{"id":294101,"date":"2025-09-25T16:21:00","date_gmt":"2025-09-25T14:21:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.jtl-software.com\/guide-to-merchandise-management-systems"},"modified":"2026-04-28T10:08:55","modified_gmt":"2026-04-28T08:08:55","slug":"erp","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.jtl-software.com\/en\/topics\/erp","title":{"rendered":"Guide to merchandise management systems"},"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-69f4a6f3c655c 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=\"#merchandise\" 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\">Guide 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-is-a-merchandise-management-system\" 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 is 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=\"#differences-between-erp-systems-and-merchandise-management-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\">02<\/span>\n                                    <span class=\"toc-widget__content--item-button--content__text\">Differences between ERP systems and merchandise management 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=\"#advantages-of-a-merchandise-management-system\" 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\">Advantages of 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=\"#who-needs-a-merchandise-management-system\" 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\">Who needs 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=\"#practical-examples-of-the-use-of-merchandise-management\" class=\"toc-widget__content--item-button\">\n        <span class=\"toc-widget__content--item-button--content\">\n                        <span class=\"toc-widget__content--item-button--content__number\">05<\/span>\n                                    <span class=\"toc-widget__content--item-button--content__text\">Practical examples of the use of merchandise management<\/span>\n                    <\/span>\n        <span class=\"toc-widget__content--item-button--icon\">\n            <i class=\"fa-solid fa-arrow-right\"><\/i>\n        <\/span>\n    <\/a>\n    <\/div><div class=\"toc-widget__content--item\">\n    <a href=\"#organize-finances-and-accounting-with-an-enterprise-resource-planning-system\" 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\">Organize finances and accounting with an enterprise resource planning 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=\"#how-do-i-integrate-merchandise-management-into-my-company\" 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\">How do I integrate merchandise management into my company?<\/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=\"#costs-and-selection-criteria-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\">08<\/span>\n                                    <span class=\"toc-widget__content--item-button--content__text\">Costs and selection criteria 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=\"#conclusion-how-to-get-started-with-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\">09<\/span>\n                                    <span class=\"toc-widget__content--item-button--content__text\">Conclusion: How to get started with 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>\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 active\">\n                    <a class=\"anchor-navigation-tabs__nav-item--link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.jtl-software.com\/en?page_id=294101\">Merchandise management system<\/a>\n                <\/div>\n                            <div class=\"anchor-navigation-tabs__nav-item\">\n                    <a class=\"anchor-navigation-tabs__nav-item--link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.jtl-software.com\/en?page_id=294089\">Tasks<\/a>\n                <\/div>\n                            <div class=\"anchor-navigation-tabs__nav-item\">\n                    <a class=\"anchor-navigation-tabs__nav-item--link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.jtl-software.com\/en?page_id=294077&amp;preview=true\">Process optimization<\/a>\n                <\/div>\n                            <div class=\"anchor-navigation-tabs__nav-item\">\n                    <a class=\"anchor-navigation-tabs__nav-item--link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.jtl-software.com\/en?page_id=294065\">Interfaces<\/a>\n                <\/div>\n                            <div class=\"anchor-navigation-tabs__nav-item\">\n                    <a class=\"anchor-navigation-tabs__nav-item--link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.jtl-software.com\/en?page_id=294053\">Accounting<\/a>\n                <\/div>\n                            <div class=\"anchor-navigation-tabs__nav-item\">\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-69f4a6f3c6d6d { background-repeat: no-repeat !important; }\n<\/style>\t\t<section id=\"ratgeber\" class=\"hero-product-section orange mb-0 utils-69f4a6f3c6d6d\">\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\">Guide <span class=\"font-weight-bold\">Merchandise management system<\/span><\/h1>\t<div class=\"hero-product-section__content--text mr-0 mb-3 mr-md-8 mb-md-5\">\n<p>Whether you&#8217;re a small retail store or an international eCommerce company, effective merchandise management is the key to <strong>smooth processes and satisfied customers<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>More and more companies are using <strong>an ERP system<\/strong> to make processes more efficient, minimize errors and increase customer satisfaction.<\/p>\n<p>In this guide, we take a closer look,<\/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 a ERP system is indispensable for many modern companies,<\/li><li><span style=\"color:#05C7D1;\" class=\"fa-regular fa-arrow-right fa-fw list-icon\"><\/span>how it supports economic success and<\/li><li><span style=\"color:#05C7D1;\" class=\"fa-regular fa-arrow-right fa-fw list-icon\"><\/span>how companies can find the perfect system for their needs.<\/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<style>\n            .product-subcard-widget-69f4a6f3cd000 {\n            margin-bottom: -160px;\n        } \n        @media screen and (max-width: 991px) {\n            .product-subcard-widget-69f4a6f3cd000 {\n                margin-bottom: 0px;\n            }\n        }\n        @media screen and (min-width: 1200px) {\n        .product-subcard-widget-69f4a6f3cd000 {\n            transform: translateX(-80px);\n        } \n    }\n<\/style>\n<div class=\"product-subcard-widget product-subcard-widget-69f4a6f3cd000 themenwelten-position\" style=\"max-width:340px;\">\n            <span class=\"redesign-styles__heading h3\">Important!<\/span><p>In this guide, we use the words <strong>merchandise management<\/strong> and <strong>merchandise management system<\/strong> largely synonymously.<\/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\">\n            <h2 id=\"anchor-what-is-a-merchandise-management-system\" class=\"redesign-styles__title\">What is a merchandise management system?<a href=\"#what-is-a-merchandise-management-system\" class=\"far fa-link headline-link\" data-href=\"#what-is-a-merchandise-management-system\"><\/a><\/h2><p>An enterprise resource planning system (ERP or WMS for short) is software that <strong>monitors and controls all goods flows in a company<\/strong>. By providing an overview of all goods movements, it creates the basis for efficient business processes.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"redesign-styles__heading\">What are the tasks and functions of merchandise management?<\/h3><p>Merchandise management systems serve one central purpose: to organize the flow of goods in a company as efficiently as possible.<\/p>\n<p>However, different systems differ in their functions. Some focus on the basics for optimizing the supply chain, while others are very comprehensive. It is often possible to scale the merchandise management software and thus adapt it step by step to new requirements. Internal and external systems can be integrated into the merchandise management system via interfaces, for example to cash register and store systems, tax consultants or online marketplaces.<\/p>\n<p>The central <strong>components and functions of an enterprise resource planning system<\/strong> are as follows:<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>\n    <\/div><style>\n\t.grid-69f4a6f3cdcd5 { --columns: 1; --rows: 4; --gap: 32px; }\n\n\t@media (min-width: 992px) {\n\t\t.grid-69f4a6f3cdcd5 { --columns: 1fr 1fr; --rows: 2; }\n\t}\n<\/style><div class=\"mb-5 mb-md-7 grid grid-69f4a6f3cdcd5\">\n\t<style>\n\t.utils-69f4a6f3cde59 { background-color: #FFFFFF !important; }\n\t.grid-item-69f4a6f3cde59 { --columns-start: 1; --rows-start: 1; }\n<\/style><div class=\"pt-5 pr-5 pb-5 pl-5 basic-br utils-69f4a6f3cde59 grid-item grid-item-69f4a6f3cde59\">\n\t<span class=\"redesign-styles__subtitle colored-text d-block mb-5\">Purchasing \/ Procurement<\/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--icon\">\n            <i class=\"fa-solid fa-arrow-right\" style=\"color:#FF9A26;\"><\/i>\n        <\/div>\n            <div class=\"list-widget__item--content\">\n        <div class=\"list-widget__item--rte\">\n            <p>Supplier 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--icon\">\n            <i class=\"fa-solid fa-arrow-right\" style=\"color:#FF9A26;\"><\/i>\n        <\/div>\n            <div class=\"list-widget__item--content\">\n        <div class=\"list-widget__item--rte\">\n            <p>Purchase order proposals &amp; price inquiries<\/p>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    \n<\/li>\n<li class=\"list-widget__item\" style=\"column-gap:24px;\">\n            <div class=\"list-widget__item--icon\">\n            <i class=\"fa-solid fa-arrow-right\" style=\"color:#FF9A26;\"><\/i>\n        <\/div>\n            <div class=\"list-widget__item--content\">\n        <div class=\"list-widget__item--rte\">\n            <p>Purchase lists &amp; backorder reminders<\/p>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    \n<\/li>\n<li class=\"list-widget__item\" style=\"column-gap:24px;\">\n            <div class=\"list-widget__item--icon\">\n            <i class=\"fa-solid fa-arrow-right\" style=\"color:#FF9A26;\"><\/i>\n        <\/div>\n            <div class=\"list-widget__item--content\">\n        <div class=\"list-widget__item--rte\">\n            <p>Drop shipping &amp; drop shipments<\/p>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    \n<\/li>\n<li class=\"list-widget__item\" style=\"column-gap:24px;\">\n            <div class=\"list-widget__item--icon\">\n            <i class=\"fa-solid fa-arrow-right\" style=\"color:#FF9A26;\"><\/i>\n        <\/div>\n            <div class=\"list-widget__item--content\">\n        <div class=\"list-widget__item--rte\">\n            <p>Inbound postings &amp; invoice control<\/p>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    \n<\/li>            <\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><style>\n\t.utils-69f4a6f3cf03d { background-color: #FFFFFF !important; }\n\t.grid-item-69f4a6f3cf03d { --columns-start: 1; --rows-start: 2; }\n\n\t@media (min-width: 992px) {\n\t\t.grid-item-69f4a6f3cf03d { --columns-start: 2; --rows-start: 1; }\n\t}\n<\/style><div class=\"pt-5 pr-5 pb-5 pl-5 basic-br utils-69f4a6f3cf03d grid-item grid-item-69f4a6f3cf03d\">\n\t<span class=\"redesign-styles__subtitle colored-text d-block mb-5\">Inventory management \/ warehouse<\/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--icon\">\n            <i class=\"fa-solid fa-arrow-right\" style=\"color:#FF9A26;\"><\/i>\n        <\/div>\n            <div class=\"list-widget__item--content\">\n        <div class=\"list-widget__item--rte\">\n            <p>Warehouse management &amp; inventory 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--icon\">\n            <i class=\"fa-solid fa-arrow-right\" style=\"color:#FF9A26;\"><\/i>\n        <\/div>\n            <div class=\"list-widget__item--content\">\n        <div class=\"list-widget__item--rte\">\n            <p>Booking history &amp; stock transfers<\/p>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    \n<\/li>\n<li class=\"list-widget__item\" style=\"column-gap:24px;\">\n            <div class=\"list-widget__item--icon\">\n            <i class=\"fa-solid fa-arrow-right\" style=\"color:#FF9A26;\"><\/i>\n        <\/div>\n            <div class=\"list-widget__item--content\">\n        <div class=\"list-widget__item--rte\">\n            <p>Returns management &amp; item conditions<\/p>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    \n<\/li>\n<li class=\"list-widget__item\" style=\"column-gap:24px;\">\n            <div class=\"list-widget__item--icon\">\n            <i class=\"fa-solid fa-arrow-right\" style=\"color:#FF9A26;\"><\/i>\n        <\/div>\n            <div class=\"list-widget__item--content\">\n        <div class=\"list-widget__item--rte\">\n            <p>Inventories &amp; stock valuations<\/p>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    \n<\/li>\n<li class=\"list-widget__item\" style=\"column-gap:24px;\">\n            <div class=\"list-widget__item--icon\">\n            <i class=\"fa-solid fa-arrow-right\" style=\"color:#FF9A26;\"><\/i>\n        <\/div>\n            <div class=\"list-widget__item--content\">\n        <div class=\"list-widget__item--rte\">\n            <p>Production planning &amp; manufacturing<\/p>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    \n<\/li>            <\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><style>\n\t.utils-69f4a6f3d0013 { background-color: #FFFFFF !important; }\n\t.grid-item-69f4a6f3d0013 { --columns-start: 1; --rows-start: 3; }\n\n\t@media (min-width: 992px) {\n\t\t.grid-item-69f4a6f3d0013 { --columns-start: 1; --rows-start: 2; }\n\t}\n<\/style><div class=\"pt-5 pr-5 pb-5 pl-5 basic-br utils-69f4a6f3d0013 grid-item grid-item-69f4a6f3d0013\">\n\t<span class=\"redesign-styles__subtitle colored-text d-block mb-5\">Sales \/ Sales volume<\/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--icon\">\n            <i class=\"fa-solid fa-arrow-right\" style=\"color:#FF9A26;\"><\/i>\n        <\/div>\n            <div class=\"list-widget__item--content\">\n        <div class=\"list-widget__item--rte\">\n            <p>Sales channels &amp; multichannel 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--icon\">\n            <i class=\"fa-solid fa-arrow-right\" style=\"color:#FF9A26;\"><\/i>\n        <\/div>\n            <div class=\"list-widget__item--content\">\n        <div class=\"list-widget__item--rte\">\n            <p>Customer communication &amp; service tools<\/p>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    \n<\/li>\n<li class=\"list-widget__item\" style=\"column-gap:24px;\">\n            <div class=\"list-widget__item--icon\">\n            <i class=\"fa-solid fa-arrow-right\" style=\"color:#FF9A26;\"><\/i>\n        <\/div>\n            <div class=\"list-widget__item--content\">\n        <div class=\"list-widget__item--rte\">\n            <p>Creation of listings &amp; order processing (+ subscriptions)<\/p>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    \n<\/li>\n<li class=\"list-widget__item\" style=\"column-gap:24px;\">\n            <div class=\"list-widget__item--icon\">\n            <i class=\"fa-solid fa-arrow-right\" style=\"color:#FF9A26;\"><\/i>\n        <\/div>\n            <div class=\"list-widget__item--content\">\n        <div class=\"list-widget__item--rte\">\n            <p>Order preparation, dispatch processing &amp; label printing<\/p>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    \n<\/li>\n<li class=\"list-widget__item\" style=\"column-gap:24px;\">\n            <div class=\"list-widget__item--icon\">\n            <i class=\"fa-solid fa-arrow-right\" style=\"color:#FF9A26;\"><\/i>\n        <\/div>\n            <div class=\"list-widget__item--content\">\n        <div class=\"list-widget__item--rte\">\n            <p>Invoicing &amp; invoice corrections<\/p>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    \n<\/li>\n<li class=\"list-widget__item\" style=\"column-gap:24px;\">\n            <div class=\"list-widget__item--icon\">\n            <i class=\"fa-solid fa-arrow-right\" style=\"color:#FF9A26;\"><\/i>\n        <\/div>\n            <div class=\"list-widget__item--content\">\n        <div class=\"list-widget__item--rte\">\n            <p>Payments, open items &amp; dunning runs<\/p>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    \n<\/li>\n<li class=\"list-widget__item\" style=\"column-gap:24px;\">\n            <div class=\"list-widget__item--icon\">\n            <i class=\"fa-solid fa-arrow-right\" style=\"color:#FF9A26;\"><\/i>\n        <\/div>\n            <div class=\"list-widget__item--content\">\n        <div class=\"list-widget__item--rte\">\n            <p>Fulfillment, FBA &amp; drop shipping<\/p>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    \n<\/li>            <\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><style>\n\t.utils-69f4a6f3d144d { background-color: #FFFFFF !important; }\n\t.grid-item-69f4a6f3d144d { --columns-start: 1; --rows-start: 4; }\n\n\t@media (min-width: 992px) {\n\t\t.grid-item-69f4a6f3d144d { --columns-start: 2; --rows-start: 2; }\n\t}\n<\/style><div class=\"pt-5 pr-5 pb-5 pl-5 basic-br utils-69f4a6f3d144d grid-item grid-item-69f4a6f3d144d\">\n\t<span class=\"redesign-styles__subtitle colored-text d-block mb-5\">Data preparation \/ administration<\/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--icon\">\n            <i class=\"fa-solid fa-arrow-right\" style=\"color:#FF9A26;\"><\/i>\n        <\/div>\n            <div class=\"list-widget__item--content\">\n        <div class=\"list-widget__item--rte\">\n            <p>Item &amp; assortment management (PIM)<\/p>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    \n<\/li>\n<li class=\"list-widget__item\" style=\"column-gap:24px;\">\n            <div class=\"list-widget__item--icon\">\n            <i class=\"fa-solid fa-arrow-right\" style=\"color:#FF9A26;\"><\/i>\n        <\/div>\n            <div class=\"list-widget__item--content\">\n        <div class=\"list-widget__item--rte\">\n            <p>Product groups, attributes &amp; characteristics 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--icon\">\n            <i class=\"fa-solid fa-arrow-right\" style=\"color:#FF9A26;\"><\/i>\n        <\/div>\n            <div class=\"list-widget__item--content\">\n        <div class=\"list-widget__item--rte\">\n            <p>Variations, parts lists &amp; configuration items<\/p>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    \n<\/li>\n<li class=\"list-widget__item\" style=\"column-gap:24px;\">\n            <div class=\"list-widget__item--icon\">\n            <i class=\"fa-solid fa-arrow-right\" style=\"color:#FF9A26;\"><\/i>\n        <\/div>\n            <div class=\"list-widget__item--content\">\n        <div class=\"list-widget__item--rte\">\n            <p>Best before date, batch &amp; serial numbers<\/p>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    \n<\/li>\n<li class=\"list-widget__item\" style=\"column-gap:24px;\">\n            <div class=\"list-widget__item--icon\">\n            <i class=\"fa-solid fa-arrow-right\" style=\"color:#FF9A26;\"><\/i>\n        <\/div>\n            <div class=\"list-widget__item--content\">\n        <div class=\"list-widget__item--rte\">\n            <p>Vouchers, discounts, special &amp; graduated prices<\/p>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    \n<\/li>\n<li class=\"list-widget__item\" style=\"column-gap:24px;\">\n            <div class=\"list-widget__item--icon\">\n            <i class=\"fa-solid fa-arrow-right\" style=\"color:#FF9A26;\"><\/i>\n        <\/div>\n            <div class=\"list-widget__item--content\">\n        <div class=\"list-widget__item--rte\">\n            <p>Customer Relationship Management (CRM) &amp; Service Desk<\/p>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    \n<\/li>\n<li class=\"list-widget__item\" style=\"column-gap:24px;\">\n            <div class=\"list-widget__item--icon\">\n            <i class=\"fa-solid fa-arrow-right\" style=\"color:#FF9A26;\"><\/i>\n        <\/div>\n            <div class=\"list-widget__item--content\">\n        <div class=\"list-widget__item--rte\">\n            <p>Print template and form management for communication &amp; export<\/p>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    \n<\/li>\n<li class=\"list-widget__item\" style=\"column-gap:24px;\">\n            <div class=\"list-widget__item--icon\">\n            <i class=\"fa-solid fa-arrow-right\" style=\"color:#FF9A26;\"><\/i>\n        <\/div>\n            <div class=\"list-widget__item--content\">\n        <div class=\"list-widget__item--rte\">\n            <p>Unicode &amp; multilingualism<\/p>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    \n<\/li>\n<li class=\"list-widget__item\" style=\"column-gap:24px;\">\n            <div class=\"list-widget__item--icon\">\n            <i class=\"fa-solid fa-arrow-right\" style=\"color:#FF9A26;\"><\/i>\n        <\/div>\n            <div class=\"list-widget__item--content\">\n        <div class=\"list-widget__item--rte\">\n            <p>User &amp; rights 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--icon\">\n            <i class=\"fa-solid fa-arrow-right\" style=\"color:#FF9A26;\"><\/i>\n        <\/div>\n            <div class=\"list-widget__item--content\">\n        <div class=\"list-widget__item--rte\">\n            <p>Process automation &amp; background services<\/p>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    \n<\/li>\n<li class=\"list-widget__item\" style=\"column-gap:24px;\">\n            <div class=\"list-widget__item--icon\">\n            <i class=\"fa-solid fa-arrow-right\" style=\"color:#FF9A26;\"><\/i>\n        <\/div>\n            <div class=\"list-widget__item--content\">\n        <div class=\"list-widget__item--rte\">\n            <p>Tax management and booking data exports DATEV &amp; CSV<\/p>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    \n<\/li>\n<li class=\"list-widget__item\" style=\"column-gap:24px;\">\n            <div class=\"list-widget__item--icon\">\n            <i class=\"fa-solid fa-arrow-right\" style=\"color:#FF9A26;\"><\/i>\n        <\/div>\n            <div class=\"list-widget__item--content\">\n        <div class=\"list-widget__item--rte\">\n            <p>Statistics management &amp; evaluation templates<\/p>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    \n<\/li>            <\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"col-lg-7 px-0\">\n            <h3 id=\"anchor-the-three-types-of-merchandise-management-system\" class=\"redesign-styles__heading\">The three types of merchandise management system<a href=\"#the-three-types-of-merchandise-management-system\" class=\"far fa-link headline-link\" data-href=\"#the-three-types-of-merchandise-management-system\"><\/a><\/h3>\t<div class=\"mb-5\">\n<p>In business management, merchandise management systems are generally divided into three types, which differ in terms of their functional scope and the integration of operational processes.<\/p>\n\t<\/div>\n    <\/div><style>\n\t.grid-69f4a6f3d3743 { --rows: 3; --gap: 16px; }\n\n\t@media (min-width: 1200px) {\n\t\t.grid-69f4a6f3d3743 { --columns: 1fr 1fr 1fr; --rows: 1; --gap: 32px; }\n\t}\n<\/style><div class=\"mb-5 grid grid-69f4a6f3d3743\">\n\t<style>\n\t.utils-69f4a6f3d38a3 { background-color: #FFFFFF !important; }\n\n\t@media (min-width: 992px) {\n\t\t.grid-item-69f4a6f3d38a3 { --columns-start: 1; --rows-start: 1; }\n\t}\n<\/style><div class=\"pt-5 pr-5 pb-5 pl-5 basic-br utils-69f4a6f3d38a3 grid-item grid-item-69f4a6f3d38a3\">\n\t\t<div class=\"mb-4\">\n<p><strong>Open merchandise management system<\/strong><\/p>\n\t<\/div>\n\t<div class=\"mb-0\">\n<p>An open merchandise management system only records the movement of goods at the company&#8217;s borders &#8211; i.e. <strong>goods receipts<\/strong> and <strong>goods issues<\/strong>. However, processes within the company, such as stock transfers between warehouses, production processes or stock changes due to internal use, are <strong>not recorded<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>This system is particularly suitable for small retail businesses with manageable processes that do not require detailed mapping of the internal flow of goods. The focus is on <strong>documenting external flows of goods<\/strong>, for example for accounting or simple inventory control. However, as internal processes are not taken into account, the open ERP system <strong>does not<\/strong> provide <strong>a complete picture of the operational flow of goods<\/strong> and only enables limited business evaluations.<\/p>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div><style>\n\t.utils-69f4a6f3d3c96 { background-color: #FFFFFF !important; }\n\t.grid-item-69f4a6f3d3c96 { --columns-start: 1; --rows-start: 2; }\n\n\t@media (min-width: 1200px) {\n\t\t.grid-item-69f4a6f3d3c96 { --columns-start: 2; --rows-start: 1; }\n\t}\n<\/style><div class=\"pt-5 pr-5 pb-5 pl-5 basic-br utils-69f4a6f3d3c96 grid-item grid-item-69f4a6f3d3c96\">\n\t\t<div class=\"mb-4\">\n<p><strong>Closed merchandise management system<\/strong><\/p>\n\t<\/div>\n\t<div class=\"mb-0\">\n<p>The closed merchandise management system records the <strong>entire goods cycle within a company<\/strong> &#8211; from ordering, goods receipt and warehouse management through to sales and reordering. It therefore maps <strong>all internal goods movements<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>Such a system functions largely <strong>autonomously<\/strong> and covers all relevant areas of the company, such as purchasing, warehousing, production, sales and controlling. This complete integration creates a <strong>consistent information base<\/strong> that enables exact inventory management and precise determination of requirements. There are <strong>no<\/strong> external interfaces in a classic closed system, as all processes are handled within the system boundaries.<\/p>\n<p>The advantage lies in the height of <strong>data consistency<\/strong> and the avoidance of information breaks; the disadvantage lies in the <strong>low flexibility<\/strong> in relation to external applications or partners.<\/p>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div><style>\n\t.utils-69f4a6f3d4079 { background-color: #FFFFFF !important; }\n\t.grid-item-69f4a6f3d4079 { --columns-start: 1; --rows-start: 3; }\n\n\t@media (min-width: 1200px) {\n\t\t.grid-item-69f4a6f3d4079 { --columns-start: 3; --rows-start: 1; }\n\t}\n<\/style><div class=\"pt-5 pr-5 pb-5 pl-5 basic-br utils-69f4a6f3d4079 grid-item grid-item-69f4a6f3d4079\">\n\t\t<div class=\"mb-4\">\n<p><strong>Integrated merchandise management system<\/strong><\/p>\n\t<\/div>\n\t<div class=\"mb-0\">\n<p>An integrated ERP system is a further development of the closed ERP system. It has the same comprehensive internal functions, but can also communicate <strong>with third-party systems and external partners via interfaces<\/strong>. This allows online stores, accounting systems, logistics service providers or CRM systems, for example, to be seamlessly integrated.<\/p>\n<p>The height of <strong>scalability<\/strong> and <strong>industry-specific expandability<\/strong> make integrated systems the standard solution for modern companies. They enable central, networked control of all goods and information flows &#8211; from procurement to sales &#8211; and at the same time offer the necessary flexibility to react to individual requirements or market changes.<\/p>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"col-lg-7 px-0\">\n            <h3 id=\"anchor-on-premise-cloud-or-hybrid\" class=\"redesign-styles__heading\">On-premise, cloud or hybrid<a href=\"#on-premise-cloud-or-hybrid\" class=\"far fa-link headline-link\" data-href=\"#on-premise-cloud-or-hybrid\"><\/a><\/h3>\t<div class=\"mb-5\">\n<p>A distinction is also made between merchandise management systems according to their <strong>type of use<\/strong>:<\/p>\n\t<\/div>\n    <\/div><style>\n\t.grid-69f4a6f3d4813 { --rows: 3; --gap: 16px; }\n\n\t@media (min-width: 1200px) {\n\t\t.grid-69f4a6f3d4813 { --columns: 1fr 1fr 1fr; --rows: 1; --gap: 32px; }\n\t}\n<\/style><div class=\"grid grid-69f4a6f3d4813\">\n\t<style>\n\t.utils-69f4a6f3d490c { background-color: #FFFFFF !important; }\n\n\t@media (min-width: 992px) {\n\t\t.grid-item-69f4a6f3d490c { --columns-start: 1; --rows-start: 1; }\n\t}\n<\/style><div class=\"pt-5 pr-5 pb-5 pl-5 basic-br utils-69f4a6f3d490c grid-item grid-item-69f4a6f3d490c\">\n\t\t<div class=\"mb-4\">\n<p><strong>On-Premise<\/strong><\/p>\n\t<\/div>\n\t<div class=\"mb-0\">\n<p>The company owns the hardware and software and operates the system on its own server. This version has advantages, for example in terms of data protection and customizability. In addition, a stable Internet connection is not required to use the program. However, the acquisition costs are high. The same applies to the risk of updates being discontinued at some point.<\/p>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div><style>\n\t.utils-69f4a6f3d4ce4 { background-color: #FFFFFF !important; }\n\t.grid-item-69f4a6f3d4ce4 { --columns-start: 1; --rows-start: 2; }\n\n\t@media (min-width: 1200px) {\n\t\t.grid-item-69f4a6f3d4ce4 { --columns-start: 2; --rows-start: 1; }\n\t}\n<\/style><div class=\"pt-5 pr-5 pb-5 pl-5 basic-br utils-69f4a6f3d4ce4 grid-item grid-item-69f4a6f3d4ce4\">\n\t\t<div class=\"mb-4\">\n<p><strong>Cloud<\/strong><\/p>\n\t<\/div>\n\t<div class=\"mb-0\">\n<p>Cloud solutions are available regardless of location as soon as there is an internet connection. The system can usually be scaled flexibly and high acquisition costs are eliminated in favor of monthly fees. However, the data is not stored on your own servers.<\/p>\n<p>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div><style>\n\t.utils-69f4a6f3d50b6 { background-color: #FFFFFF !important; }\n\t.grid-item-69f4a6f3d50b6 { --columns-start: 1; --rows-start: 3; }\n\n\t@media (min-width: 1200px) {\n\t\t.grid-item-69f4a6f3d50b6 { --columns-start: 3; --rows-start: 1; }\n\t}\n<\/style><div class=\"pt-5 pr-5 pb-5 pl-5 basic-br utils-69f4a6f3d50b6 grid-item grid-item-69f4a6f3d50b6\">\n\t\t<div class=\"mb-4\">\n<p><strong>Hybrid<\/strong><\/p>\n\t<\/div>\n\t<div class=\"mb-0\">\n<p>Hybrid solutions, in which data is stored on your own servers and additional functions are booked in the cloud, combine the Good of both worlds.<\/p>\n<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-69f4a6f3d55e6 {\n            transform: translateX(clamp(21px, -22.5714rem + 25.4762vw, 75px));\n        } \n    }\n<\/style>\n<div class=\"product-subcard-widget product-subcard-widget-69f4a6f3d55e6 left-aligned md-offset-y-none\" style=\"max-width:860px;margin-top:-40px;\">\n            \t<div class=\"mb-5\">\n<p>Inventory management systems combine many tasks in one control center, from inventory management to supplier management and order processing. Our guide page explains which functions are central, why a uniform database prevents errors and how an ERP system helps to optimize the supply chain:<\/p>\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-69f4a6f3d5bd5 { background-repeat: no-repeat !important; }\n<\/style>\t\t<section class=\"product-management-section orange utils-69f4a6f3d5bd5\">\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-differences-between-erp-systems-and-merchandise-management-systems\" class=\"product-management-section__title mb-5\">Differences between ERP systems and merchandise management systems<a href=\"#differences-between-erp-systems-and-merchandise-management-systems\" class=\"far fa-link headline-link\" data-href=\"#differences-between-erp-systems-and-merchandise-management-systems\"><\/a><\/h2>\t<div class=\"product-management-section__text mb-7 mb-lg-0\">\n<p>Not all enterprise <strong>resource planning (ERP) systems<\/strong> are the same. The former focuses on the organization and control of goods flows. An ERP system offers additional functions for managing other resources. This often results in a <strong>digital image of all company processes<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>In reality, the boundaries are becoming increasingly blurred. Most ERP systems now also offer ERP functions, for example for controlling and financial accounting. This means that when selecting a system, the question is less &#8220;ERP system or ERP system&#8221; and more &#8220;Which functions do I need for my company?&#8221;.<\/p>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<style>\n\t.utils-69f4a6f3d6180 { background-color: #00000000 !important; }\n<\/style><div class=\"col-lg-6 col-xl-5 offset-xl-1 utils-69f4a6f3d6180\">\n\t<style>\n        @media screen and (min-width: 1200px) {\n        .product-subcard-widget-69f4a6f3d641f {\n            transform: translateX(0px);\n        } \n    }\n<\/style>\n<div class=\"product-subcard-widget product-subcard-widget-69f4a6f3d641f left-aligned\" style=\"max-width:475px;margin-top:0;\">\n            <span class=\"redesign-styles__heading mb-5 h3\">Good to know<\/span><p>In addition to overarching solutions, there are <strong>industry-specific ERP systems<\/strong> or merchandise management systems with functions that cover special needs within the industry<\/p>\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-69f4a6f3d66cf { background-repeat: no-repeat !important; }\n<\/style>\t\t<section class=\"product-management-section orange utils-69f4a6f3d66cf\">\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 pt-md-0 pt-lg-0\">\n\t<h2 id=\"anchor-advantages-of-a-merchandise-management-system\" class=\"product-management-section__title mb-5 pt-lg-0\">Advantages of a merchandise management system<a href=\"#advantages-of-a-merchandise-management-system\" class=\"far fa-link headline-link\" data-href=\"#advantages-of-a-merchandise-management-system\"><\/a><\/h2>\t<div class=\"product-management-section__text mb-7\">\n<p>Good merchandise management systems save time, reduce costs and give companies a competitive edge. The merchandise management system acts as a process accelerator in day-to-day business.<\/p>\n<p>In detail, companies <strong>benefit<\/strong> from <strong>the following advantages:<\/strong><\/p>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<style>\n\t.utils-69f4a6f3d6cb0 { background-color: #00000000 !important; }\n<\/style><div class=\"col-lg-6 utils-69f4a6f3d6cb0\">\n\t<\/div>\n<div class=\"col-lg-12\">\n\t<style>\n\t.grid-69f4a6f3d6fa6 { --rows: 4; --gap: 32px; }\n\n\t@media (min-width: 768px) {\n\t\t.grid-69f4a6f3d6fa6 { --columns: 1fr 1fr; --rows: 5; --gap: 32px; }\n\t}\n<\/style><div class=\"mb-5 grid grid-69f4a6f3d6fa6\">\n\t<style>\n\t.utils-69f4a6f3d70bd { background-color: #FFF5E9 !important; }\n\t.grid-item-69f4a6f3d70bd { --columns-start: 1; --rows-start: 1; }\n<\/style><div class=\"pt-5 pr-5 pb-5 pl-5 basic-br utils-69f4a6f3d70bd grid-item grid-item-69f4a6f3d70bd\">\n\t<p><strong>Transparent inventories<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Thanks to real time data, everyone in the company knows immediately which goods are available and in what quantities. Buyers can quickly take countermeasures in the event of impending bottlenecks. Sales staff can see at a glance which products are in stock.<\/p>\n<\/div><style>\n\t.utils-69f4a6f3d7376 { background-color: #FFF5E9 !important; }\n\t.grid-item-69f4a6f3d7376 { --columns-start: 1; --rows-start: 2; }\n\n\t@media (min-width: 768px) {\n\t\t.grid-item-69f4a6f3d7376 { --columns-start: 2; --rows-start: 1; }\n\t}\n<\/style><div class=\"pt-5 pr-5 pb-5 pl-5 basic-br utils-69f4a6f3d7376 grid-item grid-item-69f4a6f3d7376\">\n\t<p><strong>Simplified communication and collaboration<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Whether sales, in stock or purchasing: everyone accesses the same database. This eliminates queries and unnecessary waiting times. Information on orders, delivery times or returns can be called up at any time and is always up to date.<\/p>\n<\/div><style>\n\t.utils-69f4a6f3d75f0 { background-color: #FFF5E9 !important; }\n\t.grid-item-69f4a6f3d75f0 { --columns-start: 1; --rows-start: 3; }\n\n\t@media (min-width: 768px) {\n\t\t.grid-item-69f4a6f3d75f0 { --columns-start: 1; --rows-start: 2; }\n\t}\n<\/style><div class=\"pt-5 pr-5 pb-5 pl-5 basic-br utils-69f4a6f3d75f0 grid-item grid-item-69f4a6f3d75f0\">\n\t<p><strong>Less effort thanks to automated processes<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>A WWS takes over many recurring tasks. For example, the system automatically creates purchase order proposals, generates delivery bills or invoices returns. Employees are less occupied with routine tasks and can concentrate on more complex tasks.<\/p>\n<\/div><style>\n\t.utils-69f4a6f3d7892 { background-color: #FFF5E9 !important; }\n\t.grid-item-69f4a6f3d7892 { --columns-start: 1; --rows-start: 4; }\n\n\t@media (min-width: 768px) {\n\t\t.grid-item-69f4a6f3d7892 { --columns-start: 2; --rows-start: 2; }\n\t}\n<\/style><div class=\"pt-5 pr-5 pb-5 pl-5 basic-br utils-69f4a6f3d7892 grid-item grid-item-69f4a6f3d7892\">\n\t<p><strong>Higher quality<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Centralized data and standardized processes reduce the risk of errors. The high data quality enables faster and better decisions.<\/p>\n<\/div><style>\n\t.utils-69f4a6f3d7b29 { background-color: #FFF5E9 !important; }\n\t.grid-item-69f4a6f3d7b29 { --columns-start: 1; --rows-start: 5; }\n\n\t@media (min-width: 768px) {\n\t\t.grid-item-69f4a6f3d7b29 { --columns-start: 1; --rows-start: 3; }\n\t}\n<\/style><div class=\"pt-5 pr-5 pb-5 pl-5 basic-br utils-69f4a6f3d7b29 grid-item grid-item-69f4a6f3d7b29\">\n\t<p><strong>Efficient warehouse management<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The software monitors stocks and schedules replenishments in good time. This means that overstocks and out-of-stock items remain the exception. Integrated functions such as inventory and stock valuation save companies additional effort.<\/p>\n<\/div><style>\n\t.utils-69f4a6f3d7d9e { background-color: #FFF5E9 !important; }\n\t.grid-item-69f4a6f3d7d9e { --columns-start: 1; --rows-start: 6; }\n\n\t@media (min-width: 768px) {\n\t\t.grid-item-69f4a6f3d7d9e { --columns-start: 2; --rows-start: 3; }\n\t}\n<\/style><div class=\"pt-5 pr-5 pb-5 pl-5 basic-br utils-69f4a6f3d7d9e grid-item grid-item-69f4a6f3d7d9e\">\n\t<p><strong>More insight into finances and accounting<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>As every goods movement is documented in the system, a meaningful database is automatically created for cost and sales analyses. Controlling also benefits from transparent figures and precise KPIs.<\/p>\n<\/div><style>\n\t.utils-69f4a6f3d804d { background-color: #FFF5E9 !important; }\n\t.grid-item-69f4a6f3d804d { --columns-start: 1; --rows-start: 7; }\n\n\t@media (min-width: 768px) {\n\t\t.grid-item-69f4a6f3d804d { --columns-start: 1; --rows-start: 4; }\n\t}\n<\/style><div class=\"pt-5 pr-5 pb-5 pl-5 basic-br utils-69f4a6f3d804d grid-item grid-item-69f4a6f3d804d\">\n\t<p><strong>Higher customer satisfaction<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Fast deliveries, correct invoices and reliable information on delivery status increase customer satisfaction. With an inventory management system, there are also hardly any incorrect deliveries or other embarrassing mishaps.<\/p>\n<\/div><style>\n\t.utils-69f4a6f3d82ed { background-color: #FFF5E9 !important; }\n\t.grid-item-69f4a6f3d82ed { --columns-start: 1; --rows-start: 8; }\n\n\t@media (min-width: 768px) {\n\t\t.grid-item-69f4a6f3d82ed { --columns-start: 2; --rows-start: 4; }\n\t}\n<\/style><div class=\"pt-5 pr-5 pb-5 pl-5 basic-br utils-69f4a6f3d82ed grid-item grid-item-69f4a6f3d82ed\">\n\t<p><strong>Motivated employees<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Efficient processes, more time for exciting tasks and satisfied customers: All of this also has a positive effect on employee motivation.<\/p>\n<\/div><style>\n\t.utils-69f4a6f3d8576 { background-color: #FFF5E9 !important; }\n\t.grid-item-69f4a6f3d8576 { --columns-start: 1; --rows-start: 9; }\n\n\t@media (min-width: 768px) {\n\t\t.grid-item-69f4a6f3d8576 { --columns-start: 1; --rows-start: 5; }\n\t}\n<\/style><div class=\"pt-5 pr-5 pb-5 pl-5 basic-br utils-69f4a6f3d8576 grid-item grid-item-69f4a6f3d8576\">\n\t<p><strong>Sustainability through resource savings<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Effective merchandise management enables companies to reduce resource consumption and protect the environment.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\t<div class=\"product-management-section__text mb-7\">\n<p>Overall, a merchandise management system serves as the <strong>engine of day-to-day operations<\/strong>. It automates routine tasks, ensures transparency and gives employees more room for strategic work. Companies increase their speed and improve the quality of their services.<\/p>\n\t<\/div>\n<style>\n        @media screen and (min-width: 1200px) {\n        .product-subcard-widget-69f4a6f3d8ab8 {\n            transform: translateX(clamp(21px, -22.5714rem + 25.4762vw, 25px));\n        } \n    }\n<\/style>\n<div class=\"product-subcard-widget product-subcard-widget-69f4a6f3d8ab8 left-aligned\" style=\"max-width:860px;margin-top:0;\">\n            \t<div class=\"mb-5\">\n<p>With merchandise management systems, companies can even automate complex processes. This speeds up processes, reduces errors and increases customer satisfaction. Our guide page explains how digital workflows work in merchandise management and why they are so important:<\/p>\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 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-69f4a6f3d8e7e { background-repeat: no-repeat !important; }\n<\/style>\t\t<section class=\"product-management-section orange utils-69f4a6f3d8e7e\">\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 mb-5 mb-md-0\">\n\t<h2 id=\"anchor-who-needs-a-merchandise-management-system\" class=\"product-management-section__title mb-5\">Who needs a merchandise management system?<a href=\"#who-needs-a-merchandise-management-system\" class=\"far fa-link headline-link\" data-href=\"#who-needs-a-merchandise-management-system\"><\/a><\/h2>\t<div class=\"product-management-section__text mb-7\">\n<p>Every company that <strong>stores, sells or ships products<\/strong> benefits from merchandise management. Whether you are a regional retailer or an international online retailer &#8211; as soon as orders arrive, goods are moved or returns are processed, merchandise management brings many advantages.<\/p>\n\t<\/div>\n\t<div class=\"mb-5\">\n<p><strong>Start-ups and young companies<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>A merchandise management system helps start-ups to establish clearly structured processes and make optimum use of resources right from the start. This minimizes sources of error before the business really takes off. At the same time, the system creates the basis for successful growth because it ensures positive consumer experiences. Another advantage: young managers, who often lack experience, can make decisions based on reliable data.<\/p>\n\t<\/div>\n\t<div class=\"mb-5\">\n<p><strong>Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs)<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Time and personnel are scarce in small companies. Manual tasks such as creating stock lists in Excel or order processing take up valuable time that is not available for other tasks. With an inventory management system, existing employees can concentrate on areas such as product development, service and growth. This reduces stress and increases motivation and quality.<\/p>\n\t<\/div>\n\t<div class=\"mb-5\">\n<p><strong>Larger companies and groups<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>In larger companies or branch networks, merchandise management is mandatory to ensure smooth cooperation between departments and locations. Automated processes save valuable time. The central database prevents misinformation and reduces costs through precise inventory management. As a rule, large companies use a comprehensive ERP system.<\/p>\n\t<\/div>\n\t<div class=\"mb-5\">\n<p><strong>ECommerce and multichannel retailers<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Retailers who sell via different channels at the same time, for example in their own online store, on online marketplaces and in retail stores, also benefit massively from an inventory management system that keeps stocks synchronized. This is the only way to maintain an overview, avoid overselling and offer customers fast deliveries.<\/p>\n\t<\/div>\n<p><strong>B2B companies<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>A complete overview of raw materials, semi-finished and finished goods plays a central role, especially in wholesale or in manufacturing companies. Here, merchandise management ensures a smooth flow of materials and reliable delivery dates.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<style>\n\t.utils-69f4a6f3d9997 { 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-69f4a6f3d9997\">\n\t<style>\n        @media screen and (min-width: 1200px) {\n        .product-subcard-widget-69f4a6f3d9bd3 {\n            transform: translateX(0px);\n        } \n    }\n<\/style>\n<div class=\"product-subcard-widget product-subcard-widget-69f4a6f3d9bd3 left-aligned mb-5\" style=\"max-width:475px;margin-top:0;\">\n            <span class=\"redesign-styles__heading mb-5 h3\">Good to know<\/span><p>In Germany, around 89% of all companies with more than 250 employees will be using ERP software in 2023 (source: Statista). However, the use of ERP software is also increasing among SMEs.<\/p>\n    <\/div><style>\n        @media screen and (min-width: 1200px) {\n        .product-subcard-widget-69f4a6f3d9f08 {\n            transform: translateX(0px);\n        } \n    }\n<\/style>\n<div class=\"product-subcard-widget product-subcard-widget-69f4a6f3d9f08 left-aligned\" style=\"max-width:475px;margin-top:0;\">\n            <span class=\"redesign-styles__heading mb-5 h3\">Tip<\/span><p>It pays to introduce an ERP system at an early stage. This prevents companies from creating inefficient stand-alone solutions that are laborious and time-consuming to remove.<\/p>\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\">\n            <h2 id=\"anchor-practical-examples-of-the-use-of-merchandise-management\" class=\"redesign-styles__title\">Practical examples of the use of merchandise management<a href=\"#practical-examples-of-the-use-of-merchandise-management\" class=\"far fa-link headline-link\" data-href=\"#practical-examples-of-the-use-of-merchandise-management\"><\/a><\/h2><p>The following <strong>practical examples <\/strong>illustrate how merchandise management systems master and solve different challenges.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"redesign-styles__heading mb-5\">Online retailer with multichannel sales<\/h3>    <\/div><style>\n\t.grid-69f4a6f3dac42 { --rows: 3; --gap: 16px; }\n\n\t@media (min-width: 1200px) {\n\t\t.grid-69f4a6f3dac42 { --columns: 1fr 1fr 1fr; --rows: 1; --gap: 32px; }\n\t}\n<\/style><div class=\"mb-5 grid grid-69f4a6f3dac42\">\n\t<style>\n\t.utils-69f4a6f3dad2c { background-color: #FFFFFF !important; }\n\n\t@media (min-width: 992px) {\n\t\t.grid-item-69f4a6f3dad2c { --columns-start: 1; --rows-start: 1; }\n\t}\n<\/style><div class=\"pt-5 pr-5 pb-5 pl-5 basic-br utils-69f4a6f3dad2c grid-item grid-item-69f4a6f3dad2c\">\n\t\t<div class=\"mb-4\">\n<p><strong>Initial situation<\/strong><\/p>\n\t<\/div>\n\t<div class=\"mb-0\">\n<p>An online retailer sells its items both via its own shop and via marketplaces such as Amazon or eBay.<\/p>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div><style>\n\t.utils-69f4a6f3db0d9 { background-color: #FFFFFF !important; }\n\t.grid-item-69f4a6f3db0d9 { --columns-start: 1; --rows-start: 2; }\n\n\t@media (min-width: 1200px) {\n\t\t.grid-item-69f4a6f3db0d9 { --columns-start: 2; --rows-start: 1; }\n\t}\n<\/style><div class=\"pt-5 pr-5 pb-5 pl-5 basic-br utils-69f4a6f3db0d9 grid-item grid-item-69f4a6f3db0d9\">\n\t\t<div class=\"mb-4\">\n<p><strong>The challenge<\/strong><\/p>\n\t<\/div>\n\t<div class=\"mb-0\">\n<p>Without a central overview, there is a risk of overselling as stocks are not reconciled in real time. Customers receive the ordered goods late. This affects their satisfaction and your own image.<\/p>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div><style>\n\t.utils-69f4a6f3db4a2 { background-color: #FFFFFF !important; }\n\t.grid-item-69f4a6f3db4a2 { --columns-start: 1; --rows-start: 3; }\n\n\t@media (min-width: 1200px) {\n\t\t.grid-item-69f4a6f3db4a2 { --columns-start: 3; --rows-start: 1; }\n\t}\n<\/style><div class=\"pt-5 pr-5 pb-5 pl-5 basic-br utils-69f4a6f3db4a2 grid-item grid-item-69f4a6f3db4a2\">\n\t\t<div class=\"mb-4\">\n<p><strong>Solution<\/strong><\/p>\n\t<\/div>\n\t<div class=\"mb-0\">\n<p>An inventory management system bundles all sales in one system. Stocks are updated in real time and automatically synchronized across all channels. This results in fewer cancelations. Customers receive their goods faster and the retailer saves time when processing orders.<\/p>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"col-lg-7 px-0\">\n            <h3 id=\"anchor-retail-store-with-additional-online-store\" class=\"redesign-styles__heading mb-5\">Retail store with additional online store<a href=\"#retail-store-with-additional-online-store\" class=\"far fa-link headline-link\" data-href=\"#retail-store-with-additional-online-store\"><\/a><\/h3>    <\/div><style>\n\t.grid-69f4a6f3dbb52 { --rows: 3; --gap: 16px; }\n\n\t@media (min-width: 1200px) {\n\t\t.grid-69f4a6f3dbb52 { --columns: 1fr 1fr 1fr; --rows: 1; --gap: 32px; }\n\t}\n<\/style><div class=\"mb-5 grid grid-69f4a6f3dbb52\">\n\t<style>\n\t.utils-69f4a6f3dbc52 { background-color: #FFFFFF !important; }\n\n\t@media (min-width: 992px) {\n\t\t.grid-item-69f4a6f3dbc52 { --columns-start: 1; --rows-start: 1; }\n\t}\n<\/style><div class=\"pt-5 pr-5 pb-5 pl-5 basic-br utils-69f4a6f3dbc52 grid-item grid-item-69f4a6f3dbc52\">\n\t\t<div class=\"mb-4\">\n<p><strong>Initial situation<\/strong><\/p>\n\t<\/div>\n\t<div class=\"mb-0\">\n<p>A local store expands its reach with an online store.<\/p>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div><style>\n\t.utils-69f4a6f3dc003 { background-color: #FFFFFF !important; }\n\t.grid-item-69f4a6f3dc003 { --columns-start: 1; --rows-start: 2; }\n\n\t@media (min-width: 1200px) {\n\t\t.grid-item-69f4a6f3dc003 { --columns-start: 2; --rows-start: 1; }\n\t}\n<\/style><div class=\"pt-5 pr-5 pb-5 pl-5 basic-br utils-69f4a6f3dc003 grid-item grid-item-69f4a6f3dc003\">\n\t\t<div class=\"mb-4\">\n<p><strong>The challenge<\/strong><\/p>\n\t<\/div>\n\t<div class=\"mb-0\">\n<p>Staff maintain items and prices twice, in-store and online. This leads to errors and makes it difficult to ensure uniform pricing and product ranges.<\/p>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div><style>\n\t.utils-69f4a6f3dc38c { background-color: #FFFFFF !important; }\n\t.grid-item-69f4a6f3dc38c { --columns-start: 1; --rows-start: 3; }\n\n\t@media (min-width: 1200px) {\n\t\t.grid-item-69f4a6f3dc38c { --columns-start: 3; --rows-start: 1; }\n\t}\n<\/style><div class=\"pt-5 pr-5 pb-5 pl-5 basic-br utils-69f4a6f3dc38c grid-item grid-item-69f4a6f3dc38c\">\n\t\t<div class=\"mb-4\">\n<p><strong>Solution<\/strong><\/p>\n\t<\/div>\n\t<div class=\"mb-0\">\n<p>The merchandise management system serves as the main data source (PIM) for all item details and prices. As soon as something changes, for example discount campaigns, the data is automatically transferred to the online store. The team now only works in one system. Prices and product information are always up-to-date and identical &#8211; whether in-store or online.<\/p>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"col-lg-7 px-0\">\n            <h3 id=\"anchor-production-company-with-b2b-business\" class=\"redesign-styles__heading mb-5\">Production company with B2B business<a href=\"#production-company-with-b2b-business\" class=\"far fa-link headline-link\" data-href=\"#production-company-with-b2b-business\"><\/a><\/h3>    <\/div><style>\n\t.grid-69f4a6f3dca4d { --rows: 3; --gap: 16px; }\n\n\t@media (min-width: 1200px) {\n\t\t.grid-69f4a6f3dca4d { --columns: 1fr 1fr 1fr; --rows: 1; --gap: 32px; }\n\t}\n<\/style><div class=\"mb-5 grid grid-69f4a6f3dca4d\">\n\t<style>\n\t.utils-69f4a6f3dcb34 { background-color: #FFFFFF !important; }\n\n\t@media (min-width: 992px) {\n\t\t.grid-item-69f4a6f3dcb34 { --columns-start: 1; --rows-start: 1; }\n\t}\n<\/style><div class=\"pt-5 pr-5 pb-5 pl-5 basic-br utils-69f4a6f3dcb34 grid-item grid-item-69f4a6f3dcb34\">\n\t\t<div class=\"mb-4\">\n<p><strong>Initial situation<\/strong><\/p>\n\t<\/div>\n\t<div class=\"mb-0\">\n<p>A manufacturer produces components for industry. Materials and semi-finished goods are stored in several warehouses.<\/p>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div><style>\n\t.utils-69f4a6f3dceec { background-color: #FFFFFF !important; }\n\t.grid-item-69f4a6f3dceec { --columns-start: 1; --rows-start: 2; }\n\n\t@media (min-width: 1200px) {\n\t\t.grid-item-69f4a6f3dceec { --columns-start: 2; --rows-start: 1; }\n\t}\n<\/style><div class=\"pt-5 pr-5 pb-5 pl-5 basic-br utils-69f4a6f3dceec grid-item grid-item-69f4a6f3dceec\">\n\t\t<div class=\"mb-4\">\n<p><strong>The challenge<\/strong><\/p>\n\t<\/div>\n\t<div class=\"mb-0\">\n<p>There is no overview of available raw materials. There are repeated supply bottlenecks for important parts, which have an impact on production and deliveries to customers.<\/p>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div><style>\n\t.utils-69f4a6f3dd291 { background-color: #FFFFFF !important; }\n\t.grid-item-69f4a6f3dd291 { --columns-start: 1; --rows-start: 3; }\n\n\t@media (min-width: 1200px) {\n\t\t.grid-item-69f4a6f3dd291 { --columns-start: 3; --rows-start: 1; }\n\t}\n<\/style><div class=\"pt-5 pr-5 pb-5 pl-5 basic-br utils-69f4a6f3dd291 grid-item grid-item-69f4a6f3dd291\">\n\t\t<div class=\"mb-4\">\n<p><strong>Solution<\/strong><\/p>\n\t<\/div>\n\t<div class=\"mb-0\">\n<p>The system records material stocks and integrates production planning. It suggests repeat orders in good time and provides a better overview of production stages. This results in fewer production stops and reliably predictable delivery times.<\/p>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"col-lg-7 px-0\">\n            <h3 id=\"anchor-wholesaler-with-several-locations\" class=\"redesign-styles__heading mb-5\">Wholesaler with several locations<a href=\"#wholesaler-with-several-locations\" class=\"far fa-link headline-link\" data-href=\"#wholesaler-with-several-locations\"><\/a><\/h3>    <\/div><style>\n\t.grid-69f4a6f3dd8fe { --rows: 3; --gap: 16px; }\n\n\t@media (min-width: 1200px) {\n\t\t.grid-69f4a6f3dd8fe { --columns: 1fr 1fr 1fr; --rows: 1; --gap: 32px; }\n\t}\n<\/style><div class=\"mb-5 grid grid-69f4a6f3dd8fe\">\n\t<style>\n\t.utils-69f4a6f3dd9e4 { background-color: #FFFFFF !important; }\n\n\t@media (min-width: 992px) {\n\t\t.grid-item-69f4a6f3dd9e4 { --columns-start: 1; --rows-start: 1; }\n\t}\n<\/style><div class=\"pt-5 pr-5 pb-5 pl-5 basic-br utils-69f4a6f3dd9e4 grid-item grid-item-69f4a6f3dd9e4\">\n\t\t<div class=\"mb-4\">\n<p><strong>Initial situation<\/strong><\/p>\n\t<\/div>\n\t<div class=\"mb-0\">\n<p>A wholesaler supplies various branches and external customers. The quantity of items is large and each branch has separate warehouses.<\/p>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div><style>\n\t.utils-69f4a6f3ddd82 { background-color: #FFFFFF !important; }\n\t.grid-item-69f4a6f3ddd82 { --columns-start: 1; --rows-start: 2; }\n\n\t@media (min-width: 1200px) {\n\t\t.grid-item-69f4a6f3ddd82 { --columns-start: 2; --rows-start: 1; }\n\t}\n<\/style><div class=\"pt-5 pr-5 pb-5 pl-5 basic-br utils-69f4a6f3ddd82 grid-item grid-item-69f4a6f3ddd82\">\n\t\t<div class=\"mb-4\">\n<p><strong>The challenge<\/strong><\/p>\n\t<\/div>\n\t<div class=\"mb-0\">\n<p>Employees at different locations often don&#8217;t know what the others have in stock. Stock levels are difficult to control, resulting in surpluses and duplicate orders.<\/p>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div><style>\n\t.utils-69f4a6f3de119 { background-color: #FFFFFF !important; }\n\t.grid-item-69f4a6f3de119 { --columns-start: 1; --rows-start: 3; }\n\n\t@media (min-width: 1200px) {\n\t\t.grid-item-69f4a6f3de119 { --columns-start: 3; --rows-start: 1; }\n\t}\n<\/style><div class=\"pt-5 pr-5 pb-5 pl-5 basic-br utils-69f4a6f3de119 grid-item grid-item-69f4a6f3de119\">\n\t\t<div class=\"mb-4\">\n<p><strong>Solution<\/strong><\/p>\n\t<\/div>\n\t<div class=\"mb-0\">\n<p>The system networks all stores and storage locations. Employees can see in real time which items are available at which location and can easily transfer stock. The risk of shortages or emergency purchases is reduced. Unnecessary stock surpluses can be reduced.<\/p>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"col-lg-7 px-0\">\n            <h3 id=\"anchor-fulfillment-service-provider-or-drop-shipping-provider\" class=\"redesign-styles__heading mb-5\">Fulfillment service provider or drop shipping provider<a href=\"#fulfillment-service-provider-or-drop-shipping-provider\" class=\"far fa-link headline-link\" data-href=\"#fulfillment-service-provider-or-drop-shipping-provider\"><\/a><\/h3>    <\/div><style>\n\t.grid-69f4a6f3de766 { --rows: 3; --gap: 16px; }\n\n\t@media (min-width: 1200px) {\n\t\t.grid-69f4a6f3de766 { --columns: 1fr 1fr 1fr; --rows: 1; --gap: 32px; }\n\t}\n<\/style><div class=\"grid grid-69f4a6f3de766\">\n\t<style>\n\t.utils-69f4a6f3de865 { background-color: #FFFFFF !important; }\n\n\t@media (min-width: 992px) {\n\t\t.grid-item-69f4a6f3de865 { --columns-start: 1; --rows-start: 1; }\n\t}\n<\/style><div class=\"pt-5 pr-5 pb-5 pl-5 basic-br utils-69f4a6f3de865 grid-item grid-item-69f4a6f3de865\">\n\t\t<div class=\"mb-4\">\n<p><strong>Initial situation<\/strong><\/p>\n\t<\/div>\n\t<div class=\"mb-0\">\n<p>An eCommerce company would like to remove its warehouse and shipping management from stock to a fulfillment service provider or via drop shipping.<\/p>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div><style>\n\t.utils-69f4a6f3debe7 { background-color: #FFFFFF !important; }\n\t.grid-item-69f4a6f3debe7 { --columns-start: 1; --rows-start: 2; }\n\n\t@media (min-width: 1200px) {\n\t\t.grid-item-69f4a6f3debe7 { --columns-start: 2; --rows-start: 1; }\n\t}\n<\/style><div class=\"pt-5 pr-5 pb-5 pl-5 basic-br utils-69f4a6f3debe7 grid-item grid-item-69f4a6f3debe7\">\n\t\t<div class=\"mb-4\">\n<p><strong>The challenge<\/strong><\/p>\n\t<\/div>\n\t<div class=\"mb-0\">\n<p>With external warehousing and shipping processes, it is easy to lose track of stock levels and sales order status. Customer complaints are difficult to track.<\/p>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div><style>\n\t.utils-69f4a6f3defad { background-color: #FFFFFF !important; }\n\t.grid-item-69f4a6f3defad { --columns-start: 1; --rows-start: 3; }\n\n\t@media (min-width: 1200px) {\n\t\t.grid-item-69f4a6f3defad { --columns-start: 3; --rows-start: 1; }\n\t}\n<\/style><div class=\"pt-5 pr-5 pb-5 pl-5 basic-br utils-69f4a6f3defad grid-item grid-item-69f4a6f3defad\">\n\t\t<div class=\"mb-4\">\n<p><strong>Solution<\/strong><\/p>\n\t<\/div>\n\t<div class=\"mb-0\">\n<p>The merchandise management system integrates the fulfillment service provider directly via an interface. Stocks and shipping information are continuously synchronized. The retailer is always informed about stock movements and can provide information directly in response to customer inquiries. This results in fewer returns and higher customer satisfaction.<\/p>\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-69f4a6f3df4bd { background-repeat: no-repeat !important; }\n<\/style>\t\t<section class=\"product-management-section orange utils-69f4a6f3df4bd\">\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-organize-finances-and-accounting-with-an-enterprise-resource-planning-system\" class=\"product-management-section__title mb-5\">Organize finances and accounting with an enterprise resource planning system<a href=\"#organize-finances-and-accounting-with-an-enterprise-resource-planning-system\" class=\"far fa-link headline-link\" data-href=\"#organize-finances-and-accounting-with-an-enterprise-resource-planning-system\"><\/a><\/h2>\t<div class=\"product-management-section__text mb-5\">\n<p>A <strong>functioning and reliable accounting system<\/strong> is the backbone of every company. But without reliable data from purchasing, warehousing and sales, financial management becomes a game of roulette. This is where a merchandise management system or ERP system plays a crucial role.<\/p>\n<p>This applies in particular to the following areas:<\/p>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<style>\n\t.utils-69f4a6f3dfa07 { background-color: #00000000 !important; }\n<\/style><div class=\"col-lg-6 utils-69f4a6f3dfa07\">\n\t<\/div>\n<div class=\"col-lg-12\">\n\t<style>\n\t.grid-69f4a6f3dfc90 { --columns: 1; --rows: 4; --gap: 32px; }\n\n\t@media (min-width: 768px) {\n\t\t.grid-69f4a6f3dfc90 { --columns: 2; --rows: 5; --gap: 32px; }\n\t}\n<\/style><div class=\"mb-5 grid grid-69f4a6f3dfc90\">\n\t<style>\n\t.utils-69f4a6f3dfd9d { background-color: #FFF5E9 !important; }\n\t.grid-item-69f4a6f3dfd9d { --columns-start: 1; --rows-start: 1; }\n<\/style><div class=\"pt-5 pr-5 pb-5 pl-5 basic-br utils-69f4a6f3dfd9d grid-item grid-item-69f4a6f3dfd9d\">\n\t<p><strong>Central recording of incoming and outgoing invoices<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The software records all goods movements and automatically generates accounting documents for purchasing and sales. At the touch of a button, you can see which payments are outstanding or have already been settled.<\/p>\n<\/div><style>\n\t.utils-69f4a6f3e002e { background-color: #FFF5E9 !important; }\n\t.grid-item-69f4a6f3e002e { --columns-start: 1; --rows-start: 2; }\n\n\t@media (min-width: 768px) {\n\t\t.grid-item-69f4a6f3e002e { --columns-start: 2; --rows-start: 1; }\n\t}\n<\/style><div class=\"pt-5 pr-5 pb-5 pl-5 basic-br utils-69f4a6f3e002e grid-item grid-item-69f4a6f3e002e\">\n\t<p><strong>Automatic payment processing and dunning runs<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>A modern merchandise management system takes over the entire payment processing. It reconciles incoming payments and automatically starts multi-stage dunning processes as soon as deadlines are exceeded. This saves time and enables complete payment control.<\/p>\n<\/div><style>\n\t.utils-69f4a6f3e02b1 { background-color: #FFF5E9 !important; }\n\t.grid-item-69f4a6f3e02b1 { --columns-start: 1; --rows-start: 3; }\n\n\t@media (min-width: 768px) {\n\t\t.grid-item-69f4a6f3e02b1 { --columns-start: 1; --rows-start: 2; }\n\t}\n<\/style><div class=\"pt-5 pr-5 pb-5 pl-5 basic-br utils-69f4a6f3e02b1 grid-item grid-item-69f4a6f3e02b1\">\n\t<p><strong>Integration with accounting software<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>An ERP system can often be linked to standard accounting software (e.g. via DATEV export). This reduces the manual effort involved in data exchange and prevents errors due to multiple entries. At the same time, tax consultants or internal accountants benefit from consistent data.<\/p>\n<\/div><style>\n\t.utils-69f4a6f3e055b { background-color: #FFF5E9 !important; }\n\t.grid-item-69f4a6f3e055b { --columns-start: 1; --rows-start: 4; }\n\n\t@media (min-width: 768px) {\n\t\t.grid-item-69f4a6f3e055b { --columns-start: 2; --rows-start: 2; }\n\t}\n<\/style><div class=\"pt-5 pr-5 pb-5 pl-5 basic-br utils-69f4a6f3e055b grid-item grid-item-69f4a6f3e055b\">\n\t<p><strong>Value added tax and other tax aspects<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The automatic recording of all sales and costs makes it easier to keep track of tax-relevant transactions. The software assigns tax rates, which ensures an accurate tax return at the end of the year.<\/p>\n<\/div><style>\n\t.utils-69f4a6f3e07e2 { background-color: #FFF5E9 !important; }\n\t.grid-item-69f4a6f3e07e2 { --columns-start: 1; --rows-start: 5; }\n\n\t@media (min-width: 768px) {\n\t\t.grid-item-69f4a6f3e07e2 { --columns-start: 1; --rows-start: 3; }\n\t}\n<\/style><div class=\"pt-5 pr-5 pb-5 pl-5 basic-br utils-69f4a6f3e07e2 grid-item grid-item-69f4a6f3e07e2\">\n\t<p><strong>Liquidity planning and controlling<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Seamless recording of income and expenditure in conjunction with current stock levels enables precise controlling. Companies can plan their liquidity, identify bottlenecks at an early stage and take countermeasures in good time.<\/p>\n<\/div><style>\n\t.utils-69f4a6f3e0a6a { background-color: #FFF5E9 !important; }\n\t.grid-item-69f4a6f3e0a6a { --columns-start: 1; --rows-start: 6; }\n\n\t@media (min-width: 768px) {\n\t\t.grid-item-69f4a6f3e0a6a { --columns-start: 2; --rows-start: 3; }\n\t}\n<\/style><div class=\"pt-5 pr-5 pb-5 pl-5 basic-br utils-69f4a6f3e0a6a grid-item grid-item-69f4a6f3e0a6a\">\n\t<p><strong>Support with reporting and annual financial statements<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>An inventory management system provides key figures for reporting such as stock value, turnover per product category or contribution margins. The result is a transparent overview of the company&#8217;s financial situation.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\t<div class=\"product-management-section__text mb-7\">\n<p>A well-integrated ERP system relieves accountants and financial managers of a lot of work. It ensures up-to-date, correct data and thus supports the planning and management of company finances. From the automatic generation of invoices to the export of accounting data &#8211; thanks to a professionally organized ERP system, finance and accounting run smoothly and create the <strong>basis for strategic decisions.<\/strong><\/p>\n\t<\/div>\n<style>\n        @media screen and (min-width: 1200px) {\n        .product-subcard-widget-69f4a6f3e0f66 {\n            transform: translateX(clamp(21px, -22.5714rem + 25.4762vw, 25px));\n        } \n    }\n<\/style>\n<div class=\"product-subcard-widget product-subcard-widget-69f4a6f3e0f66 left-aligned\" style=\"max-width:860px;margin-top:0;\">\n            \t<div class=\"mb-5\">\n<p>From automatic payment processing to tax issues: The interaction between financial accounting and merchandise management systems is highlighted 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\/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><\/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-69f4a6f3e12f4 { background-repeat: no-repeat !important; }\n<\/style>\t\t<section class=\"product-management-section orange utils-69f4a6f3e12f4\">\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-how-do-i-integrate-merchandise-management-into-my-company\" class=\"product-management-section__title mb-5\">How do I integrate merchandise management into my company?<a href=\"#how-do-i-integrate-merchandise-management-into-my-company\" class=\"far fa-link headline-link\" data-href=\"#how-do-i-integrate-merchandise-management-into-my-company\"><\/a><\/h2>\t<div class=\"product-management-section__text mb-5\">\n<p>The successful introduction of an ERP system depends on <strong>clear goals, structured processes and good communication<\/strong>. We recommend the following steps to ensure a smooth transition to the new system:<\/p>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<style>\n\t.utils-69f4a6f3e1832 { background-color: #00000000 !important; }\n<\/style><div class=\"col-lg-6 utils-69f4a6f3e1832\">\n\t<\/div>\n<div class=\"col-lg-12\">\n\t<style>\n\t.grid-69f4a6f3e1ab5 { --rows: 4; --gap: 32px; }\n\n\t@media (min-width: 768px) {\n\t\t.grid-69f4a6f3e1ab5 { --columns: 1fr 1fr; --rows: 5; --gap: 32px; }\n\t}\n<\/style><div class=\"mb-5 grid grid-69f4a6f3e1ab5\">\n\t<style>\n\t.utils-69f4a6f3e1bd1 { background-color: #FFF5E9 !important; }\n\t.grid-item-69f4a6f3e1bd1 { --columns-start: 1; --rows-start: 1; }\n<\/style><div class=\"pt-5 pr-5 pb-5 pl-5 basic-br utils-69f4a6f3e1bd1 grid-item grid-item-69f4a6f3e1bd1\">\n\t<p><strong>1. define goals and requirements<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>First of all, it is important to record the current status of your own processes &#8211; from ordering to delivery (as-is analysis) &#8211; and to determine which core functions are essential for your own business (target concept). Does the company need a classic merchandise management system or an ERP system? Which interfaces are important for processes or could become important in the near future?<\/p>\n<\/div><style>\n\t.utils-69f4a6f3e1e4b { background-color: #FFF5E9 !important; }\n\t.grid-item-69f4a6f3e1e4b { --columns-start: 1; --rows-start: 2; }\n\n\t@media (min-width: 768px) {\n\t\t.grid-item-69f4a6f3e1e4b { --columns-start: 2; --rows-start: 1; }\n\t}\n<\/style><div class=\"pt-5 pr-5 pb-5 pl-5 basic-br utils-69f4a6f3e1e4b grid-item grid-item-69f4a6f3e1e4b\">\n\t<p><strong>2. form a project team<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>In the second step, companies should put together a team from different departments so that all requirements are taken into account.<\/p>\n<\/div><style>\n\t.utils-69f4a6f3e20cb { background-color: #FFF5E9 !important; }\n\t.grid-item-69f4a6f3e20cb { --columns-start: 1; --rows-start: 3; }\n\n\t@media (min-width: 768px) {\n\t\t.grid-item-69f4a6f3e20cb { --columns-start: 1; --rows-start: 2; }\n\t}\n<\/style><div class=\"pt-5 pr-5 pb-5 pl-5 basic-br utils-69f4a6f3e20cb grid-item grid-item-69f4a6f3e20cb\">\n\t<p><strong>3. system selection and planning<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Different solutions must be tested in terms of functionality, interfaces, support and scalability. Once a system has been selected, the project plan can be drawn up.<br \/>\n<strong>Important:<\/strong> We recommend calculating costs realistically and allowing enough time to thoroughly test the system and train employees. Which external systems (e.g. store, marketplaces, accounting) should be integrated and what is the ideal data flow?<\/p>\n<\/div><style>\n\t.utils-69f4a6f3e2385 { background-color: #FFF5E9 !important; }\n\t.grid-item-69f4a6f3e2385 { --columns-start: 1; --rows-start: 4; }\n\n\t@media (min-width: 768px) {\n\t\t.grid-item-69f4a6f3e2385 { --columns-start: 2; --rows-start: 2; }\n\t}\n<\/style><div class=\"pt-5 pr-5 pb-5 pl-5 basic-br utils-69f4a6f3e2385 grid-item grid-item-69f4a6f3e2385\">\n\t<p><strong>4. technical preparation<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Are your own hardware and existing networks up to the requirements of the WWS? Cloud solutions often eliminate the need for large investments in your own servers. In any case, it is necessary to set up the required connections (e.g. to store systems, supplier portals, shipping service providers) in advance.<br \/>\nA separate test installation helps to simulate processes without jeopardizing day-to-day business.<\/p>\n<\/div><style>\n\t.utils-69f4a6f3e2605 { background-color: #FFF5E9 !important; }\n\t.grid-item-69f4a6f3e2605 { --columns-start: 1; --rows-start: 5; }\n\n\t@media (min-width: 768px) {\n\t\t.grid-item-69f4a6f3e2605 { --columns-start: 1; --rows-start: 3; }\n\t}\n<\/style><div class=\"pt-5 pr-5 pb-5 pl-5 basic-br utils-69f4a6f3e2605 grid-item grid-item-69f4a6f3e2605\">\n\t<p><strong>5. data migration<br \/>\n<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>It is best for companies to carry out a data cleansing process before transferring data to the new system. They can then transfer items, customers and suppliers to the ERP system and check whether all the information is stored correctly. Trial orders, returns and purchase orders can be used to ensure that the data is processed correctly.<\/p>\n<\/div><style>\n\t.utils-69f4a6f3e2894 { background-color: #FFF5E9 !important; }\n\t.grid-item-69f4a6f3e2894 { --columns-start: 1; --rows-start: 6; }\n\n\t@media (min-width: 768px) {\n\t\t.grid-item-69f4a6f3e2894 { --columns-start: 2; --rows-start: 3; }\n\t}\n<\/style><div class=\"pt-5 pr-5 pb-5 pl-5 basic-br utils-69f4a6f3e2894 grid-item grid-item-69f4a6f3e2894\">\n\t<p><strong>6. training of employees<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Practical training on specific processes ensures that employees quickly recognize the added value of the system and gain confidence in using it. This includes documentation or videos with the most important steps.<br \/>\n<strong>Important:<\/strong> Ideally, companies should set up a contact point that employees can turn to with questions and problems even after the introduction.<\/p>\n<\/div><style>\n\t.utils-69f4a6f3e2b34 { background-color: #FFF5E9 !important; }\n\t.grid-item-69f4a6f3e2b34 { --columns-start: 1; --rows-start: 7; }\n\n\t@media (min-width: 768px) {\n\t\t.grid-item-69f4a6f3e2b34 { --columns-start: 1; --rows-start: 4; }\n\t}\n<\/style><div class=\"pt-5 pr-5 pb-5 pl-5 basic-br utils-69f4a6f3e2b34 grid-item grid-item-69f4a6f3e2b34\">\n\t<p><strong>7. go-live and optimization<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>In order to have sufficient capacity, companies plan a fixed date for the official launch and reduce the number of other projects for this time. Particularly in the initial phase, it is important to closely monitor data flows and processes in order to quickly correct any errors. Workflows should also be regularly adapted when requirements change or new functions become available.<\/p>\n<\/div><style>\n\t.utils-69f4a6f3e2dad { background-color: #FFF5E9 !important; }\n\t.grid-item-69f4a6f3e2dad { --columns-start: 1; --rows-start: 8; }\n\n\t@media (min-width: 768px) {\n\t\t.grid-item-69f4a6f3e2dad { --columns-start: 2; --rows-start: 4; }\n\t}\n<\/style><div class=\"pt-5 pr-5 pb-5 pl-5 basic-br utils-69f4a6f3e2dad grid-item grid-item-69f4a6f3e2dad\">\n\t<p><strong>8 Acceptance and further development<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>After the go-live, there is time for continuous further development. Good conditions for this are created by an open exchange within the team. As soon as the company grows or new requirements arise, it may be necessary to plan system updates or the use of additional modules.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><style>\n        @media screen and (min-width: 1200px) {\n        .product-subcard-widget-69f4a6f3e317e {\n            transform: translateX(clamp(21px, -22.5714rem + 25.4762vw, 25px));\n        } \n    }\n<\/style>\n<div class=\"product-subcard-widget product-subcard-widget-69f4a6f3e317e left-aligned\" style=\"max-width:860px;margin-top:0;\">\n            \t<div class=\"mb-5\">\n<p>A merchandise management system can only develop its full potential with the right interfaces. Our guide page explains why this is the case, which interfaces are particularly important and how different technologies differ:<\/p>\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>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t<section class=\"orange section-1690\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"row\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"col\">\n\t\n\n<div class=\"decorated-container-inner \">\n        <div class=\"decorated-container-square-overlay\"><\/div>\n        <div class=\"decorated-container-wrapper\">\n        <div class=\"decorated-container\">\n                        <div class=\"decorated-container-items-wrapper\">\n                                    <div class=\"col-lg-7 px-0\">\n            <h2 id=\"anchor-costs-and-selection-criteria-for-merchandise-management\" class=\"redesign-styles__title\">Costs and selection criteria for merchandise management<a href=\"#costs-and-selection-criteria-for-merchandise-management\" class=\"far fa-link headline-link\" data-href=\"#costs-and-selection-criteria-for-merchandise-management\"><\/a><\/h2><p>The cost of a merchandise management system (MMS) varies greatly and the available budget naturally plays an important role in the selection process. However, <strong>aspects such as range of functions, scalability and services<\/strong> are at least as important.<\/p>\n<p>The following <strong>checklist <\/strong>will help you make the right decision:<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n    <\/div><style>\n\t.grid-69f4a6f3e3ef8 { --rows: 3; --gap: 16px; }\n\n\t@media (min-width: 1200px) {\n\t\t.grid-69f4a6f3e3ef8 { --columns: 1fr 1fr 1fr; --rows: 1; --gap: 32px; }\n\t}\n<\/style><div class=\"mb-3 mb-xl-5 grid grid-69f4a6f3e3ef8\">\n\t<style>\n\t.utils-69f4a6f3e3fe5 { background-color: #FFFFFF !important; }\n\n\t@media (min-width: 992px) {\n\t\t.grid-item-69f4a6f3e3fe5 { --columns-start: 1; --rows-start: 1; }\n\t}\n<\/style><div class=\"pt-5 pr-5 pb-5 pl-5 basic-br utils-69f4a6f3e3fe5 grid-item grid-item-69f4a6f3e3fe5\">\n\t\t<div class=\"mb-4\">\n<p><strong>1. all important functions and interfaces included<\/strong><\/p>\n\t<\/div>\n\t<div class=\"mb-0\">\n<p>Does the system have all the necessary functions? Does it provide suitable interfaces to your own online store, marketplaces and other important tools (e.g. accounting or CRM)? This is the only way for companies to benefit from consistent processes without manual double entries.<\/p>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div><style>\n\t.utils-69f4a6f3e438a { background-color: #FFFFFF !important; }\n\t.grid-item-69f4a6f3e438a { --columns-start: 1; --rows-start: 2; }\n\n\t@media (min-width: 1200px) {\n\t\t.grid-item-69f4a6f3e438a { --columns-start: 2; --rows-start: 1; }\n\t}\n<\/style><div class=\"pt-5 pr-5 pb-5 pl-5 basic-br utils-69f4a6f3e438a grid-item grid-item-69f4a6f3e438a\">\n\t\t<div class=\"mb-4\">\n<p><strong>2. compatibility given<\/strong><\/p>\n\t<\/div>\n\t<div class=\"mb-0\">\n<p>Will the system run on the existing hardware and IT infrastructure or are additional resources required? With cloud solutions, it is important to check the stability of the internet connection and security aspects to avoid any nasty surprises.<\/p>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div><style>\n\t.utils-69f4a6f3e47f9 { background-color: #FFFFFF !important; }\n\t.grid-item-69f4a6f3e47f9 { --columns-start: 1; --rows-start: 3; }\n\n\t@media (min-width: 1200px) {\n\t\t.grid-item-69f4a6f3e47f9 { --columns-start: 3; --rows-start: 1; }\n\t}\n<\/style><div class=\"pt-5 pr-5 pb-5 pl-5 basic-br utils-69f4a6f3e47f9 grid-item grid-item-69f4a6f3e47f9\">\n\t\t<div class=\"mb-4\">\n<p><strong>3. expandable<\/strong><\/p>\n\t<\/div>\n\t<div class=\"mb-0\">\n<p>A company&#8217;s requirements can change quickly: It may then be necessary to add new functions or integrate additional sales channels. A modular, expandable merchandise management system provides the necessary scope. This means that new modules or add-ons can be added as required without having to replace the entire system.<\/p>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><style>\n\t.grid-69f4a6f3e4c36 { --rows: 3; --gap: 16px; }\n\n\t@media (min-width: 1200px) {\n\t\t.grid-69f4a6f3e4c36 { --columns: 1fr 1fr 1fr; --rows: 1; --gap: 32px; }\n\t}\n<\/style><div class=\"mb-3 mb-xl-5 grid grid-69f4a6f3e4c36\">\n\t<style>\n\t.utils-69f4a6f3e4d26 { background-color: #FFFFFF !important; }\n\n\t@media (min-width: 992px) {\n\t\t.grid-item-69f4a6f3e4d26 { --columns-start: 1; --rows-start: 1; }\n\t}\n<\/style><div class=\"pt-5 pr-5 pb-5 pl-5 basic-br utils-69f4a6f3e4d26 grid-item grid-item-69f4a6f3e4d26\">\n\t\t<div class=\"mb-4\">\n<p><strong>4. sufficient power<\/strong><\/p>\n\t<\/div>\n\t<div class=\"mb-0\">\n<p>The performance of the software is important so that bottlenecks do not occur even with many simultaneous users or high data volumes. We recommend paying attention to scalability and checking whether the capacity of the desired system matches your own growth targets. A high-performance system saves time, reduces stress and increases team satisfaction.<\/p>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div><style>\n\t.utils-69f4a6f3e50d0 { background-color: #FFFFFF !important; }\n\t.grid-item-69f4a6f3e50d0 { --columns-start: 1; --rows-start: 2; }\n\n\t@media (min-width: 1200px) {\n\t\t.grid-item-69f4a6f3e50d0 { --columns-start: 2; --rows-start: 1; }\n\t}\n<\/style><div class=\"pt-5 pr-5 pb-5 pl-5 basic-br utils-69f4a6f3e50d0 grid-item grid-item-69f4a6f3e50d0\">\n\t\t<div class=\"mb-4\">\n<p><strong>5. user-friendly<\/strong><\/p>\n\t<\/div>\n\t<div class=\"mb-0\">\n<p>An intuitive interface and clear menu navigation promote acceptance within the company. If the system is self-explanatory, companies save on training costs and employees can work productively more quickly. The best way to find out how user-friendly the system really is is to carry out practical tests.<br \/>\n<strong><em>Tip:<\/em><\/strong><em> Reviews from other users give a first impression of the user-friendliness of merchandise management systems.<\/em><\/p>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div><style>\n\t.utils-69f4a6f3e5478 { background-color: #FFFFFF !important; }\n\t.grid-item-69f4a6f3e5478 { --columns-start: 1; --rows-start: 3; }\n\n\t@media (min-width: 1200px) {\n\t\t.grid-item-69f4a6f3e5478 { --columns-start: 3; --rows-start: 1; }\n\t}\n<\/style><div class=\"pt-5 pr-5 pb-5 pl-5 basic-br utils-69f4a6f3e5478 grid-item grid-item-69f4a6f3e5478\">\n\t\t<div class=\"mb-4\">\n<p><strong>6. suitable price-performance ratio<\/strong><\/p>\n\t<\/div>\n\t<div class=\"mb-0\">\n<p>In addition to the license and implementation costs, it makes sense to factor in future expenses such as maintenance fees, possible updates or additional modules and weigh these costs against the expected process improvements. Good value for money is demonstrated by the fact that companies save time and money in the long term &#8211; and at the same time benefit from a system that is flexibly tailored to their needs. An ERP system often pays for itself quickly.<\/p>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><style>\n\t.grid-69f4a6f3e58bc { --columns: 1; --rows: 3; --gap: 16px; }\n\n\t@media (min-width: 768px) {\n\t\t.grid-69f4a6f3e58bc { --columns: 3; --rows: 1; --gap: 32px; }\n\t}\n<\/style><div class=\"mb-5 grid grid-69f4a6f3e58bc\">\n\t<style>\n\t.utils-69f4a6f3e59b4 { background-color: #FFFFFF !important; }\n\n\t@media (min-width: 992px) {\n\t\t.grid-item-69f4a6f3e59b4 { --columns-start: 1; --rows-start: 1; }\n\t}\n<\/style><div class=\"pt-5 pr-5 pb-5 pl-5 basic-br utils-69f4a6f3e59b4 grid-item grid-item-69f4a6f3e59b4\">\n\t\t<div class=\"mb-4\">\n<p><strong>7 Good service<\/strong><\/p>\n\t<\/div>\n\t<div class=\"mb-0\">\n<p>Finally, support plays a role. After all, fast, competent help with problems is not only important in the initial phase. In this case too, it is worth keeping an eye on tests and user experiences.<\/p>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><style>\n        @media screen and (min-width: 1200px) {\n        .product-subcard-widget-69f4a6f3e5ea7 {\n            transform: translateX(clamp(21px, -22.5714rem + 25.4762vw, 25px));\n        } \n    }\n<\/style>\n<div class=\"product-subcard-widget product-subcard-widget-69f4a6f3e5ea7 left-aligned\" style=\"max-width:860px;margin-top:0;\">\n            \t<div class=\"mb-5\">\n<p>The decision for an ERP system should be carefully considered. Our guide page explains how companies proceed in order to make the right decision:<\/p>\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        <\/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-69f4a6f3e62d4 { background-repeat: no-repeat !important; }\n<\/style>\t\t<section class=\"product-management-section orange utils-69f4a6f3e62d4\">\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-conclusion-how-to-get-started-with-merchandise-management\" class=\"product-management-section__title mb-5\">Conclusion: How to get started with merchandise management<a href=\"#conclusion-how-to-get-started-with-merchandise-management\" class=\"far fa-link headline-link\" data-href=\"#conclusion-how-to-get-started-with-merchandise-management\"><\/a><\/h2>\t<div class=\"product-management-section__text mb-7\">\n<p>Merchandise management system, yes or no? For many modern companies, the answer to this question is clear.<\/p>\n<p>A merchandise management system or ERP system is far more than just software for managing stock. It <strong>optimizes the interaction between many areas of the company<\/strong>: from purchasing to sales to accounting. Start-ups and SMEs also save time and costs, prevent errors and ensure satisfied customers and motivated employees.<\/p>\n<p>In order for companies to benefit from these advantages quickly, it is best to pay attention to criteria such as a suitable range of functions, scalability and reliable service when selecting merchandise management software. Not only the here and now, but also their goals for the coming years play a central role.<\/p>\n<p>We also recommend following our tips when implementing an ERP or ERP system and continuously optimizing the system. This will transform your ERP system into a reliable long-term growth driver.<\/p>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<style>\n\t.utils-69f4a6f3e6891 { background-color: #00000000 !important; }\n<\/style><div class=\"col-lg-6 col-xl-5 offset-xl-1 utils-69f4a6f3e6891\">\n\t<style>\n\t.utils-69f4a6f3e6a76 { 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-69f4a6f3e6a76\">\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\/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>\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-69f4a6f3e751b { background-color: #00000000 !important; }\n<\/style>\t<div class=\"row no-gutters utils-69f4a6f3e751b\">\n\t\t<style>\n\t.utils-69f4a6f3e76e7 { 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-69f4a6f3e76e7 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            <p>Guide to merchandise management systems<\/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\/aufgaben-steuerung\">\n    <span class=\"product-button-group__link--text\">Merchandise management as the control center of the company<i class=\"fa-solid fa-arrow-right product-button-group__link--icon\"><\/i><\/span>\n<\/a>    <\/div>        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    \n<\/li>\n<li class=\"list-widget__item\" style=\"column-gap:24px;\">\n            <div class=\"list-widget__item--content\">\n        <div class=\"list-widget__item--rte\">\n            <div class=\"product-buttons-group\">\n            \n<a class=\"product-button-group__link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.jtl-software.com\/de\/themen\/warenwirtschaftssystem\/prozessoptimierung-automation\">\n    <span class=\"product-button-group__link--text\">Process optimization &amp; automation with merchandise management<i class=\"fa-solid fa-arrow-right product-button-group__link--icon\"><\/i><\/span>\n<\/a>    <\/div>        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    \n<\/li>\n<li class=\"list-widget__item\" style=\"column-gap:24px;\">\n            <div class=\"list-widget__item--content\">\n        <div class=\"list-widget__item--rte\">\n            <div class=\"product-buttons-group\">\n            \n<a class=\"product-button-group__link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.jtl-software.com\/de\/themen\/warenwirtschaftssystem\/schnittstellen-erweiterungen\">\n    <span class=\"product-button-group__link--text\">Interfaces in merchandise management<i class=\"fa-solid fa-arrow-right product-button-group__link--icon\"><\/i><\/span>\n<\/a>    <\/div>        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    \n<\/li>\n<li class=\"list-widget__item\" style=\"column-gap:24px;\">\n            <div class=\"list-widget__item--content\">\n        <div class=\"list-widget__item--rte\">\n            <div class=\"product-buttons-group\">\n            \n<a class=\"product-button-group__link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.jtl-software.com\/de\/themen\/warenwirtschaftssystem\/buchhaltung-finanzen\">\n    <span class=\"product-button-group__link--text\">Accounting, finance &amp; 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