Company Overview
In which countries do you actively serve clients?
Germany, Luxembourg, Austria, Switzerland (DACH region)
ERPNext Experience
Since when have you been implementing ERPNext?
K&K Software AG committed to ERPNext in September 2019, initially to introduce it as an ERP/CRM system for their own company. After productive internal use from November 2019, they began offering ERPNext services professionally to customers starting in Q1 2021.
Do you contribute to ERPNext core or maintain publicly available Frappe apps? If yes, please link them.
Yes. K&K Software AG maintains public repositories:
- GitHub: https://github.com/kksoftwareag
Industry Focus
Is there a specific industry where you have the deepest experience?
Public utilities (documented case: Gemeindewerke Adelsdorf - municipal utilities)
Functional Coverage
Which ERPNext modules do you implement in-house?
K&K Software AG’s standard ERPNext setup includes:
- CRM (lead management, customer relationships, sales opportunities, quotations through to invoicing)
- Sales & Purchasing (Verkauf & Einkauf)
- Inventory & Manufacturing (Lager & Fertigung)
- Accounting (Buchhaltung) — general ledger, accounts receivable/payable, cost centres, automated payment processes
- HR (Personalwesen) — personnel management, time recording, vacation planning, salary accounting
Do you cover local regulatory requirements (e.g. tax compliance, e-invoicing, payroll)?
Yes. K&K Software AG actively works on German regulatory compliance for ERPNext:
- E-invoicing (eRechnung): Preparing ERPNext for XRechnung and ZUGFeRD format support, the two main German e-invoicing standards under CEN EN16931
- DATEV: Supports data export/transfer to DATEV for tax consultants; can be used alongside ERPNext for accounting
- GoBD: Awareness of GoBD-compliant archiving requirements for structured e-invoices (mandatory since January 2025 for B2B)
Technical Capabilities
Which hosting options do you offer or support?
Three hosting options for ERPNext:
- Public Cloud: Frappe Cloud on shared servers
- Private Cloud: Germany-based data center on exclusive servers
- On-Premises: Customer’s own location
K&K Software has transitioned its own infrastructure to Frappe Cloud.
What is your customization philosophy?
Agile approach with flexible response to customer requirements
Which third-party integrations have you built or successfully deployed?
- DATEV interface for tax consultant data transfer
- Local bank integrations
- E-invoicing formats (XRechnung, ZUGFeRD)
- Azure DevOps integration for project/story management during implementations
ERPNext’s API-first architecture means every part of the system is an interface, allowing communication with any third-party system.
Do you develop custom Frappe apps for clients?
Yes. When standard ERPNext cannot fully map a client’s processes, K&K’s dedicated software development team builds custom solutions (see softwareentwicklung.team).
Project Approach
What does your typical implementation process looking like?
Professional ERPNext consulting for implementing open source ERP systems in mid-sized businesses
Which project methodology do you follow?
Agile Scrum methodology - allows flexible and quick response to customer requests and new circumstances
Post-Go-Live Support
Do you offer ongoing support contracts or managed services after go-live?
Yes, professional ERPNext consulting and support services
References & Track Record
Can you share one or two case studies or anonymized project examples?
Yes, documented case studies from their Frappe Partner page:
- Gemeindewerke Adelsdorf: Municipal utilities implementation (presented at ERPNext user meeting)
- ELAN e.V.: Higher education management with ERPNext (nonprofit sector)
- Modulbox M.O Systeme: Mobile brand architecture built with ERPNext (manufacturing)
- Frank & Dvorak GmbH & Co. KG: Austrian electric motor manufacturer running ERPNext (automotive manufacturing)
What is the typical size of your clients?
Mid-sized businesses (Mittelstand)
Are reference clients available for prospective customers to speak with?
Yes, K&K participates in ERPNext Community meetings in the DACH region
Your Differentiator
What makes your approach to ERPNext implementation different from others?
K&K Software AG’s key differentiators include:
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Longest Experience: Operating since 2000 with 26 years of IT services experience, providing one of the longest-standing partnerships in German ERP consulting
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DACH Region Expertise: Recognized as one of the largest and most qualified ERPNext providers in the German-speaking DACH region, serving clients across Germany, Austria, Switzerland, and Luxembourg
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Agile Methodology: Uses Scrum methodology to respond flexibly and quickly to customer requirements and changing circumstances
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Professional Scale: With approximately 30 highly qualified employees, they represent a significant and mature organization with deep institutional knowledge
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Full Hosting Control: Offers multiple hosting options (Public Cloud, Private Cloud, On-Premises), with recent transition to Frappe Cloud showing commitment to best practices
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Community Engagement: Active participation in ERPNext Community meetings in the DACH region, demonstrating commitment to the ecosystem
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Comprehensive Services: Beyond implementation, they offer open source ERP consulting, agile software solutions, infrastructure management, and cybersecurity services
Sources & Further Reading:
- K&K Software AG - Prozesse. Digital. Gestalten.
- K&K Software ERPnext Beratung - erp-beratung.team
- K&K Software AG on Frappe Partners
- K&K Software History/Historie
- K&K Software GitHub
- Status ERPNext bei K&K Software AG
- Freiheit gewinnen mit Frappe Cloud
- ERPNext Projektablauf (Project Process)
- Phase 1: Analyse & Konzeption
- Phase 2: Projektumsetzung
- ERPNext wird fit für die eRechnung
- Referenzen ERPNext Dienstleister
- ERPNext Funktionsumfang
- K&K Software - Ihr Partner