What Infflux does

Infflux is a French supply chain execution (SCE) software publisher headquartered in Vincennes, Île-de-France, and operating as the core entity of the Supply Chain pole within family-owned Groupe CFD (founded 1881). Founded in the mid-1990s as a warehouse management vendor, Infflux built and now distributes the BEXT suite — a unified, modular platform that converges Warehouse Management (WMS), Warehouse Control (WCS), and Transport Management (TMS) on a single SQL-backed data model with REST and SOAP APIs and standard industrial protocols (Web Service, TCP/IP, Modbus, JSON). The suite is offered in standard or fully customized configurations and deploys on-premise, cloud, or hybrid. Infflux serves mid-market and enterprise clients in retail, third-party logistics, food and cold chain, wine and spirits, healthcare and cosmetics, industry, and e-commerce, with named deployments at Carrefour, FNAC, Chronopost, Geodis, Gefco, L'Oréal, E.Leclerc (Socamaine), Gamba & Rota, CMP Paris, and Walmart Canada.

The company's revenue model combines software licensing (perpetual and subscription/SaaS), implementation and consulting services delivered by 40+ project managers and 10+ project directors, and recurring support and maintenance (more than 10 dedicated staff). GTM is direct enterprise and mid-market sales supplemented by implementation partners (notably Gfi Informatique, in a 15-year-plus relationship) and an OEM partnership with Vanderlande (2009). Marketing is anchored on the SITL Paris trade show, a logistics-advice blog, and detailed named-customer case studies. In 2023 Infflux Opsoma was created to accelerate the WCS activity — including the first North American project with Walmart Canada — and in 2024 the entity was formalized as a dedicated subsidiary pooling automation-focused analysts, project managers, and developers. The Supply Chain pole also includes Microtrans (TMS, 1980s heritage), Penta, Ingrif, and Smart Logistic Solutions, with the division reinvesting more than 10% of revenue in R&D.

Quantified outcomes demonstrated across the customer base include 2–5% transport-budget reductions and sub-1% error rates with TMS, throughput above 700,000 parcels/day and 30,000 picks/day at single WCS-equipped sites, ROI inside two years on WCS deployments implemented in under six months, and 90% of warehouse functionality validated via emulation prior to physical deployment. BEXT WCS is positioned as a multi-vendor orchestrator integrating equipment from Alstef, Savoye, Vanderlande, Fives, Leonardo, Crisplant/Beumer, Autostore, and Adapto/Osprey. Pricing is not publicly disclosed.

Name

Infflux

Legal name

INFFLUX

Website

https://infflux.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1994

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Infflux is a French supply chain execution software publisher offering the unified BEXT suite (WMS, WCS, TMS) to enterprise and mid-market clients across retail, logistics, manufacturing, wine and spirits, cold chain, and e-commerce, primarily in France and Belgium.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Supply Chain Execution Software

NAICS

Software Publishers (51321)

SIC

Services-Computer Programming, Data Processing, Etc. (7370)

akta.pro primary industry

Distributed Order Management (DOM) & Orchestration (TLAEACAA)

akta.pro secondary industry

Dynamic Slotting, Appointment & Delivery Promise (Time-Window) Optimization (TLAEAGAD)

Keywords

• Warehouse management software
• Transport management systems
• Warehouse control systems
• Supply chain execution
• Logistics software solutions

Headquarters

HQ city

Vincennes

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Software

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Software Licenses and Subscriptions: Infflux generates revenue primarily through software licenses for its BEXT suite (WMS, WCS, TMS). The company offers multiple deployment modes including on-premise, cloud, and hybrid cloud, implying both perpetual license and subscription/SaaS revenue models.
2. Implementation and Consulting Services: Professional services including logistics consulting, implementation, project management, and customization. The company employs over 40 WMS/WCS/TMS project managers and 10 project directors.
3. Support and Maintenance: Ongoing client support, assistance, on-call services, and software maintenance. The group employs more than 10 people dedicated to support, assistance and on-call services.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Infflux develops and licenses the BEXT unified software suite that converges Warehouse Management System (WMS), Warehouse Control System (WCS), and Transport Management System (TMS) into a single Supply Chain Execution platform. The company sells software licenses and subscriptions deployable on-premise, cloud, or hybrid cloud, and provides implementation, consulting, training, and support services to mid-market and enterprise customers in retail, 3PL, e-commerce, food & beverage, cold chain, wine & spirits, and industrial sectors.

Product overview

Infflux is a supply chain execution software publisher offering the BEXT unified software suite that converges WMS (Warehouse Management System), WCS (Warehouse Control System), and TMS (Transport Management System) into a single platform. BEXT manages and optimizes entire operational logistics chains including warehouse operations, automated equipment control, and transport management. The platform supports all deployment modes (on-premise, cloud, hybrid cloud) and offers specialized modules for pre-billing, rate simulation, labeling/traceability, business intelligence, and transport schema management. The suite also includes BEXT CS as an advanced WCS/WES module for orchestrating multi-vendor automated equipment. Infflux operates as part of the CFD Group's Supply Chain division alongside Microtrans, Penta, and Ingrif entities, with over 30 years of industry expertise and more than 300 deployed sites.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• BEXT: Unified software suite for Supply Chain Execution, including WMS (Warehouse Management System), WCS (Warehouse Control System), TMS (Transport Management System), and Apps for logistics optimization
• BEXT WS
• BEXT CS
• BEXT TMS

Products and services

• BEXT Suite Unified modular software suite that converges Warehouse Management (WMS), Warehouse Control (WCS), and Transport Management (TMS) into a single Supply Chain Execution platform. Targets mid-market and enterprise logistics operations with standard to fully customizable configurations, deployable on-premise, cloud, or hybrid cloud.
• BEXT WMS (Warehouse Management System) Warehouse management module covering receiving, storage, replenishment, order picking, packing, shipping, and real-time stock visibility. Includes dynamic storage with FIFO and Vendor Managed Inventory (VMI). Targets logistics providers, retailers, and industrial operators.
• BEXT WCS (Warehouse Control System) Warehouse control system piloting automated equipment including conveyors, sorters, robots, AGVs, Miniload, High Density storage, Transtockers, and AS/RS. Can function as WCS, MFC, or PLC depending on equipment. Integrates with multi-vendor automation equipment.
• BEXT CS (Core Model Sorter WCS) Specialized WCS dedicated to sorter management for express carriers, handling barcode reading, portal reading, fall management, and real-time communication with third-party systems. Recognized as a leader in sorter management with deployments at Chronopost across 8 sites.
• BEXT TMS (Transport Management System) Transport management module covering carrier selection, transport cost calculation, pre-billing, billing verification, transport plan optimization, and carrier-specific labeling. Handles all payment units, all transport modes (road, maritime, river, air), and all tax types (Diesel, Maut, COVID, Customs, BAF, CAF). Delivers 2-5% transport budget savings with less than 1% error rate target.
• BEXT Apps Suite of additional applications extending BEXT functionality for specific logistics operations including mobile apps, customer portals, and specialized operational tools.
• Infflux Opsoma WCS Solutions Dedicated WCS offering for warehouse automation and mechanization projects, providing software solutions and associated business resources (analyst, project manager, developer) for all warehouse automation projects. Signed the first WCS project in American territory (Walmart Canada) in 2023.
• Logistic Consulting Services Consulting services providing expertise in supply chain optimization, process improvement, and digital transformation for logistics operations. Backed by 30+ years of expertise and more than 40 WMS/WCS/TMS project managers and 10 project directors.
• Implementation and Customization Services Software implementation, project management, and customization services for BEXT deployments, with rapid implementation cycles (WCS deployment in under 6 months) and 90% pre-deployment validation via emulation tools.
• Client Support and Maintenance Ongoing client support, technical assistance, on-call services, and software maintenance, delivered by more than 10 dedicated support staff.
• Logistics Training Services Training services for logistics professionals on BEXT software solutions and logistics best practices.

Quantifiable outcome

• 2 to 5% reduction in transport budget for clients using the TMS module
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers32 records

Segments7 records

Ideal customer profiles7 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

Yes

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration8 records

AI capability9 records

Feature12 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• VanderlandecoreTechnology or Integration · 1 January 2009In 2009, Infflux signed a European OEM contract with Vanderlande Industrie to deliver its cross-docking and compact batch picking software expertise. Vanderlande is a leading automated material handling systems provider.
• Gfi InformatiquecoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerGfi Informatique serves as the primary implementation and SI partner for BEXT WS deployments, particularly in the wine & spirits sector. Gfi has developed deep domain expertise in translating sector-specific requirements into BEXT functionalities. The partnership has been active for over 15 years at Gamba & Rota.
• ISITECminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerISITEC collaborated with INFFLUX on the Réunion des Musées Nationaux (RMN) e-commerce logistics project, combining both companies' solutions.
• Alstef, Savoye, Vanderlande, Fives, Leonardo, Crisplant/Beumer, Budde, CMCcoreTechnology or IntegrationBEXT WCS integrates with automation equipment from all major manufacturers including Alstef, Savoye, Vanderlande, Fives, Leonardo, Crisplant/Beumer (BUDDE), Budde, and CMC. This multi-vendor compatibility is a core differentiator allowing clients to choose equipment independently of the WCS vendor.

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Manhattan Associates: Global leader in supply chain and omnichannel commerce solutions, offering Manhattan Active WM (WMS) and TMS. Directly comparable as a WMS/WMS+TMS vendor serving enterprise retailers, 3PLs, and manufacturers, but at much larger scale and broader geographic reach than Infflux.
• Blue Yonder (formerly JDA Software): Major provider of supply chain planning and execution software including WMS and TMS. Comparable to Infflux in product scope (WMS, TMS, yard) and enterprise customer focus, with significantly larger installed base, global sales coverage, and cloud-native architecture.
• Körber (Supply Chain): Offers a broad WMS/WCS suite and warehouse automation integration services, similar to Infflux's BEXT platform. Körber competes head-to-head in Europe and increasingly supplies integrated automation+WCS bundles, making it a comparable independent SCE/WCS player.
• SAP Extended Warehouse Management (EWM): Enterprise WMS embedded in the SAP S/4HANA stack, often used by manufacturers and large retailers including several Infflux-adjacent customers (L'Oréal, Honda). Represents the broad-incumbent alternative to Infflux for ERP-centric enterprises.

Direct peers

• Generix Group: French-headquartered SaaS vendor of WMS, TMS, and supply chain collaboration solutions. Direct competitor to Infflux in the French mid-market and enterprise segments, with comparable vertical coverage (retail, 3PL, manufacturing) and a similar SMB-to-enterprise customer profile.
• Hardis Group (Supply Chain Solutions): French software and consulting firm offering WMS, TMS, and warehouse execution software (including the Reflex WMS product line). Direct French competitor to Infflux with similar mid-market/enterprise customer base and vertical expertise.
• Savoye Logistics: French provider of WMS/WCS and automated warehouse solutions (conveyors, robotics). Competes directly with Infflux in both the WCS layer (BEXT CS vs. Savoye WCS) and broader SCE software in French-speaking markets; one of the OEMs BEXT integrates with.
• Descartes Systems Group: Global logistics technology provider offering TMS, routing, customs, and trade compliance solutions. Comparable to the BEXT TMS module in particular, with broader transportation procurement, carrier rate management, and freight audit/pay capabilities that overlap with Infflux's transport offering.

Emerging players

• Microlistics: WMS specialist serving 3PL and enterprise logistics providers with a configurable platform. Comparable to BEXT WMS in serving multi-client 3PLs and mid-market enterprises, though with smaller geographic footprint than Infflux in Europe.

Others

• Vanderlande Industries: Leading automated material handling systems provider that partners with Infflux (OEM contract since 2009) but increasingly offers its own WCS/WES. Included as an ecosystem partner/competitor at the WCS layer, illustrating the OEM vertical-integration risk that could compress Infflux's WCS economics.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/infflux
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/infflux

Compliance6 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Subsidiaries5 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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