extro and Xpandit can be used individually or in combination. Different deployment models are available depending on the size of the business and its commercial requirements.
Xpandit as an ERP system
Xpandit handles the core commercial processes and detailed costing.
Typical functions in Xpandit include:
Quotation creation and billing (NPK & Steiger)
Accounts receivable and accounts payable
Interface to financial accounting
Preliminary, ongoing and post-calculation
Project monitoring
Xpandit is the leading system for quotation creation, billing, accounting and controlling.
extro with Xpandit interface
extro is used as an operational work platform and connected to Xpandit via an interface. Commercial processes remain in Xpandit, while small jobs and time tracking are handled in extro.
Typical functions in extro with an interface:
Material item import from Steiger
Processing of small jobs, including billing
Time tracking
Expense management
Planning/dispatching
Recorded data is transferred to Xpandit in a structured format and processed further there.
Note:
This model is suitable for businesses that want to work mobile while continuing to rely on a comprehensive ERP system.
extro without Xpandit
(for small jobs)
extro can also be used independently, especially for smaller businesses or simple jobs.
Scope of use for extro without Xpandit:
Address entry
Job processing
Time tracking
Invoicing
Not included:
Quotation costing
Accounts receivable and accounts payable
Financial accounting interface
This model is suitable for small jobs with a simple workflow and without complex commercial requirements.
Summary
Xpandit: ERP, costing, accounting, controlling
extro + Xpandit: Mobile work with seamless ERP integration
extro on its own: Simple handling of small jobs, from address entry and job processing through to invoicing.
Important:
Which model is suitable depends on your business requirements. extro and Xpandit are deliberately designed to be used flexibly, either individually or in combination.