C3 Consulting Group

What C3 Consulting Group does

C3 Consulting Group GmbH is a German Infor ERP implementation specialist founded in 1998 and headquartered in Grünwald near Munich, with operational offices in Aschaffenburg and Hamburg. The company operates as a certified Infor Gold Partner, delivering end-to-end ERP services — consulting, custom development, data migration, project management, go-live support, training, managed application support, and ERP hosting — for the Infor LN and Infor M3 platforms. C3's core customer base consists of German Mittelstand and mid-market-to-enterprise manufacturers, with particular depth in discrete manufacturing, equipment/container rental (via the proprietary C3 Rental module), aerospace, automotive, and process industries. Reference projects range from 250 to 8,000 person-days and routinely involve 10-50+ system integrations via Infor ION middleware.

The company's technology stack centers on Infor LN and Infor M3 ERP systems, extended through proprietary assets including the C3 Rental module (covering single, quantity, and container rental scenarios) and the C3 Mongoose Front-End Developments (custom UI/UX extensions for sales catalogs, customer portals, and CRM interfaces). Complementary Infor ecosystem tools include ION Middleware, Infor OS, Factory Track scanners, Birst BI, IDM/DOM document management, and Infor CPQ. C3 maintains 600+ man-years of accumulated Infor/Baan implementation experience and has delivered 100+ successful projects since inception, with international rollout references across 30+ countries.

C3 generates revenue primarily through project-based professional services engagements, supplemented by recurring managed support contracts, training services, license consulting, and a hosting partnership with AKQUINET GmbH. Pricing is quote-based, contract structures are multi-year, and revenue mechanics depend on engagement scope, team size, and duration. In June 2024, C3 was acquired by AKQUINET GmbH, becoming part of the AKQUINET Group alongside sister company Maximum Solution Consulting Group (MSC), which together form one of the leading Infor delivery footprints in Europe. C3 serves 100+ active customers across diverse verticals and operates an enterprise field sales motion complemented by the Infor partner referral channel.

Name

C3 Consulting Group

Legal name

C3 Consulting Group GmbH

Website

https://c3consulting.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

1998

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

C3 Consulting Group is a certified Infor Gold Partner founded in 1998, delivering end-to-end ERP implementation, customization, and managed support services for Infor LN and Infor M3 to German Mittelstand and enterprise manufacturers across multiple verticals.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

ERP Implementation Consulting

NAICS

Management Consulting Services (54161), Custom Computer Programming Services (541511), Computer Systems Design Services (541512)

SIC

Services-Management Consulting Services (8742), Services-Computer Programming Services (7371), Services-Prepackaged Software (7372)

akta.pro primary industry

ERP, CRM & Enterprise Applications Consulting (BPAHAEAI)

akta.pro secondary industry

Integration, API & Middleware Consulting (BPAHAEAJ)

Keywords

• ERP implementation services
• Infor Gold Partner
• Manufacturing ERP consulting
• ERP digital transformation
• Enterprise software integration

Headquarters

HQ city

Grünwald

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. ERP Implementation Services: Full-service ERP implementation including project management, consulting, development, customization, data migration, and go-live support for Infor LN and Infor M3 systems. Revenue generated through project-based consulting engagements with professional services billing.
2. License Consulting: Advisory services for Infor software licensing covering Cloud (SaaS) and On-Premise deployments. Helps clients optimize license costs and select appropriate license strategies.
3. Support & Application Management: Ongoing support services including technical support, functional support, ticket management, remote maintenance via VPN, and video conferencing support. Provided via ticket system and telephone hotline during business hours.
4. Training Services: End-user training, key-user training, workshops, and continuing education for Infor standard processes across all modules and versions.
5. ERP Hosting: Cloud hosting services for ERP systems through partnership with Akquinet GmbH, leveraging Akquinet's modern data center infrastructure for secure and scalable hosting solutions.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

C3 Consulting Group delivers end-to-end ERP implementation, customization, and lifecycle support services for Infor LN and Infor M3 platforms to manufacturing and process industry clients. Core services span consulting, custom software development, data migration, project management, support and application management, training, hosting, and license advisory. Proprietary offerings include the C3 Rental module for equipment rental management and C3 Mongoose front-end extensions, deployed across 100+ projects since 1998.

Product overview

C3 Consulting Group operates as an Infor Gold Partner and full-service ERP provider offering the Infor LN (cloud and OnPremise) and Infor M3 ERP platforms with extensive add-on modules and professional services. The core Infor LN platform is positioned for manufacturing, while Infor M3 serves process industries. Proprietary additions include C3 Rental (equipment rental module) and C3 Mongoose Front-End Developments (custom UI/UX extensions). Add-on modules from Infor include Document Management (IDM/DOM), Factory Track (scanner), Mobile Service, CPQ, Birst/d/EPM (BI), Data Lake, ION Middleware, and Ming.le collaboration. Services span the entire ERP lifecycle: consulting, software development, data management, project management, support & application management, training, rollouts, hosting, and license consulting.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• C3 Rental: A fully integrated rental module for Infor LN, designed for single, quantity, and container rental operations. It manages the complete rental process including pricing, invoicing, service integration, and asset lifecycle tracking.

Products and services

• Infor ERP Projekte (ERP Implementation Projects) Full-service ERP implementation engagements for Infor LN and Infor M3 covering initial contact, consulting, development, customization, data migration, and go-live support for enterprise manufacturing clients.
• Infor Consulting Application and business process consulting services for ongoing optimization and automation of Infor LN systems, covering functional and technical advisory.
• Infor Software Entwicklung (Custom Development) Custom software development services for Infor ERP including Add-Ons, extensibility solutions, customization, interface programming, and fully integrated customer-specific solutions.
• Data Management Data migration and data cleansing services for transitioning to new ERP systems or cleaning up existing data, particularly from legacy Baan IV/Baan ERP environments.
• ERP Projektmanagement Project management services using a hybrid approach combining traditional and agile methodologies for ERP implementation projects.
• Infor Support & Application Management Ongoing managed support services including technical and functional support, ticket management, remote maintenance via VPN, video conferencing support, and hotline assistance for Infor LN systems.
• Infor Schulungen (Training) Training services for end users including onboarding, advanced courses, and customized workshops on all Infor LN modules and versions.
• Infor Rollout Projekte National and international rollout services for Infor LN covering 50 localizations and integration of new entities into existing ERP environments.
• ERP Hosting Cloud hosting services for Infor ERP systems delivered through partnership with Akquinet GmbH, providing modern data center infrastructure with high security standards.
• Infor Lizenz Beratung (License Consulting) Advisory services for Infor software licensing covering Cloud (SaaS) and On-Premise deployments, helping clients optimize license costs and select appropriate license strategies.
• C3 Rental Proprietary fully-integrated rental module for Infor LN covering single, quantity, and container rental of capital equipment such as construction machinery, containers, tools, and fencing, including virtual machine files, flexible pricing, and integration with the service module.
• C3 Mongoose Front-End Developments Proprietary front-end development solutions for extending Infor LN without third-party tools, including sales catalogs, quick quote entry, customer portals, supplier portals, and CRM interfaces with drag-and-drop functionality.
• Infor M3 Implementation Services Implementation and consulting services for Infor M3 cloud-based ERP covering Fashion, Food & Beverage, Pharma, Cosmetics, Chemicals, Distribution, and Equipment industries.
• Infor Cloud Check Monthly recurring service for ERP system optimization, including performance optimization, compatibility checking, troubleshooting, and training for ongoing Infor LN operations.

Quantifiable outcome

• 100+ successful ERP implementation projects completed
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers10 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration4 records

AI capability1 record

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• AKQUINET GmbHcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 June 2024C3 Consulting Group became part of AKQUINET group in June 2024. This acquisition strengthens AKQUINET's ERP offerings in the Infor software area and complements comprehensive digital transformation projects for customers in production, trade, and service sectors. C3 positions AKQUINET as one of the leading Infor providers in Europe, alongside sister company Maximum Solution Consulting Group (MSC) acquired in October 2023.
• Akquinet GmbHcoreTechnology or IntegrationStrategic partnership for ERP hosting services. C3 leverages Akquinet's state-of-the-art data center infrastructure for customer hosting solutions, providing secure and reliable hosting with 24/7 monitoring, scalable solutions, and comprehensive security management.
• InforcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorC3 is a certified Infor Gold Partner, authorized to sell, implement, and customize Infor software solutions including Infor LN and Infor M3. As Gold Partner, C3 has legitimacy to make adjustments and extensions to Infor products, including Add-On solutions and customer-specific process extensions and interface programming.
• Maximum Solution Consulting GmbH (MSC)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSister company under AKQUINET umbrella focused on Infor M3 implementations for chemical, distribution, equipment, fashion, and food & beverage industries. Together with C3 (Infor LN specialist), AKQUINET positions itself as one of the leading Infor providers in Europe.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Atos: Global IT services firm with a sizable German footprint and broad ERP implementation capabilities. Represents a larger-scale incumbent that increasingly competes with mid-sized specialists like C3 on cloud ERP migration and managed services deals.
• NTT Data: Global IT services provider with substantial European ERP and SAP/Oracle capabilities that increasingly overlaps with mid-market ERP migration projects. Relevant as a broader incumbent that C3 may either compete against or partner with on the largest Infor rollouts.
• msg: Larger German IT consulting group with deep ERP and insurance/financial services practices. While not solely focused on Infor, msg competes with C3 for major German enterprise ERP engagements and represents a relevant adjacent incumbent in the same DACH market.
• Capgemini: Global consulting and digital transformation provider with a strong ERP and cloud migration practice. Competes for the largest enterprise ERP projects in Germany and is a relevant strategic alternative for mid-market clients evaluating C3.
• T-Systems: Deutsche Telekom's enterprise IT services arm, offering large-scale ERP, cloud, and managed services to German and European enterprises. A relevant incumbent competitor for major Infor/cloud ERP transformations and a strategic partner alternative for C3's customers.

Direct peers

• Maximum Solution Consulting Group (MSC): Sister company under AKQUINET Group, specializing in Infor M3 implementations for chemicals, distribution, fashion, food & beverage, and pharma. Together with C3, MSC forms the core of AKQUINET's Infor franchise in Europe, making it the most direct comparable in scale, business model, and customer profile.
• Westernacher Consulting: German-based IT and management consultancy with a strong ERP and supply chain practice, comparable to C3 in size, German Mittelstand focus, and project-based professional services delivery. Competes for similar mid-market and enterprise ERP transformation mandates.
• PRODYNA: European IT consultancy with an active Infor practice offering ERP implementation, customization, and cloud services. Comparable to C3 in scale, Infor platform focus, and DACH-centric customer base, with overlapping target segments in manufacturing and distribution.
• Allgeier: German IT consulting and services group with a dedicated Infor ERP practice serving enterprise and mid-market clients. Directly competes with C3 for Infor LN/M3 implementation projects in the German-speaking market and shares a similar Mittelstand and large-enterprise customer base.
• SVA System Vertrieb Alexander: One of the largest Infor partners in Germany, providing ERP implementation, infrastructure, and managed services to mid-market and enterprise customers. Operates with a similar services-led model and overlaps significantly with C3 in manufacturing and process-industry verticals.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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