n\t<style>\n\t.utils-69f4b824d85b3 { background-color: #FFFFFF !important; }\n\n\t@media (min-width: 992px) {\n\t\t.grid-item-69f4b824d85b3 { --columns-start: 1; --rows-start: 1; }\n\t}\n<\/style><div class=\"pt-5 pr-5 pb-5 pl-5 basic-br utils-69f4b824d85b3 grid-item grid-item-69f4b824d85b3\">\n\t\t<div class=\"mb-4\">\n<p><strong>Further expanding automation<\/strong><\/p>\n\t<\/div>\n\t<div class=\"mb-0\">\n<p>APIs offer enormous potential for automation: from inventory management to invoicing, numerous processes can be made more efficient. Companies should specifically examine which recurring tasks can be optimized through API integrations.<\/p>\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-69f4b824d8a63 { background-repeat: no-repeat !important; }\n<\/style>\t\t<section class=\"product-management-section orange utils-69f4b824d8a63\">\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-interfaces-make-flexible-efficient-and-future-proof\" class=\"product-management-section__title mb-5\">Interfaces make flexible, efficient and future-proof<a href=\"#interfaces-make-flexible-efficient-and-future-proof\" class=\"far fa-link headline-link\" data-href=\"#interfaces-make-flexible-efficient-and-future-proof\"><\/a><\/h2>\t<div class=\"product-management-section__text mb-7\">\n<p>The networking of different systems is a key feature of the digital economy. Companies that optimize their merchandise management through intelligent interface strategies benefit from <strong>workflows in real time, reduced error rates and greater scalability<\/strong> of their IT systems.<\/p>\n<p>The seamless integration of <strong>marketplaces, CRM systems and financial software<\/strong> ensures more efficient processing of orders, stock levels and invoices. At the same time, a <strong>well thought-out data migration<\/strong> enables a smooth switch to new systems without losing data or stalling processes.<\/p>\n<p>In order to benefit from these advantages as fully as possible, companies should pay attention to modularity when selecting merchandise management systems. Real time data exchange, cloud integration and modular API architectures enable new systems to be integrated quickly, processes to be automated and business models to be scaled in a future-proof manner.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Conclusion:<\/strong> Companies that rely on a <strong>future-proof interface strategy<\/strong> with modern ERP interfaces at an early stage not only optimize their internal processes. They also create the basis for sustainable growth and long-term competitiveness.<\/p>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<style>\n\t.utils-69f4b824d905d { background-color: #00000000 !important; }\n<\/style><div class=\"col-lg-6 col-xl-5 offset-xl-1 utils-69f4b824d905d\">\n\t<style>\n\t.utils-69f4b824d9218 { background-color: #FFCC92 !important; }\n<\/style>\t<div class=\"row no-gutters pt-5 pr-5 pb-5 pl-5 mt-lg-5 basic-br themenwelten-last-card utils-69f4b824d9218\">\n\t\t<div class=\"col-lg-12\">\n\t<span class=\"redesign-styles__heading mb-5 h3\">Read on now:<\/span><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>\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-69f4b824d9c8e { background-color: #00000000 !important; }\n<\/style>\t<div class=\"row no-gutters utils-69f4b824d9c8e\">\n\t\t<style>\n\t.utils-69f4b824d9e63 { 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-69f4b824d9e63 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            <p>Interfaces in merchandise management<\/p>\n        <\/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            <div class=\"product-buttons-group\">\n            \n<a class=\"product-button-group__link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.jtl-software.com\/de\/themen\/warenwirtschaftssystem\/kosten-auswahlkriterien\">\n    <span class=\"product-button-group__link--text\">Costs &amp; 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