Company Overview
In which countries do you actively serve clients?
Germany
ERPNext Experience
Do you contribute to ERPNext core or maintain publicly available Frappe apps? If yes, please link them.
Yes. schmidt&toechter developed and maintains:
- DATEV LODAS App: Proprietary app for DATEV payroll integration in ERPNext
Functional Coverage
Which ERPNext modules do you implement in-house?
- Accounting/Finance (Buchhaltung)
- Project Management (Projektmanagement)
- Human Resources/Payroll (Personalverwaltung/Lohn- und Gehaltsbuchhaltung)
Do you cover local regulatory requirements (e.g. tax compliance, e-invoicing, payroll)?
Yes. schmidt&toechter specializes in German regulatory compliance:
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DATEV LODAS Integration: Proprietary app that transfers payroll-relevant data from ERPNext to DATEV LODAS including:
- Personal master data (name, date of birth, employment date, tax ID)
- Time data (contract data, monthly total salary)
- Individually configured payroll components in DATEV LODAS format
- Multi-company export support
- Export completed in less than one hour to become operational
- Data processing within customer’s ERPNext instance (no third-party transfer)
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German Payroll: Comprehensive payroll management with HR module covering German-specific requirements
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German Accounting: Accounting compliance for German companies
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Data Security: Processing occurs exclusively within customer’s ERPNext instance according to DSGVO (German data protection) requirements
Technical Capabilities
Which hosting options do you offer or support?
- Managed Hosting: ERPNext Managed Hosting service
- German Data Centers: Servers located in German data centers
- ISO 27001 Compliance: Hosting infrastructure certified according to ISO 27001
- DSGVO Compliance: Infrastructure meets German GDPR (Datenschutzgrundverordnung) requirements
- Exclusive Servers: Options for dedicated/exclusive server deployment
What is your customization philosophy?
Solution-focused customization meeting German SME requirements
Which third-party integrations have you built or successfully deployed?
- DATEV LODAS integration (proprietary)
- Data migration and system integration services
Do you develop custom Frappe apps for clients?
Yes, including the DATEV LODAS app
Project Approach
What does your typical implementation process look like?
schmidt&toechter provides:
- Implementation and consulting for ERPNext
- Customization services for individual system landscapes
- Data migration from legacy systems
- Support on equal technical terms for SMEs
How do you handle data migration from legacy systems?
Comprehensive migration services:
- Transfer of customer data, suppliers, contacts
- Migration of offers, invoices, item master data
- Price and template migration
- Workflow migration
- Individual screen, form, and field mapping
- Legacy system data preservation and transition support
Post-Go-Live Support
Do you offer ongoing support contracts or managed services after go-live?
Yes, managed hosting services available
Migration Experience
From which systems have you migrated clients to ERPNext?
- Sage ERP (documented migration experience)
- Other legacy ERP systems
Is there a system you’ve migrated from particularly often?
Sage ERP appears to be a common migration source
References & Track Record
What is the typical size of your clients?
SMEs (small to medium-sized enterprises) in Germany
Your Differentiator
What makes your approach to ERPNext implementation different from others?
schmidt&toechter’s key differentiators include:
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German Payroll Specialization: Deep expertise in German payroll and HR requirements with proprietary DATEV LODAS integration app—a critical differentiator for German companies
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DATEV LODAS App: Proprietary solution that automates payroll data export to DATEV LODAS, Germany’s standard tax and payroll software, enabling seamless integration with the German payroll ecosystem
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German Data Protection: Managed hosting with ISO 27001 certification and DSGVO compliance, emphasizing data security and German regulatory standards
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SME Focus: Tailored approach for German SMEs with solutions adapted to their specific compliance and operational needs
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Comprehensive Data Migration: Detailed migration services covering all critical business data elements from legacy systems
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German-First Approach: Technical solutions developed specifically for German market requirements rather than generic adaptations
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Managed Hosting in Germany: Local hosting infrastructure in German data centers, addressing data sovereignty and compliance concerns important to German businesses
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