{"id":294077,"date":"2025-10-09T10:00:36","date_gmt":"2025-10-09T08:00:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.jtl-software.com\/process-optimization-automation"},"modified":"2026-04-28T10:16:51","modified_gmt":"2026-04-28T08:16:51","slug":"process-automation","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.jtl-software.com\/en\/topics\/erp\/process-automation","title":{"rendered":"Process optimization &amp; automation"},"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-69f3937a278bd 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\">Process optimization &amp; automation with 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-does-process-optimization-mean\" 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 does process optimization mean?<\/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=\"#how-automated-workflows-ensure-greater-efficiency\" 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\">How automated workflows ensure greater efficiency<\/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=\"#new-potential-through-ai-and-machine-learning-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\">03<\/span>\n                                    <span class=\"toc-widget__content--item-button--content__text\">New potential through AI and machine learning 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=\"#crucial-for-process-optimization-regular-analyses\" 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\">Crucial for process optimization: regular analyses<\/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=\"#best-practices-tips-for-successful-process-optimization\" 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\">Best practices &amp; tips for successful process optimization<\/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=\"#process-optimization-in-merchandise-management-as-the-key-to-greater-competitiveness\" 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\">Process optimization in merchandise management as the key to greater competitiveness<\/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 active\">\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\">\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-69f3937a280cc { background-repeat: no-repeat !important; }\n<\/style>\t\t<section id=\"ratgeber\" class=\"hero-product-section orange mb-0 utils-69f3937a280cc\">\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\">Process optimization &amp; automation<\/span> with a merchandise management system<\/h1>\t<div class=\"hero-product-section__content--text mb-3 mr-md-8 mb-md-5\">\n<p>The growing networking and dynamics of the economy are forcing retail companies to make their processes more efficient.<\/p>\n<p>Customers <strong>expect fast delivery times, smooth order processes and error-free handling<\/strong>. At the same time, the variety of products is growing and the complexity of logistics is increasing.<\/p>\n<p>The solution to this problem is targeted <strong>process optimization<\/strong>. With a <strong>modern merchandise management system<\/strong>, companies can automate and accelerate processes. The benefits: more efficiency and transparency, fewer errors.<\/p>\n<p>This guide addresses this,<\/p>\n\t<\/div>\n<ul class=\"hero-product-section__content--list list-icons\">\n\t<li><span style=\"color:#05C7D1;\" class=\"fa-regular fa-arrow-right fa-fw list-icon\"><\/span>why automation is so important in merchandise management,<\/li><li><span style=\"color:#05C7D1;\" class=\"fa-regular fa-arrow-right fa-fw list-icon\"><\/span>what potential it offers and<\/li><li><span style=\"color:#05C7D1;\" class=\"fa-regular fa-arrow-right fa-fw list-icon\"><\/span>what to look out for when implementing a merchandise management system.<\/li><\/ul><\/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 mb-5\">\n            <h2 id=\"anchor-what-does-process-optimization-mean\" class=\"redesign-styles__title\">What does process optimization mean?<a href=\"#what-does-process-optimization-mean\" class=\"far fa-link headline-link\" data-href=\"#what-does-process-optimization-mean\"><\/a><\/h2><p>Process optimization is the systematic <strong>analysis and improvement of processes<\/strong> in a company. The aim is to make optimum use of resources, reduce sources of error and design processes in such a way that they are faster, more transparent and more cost-efficient.<\/p>\n<h3 id=\"anchor-why-is-process-optimization-in-merchandise-management-so-important\" class=\"redesign-styles__heading\">Why is process optimization in merchandise management so important?<a href=\"#why-is-process-optimization-in-merchandise-management-so-important\" class=\"far fa-link headline-link\" data-href=\"#why-is-process-optimization-in-merchandise-management-so-important\"><\/a><\/h3><p>Even 50 years ago, well-organized processes were important in retail. But digitalization and globalization are increasing the demands: Customers not only expect short delivery times, but also flexible ordering and returns processes. At the same time, competition from international eCommerce giants and global marketplaces is increasing. If you want to hold your own in this environment, you have to <strong>work efficiently and reduce costs without compromising service quality<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>Systematic process optimization with a merchandise management system offers <strong>the following advantages<\/strong> in this context:<\/p>\n    <\/div><style>\n\t.grid-69f3937a310ae { --rows: 3; --gap: 16px; }\n\n\t@media (min-width: 1200px) {\n\t\t.grid-69f3937a310ae { --columns: 1fr 1fr 1fr; --rows: 1; --gap: 32px; }\n\t}\n<\/style><div class=\"mb-5 grid grid-69f3937a310ae\">\n\t<style>\n\t.utils-69f3937a31247 { background-color: #FFFFFF !important; }\n\n\t@media (min-width: 992px) {\n\t\t.grid-item-69f3937a31247 { --columns-start: 1; --rows-start: 1; }\n\t}\n<\/style><div class=\"pt-5 pr-5 pb-5 pl-5 basic-br utils-69f3937a31247 grid-item grid-item-69f3937a31247\">\n\t\t<div class=\"mb-4\">\n<p><strong>Efficiency and scalability<br \/>\n<\/strong><\/p>\n\t<\/div>\n\t<div class=\"mb-0\">\n<p>Processes become leaner, faster and more reliable. Automated workflows improve planning and reduce the time spent on recurring tasks. At the same time, optimized merchandise management enables better use of warehouse capacities and precise inventory management.<\/p>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div><style>\n\t.utils-69f3937a31736 { background-color: #FFFFFF !important; }\n\t.grid-item-69f3937a31736 { --columns-start: 1; --rows-start: 2; }\n\n\t@media (min-width: 1200px) {\n\t\t.grid-item-69f3937a31736 { --columns-start: 2; --rows-start: 1; }\n\t}\n<\/style><div class=\"pt-5 pr-5 pb-5 pl-5 basic-br utils-69f3937a31736 grid-item grid-item-69f3937a31736\">\n\t\t<div class=\"mb-4\">\n<p><strong>Error minimization through digital processes<br \/>\n<\/strong><\/p>\n\t<\/div>\n\t<div class=\"mb-0\">\n<p>Manual processes are prone to errors: incorrectly recorded stock, double bookings or delays in order processing can result in high follow-up costs. Automated purchase order proposals, real time stock updates and standardized workflows create transparency and prevent bottlenecks or excess stock.<\/p>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div><style>\n\t.utils-69f3937a31c0d { background-color: #FFFFFF !important; }\n\t.grid-item-69f3937a31c0d { --columns-start: 1; --rows-start: 3; }\n\n\t@media (min-width: 1200px) {\n\t\t.grid-item-69f3937a31c0d { --columns-start: 3; --rows-start: 1; }\n\t}\n<\/style><div class=\"pt-5 pr-5 pb-5 pl-5 basic-br utils-69f3937a31c0d grid-item grid-item-69f3937a31c0d\">\n\t\t<div class=\"mb-4\">\n<p><strong>Basis for data-driven decisions<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>\n\t<\/div>\n\t<div class=\"mb-0\">\n<p>Modern inventory management systems provide valuable real time data on stocks, delivery times and sales. Companies receive a sound basis for decision-making in order to adjust stock levels, plan repeat orders or better predict seasonal fluctuations.<\/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\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<style>\n            .product-subcard-widget-69f3937a327b4 {\n            margin-bottom: -160px;\n        } \n        @media screen and (max-width: 991px) {\n            .product-subcard-widget-69f3937a327b4 {\n                margin-bottom: 0px;\n            }\n        }\n        @media screen and (min-width: 1200px) {\n        .product-subcard-widget-69f3937a327b4 {\n            transform: translateX(-80px);\n        } \n    }\n<\/style>\n<div class=\"product-subcard-widget product-subcard-widget-69f3937a327b4 themenwelten-position\" style=\"max-width:340px;\">\n            <span class=\"redesign-styles__heading h3\">Tip<\/span><p>The better automated workflows are tailored to your own needs and processes, the more advantages they offer. Standard action chains can often be refined step by step.<\/p>\n    <\/div>\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-how-automated-workflows-ensure-greater-efficiency\" class=\"redesign-styles__title\">How automated workflows ensure greater efficiency<a href=\"#how-automated-workflows-ensure-greater-efficiency\" class=\"far fa-link headline-link\" data-href=\"#how-automated-workflows-ensure-greater-efficiency\"><\/a><\/h2><p><strong>Processes in merchandise management are often interlinked<\/strong> &#8211; each step triggers the next. This creates coherent chains of action.<\/p>\n<p>The exact sequence of such a chain of actions depends on its links. In our example, it changes if the ordered item is not in stock.<\/p>\n<p>Good merchandise management or ERP systems make it possible to <strong>automate<\/strong> even <strong>complex chains of action<\/strong> without restricting your own flexibility. This is made possible by <strong>digital workflows<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"redesign-styles__heading\">How do digital workflows work?<\/h3><p>To set up automatic workflows in merchandise management systems, <strong>users define triggers and actions<\/strong>. This allows them to define complete chains of action. How exactly this process runs depends on the software.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"redesign-styles__heading\">Digital workflows for ordering and warehouse processes: Examples<\/h3><p>Depending on the merchandise management system, users can define a wide variety of workflows.<\/p>\n<p>Some examples:<\/p>\n    <\/div><style>\n\t.grid-69f3937a332eb { --rows: 3; --gap: 16px; }\n\n\t@media (min-width: 1200px) {\n\t\t.grid-69f3937a332eb { --columns: 1fr 1fr 1fr; --rows: 1; --gap: 32px; }\n\t}\n<\/style><div class=\"mb-5 grid grid-69f3937a332eb\">\n\t<style>\n\t.utils-69f3937a333f0 { background-color: #FFFFFF !important; }\n\n\t@media (min-width: 992px) {\n\t\t.grid-item-69f3937a333f0 { --columns-start: 1; --rows-start: 1; }\n\t}\n<\/style><div class=\"pt-5 pr-5 pb-5 pl-5 basic-br utils-69f3937a333f0 grid-item grid-item-69f3937a333f0\">\n\t\t<div class=\"mb-4\">\n<p><strong>Stock monitoring &amp; reordering<\/strong><\/p>\n\t<\/div>\n\t<div class=\"mb-0\">\n<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>The stock level of an item falls below a defined minimum value.<\/li>\n<li>The merchandise management system automatically creates an order proposal list.<\/li>\n<li>After approval by the purchasing department, the order is sent to the supplier.<\/li>\n<li>The system records incoming goods and updates the stocks.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div><style>\n\t.utils-69f3937a337c0 { background-color: #FFFFFF !important; }\n\t.grid-item-69f3937a337c0 { --columns-start: 1; --rows-start: 2; }\n\n\t@media (min-width: 1200px) {\n\t\t.grid-item-69f3937a337c0 { --columns-start: 2; --rows-start: 1; }\n\t}\n<\/style><div class=\"pt-5 pr-5 pb-5 pl-5 basic-br utils-69f3937a337c0 grid-item grid-item-69f3937a337c0\">\n\t\t<div class=\"mb-4\">\n<p><strong>Order processing &amp; shipping<\/strong><\/p>\n\t<\/div>\n\t<div class=\"mb-0\">\n<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>A customer places an order in the online store or via a sales channel.<\/li>\n<li>The system checks stock availability.<\/li>\n<li>The order is commissioned in the warehouse and prepared for dispatch.<\/li>\n<li>A shipping label is generated and the shipment is handed over to the parcel service provider.<\/li>\n<li>The customer receives an automatic shipping notification with tracking information.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div><style>\n\t.utils-69f3937a33bc0 { background-color: #FFFFFF !important; }\n\t.grid-item-69f3937a33bc0 { --columns-start: 1; --rows-start: 3; }\n\n\t@media (min-width: 1200px) {\n\t\t.grid-item-69f3937a33bc0 { --columns-start: 3; --rows-start: 1; }\n\t}\n<\/style><div class=\"pt-5 pr-5 pb-5 pl-5 basic-br utils-69f3937a33bc0 grid-item grid-item-69f3937a33bc0\">\n\t\t<div class=\"mb-4\">\n<p><strong>Returns management<\/strong><\/p>\n\t<\/div>\n\t<div class=\"mb-0\">\n<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>A customer logs in a return via the online portal or customer service.<\/li>\n<li>The merchandise management system automatically creates a return label.<\/li>\n<li>After goods are received in the warehouse, the condition of the goods is checked.<\/li>\n<li>Depending on the condition, the system triggers a refund, exchange or restocking.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<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-69f3937a34057 { background-repeat: no-repeat !important; }\n<\/style>\t\t<section class=\"product-management-section orange utils-69f3937a34057\">\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\">Advantages of digital process automation<\/h3>\t<div class=\"product-management-section__text mb-5\">\n<p>Automated workflows have many <strong>advantages for process optimization in merchandise management<\/strong>:<\/p>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<style>\n\t.utils-69f3937a345e3 { background-color: #00000000 !important; }\n<\/style><div class=\"col-lg-6 utils-69f3937a345e3\">\n\t<\/div>\n<div class=\"col-lg-12\">\n\t<style>\n\t.grid-69f3937a348c7 { --rows: 4; --gap: 32px; }\n\n\t@media (min-width: 768px) {\n\t\t.grid-69f3937a348c7 { --columns: 1fr 1fr; --rows: 5; --gap: 32px; }\n\t}\n<\/style><div class=\"mb-5 grid grid-69f3937a348c7\">\n\t<style>\n\t.utils-69f3937a349d9 { background-color: #FFF5E9 !important; }\n\t.grid-item-69f3937a349d9 { --columns-start: 1; --rows-start: 1; }\n<\/style><div class=\"pt-5 pr-5 pb-5 pl-5 basic-br utils-69f3937a349d9 grid-item grid-item-69f3937a349d9\">\n\t<p><strong>Error minimization through clear processes<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Automatically defined rules and processes eliminate sources of error. Because the merchandise management system records and updates the flow of goods in real time, oversales or shortages rarely occur. It also reduces the risk of orders being sent incorrectly or expensive misunderstandings in financial accounting.<\/p>\n<\/div><style>\n\t.utils-69f3937a34c5f { background-color: #FFF5E9 !important; }\n\t.grid-item-69f3937a34c5f { --columns-start: 1; --rows-start: 2; }\n\n\t@media (min-width: 768px) {\n\t\t.grid-item-69f3937a34c5f { --columns-start: 2; --rows-start: 1; }\n\t}\n<\/style><div class=\"pt-5 pr-5 pb-5 pl-5 basic-br utils-69f3937a34c5f grid-item grid-item-69f3937a34c5f\">\n\t<p><strong>Acceleration of processes<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Digital workflows eliminate unnecessary waiting times by triggering tasks as soon as a previous one has been completed. One example of this is invoicing after goods issue.<\/p>\n<\/div><style>\n\t.utils-69f3937a34f1b { background-color: #FFF5E9 !important; }\n\t.grid-item-69f3937a34f1b { --columns-start: 1; --rows-start: 3; }\n\n\t@media (min-width: 768px) {\n\t\t.grid-item-69f3937a34f1b { --columns-start: 1; --rows-start: 2; }\n\t}\n<\/style><div class=\"pt-5 pr-5 pb-5 pl-5 basic-br utils-69f3937a34f1b grid-item grid-item-69f3937a34f1b\">\n\t<p><strong>Good coordination between departments<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Communication between different departments runs smoothly. Whether in purchasing, warehouse management or shipping &#8211; everyone knows when the next step will take place.<\/p>\n<\/div><style>\n\t.utils-69f3937a351dc { background-color: #FFF5E9 !important; }\n\t.grid-item-69f3937a351dc { --columns-start: 1; --rows-start: 4; }\n\n\t@media (min-width: 768px) {\n\t\t.grid-item-69f3937a351dc { --columns-start: 2; --rows-start: 2; }\n\t}\n<\/style><div class=\"pt-5 pr-5 pb-5 pl-5 basic-br utils-69f3937a351dc grid-item grid-item-69f3937a351dc\">\n\t<p><strong>Flexibility despite automation<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>A common misconception is that automation creates rigid processes. Modern systems offer flexible customization options. Companies can tailor workflows to their requirements, leaving enough leeway for special cases.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><style>\n        @media screen and (min-width: 1200px) {\n        .product-subcard-widget-69f3937a35611 {\n            transform: translateX(clamp(21px, -22.5714rem + 25.4762vw, 25px));\n        } \n    }\n<\/style>\n<div class=\"product-subcard-widget product-subcard-widget-69f3937a35611 left-aligned\" style=\"max-width:860px;margin-top:0;\">\n            \t<div class=\"mb-5\">\n<p>Whether inventory management, item management or supply chain control, a modern merchandise management system enables retail companies to centrally control a wide variety of processes. Our guide page provides an overview of the great potential of merchandise management systems:<\/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\/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><\/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-69f3937a35b40 { background-repeat: no-repeat !important; }\n<\/style>\t\t<section class=\"product-management-section orange utils-69f3937a35b40\">\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<\/div>\n<div class=\"col-lg-6\">\n\t<h2 id=\"anchor-new-potential-through-ai-and-machine-learning-in-merchandise-management\" class=\"product-management-section__title mb-5\">New potential through AI and machine learning in merchandise management<a href=\"#new-potential-through-ai-and-machine-learning-in-merchandise-management\" class=\"far fa-link headline-link\" data-href=\"#new-potential-through-ai-and-machine-learning-in-merchandise-management\"><\/a><\/h2>\t<div class=\"product-management-section__text mb-5\">\n<p>Artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) open up additional opportunities for process optimization in merchandise management. By using intelligent algorithms, companies can <strong>automatically optimize and proactively control <\/strong> processes.<\/p>\n<p>Some examples:<\/p>\n\t<\/div>\n<h3 class=\"redesign-styles__heading mb-5\">1. predictive analyses for order quantities and stock levels<\/h3>\t<div class=\"mb-5\">\n<p>Traditionally, warehouse management is based on empirical values or rigid reordering rules. AI systems go one step further: they analyze historical sales figures, seasonal fluctuations and external factors such as weather data or market trends to generate precise purchase order proposals.<\/p>\n<p>Instead of setting blanket safety stock levels, <strong>machine learning continuously calculates optimal reorder quantities based on current<\/strong> demand <strong>forecasts<\/strong>. These methods offer considerable advantages, particularly in industries with volatile sales markets or rapidly changing trends.<\/p>\n\t<\/div>\n<h3 class=\"redesign-styles__heading mb-5\">2. automated anomaly detection for error prevention<\/h3>\t<div class=\"mb-5\">\n<p>AI recognizes deviations from normal patterns, for example:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>unusual order quantities, <\/strong>for example due to incorrect entries or fraudulent transactions,<\/li>\n<li><strong>Deviations in stock levels or<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Shipping problems. <\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>This enables <strong>companies to react to errors, fraud and incidents at an early stage<\/strong>. Process reliability increases.<\/p>\n\t<\/div>\n<h3 class=\"redesign-styles__heading mb-5\">3. chatbots and AI-supported customer support processes<\/h3>\t<div class=\"mb-5\">\n<p>In addition to internal process optimization, AI supports customer service. <strong>Chatbots and virtual assistants answer standard inquiries<\/strong> about orders, delivery status or returns around the clock &#8211; without waiting times and regardless of business hours. By analyzing purchasing behaviour, intelligent systems can even recommend suitable additional products or alternative items.<\/p>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<style>\n\t.utils-69f3937a36814 { 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-69f3937a36814\">\n\t<style>\n        @media screen and (min-width: 1200px) {\n        .product-subcard-widget-69f3937a36a95 {\n            transform: translateX(0px);\n        } \n    }\n<\/style>\n<div class=\"product-subcard-widget product-subcard-widget-69f3937a36a95 left-aligned\" style=\"max-width:475px;margin-top:0;\">\n            <span class=\"redesign-styles__heading mb-5 h4\">Good to know<\/span><p>Modern AI-supported systems are capable of learning and continuously improve their responses. This also improves customer service with every inquiry.<\/p>\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\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 mb-5\">\n            <h2 id=\"anchor-crucial-for-process-optimization-regular-analyses\" class=\"redesign-styles__title\">Crucial for process optimization: regular analyses<a href=\"#crucial-for-process-optimization-regular-analyses\" class=\"far fa-link headline-link\" data-href=\"#crucial-for-process-optimization-regular-analyses\"><\/a><\/h2><p>Regular performance measurements show whether automation is achieving the desired effect. They also provide indications of potential for improvement. <strong>Transparent key performance indicators (KPIs), modern analysis tools and continuous monitoring<\/strong> are crucial here.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"redesign-styles__heading\">Key performance indicators (KPIs) for analyses<\/h3><p>Some key figures are particularly relevant in merchandise management:<\/p>\n    <\/div><style>\n\t.grid-69f3937a377e6 { --rows: 3; --gap: 16px; }\n\n\t@media (min-width: 1200px) {\n\t\t.grid-69f3937a377e6 { --columns: 1fr 1fr 1fr; --rows: 1; --gap: 32px; }\n\t}\n<\/style><div class=\"mb-5 grid grid-69f3937a377e6\">\n\t<style>\n\t.utils-69f3937a378fe { background-color: #FFFFFF !important; }\n\n\t@media (min-width: 992px) {\n\t\t.grid-item-69f3937a378fe { --columns-start: 1; --rows-start: 1; }\n\t}\n<\/style><div class=\"pt-5 pr-5 pb-5 pl-5 basic-br utils-69f3937a378fe grid-item grid-item-69f3937a378fe\">\n\t\t<div class=\"mb-4\">\n<p><strong>Throughput times<\/strong><\/p>\n\t<\/div>\n\t<div class=\"mb-0\">\n<p>Measures the speed at which orders, goods receipts or stock movements are processed. Shorter throughput times indicate a more efficient process design.<\/p>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div><style>\n\t.utils-69f3937a37ca9 { background-color: #FFFFFF !important; }\n\t.grid-item-69f3937a37ca9 { --columns-start: 1; --rows-start: 2; }\n\n\t@media (min-width: 1200px) {\n\t\t.grid-item-69f3937a37ca9 { --columns-start: 2; --rows-start: 1; }\n\t}\n<\/style><div class=\"pt-5 pr-5 pb-5 pl-5 basic-br utils-69f3937a37ca9 grid-item grid-item-69f3937a37ca9\">\n\t\t<div class=\"mb-4\">\n<p><strong>Error rates<\/strong><\/p>\n\t<\/div>\n\t<div class=\"mb-0\">\n<p>Records the frequency of incorrect deliveries, stock discrepancies or returns due to incorrect item allocation. A falling error rate indicates improved process quality.<\/p>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div><style>\n\t.utils-69f3937a38055 { background-color: #FFFFFF !important; }\n\t.grid-item-69f3937a38055 { --columns-start: 1; --rows-start: 3; }\n\n\t@media (min-width: 1200px) {\n\t\t.grid-item-69f3937a38055 { --columns-start: 3; --rows-start: 1; }\n\t}\n<\/style><div class=\"pt-5 pr-5 pb-5 pl-5 basic-br utils-69f3937a38055 grid-item grid-item-69f3937a38055\">\n\t\t<div class=\"mb-4\">\n<p><strong>Inventory accuracy<\/strong><\/p>\n\t<\/div>\n\t<div class=\"mb-0\">\n<p>Shows how precisely the stock levels in the system match the actual physical stocks. A high level of accuracy reduces the risk of over- or understocking.<\/p>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"col-lg-7 px-0\">\n            <p>Depending on the company structure, other KPIs such as <strong>returns rate<\/strong>, <strong>inventory turnover rate<\/strong> or <strong>delivery reliability<\/strong> may also be important.<\/p>\n<h3 id=\"anchor-tools-for-measuring-success\" class=\"redesign-styles__heading\">Tools for measuring success<a href=\"#tools-for-measuring-success\" class=\"far fa-link headline-link\" data-href=\"#tools-for-measuring-success\"><\/a><\/h3><p>Modern merchandise management systems <strong>record and visualize operational data in real time<\/strong> and enable a detailed evaluation of process changes. Key figures can also be exported. Customizable dashboards provide a clear overview of stock levels, order status and other important indicators.<\/p>\n<p>Business intelligence (BI) software uses advanced analytical methods to identify long-term trends and support data-based decisions. AI-supported BI tools can recognize patterns and suggest potential for improvement.<\/p>\n<p>A <strong>combination of both systems<\/strong> achieves the best results. Appropriate extensions and interfaces prevent companies from having to export data and work with multiple tools. Everything comes together in one control center.<\/p>\n    <\/div><style>\n        @media screen and (min-width: 1200px) {\n        .product-subcard-widget-69f3937a3895e {\n            transform: translateX(clamp(21px, -22.5714rem + 25.4762vw, 25px));\n        } \n    }\n<\/style>\n<div class=\"product-subcard-widget product-subcard-widget-69f3937a3895e left-aligned\" style=\"max-width:860px;margin-top:40px;\">\n            \t<div class=\"mb-5\">\n<p>Sufficient connectivity options are an important property of merchandise management systems. We reveal exactly what is important on our guide page:<\/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\">\n            \t<div class=\"mb-7\">\n\t<\/div>\n    <\/div><div class=\"col-lg-7 px-0 mb-5\">\n            <h3 id=\"anchor-continuous-improvement-through-monitoring\" class=\"redesign-styles__heading\">Continuous improvement through monitoring<a href=\"#continuous-improvement-through-monitoring\" class=\"far fa-link headline-link\" data-href=\"#continuous-improvement-through-monitoring\"><\/a><\/h3><p>Continuous monitoring is crucial to achieving long-term efficiency gains. This means<\/p>\n    <\/div><style>\n\t.grid-69f3937a391fc { --rows: 3; --gap: 16px; }\n\n\t@media (min-width: 1200px) {\n\t\t.grid-69f3937a391fc { --columns: 1fr 1fr 1fr; --rows: 1; --gap: 32px; }\n\t}\n<\/style><div class=\"grid grid-69f3937a391fc\">\n\t<style>\n\t.utils-69f3937a392f0 { background-color: #FFFFFF !important; }\n\n\t@media (min-width: 992px) {\n\t\t.grid-item-69f3937a392f0 { --columns-start: 1; --rows-start: 1; }\n\t}\n<\/style><div class=\"pt-5 pr-5 pb-5 pl-5 basic-br utils-69f3937a392f0 grid-item grid-item-69f3937a392f0\">\n\t\t<div class=\"mb-4\">\n<p><strong>Regular review of the KPIs<\/strong><\/p>\n\t<\/div>\n\t<div class=\"mb-0\">\n<p>A comparison with historical data shows whether the targets set have been achieved and where there is still room for improvement.<\/p>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div><style>\n\t.utils-69f3937a39684 { background-color: #FFFFFF !important; }\n\t.grid-item-69f3937a39684 { --columns-start: 1; --rows-start: 2; }\n\n\t@media (min-width: 1200px) {\n\t\t.grid-item-69f3937a39684 { --columns-start: 2; --rows-start: 1; }\n\t}\n<\/style><div class=\"pt-5 pr-5 pb-5 pl-5 basic-br utils-69f3937a39684 grid-item grid-item-69f3937a39684\">\n\t\t<div class=\"mb-4\">\n<p><strong>Flexible customization of workflows<\/strong><\/p>\n\t<\/div>\n\t<div class=\"mb-0\">\n<p>Processes should not remain static, but should be continuously developed. New technological possibilities or changing market requirements require regular adjustments.<\/p>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div><style>\n\t.utils-69f3937a39a37 { background-color: #FFFFFF !important; }\n\t.grid-item-69f3937a39a37 { --columns-start: 1; --rows-start: 3; }\n\n\t@media (min-width: 1200px) {\n\t\t.grid-item-69f3937a39a37 { --columns-start: 3; --rows-start: 1; }\n\t}\n<\/style><div class=\"pt-5 pr-5 pb-5 pl-5 basic-br utils-69f3937a39a37 grid-item grid-item-69f3937a39a37\">\n\t\t<div class=\"mb-4\">\n<p><strong>Using feedback from practice<\/strong><\/p>\n\t<\/div>\n\t<div class=\"mb-0\">\n<p>Employees who work with the system on a daily basis provide valuable insights into potential weaknesses or optimization opportunities. A regular exchange helps to further refine processes.<\/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\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-best-practices-tips-for-successful-process-optimization\" class=\"redesign-styles__title\">Best practices &amp; tips for successful process optimization<a href=\"#best-practices-tips-for-successful-process-optimization\" class=\"far fa-link headline-link\" data-href=\"#best-practices-tips-for-successful-process-optimization\"><\/a><\/h2>\t<div class=\"mb-5\">\n<p>Smooth processes in merchandise management do not happen overnight. What is important is a structured approach that takes technological and organizational factors into account. The following best practices help to achieve sustainable improvements.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Regular analysis and adaptation of processes<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>What works well today may lose its relevance tomorrow due to new market requirements, technological developments or internal changes. This is why a continuous analysis of existing processes is crucial.<\/p>\n<p>That means:<\/p>\n\t<\/div>\n    <\/div><style>\n\t.grid-69f3937a3a670 { --rows: 3; --gap: 16px; }\n\n\t@media (min-width: 1200px) {\n\t\t.grid-69f3937a3a670 { --columns: 1fr 1fr 1fr; --rows: 1; --gap: 32px; }\n\t}\n<\/style><div class=\"mb-5 grid grid-69f3937a3a670\">\n\t<style>\n\t.utils-69f3937a3a778 { background-color: #FFFFFF !important; }\n\n\t@media (min-width: 992px) {\n\t\t.grid-item-69f3937a3a778 { --columns-start: 1; --rows-start: 1; }\n\t}\n<\/style><div class=\"pt-5 pr-5 pb-5 pl-5 basic-br utils-69f3937a3a778 grid-item grid-item-69f3937a3a778\">\n\t\t<div class=\"mb-4\">\n<p><strong>Check process key figures regularly<\/strong><\/p>\n\t<\/div>\n\t<div class=\"mb-0\">\n<p>Important KPIs such as throughput times, error rates or stock turnover rates should be evaluated at fixed intervals.<\/p>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div><style>\n\t.utils-69f3937a3aaf2 { background-color: #FFFFFF !important; }\n\t.grid-item-69f3937a3aaf2 { --columns-start: 1; --rows-start: 2; }\n\n\t@media (min-width: 1200px) {\n\t\t.grid-item-69f3937a3aaf2 { --columns-start: 2; --rows-start: 1; }\n\t}\n<\/style><div class=\"pt-5 pr-5 pb-5 pl-5 basic-br utils-69f3937a3aaf2 grid-item grid-item-69f3937a3aaf2\">\n\t\t<div class=\"mb-4\">\n<p><strong>Identify bottlenecks and weak points<\/strong><\/p>\n\t<\/div>\n\t<div class=\"mb-0\">\n<p>Where do delays occur? Which process steps cost a disproportionate amount of time or resources?<\/p>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div><style>\n\t.utils-69f3937a3aea3 { background-color: #FFFFFF !important; }\n\t.grid-item-69f3937a3aea3 { --columns-start: 1; --rows-start: 3; }\n\n\t@media (min-width: 1200px) {\n\t\t.grid-item-69f3937a3aea3 { --columns-start: 3; --rows-start: 1; }\n\t}\n<\/style><div class=\"pt-5 pr-5 pb-5 pl-5 basic-br utils-69f3937a3aea3 grid-item grid-item-69f3937a3aea3\">\n\t\t<div class=\"mb-4\">\n<p><strong>Obtaining employee feedback<\/strong><\/p>\n\t<\/div>\n\t<div class=\"mb-0\">\n<p>Practical suggestions for improvement often come from those who work with the processes on a daily basis. A regular exchange with the warehouse, purchasing and sales teams is therefore essential.<\/p>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><style>\n\t.grid-69f3937a3b2b7 { --rows: 3; --gap: 16px; }\n\n\t@media (min-width: 1200px) {\n\t\t.grid-69f3937a3b2b7 { --columns: 1fr 1fr 1fr; --rows: 1; --gap: 32px; }\n\t}\n<\/style><div class=\"mb-5 grid grid-69f3937a3b2b7\">\n\t<style>\n\t.utils-69f3937a3b3b1 { background-color: #FFFFFF !important; }\n\n\t@media (min-width: 992px) {\n\t\t.grid-item-69f3937a3b3b1 { --columns-start: 1; --rows-start: 1; }\n\t}\n<\/style><div class=\"pt-5 pr-5 pb-5 pl-5 basic-br utils-69f3937a3b3b1 grid-item grid-item-69f3937a3b3b1\">\n\t\t<div class=\"mb-4\">\n<p><strong>React flexibly to market changes<\/strong><\/p>\n\t<\/div>\n\t<div class=\"mb-0\">\n<p>Increasing order volumes, new sales channels or changing customer requirements should be taken into account in process optimization.<\/p>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"col-lg-7 px-0\">\n            \t<div class=\"mb-5\">\n<p><strong>Ensure data quality: Why clean master data is crucial<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Incomplete or outdated master data leads to errors in inventory management, unnecessary repeat orders or incorrect deliveries.<\/p>\n<p>This can be prevented by taking the following measures:<\/p>\n\t<\/div>\n    <\/div><style>\n\t.grid-69f3937a3b9d4 { --rows: 3; --gap: 16px; }\n\n\t@media (min-width: 1200px) {\n\t\t.grid-69f3937a3b9d4 { --columns: 1fr 1fr 1fr; --rows: 1; --gap: 32px; }\n\t}\n<\/style><div class=\"mb-5 grid grid-69f3937a3b9d4\">\n\t<style>\n\t.utils-69f3937a3bae2 { background-color: #FFFFFF !important; }\n\n\t@media (min-width: 992px) {\n\t\t.grid-item-69f3937a3bae2 { --columns-start: 1; --rows-start: 1; }\n\t}\n<\/style><div class=\"pt-5 pr-5 pb-5 pl-5 basic-br utils-69f3937a3bae2 grid-item grid-item-69f3937a3bae2\">\n\t\t<div class=\"mb-4\">\n<p><strong>Central maintenance of item, supplier and customer data<\/strong><\/p>\n\t<\/div>\n\t<div class=\"mb-0\">\n<p>Redundant or contradictory data records should be avoided in order to reduce errors in orders or stock bookings.<\/p>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div><style>\n\t.utils-69f3937a3be7a { background-color: #FFFFFF !important; }\n\t.grid-item-69f3937a3be7a { --columns-start: 1; --rows-start: 2; }\n\n\t@media (min-width: 1200px) {\n\t\t.grid-item-69f3937a3be7a { --columns-start: 2; --rows-start: 1; }\n\t}\n<\/style><div class=\"pt-5 pr-5 pb-5 pl-5 basic-br utils-69f3937a3be7a grid-item grid-item-69f3937a3be7a\">\n\t\t<div class=\"mb-4\">\n<p><strong>Use automated testing mechanisms<\/strong><\/p>\n\t<\/div>\n\t<div class=\"mb-0\">\n<p>Many modern merchandise management systems offer functions for recognizing duplicates or validating inventory data.<\/p>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div><style>\n\t.utils-69f3937a3c225 { background-color: #FFFFFF !important; }\n\t.grid-item-69f3937a3c225 { --columns-start: 1; --rows-start: 3; }\n\n\t@media (min-width: 1200px) {\n\t\t.grid-item-69f3937a3c225 { --columns-start: 3; --rows-start: 1; }\n\t}\n<\/style><div class=\"pt-5 pr-5 pb-5 pl-5 basic-br utils-69f3937a3c225 grid-item grid-item-69f3937a3c225\">\n\t\t<div class=\"mb-4\">\n<p><strong>Perform data cleansing<\/strong><\/p>\n\t<\/div>\n\t<div class=\"mb-0\">\n<p>SKUs, stock quantities and supplier information should be checked and updated at fixed intervals.<\/p>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"col-lg-7 px-0\">\n            <p><strong>Combining automation with human control<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Even if automation makes many workflows more efficient, it does not replace human decision-making. Manual control remains important. We <strong>also<\/strong> recommend <strong>defining exceptional cases in automated workflows<\/strong> where human intervention is required. This could, for example, be an exceptional order volume.<\/p>\n<p>Automated processes should also be verifiable at all times. Clear logging and control mechanisms help to identify and rectify errors at an early stage.<\/p>\n<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-69f3937a3c922 { background-repeat: no-repeat !important; }\n<\/style>\t\t<section class=\"product-management-section orange utils-69f3937a3c922\">\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-process-optimization-in-merchandise-management-as-the-key-to-greater-competitiveness\" class=\"product-management-section__title mb-5\">Process optimization in merchandise management as the key to greater competitiveness<a href=\"#process-optimization-in-merchandise-management-as-the-key-to-greater-competitiveness\" class=\"far fa-link headline-link\" data-href=\"#process-optimization-in-merchandise-management-as-the-key-to-greater-competitiveness\"><\/a><\/h2>\t<div class=\"product-management-section__text\">\n<p>Companies that <strong>improve<\/strong> their <strong>processes through automation and targeted optimization<\/strong> benefit from shorter throughput times, reduced error rates and greater transparency along the entire supply chain.<\/p>\n<p>Modern merchandise management systems enable them to do this. Depending on the system, not only can merchandise management processes be automated, they can also be continuously improved using digital workflows and AI-supported technologies. Predictive analyses help to avoid bottlenecks, while intelligent algorithms detect and correct errors before they cause high costs.<\/p>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<style>\n\t.utils-69f3937a3cedc { background-color: #00000000 !important; }\n<\/style><div class=\"col-lg-6 col-xl-5 offset-xl-1 utils-69f3937a3cedc\">\n\t<style>\n\t.utils-69f3937a3d0af { background-color: #FFCC92 !important; }\n<\/style>\t<div class=\"row pt-5 pr-5 pb-5 pl-5 mt-lg-5 basic-br themenwelten-last-card utils-69f3937a3d0af\">\n\t\t<div class=\"col-lg-12\">\n\t<span class=\"redesign-styles__heading mb-5 h4\">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\/schnittstellen-erweiterungen\">\n    <span class=\"product-button-group__link--text\">Interfaces in merchandise management: efficient networking for seamless processes<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-69f3937a3db26 { background-color: #00000000 !important; }\n<\/style>\t<div class=\"row no-gutters utils-69f3937a3db26\">\n\t\t<style>\n\t.utils-69f3937a3dcf1 { 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-69f3937a3dcf1 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            <p>Process optimization &amp; automation with merchandise management<\/p>\n<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\/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            <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>\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 Process optimization &amp; 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