Körber Supply Chain Software Extends Solutions Portfolio

The complexities of global supply chains continue to grow and the need for flexibility and resiliency has, arguably, never been greater. 

As a result, operators are demanding ever-increasing adaptability and scalability in supply chain execution solutions to innovate and expand. 

Körber Supply Chain Software, a joint venture between Körber AG and KKR, has truly come to the fore in this space, rapidly establishing itself as a leader in end-to-end supply chain software solutions.

The latest proof of this is its agreement to acquire MercuryGate International – itself a leading provider of transportation management systems (TMS) – which extends Körber Supply Chain Software’s capabilities in delivering a comprehensive, innovative, adaptable and scalable supply chain execution portfolio.

“Our customers navigate dynamic, volatile supply chain environments under increasingly high expectations for order fulfilment,” explains Ed Auriemma, CEO at Körber Supply Chain Software.

“With the acquisition of MercuryGate, Körber Supply Chain Software is poised to offer an unparalleled combination of advanced technology and deep industry expertise to create innovative processes to help businesses manage these challenges.”

Creating a value-driving supply chain

MercuryGate is known for its strong capabilities in multimodal optimisation and execution, in addition to expertise and capabilities in driving rapid implementation and time to value. 

By bringing MercuryGate on board, Körber Supply Chain Software will be well placed to oversee the movement of goods across all supply chain execution operations, from procurement to receipt and fulfilment to the end consumer, reducing planning silos, accelerating resolution of issues and improving customer and business outcomes.

Customers stand to benefit from: 

• Solutions that connect across inbound and outbound supply chain activities, improving cost efficiencies and customer experiences by optimising placement, usage and routing of goods.
• A resilient and reliable supply chain platform with visibility across inventory pools, enabling customers to identify growth opportunities as well as predict and rapidly respond to potential disruptions
• Simulation capabilities to evaluate future supply chain strategies and understand ROI across their local and global business.

“The addition of MercuryGate’s multimodal, SaaS-based TMS to Körber’s supply chain software business will create a comprehensive, value-driving supply chain offering for global industry leaders,” comments Joe Juliano, CEO at MercuryGate. 

“The combined company is positioned to deliver the broadest and deepest set of supply chain execution software solutions available worldwide.”

Real-time optimisation and collaboration

Körber’s acquisition of MercuryGate looks set to establish a critical pillar of its ambition to create a unified supply chain execution suite that can offer real-time optimisation and collaboration across the supply chain. 

Customers will benefit from integrated processes across functions, faster and more accurate decision-making and the ability to mitigate risks and disruptions more effectively.

Stephan Seifert, CEO at Körber, adds: “This acquisition illustrates our power to execute our ambitious growth strategy, substantially extends our existing supply chain software portfolio and is a significant milestone to becoming our customers’ first choice regardless of their challenge.

“Furthermore, it is proof that our trustful strategic cooperation with KKR results in additional value for customers.”

Körber Supply Chain Software’s acquisition of MercuryGate is subject to customary closing conditions and regulatory approvals.

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