With collana intrade, you can manage trading processes transparently, seamlessly and efficiently within a centralised system across the entire wholesale and foreign trade chain.
collana intrade
Unsuitable programmes (e.g. Excel) cost time and are a source of errors.
collana intrade provides support in the complete processing of contracts and batches – from quotation to post-calculation.
Calculation and cost accounting processes run in different systems.
collana intrade enables automatic, ongoing calculation of all cost items through integrated financial accounting.
Requirements and guidelines for import and export are constantly changing.
collana intrade offers integrated additional functionalities such as quality assurance, compliance checks and report designers.
Real-time management of warehouses, stock levels and the flow of goods
Optimised goods receipt through automated processes
Flexible warehousing strategies and integration of mobile data collection (MDE)
Intelligent SCM for the planning of items and products
Transparency regarding logistics processes and resources
Integration of online shops and marketplaces into a single system
Centralised management of all sales channels and data
Customised pricing structures for different customers
EDI interfaces for automated ordering processes
Scalable processing of high transaction volumes
Automated processes from invoicing to payment reconciliation
Centralised integration of all data for well-founded reports
Real-time KPIs for process management
BI analyses for data-driven decision-making
Linking operational data with strategic information
Why you can trust us
360°
Process & documentation security
100%
Microsoft technology and certified
25
Years of industry experience
1
System, can be used worldwide
Target group
Import and export companies in all sectors
Markets
Germany, Austria, Switzerland, internationally applicable
Technological basis
Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central with extensions in AL
The collana Group specialises in ERP systems for the wholesale and foreign trade sectors. We understand the practical challenges involved and are experts in handling sensitive data, compliance, and import and export procedures in the global movement of goods.
With collana intrade and Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central as the foundation, you get a scalable and flexible solution that is perfectly tailored to your business.
The biggest difference between collana intrade and the Microsoft standard are the features explicitly tailored to foreign trade, which can either not be implemented at all via Business Central or only with a great deal of manual effort. Here is an overview:
Intelligent mapping of classic foreign trade processes: Contract, lot and batch processing
On-the-fly calculation and precise currency management in real time
Integrated shipping management for international supply chains
Certified industry functionality with quality seal and seamless Microsoft connection
Digitalisation boosts the performance of modern ERP systems, and with collana intrade you get security and reliable technology from a single source:
Take advantage of this scalable and flexible platform, wherever you are. The systems are always up to date, and you can customise them using modules.
By hosting our services via Microsoft Azure, we meet the highest standards of data security. Your sensitive customer and company data are in the best possible hands on a future-proof platform.
You have the option of seamless compliance monitoring within the ERP system. The system also supports compliance with regulatory requirements in the wholesale sector (GDPR compliance, e-invoicing and OSS procedures for international trade are already supported by Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central).
Implementation
Our tried-and-tested best-practice process will quickly lead you to a solution, rather than months of IT silos:
We analyse your existing processes and systems, conduct interviews and determine what requirements your new solution must meet.
We will match your requirements with the features.
This results in a clear concept with defined extensions and a project plan that precisely defines the effort and time frame.
Your bespoke solution is developed during the development phase. We expand the core system to include the required customisations, interfaces and data imports.
We’ll support you as you begin live operations.
Your teams will receive training at an early stage on how to use the system safely – this boosts acceptance and productivity.
We support your power users directly in their day-to-day work and provide technical and functional assistance to ensure a smooth transition to the new system.
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This is because the wholesale and foreign trade sectors are currently caught between rising complexity, increasing competitive pressure and growing customer expectations. A standard solution is often no longer sufficient to meet these challenges in the wholesale sector.
Multi-channel sales and B2B e-commerce increase complexity: A centralised solution is required to efficiently integrate data, processes, platforms, sales channels and interfaces.
Rising pressure on margins calls for efficiency in the wholesale sector: To remain competitive in the long term, wholesalers need to automate processes, reduce lead times and cut operating costs. A bespoke ERP system can help with this.
A lack of transparency costs time and revenue: A lack of an overview of resources, stock levels and delivery times can lead to bottlenecks and inefficient decision-making within the industry. Specialised ERP software, on the other hand, provides real-time data and a solid data foundation.
High transaction volumes push systems to their limits: Many traditional on-premises ERP systems are difficult to scale and therefore reach their limits when dealing with thousands of online orders or international transactions. Industry-specific solutions, on the other hand, are flexible and easy to scale.
Inadequate coverage of sector-specific requirements: Without integrated functions for EDI, SCM or automated processes, a patchwork of individual solutions emerges. The result? Rising costs and falling efficiency.
collana intrade is an industry-specific ERP solution that provides a foundation for transparent, scalable and future-proof trading processes.
Questions about Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central
Yes, collana intrade is an industry-specific solution for international wholesale and foreign trade. The software solution offers specific functions for cross-border trade processes and meets the requirements of foreign trade.
No, collana intrade is based on Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central and is not a standalone ERP software package. This specialised industry solution specifically enhances Business Central with functions and processes tailored to foreign trade, whilst Microsoft provides the ERP platform.
The implementation follows a structured process: we analyse your processes, plan the appropriate business software, implement the cloud-based ERP system and test everything together as a team. Through clear communication and personalised service, we support you right through to a successful go-live.
The time taken to implement ERP software depends heavily on the wholesaler’s current industry-specific software and IT infrastructure. It can take months from the initial search for ERP software to its actual implementation.
A cloud-based ERP system such as collana intrade can be up and running more quickly than on-premises ERP software, the implementation of which can often take anywhere from several months to a few years.
collana intrade supports the entire process of international trade transactions: from purchasing, procurement and the sale of products, through quotation and contract processing, right through to accounts. It manages the flow of goods, stock control and warehousing, and oversees dispatch, customs and foreign exchange. This enables efficient supply chain management within a centralised ERP system.
Yes, collana intrade supports relevant customs procedures such as ATLAS in the EU and e-dec in Switzerland. It also covers areas such as currencies, preferences, and export and compliance requirements, including the necessary documentation and evidence.
Yes, collana intrade is integrated with Microsoft 365, and wholesalers can connect external systems via REST and EDI interfaces. These include, for example, logistics, freight forwarding and financial systems, e-commerce platforms and enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems. This allows existing IT infrastructures to be expanded effectively.
