Kuecker Pulse Integration

What Kuecker Pulse Integration does

KPI Solutions (d/b/a Kuecker Pulse Integration) is a privately held, technology-neutral warehouse automation systems integrator and supply chain consulting firm serving enterprise customers across food and beverage, retail and e-commerce, medical/pharmaceutical, third-party logistics, manufacturing, cold storage, and agri-food. The company was formed in 2021 by combining Kuecker Logistics Group (founded 1980), PULSE Integration, and QC Software (founded 1996); subsequent acquisitions of Precision Distribution Consulting, SIMCON, Commonwealth Supply Chain Advisors (all 2022) and Twinlode Automation (2023) added consulting, simulation, and material handling capabilities. Operations are anchored at a Belton, Missouri headquarters with regional offices in Cincinnati, Alpharetta (Atlanta), and Franklin (Tennessee).

The company's core technology stack is the proprietary Opto™ Warehouse Execution System (WES) and the Opto™ Connect cloud data-normalization layer, which orchestrate labor and equipment across third-party automation hardware — AS/RS (AutoStore, HAI, Movu, Modula, Dematic, Swisslog, Honeywell Intelligrated), AMRs and AGVs (Geekplus, Tompkins Robotics, HAI Robotics), conveyors, sortation, robotic picking, and palletizing. Twinlode Automation supplies proprietary high-density racking including the Twinlode Double-Wide Drive-In system. Supporting services include supply chain consulting (network strategy, facility design, slotting), warehouse audits, digital-twin warehouse simulation, and Lifetime Services (24/7 support, field service, parts, training, and modernization/retrofit).

Revenue is generated through a blended mix: project-based consulting and concept/simulation engagements, design-engineering-install systems integration (hardware sales), Opto WES / Opto Connect software (recurring/subscription component), and long-tail lifetime services. Pricing is quote-based and project-specific, with multi-year service contracts on the installed base. Go-to-market is exclusively direct enterprise field sales; there are no reseller, distributor, or self-serve channels. The customer base is documented at 800+ client engagements and 500+ projects across 30+ countries, with named enterprise customers spanning CVS Health, WinCo Foods, Outdoor Network, LT Apparel, Factory Motor Parts, Creekstone Farms, Rogers Sporting Goods, Herbalife Nutrition, Ingram Content Group, Parts Authority (10,000+ orders/day), and Orgill.

Name

Kuecker Pulse Integration

Legal name

KPI Solutions

Website

https://kpisolutions.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1971

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

KPI Solutions is a privately held, technology-neutral warehouse automation systems integrator and supply chain consulting firm that designs, delivers, and services customized AS/RS, WES, AMR, conveyor, and racking solutions for enterprise customers in food and beverage, retail and e-commerce, pharma, 3PL, and cold storage.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Warehouse Automation Systems Integration

NAICS

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

SIC

Services-Computer Integrated Systems Design (7373), Services-Computer Programming Services (7371)

akta.pro primary industry

B2B/EDI & Supply Chain Process Automation Platforms (HDAEAHAK)

akta.pro secondary industry

Instrumentation, Controls & Automation Engineering Consulting (BPAHAIAM)

Keywords

• Warehouse systems integration
• Warehouse execution software
• Supply chain consulting
• Warehouse automation design
• Material handling solutions

Headquarters

HQ city

Grand Rapids

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Supply Chain Consulting: Data-driven operations strategy consulting for warehouse design, network strategy, facility layout, and slotting optimization. Revenue generated through professional consulting engagements.
2. Systems Integration: Custom automated warehouse solutions combining technologies like AS/RS, conveyors, AMRs, robotic picking, and sortation systems. Revenue from design, engineering, installation, and integration of warehouse automation systems.
3. Warehouse Software (Opto): Intelligent warehouse execution system (WES/WCS) providing real-time orchestration of labor and equipment. Cloud-based software platform with integration capabilities to various automation technologies.
4. Lifetime Services: Comprehensive parts, service and maintenance including 24/7 support, field services, parts and warranty, resident maintenance, training, upgrades and modernization, and warehouse assessments to ensure peak system performance.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

KPI Solutions is a technology-neutral full-system integrator and supply chain consulting firm that designs, delivers, and supports custom automated warehouse solutions for enterprise distribution operations. The company combines supply chain consulting, project execution, and integration services with proprietary Opto Warehouse Execution System (WES) software and Twinlode material handling equipment, supported by a 24/7 LifeTime Services aftermarket offering.

Product overview

KPI Solutions operates as a supply chain consulting firm and independent integrator offering end-to-end warehouse automation solutions. The portfolio consists of a unified platform approach combining proprietary software products (Opto™ Warehouse Execution System and Opto™ Connect) with professional services (consulting, project execution, and LifeTime Services) and a material handling division (Twinlode Automation). The Opto™ WES serves as the core orchestration platform, while Opto™ Connect provides cloud-based connectivity. Consulting services span network strategy, facility design, warehouse simulation, and audits. Twinlode Automation (acquired in 2023) provides pallet racking and high-density storage solutions. LifeTime Services delivers ongoing support, maintenance, and modernization services. The company follows a technology-neutral approach, integrating best-of-breed automation technologies from partner vendors rather than proprietary hardware.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Twinlode Automation: A division of KPI Solutions that designs and delivers pallet racking, high-density storage, and integrated automation to increase capacity, improve throughput, and strengthen safety. Over 40 years of experience in material handling.
• Opto
• Opto Connect
• KPI Kompass

Products and services

• Opto Warehouse Execution System (WES) Intelligent, system- and hardware-agnostic warehouse execution system that dynamically orchestrates labor and equipment in real time, integrating AS/RS, AMRs, AGVs, and traditional MHE for warehouses and distribution centers.
• Opto Connect Cloud-based solution that captures, normalizes, and connects data across warehouse operations to enable integration with multiple automation technologies.
• Supply Chain Consulting Technology-neutral consulting including 3PL selection, facility design, last-mile delivery, network strategy, warehouse layout/slotting, audits, simulation, and WMS software advisory for distribution and warehousing operators.
• Project Execution End-to-end project execution services including concept development, project management, and warehouse system planning for supply chain systems integration.
• Twinlode Automation Pallet Racking Systems Pallet racking and high-density storage solutions including selective, drive-in, and specialty rack designs (e.g., Twinlode Rack System / Double-Wide Drive-In) supporting both lift truck operations and automated material handling.
• LifeTime Services Comprehensive post-installation support including 24/7 support, field services, parts and warranty, resident maintenance, training, upgrades/modernizations/retrofits, and warehouse assessments to ensure peak system performance.
• Warehouse Simulation Time-based warehouse automation simulation using digital twins to model operations, identify bottlenecks, and validate designs before capital commitment.
• Warehouse Audits Operational assessments including material flow analysis, WMS assessment, performance specifications, and operational efficiency audits for warehousing operations.

Quantifiable outcome

• 24-hour e-commerce order cycle achieved with AutoStore AS/RS
• +8 more outcomes

Named customers18 records

Segments7 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration4 records

AI capability4 records

Feature5 records

Partnerships

13 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• GeekpluscoreTechnology or IntegrationGlobal technology company specializing in smart logistics, No.1 in market share in global AMR markets. Partnership includes Autonomous Mobile Robots, Smart Logistics, AI Technologies, Robot-as-a-Service. KPI and Geekplus mark 5 years of partnership celebrating the largest joint installed client base.
• AutoStorecoreTechnology or IntegrationCube storage pioneer reducing storage footprint by 75%. Ultra-dense storage and retrieval systems. KPI Solutions announced distributorship with Pio, by AutoStore.
• Tompkins RoboticscoreTechnology or IntegrationProvider of autonomous mobile robot solutions with t-Sort portable automated sortation system. AMR solutions, micro-fulfillment, integration, scalable automation.
• Movu RoboticscoreTechnology or IntegrationWarehouse automation brand from stow Group bringing easier logistics automation solutions. Services include Pallet Shuttle AS/RS, Order Fulfilment AS/RS, Robotic Picking Arms.
• HAI RoboticscoreTechnology or IntegrationGlobal leader in autonomous case-handling systems optimizing warehouse efficiency, maximizing storage density, and reducing labor reliance. Goods-to-person solutions for e-commerce, retail, and 3PL industries.
• NūMove Robotics & VisioncoreTechnology or IntegrationRobotic system manufacturer and integrator developing flexible, personalized material handling solutions. 30 years of expertise in food and beverage, consumer goods, distribution centers. Palletizing, depalletizing, and case-packing solutions.
• CRBminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerGlobal design, construction, and consulting firm with 1,000+ professionals. Delivers facility programming, architectural/structural, mechanical/electrical/process engineering.
• Cuhaci & PetersonminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerNational architecture, engineering and planning firm specializing in end-to-end commercial design solutions. Licensed in 49 states with offices in Orlando, Philadelphia, and Boston.
• Tompkins SolutionsminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerGlobal supply chain services firm dedicated to helping clients achieve supply chain excellence. Founded in 1975, integrated decades of experience in strategy, commerce, logistics and technology.
• Precision Distribution Consulting (PDC)coreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerAcquired by KPI Solutions in 2022. Adds consulting expertise for supply chain network analysis, operations design, and automation evaluation.
• SIMCONcoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerAcquired by KPI Solutions in 2022. Adds data-driven simulation and scheduling expertise to customized solutions.
• Commonwealth Supply Chain AdvisorscoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerAcquired by KPI Solutions in 2022. Deepens supply chain consulting capabilities across multiple industries.
• Twinlode AutomationcoreTechnology or IntegrationAcquired by KPI Solutions in 2023. Leader in material handling industry with over 40 years of experience providing complete storage solutions for total warehouse management.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Dematic: Global intralogistics innovator and a KION Group company offering automated solutions for manufacturing, warehouse, and distribution environments. Directly comparable as a large-scale warehouse automation integrator competing for the same enterprise RFPs as KPI Solutions.
• Swisslog: KUKA-owned automation provider specializing in goods-to-person technologies, robotic systems, and warehouse software for distribution centers. Competes with KPI Solutions on large enterprise warehouse projects globally.
• TGW Logistics: Austrian-based intralogistics specialist providing automated warehouse systems including AS/RS, conveyor, picking, and WMS/WCS software. Comparable as a full-scope integrator competing in North American enterprise accounts.
• Honeywell Intelligrated: Honeywell's automation division providing end-to-end material handling solutions including AS/RS, conveyor, robotics, WES, and lifecycle services. A direct competitor in the enterprise warehouse integration space and a listed partner of KPI Solutions.
• Daifuku Wynright: Daifuku-owned North American integrator providing conveyor, AS/RS, palletizing, and material handling systems with 200+ engineers. A listed KPI partner that also competes directly in the enterprise warehouse integration market.

Direct peers

• Bastian Solutions: US-based material handling systems integrator offering consulting, robotic integration, conveyor, AS/RS, and software solutions. Closely comparable mid-sized peer competing for similar enterprise warehouse automation deals.
• Fortna: Warehouse automation consultancy and systems integrator offering consulting, design, and integration of distribution center solutions. Most directly comparable peer to KPI Solutions given similar consulting-led, vendor-neutral integration model.

Emerging players

• AutoStore: Cube storage pioneer and KPI Solutions core partner whose Goods-to-Person systems anchor many of KPI's customer deployments. Comparable as an adjacent technology provider and potential future channel competitor to integrator-led deployments.
• Symbotic: AI-enabled warehouse robotics and software platform serving large retailers and wholesalers with end-to-end automation. Comparable as a tech-forward player in warehouse execution software and robotics integration that overlaps with KPI Solutions' Opto WES and integration business.
• Geekplus: Global AMR market share leader and 5-year KPI Solutions partner with the largest joint installed client base. Comparable as an adjacent technology provider whose direct-to-customer ambitions could compete with KPI's integration services.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles10 records

Subsidiaries4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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