The Numina Group

What The Numina Group does

The Numina Group is an independent warehouse automation systems integrator and software vendor founded in 1986 and headquartered in Woodridge, Illinois. The company develops and sells RDS (Real-time Distribution Software), a proprietary 64-bit Linux-based WES-WCS platform that orchestrates automated warehouse execution and control with sub-millisecond response times, layered with modular applications covering voice picking (Victory Voice), AMR orchestration (Batchbot and Batchbot 2.0), pick-to-light, cartonization, scan-weigh-dimension, print-and-apply labeling, automated document insertion (PFI), sortation control, conveyor control, goods-to-person systems, ASRS/mini-load, labor management, and the Pakt end-of-line pack-and-ship sub-brand. Numina has delivered more than 1,000 implementations across North America for 3PLs, e-commerce/retail, healthcare/pharmaceutical, food & beverage, manufacturing, and wholesale distribution customers.

Revenue is generated through three principal streams: (1) licensing of the modular RDS software platform, (2) systems integration and implementation services including warehouse engineering studies and design work, and (3) hardware pass-through from third-party vendors such as Geek+, KUKA, Zebra, Anantak, and RateLinx. The go-to-market is direct enterprise field sales targeting operations managers and supply-chain executives, complemented by lead generation at industry events such as MODEX and a content-heavy digital presence (white papers, case studies, webinars, video library). Pricing is quote-based, determined by scope, module count, and facility size, with documented customer ROIs claimed within 12-24 months.

The company is privately held (legal entity Numina Group, Incorporated, founded by current CEO Dan Hanrahan), bootstrapped with no disclosed institutional investment, no M&A activity, and no public listing. Headcount is in the 11-50 range. Strategic positioning centers on vendor-agnostic technology selection — combining proprietary software with third-party hardware — which differentiates Numina from hardware-captive integrators and large WMS/WCS vendors.

Name

The Numina Group

Legal name

Numina Group, Incorporated

Website

https://numinagroup.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1986

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

The Numina Group is an independent US warehouse automation systems integrator that builds and licenses the RDS WES-WCS software platform, layered with modular pick-pack-ship applications, and delivers turnkey implementations combining proprietary software with third-party hardware for mid-market and enterprise distribution centers across North America.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Warehouse Automation Software & Systems Integration

NAICS

Computer Systems Design and Related Services (54151), Custom Computer Programming Services (541511)

SIC

Services-Prepackaged Software (7372), Services-Computer Programming Services (7371)

akta.pro primary industry

Industrial Automation Software (SCADA, HMI, MES, Historian) (IMAHAHAJ)

Keywords

• Warehouse automation systems
• Warehouse execution software
• Voice picking systems
• Warehouse control systems
• Material handling integration

Headquarters

HQ city

Woodridge

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Software

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Software Licensing (RDS WES-WCS): Licensing of proprietary RDS warehouse execution and control software platform. Modular architecture allows customers to purchase specific automation modules. Software includes Victory Voice, Batchbot, cartonization, pick-to-light, SWD, and other warehouse execution modules.
2. Systems Integration Services: Comprehensive integration services including configuration, installation, testing and go-live support. Turnkey implementation of automated warehouse systems combining RDS software with material handling equipment from third-party vendors.
3. Warehouse Design Services: Consultative design services including warehouse engineering studies, layout optimization, process improvement recommendations, technology selection, and ROI analysis. Provides written performance and acceptance test specifications.
4. Hardware Sales and Integration: Sale and integration of warehouse automation hardware including conveyors, sorters, AMRs, goods-to-person systems, print-and-apply labeling systems, and pack-and-ship equipment. Hardware sourced from multiple vendor partnerships.

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

The Numina Group develops and licenses RDS™ (Real-time Distribution Software), a proprietary Linux-based 64-bit warehouse execution and control (WES-WCS) platform, and resells/integrates warehouse automation hardware (AMRs, conveyors, sortation, ASRS, voice devices, pick-to-light, print-and-apply). It sells modular software products such as Victory Voice, Batchbot/Batchbot 2.0, Pick-to-Light, PFI, Scan-Weigh-Dimension, Cartonization, Labor Management, and the Pakt pack-and-ship automation system, bundled with warehouse design and turnkey systems integration services.

Product overview

The Numina Group offers a platform-plus-modules architecture built around its RDS™ WES-WCS (Warehouse Execution System - Warehouse Control System) core platform. This real-time distribution software orchestrates all warehouse automation and integrates with ERP/WMS systems. The product portfolio includes voice picking (Victory Voice), AMR picking (Batchbot/Batchbot 2.0), pick-to-light, print-and-apply labeling (One-Step, One-Step Plus, X-Press PAL), document insertion (PFI), scan-weigh-dimension systems, pack-and-ship automation (Pakt), cartonization, labor management, conveyor controls, goods-to-person automation, sortation, and ASRS/mini-load systems. The platform operates on a 64-bit Linux OS with sub-millisecond execution and supports cloud deployment on Google and Amazon Cloud environments.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Pakt: Pack and Ship Automation solution - an all-in-one modular, scalable post-pick end-of-line pack-and-ship solution.
• RDS (Real-time Distribution Software)
• Victory Voice
• Batchbot

Products and services

• RDS WES-WCS Platform Real-time warehouse execution and control software platform that orchestrates warehouse order fulfillment activities, balancing and synchronizing workflow across the entire warehouse operation, sold modularly to distribution centers, 3PLs, e-commerce, healthcare, food and beverage, manufacturing, and wholesale operators.
• RDS Victory Voice Voice-independent, adaptive pick-by-voice module that uses deep learning neural networks for speaker-independent natural language recognition, requiring zero operator voice training, and combines voice commands with Bluetooth wireless headsets and hands-free 2D barcode scanning for paperless order picking and task validation.
• RDS Batchbot AMR Picking AMR picking solution that combines autonomous mobile robots with pick-by-voice technology, powered by the RDS WES platform for automated order release and pick route navigation, achieving 350+ picks per operator per hour with large-capacity AMRs (1,300 to 3,300 lbs).
• Batchbot 2.0 AI-enabled order fulfillment system integrating advanced autonomous mobile robots with AI orchestration software to orchestrate AMRs and voice picking in batch cart and mixed-case pick-to-pallet operations, targeting distribution centers and 3PLs seeking 24-month ROI.
• RDS Pick-to-Light Light-directed picking system using intelligent indicator displays mounted on shelving or rack storage that signal workers the quantity to pick or place, with put-to-light functionality for order consolidation, achieving 300-500 lines per man-hour pick rates.
• Pakt Pack-and-Ship Automation All-in-one modular, scalable post-pick end-of-line pack-and-ship solution that automates the final 100 feet of DC order fulfillment with pre-developed modules including cartonization, scan-weigh-vision audit, document insertion, void fill, auto-taping, dimension/weight capture, print-apply, and sortation, capable of 600-900 cartons/hour.
• RDS Print-and-Apply Labeling Automated all-electric print-and-apply labeling systems including RDS One-Step, One-Step Plus, and X-Press PAL products that print and apply shipping labels, pack slips, compliance labels, and packing sheets for distribution and fulfillment operations.
• RDS PFI (Print-Fold-Insert) Automated document print-fold-insert system combining on-demand printing with folder/inserter technologies that prints, folds, and inserts up to ten 8.5" x 11" packing sheet documents into shipping cartons at 12-13 cartons per minute.
• RDS Scan-Weigh-Dimension (SWD) In-motion scan-weigh-dimension systems that automatically measure carton size and weight, calculate dimensional weight, transmit data to WMS and shipping systems, and include vision capture for quality control and order validation.
• RDS Cartonization Software Cartonization software that pre-selects carton and polybag shipment sizes for orders and directs picking to right-sized cartons, using Tetris-like algorithms accounting for extreme dimensions to achieve over 90% cube utilization and eliminate touches in packing.
• RDS Labor Tracking and Reporting (LMS) Labor management software providing real-time tracking and measurement of worker productivity across pick, pack, and ship operations, including web-based dashboards, performance metrics, forecasting, and coaching tools for distribution centers.
• Goods-to-Person (G2P/GTP) Automation Robotic goods-to-person automation solution that moves, stores, and delivers products to the picker to eliminate walking, integrating with KUKA Robotics and Geek+ Robotics systems and achieving 250-350 picks per person per hour.
• RDS Sorter Control and Sortation Sortation control managing shipping, returns, and order fulfillment sortation including sweeper, tilt tray, cross-belt, Bombay, narrow belt, and shoe sorters, operating at over 250,000 SKUs per day.
• RDS Conveyor Controls Warehouse control software managing conveyor systems including belt-driven, MDR, daisy chain, narrow belt, chain driven, zero pressure accumulation, line shaft, roller, spiral, and accumulation conveyors for distribution and fulfillment operations.
• ASRS and Mini Load Automation Automated storage and retrieval systems (ASRS) and mini-load automation managed by RDS that increase facility storage capacity and reduce labor requirements in distribution centers.
• Warehouse Design Services Consultative design services including warehouse engineering studies, layout optimization, process improvement recommendations, technology selection, and ROI analysis, delivered with written performance and acceptance test specifications.
• Warehouse Systems Integration Comprehensive systems integration services including configuration, installation, testing, and go-live support, providing turnkey implementation of automated warehouse systems combining RDS software with third-party material handling equipment.

Quantifiable outcome

• Labor cost reduction of 30-70% across customer deployments
• +8 more outcomes

Named customers10 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration11 records

AI capability4 records

Feature7 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• RateLinxcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 8 April 2026Partnership to demonstrate unified WES-TMS (Warehouse Execution System - Transportation Management System) integration at MODEX 2026. Combined solutions target mid-sized distribution centers, reducing labor and shipping costs through automation, optimized fulfillment, and carrier selection to improve efficiency and ROI.
• Anantak RoboticscoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 April 2026Strategic partnership to showcase real-time autonomous vehicle orchestration using Numina's RDS WES platform at MODEX 2026. Demonstration features Anantak's autonomous pallet jacks, forklifts, and tuggers (up to 50,000lb capacity) integrated with Numina's warehouse execution software to optimize material flow across receiving, put-away, picking, and shipping operations. Infrastructure-light solutions combining robotic and human collaboration.

Scale indicators11 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Dematic: Dematic is the largest dedicated warehouse automation systems integrator globally, supplying ASRS, conveyors, sortation, and WES/WCS software to similar enterprise DC customers. Direct competitor for turnkey warehouse automation projects where Numina also operates, though Dematic's scale is many multiples larger.
• Honeywell Intelligrated: Honeywell's Intelligrated division delivers warehouse execution software, conveyor controls, sortation, and AMR orchestration to large DCs. Competes head-to-head with RDS WES-WCS in enterprise fulfillment automation, with deeper installed base but also greater corporate overhead.
• Vanderlande: Vanderlande provides integrated warehouse automation including ASRS, conveyors, sortation, and WCS software, primarily serving parcel, retail, and airport operations. Very close analogue to Numina's turnkey delivery model with proprietary controls software.
• Swisslog: Swisslog delivers automated warehouse and distribution center solutions including ASRS, goods-to-person, conveyors, and SynQ WCS software. Comparable 3PL/healthcare/e-commerce focus and similar systems-integration-plus-proprietary-software model.
• TGW Group: TGW Group designs and implements dynamic distribution centers with ASRS, G2P, conveyors, and WCS software. Competes for similar mid-to-large DC turnkey projects with comparable software-plus-integration business model.
• Bastian Solutions: Bastian Solutions is an independent integrator offering material handling, robotics, and software solutions to similar 3PL, retail, and manufacturing customers. Closely overlapping with Numina's vendor-agnostic, multi-vendor approach.
• Fortna: Fortna is a warehouse automation consultant and integrator with proprietary WCS and order fulfillment software. Competes in the same enterprise design-plus-implement motion and addresses similar throughput and labor challenges.

Emerging players

• Locus Robotics: Locus Robotics is a venture-backed AMR vendor for piece-picking in warehouses. They are a Numina technology partner at some accounts and a competitive threat at others, as customers evaluate pure-play AMR solutions versus Numina's vendor-agnostic integration offering.
• Symbotic: Symbotic develops AI-enabled robotic warehouse automation at massive scale for large retailers and wholesalers. Competes for very large enterprise automation contracts; represents both a complementary integration partner opportunity and a high-end competitive threat.

Broad incumbents

• Manhattan Associates: Manhattan Associates provides WMS and supply chain commerce solutions with embedded warehouse execution capabilities. Adjacent incumbent whose WMS offerings often integrate with Numina's RDS WES-WCS rather than directly compete, but a threat if they push deeper into execution/orchestration.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/pickpackship
• Facebookfacebook.com/thenuminagroup
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/the-numina-group

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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