What Camelot 3PL Software does

Camelot 3PL Software, Inc. is a privately held software provider headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, that has specialized in warehouse management systems (WMS) for third-party logistics providers since 1987. The company evolved from a two-person operation founded in 1984 into a team of over 30 software designers, programmers, and consultants, and has sold its systems into hundreds of 3PL operations across North and Central America. Its flagship product, Excalibur WMS, is a third-generation platform designed exclusively for the multi-client inventory, billing, and EDI workflows that characterize 3PL warehousing, with a lighter Express WMS variant addressing smaller operators.

The technical foundation is the Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central ERP platform, on which Camelot has built proprietary 3PL-specific extensions since adopting Navision (the predecessor product) in 2000 and selling its first 3PLink system in 2001. The platform supports a modular product set including Transportation Management, Business Management/ERP extensions, Business Intelligence with Microsoft Power BI integration, Mobility and Scanning, EDI/API and Integrations, WebLink View for client-facing real-time inventory visibility, eCommerce fulfillment with DropStream and carrier integrations (UPS, FedEx, USPS), and cold storage capabilities such as FIFO/FEFO picking, lot traceability, and food modernization act compliance. Camelot University, an online LMS built on Adobe Captivate Prime, provides role-based training to support adoption.

Camelot generates revenue primarily through software licensing of Excalibur WMS and Express WMS on a subscription basis with annual billing and a modular pricing approach that lets 3PLs acquire core functionality and add modules over time. Go-to-market is sales-led and direct, with a 'Request Demo' enterprise motion supplemented by biennial user conferences in Charlotte, an educational blog, a podcast, and third-party credibility earned through recognition on the Inbound Logistics 2025 Top 100 Logistics and Supply Chain Technology Providers list. Customer concentration is spread across hundreds of 3PL operators in dry storage, cold storage, hazmat, retail compliance, and eCommerce fulfillment verticals, with no public funding events, M&A activity, or revenue disclosure.

Name

Camelot 3PL Software

Legal name

Camelot 3PL Software, Inc.

Website

https://3plsoftware.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1984

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Camelot 3PL Software provides Excalibur WMS, a third-generation warehouse management system built exclusively for third-party logistics providers on Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central. Based in Charlotte, NC, the company serves hundreds of 3PL operations across North and Central America with modular subscription software, mobility, and EDI/API integrations.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Warehouse Management Systems

NAICS

Support Activities for Transportation (488), General Warehousing and Storage (493110), Freight Transportation Arrangement (48851)

SIC

Wholesale-Computers & Peripheral Equipment & Software (5045)

akta.pro primary industry

WMS for 3PL/Contract Logistics (Multi-Client/Billing) (TLAEABAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

E-commerce Fulfillment & Omnichannel Logistics (Pick/Pack/Returns) (TLAIAAAD), Automated Warehousing & AS/RS Operations (Robotics-Enabled) (TLAIACAL), Real-Time Operational Visibility & Exception Management (TLAEAKAC)

Keywords

• 3PL warehouse management
• Warehouse management systems
• 3PL billing software
• Cold storage WMS
• Ecommerce fulfillment software

Headquarters

HQ city

Charlotte

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Software

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Software Licensing/Subscription: Camelot generates revenue through software licensing of their Excalibur WMS and Express WMS products. They use a modular pricing approach where customers buy what they need and can add modules later. The system is built on Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central, and licensing includes access to the WMS platform plus optional modules for EDI, business intelligence, kitting, hazmat reporting, freight billing, and other value-added services.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Camelot 3PL Software develops and licenses Excalibur WMS™ and Express WMS™, warehouse management systems purpose-built for third-party logistics warehouses and sold via modular subscriptions on the Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central platform. Offerings include inventory management, shipping and receiving, automated billing/invoicing, EDI/API integrations, mobility and scanning, business intelligence, client visibility portals, and consulting and training services.

Product overview

Camelot 3PL Software offers a modular warehouse management system platform built exclusively for third-party logistics providers. The core products are Excalibur WMS™ (full-featured enterprise WMS) and Express WMS™ (lightweight version), both built on Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central. The platform operates on a modular pricing model allowing 3PLs to purchase required capabilities and add modules as needed. Key modules include Transportation Management System (TMS), Business Management System (BMS), Business Intelligence/Analytics, Mobility & Scanning, EDI/API & Integrations, Visibility & Communications, eCommerce Solutions, and Cold Storage capabilities. The company also provides implementation, training (via Camelot University), and consulting services. The solution supports various warehouse types including dry storage, cold storage, hazmat, retail fulfillment, and ecommerce fulfillment.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Excalibur WMS™ Flagship warehouse management system designed exclusively for third-party logistics providers, offering inventory management, shipping/receiving, reporting, billing, EDI/API integration, and mobility scanning on Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central.
• Express WMS™ Lightweight warehouse management system offering streamlined 3PL functionality for smaller operations or those with simpler requirements.
• Transportation Management System (TMS) Transportation management module providing freight optimization, carrier selection, and shipment tracking integrated with Excalibur WMS.
• Business Management System (BMS) Business management and financial modules extending Excalibur WMS with accounting and enterprise resource planning capabilities.
• Business Intelligence Module KPI analysis and reporting module providing operational and financial analytics with Microsoft Power BI integration for data visualization.
• Mobility & Scanning Module Mobile scanning and barcode technology module enabling real-time inventory tracking, picking verification, and warehouse floor operations via handheld devices.
• EDI/API & Integrations Module Electronic data interchange and API connectivity module enabling standardized B2B data exchange with trading partners and real-time integration to third-party systems.
• Visibility & Communications Module Client-facing portal and communications module including WebLink View for real-time inventory visibility and stakeholder notifications.
• eCommerce Solutions Module Pick, pack, and ship fulfillment module for multi-piece orders with DropStream integration connecting to popular shopping carts and carrier integrations (UPS, FedEx, USPS).
• Cold Storage Module Specialized cold storage warehousing capabilities including food-grade and pharmaceutical storage, lot traceability, FIFO/FEFO picking, anniversary date billing, and food modernization act compliance.
• Consulting Services Implementation, training, and consulting services including turnkey system deployment and Camelot University role-specific training via Adobe Captivate Prime LMS.

Quantifiable outcome

• 99.9% picking accuracy rate with mobile scanning implementation
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers9 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

Yes

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration6 records

Feature6 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• MicrosoftcoreTechnology or Integration · 1 January 2000Camelot's Excalibur WMS is built on the Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central platform. This partnership provides the core infrastructure for the WMS, leveraging Microsoft's enterprise software leadership, cloud capabilities, and extension architecture. The partnership enables rapid development and easy upgrades while maintaining stability.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Extensiv (3PL Central): Extensiv (formerly 3PL Central) is a leading cloud-based WMS and integration platform purpose-built for third-party logistics warehouses — the closest direct competitor to Camelot's Excalibur in the 3PL niche, with overlapping multi-client billing, EDI, and ecommerce fulfillment functionality.
• Logiwa: Logiwa is a cloud-native fulfillment and warehouse management system focused on 3PLs and DTC brands, directly competing with Camelot in 3PL eCommerce fulfillment, EDI integration, and multi-client operations.
• Ordoro: Ordoro offers a WMS-focused platform for small and mid-sized 3PLs and ecommerce merchants, competing with Camelot's Express WMS tier and ecommerce fulfillment modules on price-sensitive, multi-channel fulfillment customers.

Emerging players

• Cin7: Cin7 provides cloud inventory and WMS capabilities aimed at product sellers and the 3PLs serving them, overlapping with Camelot on ecommerce fulfillment, EDI/API integration, and multi-client inventory visibility.
• Fishbowl Inventory: Fishbowl offers inventory management and lighter warehouse management capabilities targeting small and mid-market warehouses and 3PLs, providing a lower-end alternative to Camelot's Express WMS for smaller operations.
• Acumatica (Warehouse Management): Acumatica is a cloud ERP platform with native warehouse management modules that competes for the same mid-market 3PL customers Camelot targets, particularly those looking for tightly coupled ERP + WMS suites.

Broad incumbents

• Manhattan Associates: Manhattan Associates is a large enterprise WMS/TMS vendor whose active WM and scale WMS products compete for larger 3PL and distribution-center accounts that may outgrow Camelot, representing an incumbent threat and an exit/expansion benchmark.
• Blue Yonder (formerly JDA): Blue Yonder offers an enterprise warehouse management and supply chain platform used by large 3PLs and shippers, competing with Camelot for upper-end accounts and setting the technological benchmark for AI-driven warehouse optimization.
• Körber (formerly HighJump): Körber Supply Chain provides enterprise WMS solutions including a 3PL-focused offering that competes directly with Camelot in multi-client warehousing, particularly among mid-to-large 3PLs needing broader supply-chain capabilities.
• SAP Extended Warehouse Management (EWM): SAP EWM is an enterprise warehouse management platform embedded in SAP's ERP ecosystem, competing for large 3PL customers (especially those already on SAP) and exerting pricing pressure on Camelot in the upper mid-market.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/CamelotSoftware

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

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

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