ERP Blog

03. September 20268 min read

Trends

ERP Trends 2027: What's Coming for SMEs

ERP trends 2027: AI, composable architecture, cloud dominance, e-invoicing and ESG reporting - what has substance for SMEs and what is hype.

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31. August 20268 min read

Practice & Processes

Managing E-Commerce Returns

E-commerce returns management end to end: registration, label, inbound inspection, restocking, refund and how to lower your return rates.

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27. August 20268 min read

ERP for Pharma & Medical Devices

Pharma & medical ERP: batch/serial traceability, expiry dates, GxP/validation, UDI/MDR and a complete audit trail - which requirements really count.

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24. August 20267 min read

ERP, Inventory or Shop System – What Do You Need?

ERP or inventory system? A clear line to the shop system: scope, when each is enough, and the growth path from shop to ERP.

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19. August 20268 min read

Implementing XRechnung & ZUGFeRD in Your ERP

Implementing XRechnung and ZUGFeRD: generate, receive, validate, send via Peppol and archive EN 16931 e-invoices in your ERP in an audit-proof way.

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17. August 20268 min read

Integration

EDI for SMEs: Connecting to Retail Chains

EDI for SMEs: message types ORDERS, DESADV, INVOIC, GLN/GTIN, converter vs. provider, costs and pitfalls when connecting to retail chains.

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12. August 20267 min read

Practice & Processes

Optimizing Inventory: Avoid Overstock & Stockouts

Optimize inventory: set safety and reorder points correctly, use ABC/XYZ analysis and raise inventory turnover — without stockouts.

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10. August 20268 min read

ERP for Trades & Construction

ERP for trades and construction: project handling, take-off, post-calculation, mobile time tracking, daywork, partial and service invoicing covered.

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05. August 20267 min read

Open-Source ERP Comparison: Open vs. Proprietary

Open-source ERP comparison: license cost, TCO, customization, support and lock-in – plus a decision table for when each model fits best.

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Trends

AI in ERP 2026: Real Use Cases, Not Hype

AI in ERP delivers measurable value in 2026 for forecasting, invoice capture, anomaly detection and reporting—if data quality and GDPR are in place.

30. Juli 20267 min read

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E-Invoicing Mandate 2025–2028: Timeline & To-Dos

E-invoicing mandate 2025: receiving has been mandatory since 01 Jan 2025, issuing from 2027/2028. Deadlines, formats and ERP to-dos at a glance.

27. Juli 20267 min read

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ERP Compliance in DACH: GoBD, RKSV & GeBüV

ERP compliance in DACH at a glance: what your ERP must handle in DE (GoBD, TSE, e-invoicing), AT (RKSV, BAO) and CH (GeBüV, QR-bill).

23. Juli 20267 min read

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ERP for B2B Manufacturers with Project Business

ERP for B2B manufacturers: get CPQ, quote costing, make-to-order and variant production, project handling, service orders and EDI right.

20. Juli 20267 min read

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ERP for Food & FMCG

Food & FMCG ERP: best-before dates, batch traceability, FEFO, cold chain and allergens - which requirements matter and which systems fit.

16. Juli 20268 min read

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ERP for Fashion & Apparel Retailers

Fashion ERP: handle size/colour matrices, seasonal ranges, high returns and multichannel - key requirements, features and fitting systems at a glance.

13. Juli 20268 min read

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ERP for Amazon & Marketplace Sellers

The right ERP for Amazon & marketplaces unifies FBA/FBM, multichannel stock, fees, OSS tax and returns. Here's how to choose vendor-neutrally.

09. Juli 20267 min read

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DATEV & ERP: Connecting Accounting Properly

DATEV-ERP integration explained: file export vs. interface, SKR03/04, journal entries and document transfer – plus common error sources.

06. Juli 20268 min read

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GoBD-Compliant With Your ERP: The Checklist

GoBD ERP: what your system needs for immutability, traceability, procedural documentation and Z1/Z2/Z3 data access - including a checklist.

02. Juli 20267 min read

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Integration

ERP Shop Integration: Shopify, Shopware & More

Plan your ERP shop integration: data flows, API vs. middleware/iPaaS, inventory sync against overselling, real-time vs. batch – explained step by step.

29. Juni 20267 min read

Integration

ERP Interfaces Explained: API, EDI, Middleware & iPaaS

ERP interfaces at a glance: REST API, webhooks, EDI, middleware and iPaaS – when each integration fits, plus a decision table.

25. Juni 20267 min read

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Why ERP Projects Fail — 8 Success Factors

Why ERP projects fail: unclear requirements, scope creep and poor data. Plus 8 success factors that make your ERP rollout work.

22. Juni 20267 min read

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Switching ERP Without Chaos: Migration & Data Transfer

Switch ERP without chaos: big-bang, parallel run or phased—plus how to plan data migration, cut-over and a solid fallback the right way.

17. Juni 20268 min read

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Master Data Migration for Your New ERP: Checklist

Master data migration without the chaos: from source inventory and deduplication to field mapping, test migration, and validation.

15. Juni 20268 min read

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Implementing ERP: Project Roadmap to Go-Live

Implement ERP in clear phases: from project kickoff through blueprint, customizing and data migration to UAT, go-live and hypercare - the roadmap.

10. Juni 20267 min read

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ERP for Service Providers & Agencies

ERP for service providers & agencies: project- not inventory-focused. Map time tracking, service billing, resource planning and subscriptions right.

08. Juni 20267 min read

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ERP for Startups & Small Businesses

ERP for startups & small businesses: when the switch pays off, which entry-level systems fit, and how to start lean instead of building silos.

03. Juni 20267 min read

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ERP for Manufacturing: From BOM to MRP

ERP for manufacturing explained: bills of materials, routings, MRP/MRP-II, capacity planning, shop-floor data and traceability for producers.

01. Juni 20267 min read

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ERP for Wholesale: Requirements & Systems

ERP wholesale: tiered pricing, framework contracts, EDI, drop shipping, batches & multi-warehouse - which requirements matter and which systems fit.

27. Mai 20267 min read

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The Best ERP for E-Commerce & Online Retail 2026

There is no one best ERP for e-commerce: how to assess shop integration, multichannel, stock sync, fulfillment and PIM for 2026.

25. Mai 20267 min read

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The Best Cloud ERP Systems for SMEs in 2026

There is no single best cloud ERP for SMEs: how to compare system types, DACH compliance, TCO and scaling rigorously for 2026.

20. Mai 20267 min read

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Creating an ERP Requirements Spec: Guide & Template

Create an ERP requirements spec in 6 steps: structure, must/nice-to-have criteria, weighting and a template to reuse for your ERP selection.

18. Mai 20268 min read

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Cloud ERP or On-Premise? A Decision Guide

Cloud ERP vs on-premise compared: cost, maintenance, security and lock-in, plus a decision table for when each operating model fits.

13. Mai 20267 min read

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What Does an ERP System Cost? Calculating TCO in 2026

Calculate ERP costs realistically: licence, rollout, operation and hidden items. Work out the TCO over 3-5 years - with a worked example.

11. Mai 20267 min read

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ERP Selection in 7 Steps: The Complete Guide

ERP selection in 7 steps: from needs analysis and requirements spec to fit-gap and TCO comparison. Make a confident decision, not a gut call.

06. Mai 20267 min read