pixi*

What pixi* does

pixi* is a cloud-based Warehouse Management System (WMS) purpose-built for B2C and D2C e-commerce merchants, operated by Descartes Systems (Germany) GmbH — a wholly-owned subsidiary of Canada's Descartes Systems Group (TSX: DSG). Founded in 2000 and headquartered in Munich, the company sells a subscription WMS that automates the full warehouse workflow from goods receipt through pick-pack-ship, returns, and ERP post-processing, scaled via an Android mobile application (pixi Mobile) and an open API with 100+ functions plus a push-based Messaging Service.

The platform differentiates from generic WMS suites through parcel-shipping-specific features: Chaotic Storage for up to 30–40% more capacity, 1-Scan-Shipping for single-item orders, multi-order picking with Put-Wall sorting, FEFO/MHD and batch tracking, automatic Cross Docking, and an integrated multi-carrier shipping engine spanning DHL, DPD, GLS, Hermes, FedEx, SwissPost and others. It connects natively to Shopify, Shopware (Gold Partner), PlentyONE (Premium Partner), Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central/NAV, plus 50+ payment, BI, and automation partners, supporting implementations in Germany, Europe, the USA, and Australia.

Revenue is generated primarily through enterprise subscription contracts with annual billing and a 6–12 week Professional Services engagement for implementation. The company serves a verticalized mid-market and lower-enterprise customer base across eight industries — Fashion & Accessories, Fulfillment/3PL, Food & Beverages, Beauty & Health, Baby & Kids, Hobby & Lifestyle, Home & Garden, and Office Supplies — with a sales-led, consultative go-to-market supported by a dense agency and SI partner network and ROI-driven demand generation tools.

Name

pixi*

Legal name

Descartes Systems (Germany) GmbH

Website

https://pixi.eu

Company type

Private

Founded year

2000

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

pixi* is a cloud-based Warehouse Management System for D2C and B2C e-commerce merchants, offering parcel-shipping-optimized picking, multi-carrier shipping, returns processing, and 50+ platform integrations across eight retail verticals in DACH, Europe, the USA, and Australia.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Warehouse Management Software

NAICS

Warehousing and Storage (493), Freight Transportation Arrangement (48851)

SIC

Public Warehousing & Storage (4220), Arrangement Of Transportation Of Freight & Cargo (4731)

akta.pro primary industry

Core WMS (Inventory, Receiving, Putaway, Picking, Packing, Shipping) (TLAEABAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Fulfillment Technology & Warehouse Management Systems (WMS) (CRAFAMAB), Fulfillment Execution & Task Management (Pick/Pack/Ship) (TLAEACAD), Shipping Management, Labeling & Carrier Integration (Multi-Carrier) (TLAEACAE), E-commerce Fulfillment & Omnichannel Logistics (Pick/Pack/Returns) (TLAIAAAD)

Keywords

• E-commerce warehouse management
• Cloud-based WMS software
• Multi-carrier shipping
• Order fulfillment automation
• Inventory management system

Headquarters

HQ city

München

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Software

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. WMS Software Subscription: Cloud-based Warehouse Management System subscription model for E-Commerce businesses. Pricing based on order volume and warehouse complexity with Professional Services for implementation.
2. Professional Services: Implementation services including requirements gathering, technical setup, demo customization, and go-live support. Typically 6-12 week implementation timeline.
3. ROI Calculator: Demonstration tool showing potential savings of 2.5x ROI within 12 months through employee cost savings (35,200 EUR) and error avoidance (109,500 EUR) based on sample calculations.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

pixi* provides a cloud-based E-Commerce Warehouse Management System (WMS) specialized for B2C and D2C online retailers, managing the full warehouse logistics process from goods receipt to pick-pack-ship. The offering includes an Android mobile app for barcode-driven warehouse operations, integrated multi-carrier shipping software, and an open API with 100+ functions connecting to shop systems, ERPs, payment providers, and 50+ shipping carriers.

Product overview

Descartes pixi WMS is a cloud-based E-Commerce Warehouse Management System (WMS) specialized for B2C and D2C online retailers. The platform consists of the core pixi WMS product along with integrated modules including pixi Mobile (Android mobile app for warehouse operations), Multi-Carrier Versandsoftware (integrated shipping carrier management), Warehouse Intelligence (optimization features including Cross Docking and ABC classification), pixi Reporting/Dashboard (KPI and analytics), Retourenmanagement (returns processing), and ERP Add-ons (purchasing, payments, DATEV export). The system also provides access to the pixi API with 100+ functions for data exchange and includes support services like the Help Center, Support Portal, and Developer Portal.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• pixi Mobile: Android mobile app for warehouse operations including picking, goods receiving, returns processing, and inventory management
• 1-Scan-Shipping™
• Multi-Carrier Versandsoftware

Products and services

• pixi WMS Cloud-based E-Commerce Warehouse Management System (WMS) specialized for B2C and D2C online retailers, managing the complete warehouse logistics process from goods receipt to pick-pack-ship, scaling from hundreds to over 100,000 orders daily.
• Multi-Carrier Versandsoftware (Multi-Carrier Shipping Software) Integrated shipping software module for managing multiple national and international shipping carriers with automatic carrier selection, shipping rules, and label printing.
• Warehouse Intelligence Intelligent warehouse optimization module featuring Cross Docking, ABC classification, smart pick lists, replenishment workflows, and chaotic storage management for higher capacity and faster picking.
• pixi API / Messaging Service Open API interface exposing 100+ functions for automated data exchange with shop solutions, ERPs, Pick-by-Light, and Robotics systems, combined with a Messaging Service providing active push notifications for real-time data transmission.

Quantifiable outcome

• 5x more packages per employee
• +9 more outcomes

Named customers10 records

Segments9 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

Yes

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration65 records

Feature12 records

Partnerships

26 partnerships are on record, tiered core, major, strategic and minor.

• ShopifycoreTechnology or IntegrationNative integration with Shopify e-commerce platform enabling bidirectional order and inventory synchronization. Listed as Shopify Partner with logo placement on website.
• ShopwarecoreTechnology or IntegrationGold Partner status with deep bidirectional integration for article data, customer, order exchange, and real-time inventory/status updates.
• PlentyONEcoreTechnology or IntegrationPremium Partner for the leading E-Commerce Multichannel Platform with 150+ marketplace connections.
• Microsoft Business CentralcoreTechnology or IntegrationIntegration with Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central and NAV ERP systems for enhanced E-Commerce logistics.
• DHLcoreTechnology or IntegrationIntegrated DHL parcel services including DHL Paket, Express, Warenpost, Kleinpaket for German market leading shipping.
• DPDcoreTechnology or IntegrationIntegration for national and international DPD shipping solutions.
• FedExcoreTechnology or IntegrationInternational shipping carrier integration for global E-Commerce fulfillment.
• GLScoreTechnology or IntegrationGLS Germany shipping integration for parcel delivery services.
• HermescoreTechnology or IntegrationHermes shipping integration for professional E-Commerce delivery in Germany.
• SwissPostcoreTechnology or IntegrationSwissPost integration for leading Swiss market shipping solutions.
• Deutsche PostcoreTechnology or IntegrationDeutsche Post integration for German postal and shipping services.
• AfterbuymajorTechnology or IntegrationAfterbuy multichannel integration for connecting eBay, Amazon, and other platforms via Maexware interface.
• PayPalcoreTechnology or IntegrationStandard PayPal integration with PayPal Plus for comprehensive payment processing.
• KlarnacoreTechnology or IntegrationKlarna payment integration including invoice, installment, and Klarna Checkout.
• Amazon PaymajorTechnology or IntegrationAmazon Pay integration enabling customers to pay with Amazon account credentials.
• MolliemajorTechnology or IntegrationMollie payment provider integration for simple and reliable payment processing.
• PAYONEmajorTechnology or IntegrationPAYONE payment platform integration for automated payment processing, returns, and chargebacks.
• UnzermajorTechnology or IntegrationUnzer payment solution integration for capture, processing, and refund of orders.
• MagentomajorTechnology or IntegrationMagento e-commerce platform integration with bidirectional data exchange.
• GambiomajorTechnology or IntegrationGambio online shop integration for German E-Commerce market.
• Element Logic (Autostore)strategicTechnology or IntegrationAutostore robotics integration for automated storage and retrieval systems with seamless WMS connectivity.
• FATCHIPminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerBerlin-based E-Commerce agency providing consulting, development, and support for pixi implementations.
• TechDivisionminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerMagento Enterprise Partner and web technology provider for E-Commerce solutions and pixi integration.
• SalesupplyminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCustomer service outsourcing with 15-language support across 3 time zones integrated via pixi API.
• PARCEL.ONEminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCross-border logistics provider bundling shipments for optimal carrier selection and cost reduction for international shipping.
• exportominorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSwiss shipping specialist handling customs declarations and parcel shipments for European E-Commerce entering Switzerland.

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• ShipHero: Cloud-based WMS purpose-built for e-commerce fulfillment, serving SMB and mid-market online retailers with multi-channel order management, picking optimization, and integrations with Shopify, Amazon, and major carriers. Direct functional overlap with pixi for B2C/D2C online retailers.
• Logiwa: Cloud-native WMS focused on DTC brands and 3PL fulfillment, with multi-tenant capability and similar focus on peak-season scalability. Competes head-on with pixi in the SMB/mid-market e-commerce WMS segment.
• Cin7 Core: Cloud inventory management and order management platform serving multichannel retailers and 3PLs with integrations across Shopify, Amazon, and major marketplaces. Overlaps with pixi on multichannel order orchestration and inventory sync.
• Brightpearl: Retail-first operations platform combining ERP, order management, and inventory for omnichannel retailers. Targets the same mid-market online retail segment as pixi with a different ERP-centric positioning.
• Unicommerce: E-commerce fulfillment SaaS providing order, inventory, and warehouse management for online retailers and marketplaces across India and Asia. Comparable SaaS WMS offering with multi-channel focus.
• 3PL Central: Cloud WMS purpose-built for third-party logistics providers managing multiple e-commerce client accounts. Direct overlap with pixi's multi-tenant 3PL/fulfillment segment and similar customer profile.
• CartonCloud: Combined cloud WMS/TMS for 3PLs, warehousing, and e-commerce fulfillment providers. Competes in the same SMB/mid-market 3PL WMS segment that pixi serves through its multi-tenant capability.

Broad incumbents

• Manhattan Active Warehouse Management: Enterprise-grade WMS from Manhattan Associates serving large retailers, 3PLs, and distributors with broad supply-chain functionality. Represents the 'graduation' path for customers outgrowing pixi's mid-market sweet spot.
• SAP Extended Warehouse Management (EWM): Enterprise WMS within the SAP supply chain portfolio, integrated with S/4HANA ERP. The dominant incumbent for large-scale warehouse operations and the typical destination for enterprises consolidating logistics onto a single ERP-WMS platform.

Regional players

• PSI WMS / PSI Logistics: German-based WMS and logistics software vendor serving mid-market and enterprise customers across DACH. Regional incumbent with overlapping customer base and similar German-language localization that competes with pixi for DACH mid-market deals.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 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

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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