What Made4Net does

Made4net is a global provider of warehouse management systems (WMS) and supply chain execution software, founded in 2005 and headquartered in Teaneck, New Jersey. The company's flagship SCExpert platform unifies WMS (WarehouseExpert), yard management (YardExpert), labor management (LaborExpert), route optimization (RoutingExpert), last-mile delivery (DeliveryExpert), and 3PL-focused warehouse management (Synapse 3PLExpert) on a Microsoft-based, service-oriented architecture available in cloud or on-premise deployments. Built-in Warehouse Control System (WCS) and Warehouse Execution System (WES) capabilities allow the platform to orchestrate material handling equipment, autonomous mobile robots, ASRS, and shuttle systems alongside human workflows under a configurable rules-based policy engine.\n\nThe company serves 800+ customers across 40 countries and 20 languages, with primary vertical exposure in third-party logistics, retail, grocery distribution, food and beverage, e-commerce, manufacturing, consumer goods, and wholesale distribution. Named customers range from flagship enterprise deployments with Ingka Group (IKEA), Krasdale Foods, DHL, and Uber Eats to mid-market operators including Palmer Logistics, Palmetto Moon, Acme Distribution, Jenson Cold Storage, and Levtex. Revenue is generated through SaaS subscriptions and traditional on-premise licenses complemented by professional services under a PIVOT implementation methodology that targets roughly 20-week go-lives versus the industry-standard 9-to-12-month deployment cycle.\n\nMade4net distributes through direct enterprise field sales and a global channel of consulting and implementation partners, resellers, and technology partners with pre-built connectors to SAP, Microsoft Dynamics, NetSuite, Sage, voice solutions, and AMRs. The company was acquired by Ingka Group, IKEA's parent, in May 2023, and had previously acquired Zethcon in June 2022 with backing from Thompson Street Capital to expand its 3PL-focused WMS capabilities. Made4net has been recognized in the Gartner Magic Quadrant for WMS for 11 consecutive years (2016–2026) and in 2026 launched an AI Journey three-phase roadmap anchored by an AI-powered chatbot and natural language interface inside SCExpert.

Name

Made4Net

Legal name

Made4net LLC

Website

https://made4net.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2005

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Made4net provides warehouse management and supply chain execution software via its SCExpert platform to 800+ customers across 40 countries. Founded in 2005 and owned by Ingka Group since 2023, the company serves 3PLs, retailers, and grocers.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Hackensack

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices6 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Software

Cost components

Technology or R&D, Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. WMS Software Subscriptions: Cloud-based SaaS subscription model for WMS and supply chain execution software. Customers pay recurring subscription fees for access to the platform, with options for cloud or on-premise deployment.
2. Professional Services: Implementation services including PIVOT accelerated implementation methodology, configuration, deployment, training, and ongoing support. Typical implementation achieves go-live in about 20 weeks.
3. On-Premise Licenses: Traditional perpetual license option available for customers preferring on-premise deployment alongside cloud-based subscriptions.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Made4net sells a unified supply chain execution software suite, anchored by the SCExpert platform, that integrates warehouse management (WarehouseExpert WMS), yard management (YardExpert), labor management (LaborExpert), route optimization (RoutingExpert), last-mile delivery (DeliveryExpert), and 3PL-specific warehouse management (Synapse 3PLExpert). Customers subscribe to or license the platform on a cloud or on-premise basis, with implementation delivered via the PIVOT accelerated methodology averaging ~20-week go-live.

Product overview

Made4net offers a modular, platform-based supply chain execution suite anchored by the SCExpert unified platform that integrates multiple specialized products. The core WMS product is WarehouseExpert (tier-one WMS with cloud-based and on-premise deployment options), which serves as the foundation for the integrated suite. The SCExpert platform enables true supply chain convergence by unifying WarehouseExpert WMS, YardExpert yard management, LaborExpert labor management, RoutingExpert route optimization, DeliveryExpert last-mile delivery, and Synapse 3PLExpert 3PL-specific capabilities—all sharing a common UI, data model, and business logic. The platform also includes built-in Warehouse Control System (WCS) and Warehouse Execution System (WES) for MHE, robotics, and automation orchestration. Rapid deployment is a key differentiator with average go-live in 20 weeks, and the platform is built on Microsoft technology with a service-based architecture for dynamic workflows.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• WarehouseExpert: Best-in-class WMS solution for warehouse management operations of all sizes
• LaborExpert
• DeliveryExpert
• YardExpert
• RoutingExpert
• SCExpert
• Synapse 3PLExpert
• AppointmentExpert

Products and services

• SCExpert Platform Unified, all-in-one supply chain execution platform integrating warehouse management, yard management, labor management, route optimization, and proof of delivery capabilities under a shared UI, data model, and business logic. Available in cloud or on-premise deployment, enabling true supply chain convergence for enterprises and 3PL operators.
• WarehouseExpert WMS Tier-one warehouse management system providing core WMS functions including task interleaving, cycle counting, optimized scheduling, cartonization, and advanced features for warehouse operations of all sizes. Cloud-based or on-premise deployment with rapid implementation averaging ~20 weeks go-live.
• Synapse 3PLExpert WMS Third-party logistics (3PL) warehouse management system providing multi-client, multi-warehouse management within a single instance with configurable client workflows, advanced billing and invoicing, EDI integration, B2C order processing, and real-time client visibility through an intuitive online customer portal.
• LaborExpert Warehouse labor management system that boosts productivity, improves employee satisfaction, and optimizes performance with real-time insights and actionable labor standards, including warehouse mapping, configurable labor standards, and system-calculated task times.
• YardExpert Yard management system delivering real-time, 360-degree visibility for yard operations including appointment scheduling, dynamic resource assignment, and trailer tracking to reduce bottlenecks and improve dock utilization.
• RoutingExpert Dynamic route planning and transportation optimization software that reduces delivery costs, meets delivery windows, and adapts in real time through intelligent routing built around business rules, with reported savings up to 28% on labor and fleet expenses.
• DeliveryExpert Last-mile delivery management software that optimizes last-mile scheduling, tracks deliveries, ensures timely verification, and provides paperless delivery with digital signatures for customer satisfaction and cost control.
• SCExpert AI Chatbot AI-powered chatbot functionality and natural language interaction capabilities within the SCExpert platform enabling users to query warehouse data and operations using conversational language as part of the AI Journey roadmap.

Quantifiable outcome

• 22% gains in warehouse productivity
• +6 more outcomes

Named customers12 records

Segments7 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration8 records

AI capability7 records

Feature10 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered flagship, core and minor.

• Ingka Group (IKEA)flagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2026Flagship partnership with Ingka Group, IKEA's largest owner and operator, deploying SCExpert platform across their global network of 482 stores in 31 countries. Ingka Group completed successful pilot testing in the Netherlands and is preparing to scale the omnichannel fulfillment solution worldwide.
• ZethconcoreTechnology or Integration · 9 June 2022Acquired Zethcon, a North American WMS software company focusing on the 3PL market, combining Zethcon's Synapse WMS platform with Made4net's broader supply chain solutions to serve a global customer base.
• Modex 2026minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerExhibition partnership at MODEX 2026 in Atlanta to showcase next-generation AI-powered warehouse management innovation alongside partners in robotics and automation.
• Consulting and Implementation PartnerscoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerGlobal network of consulting partners helping clients define requirements, deliver operational designs, provide project and change management support, drive rapid ROI through process improvements, system integration, training, and support.
• Technology PartnerscoreTechnology or IntegrationPartnerships with leading tech providers spanning cloud, IT, e-commerce, and ERP systems to deliver innovative integrated solutions. Includes pre-built connectors for SAP, Dynamics, Netsuite, Sage, Voice and AMR solutions.
• ResellersminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorGlobal channel of resellers expanding Made4net's reach by delivering WMS solutions to new markets with local expertise and supporting customers throughout the buying and implementation process.

Scale indicators14 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Manhattan Associates: Manhattan Associates is the leading enterprise WMS and supply chain solutions vendor, recognized alongside Made4net in the Gartner Magic Quadrant for WMS. Both serve large distribution centers and 3PLs with tier-one warehouse functionality, though Manhattan serves a broader and larger enterprise base.
• Blue Yonder: Blue Yonder (formerly JDA Software) is a direct competitor offering warehouse management and broader supply chain planning software to enterprise customers. Both companies compete in the Gartner Magic Quadrant for WMS and target large distribution and 3PL operations.
• Körber Supply Chain Software: Körber (formerly HighJump) provides WMS and supply chain execution software competing directly with Made4net in the Gartner Magic Quadrant. Both target 3PL and distribution customers with configurable warehouse and yard management capabilities.
• TECSYS: TECSYS provides WMS and supply chain software for distribution-centric customers in healthcare, industrial, and 3PL verticals. The companies share a focus on mid-market and enterprise distribution customers and have comparable ERP integration strategies.
• Softeon: Softeon delivers WMS and supply chain execution software competing directly with Made4net in 3PL, retail, and distribution verticals. Both companies emphasize integration-friendly architectures and rapid deployment as key differentiators.
• Descartes Systems Group: Descartes provides logistics, transportation, and warehouse management technology for global logistics operations. The companies overlap on warehouse and routing functionality and both target enterprise supply chain buyers.
• 3PL Central: 3PL Central provides WMS software purpose-built for third-party logistics providers with multi-client billing and visibility. Highly comparable to Made4net's Synapse 3PLExpert, both compete in the 3PL vertical with multi-tenant SaaS WMS offerings.

Broad incumbents

• SAP: SAP Extended Warehouse Management (EWM) is part of SAP's broader ERP and supply chain portfolio. SAP competes with Made4net at the high end of WMS while also offering the ERP systems (S/4HANA) that Made4net integrates with via pre-built connectors.
• Oracle: Oracle's Warehouse Management Cloud (part of Oracle Fusion SCM) competes with Made4net for enterprise WMS deals. Oracle positions WMS as part of a broader cloud applications suite, while Made4net integrates with NetSuite (Oracle) via pre-built connectors.

Emerging players

• Logiwa: Logiwa provides cloud-native WMS for e-commerce and 3PL fulfillment, often serving SMB and mid-market customers. Both companies emphasize rapid deployment and cloud-native architecture but Logiwa operates at smaller scale than Made4net.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles11 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors1 record

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M&A1 record

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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