EC Consulting

What EC Consulting does

EC Consulting GmbH is a privately held German IT consulting firm headquartered in Meerbusch, founded in 1998, operating as a specialized implementation partner for Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central. The company serves German mid-market companies (Mittelstand) primarily in production, trading, logistics, and adjacent industries, and additionally targets non-governmental and non-profit organizations with a fundraising-focused offering. The legal entity is owner-managed by Dirk Elkouby (Inhaber), and the firm operates at a headcount band of 11–50 employees with a single-country footprint (DACH). No external institutional investors, parent companies, or acquisitions are disclosed.

The company's core product is a portfolio of proprietary oneFIT add-on modules built on the Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central ERP platform. The portfolio comprises eight vertical-specific solutions — oneFIT Non Profit, oneFIT Fertigungsindustrie, oneFIT Verbindungselemente, oneFIT Handel, oneFIT Werbemittelhandel, oneFIT Lebensmittel, oneFIT Dienstleister, and oneFIT Stahl — covering functional cross-industry areas including Financial Management, CRM, and Supply Chain Management. The architecture combines enterprise-grade Microsoft platform capabilities with pre-configured German-industry business logic, marketed as a fully modular and integrated ERP system available via rental or purchase.

EC Consulting generates revenue through a mix of monthly per-seat license subscriptions (Dynamics 365 BC Essentials/Premium and oneFIT Stahl industry package, starting at €59 and €29 per user per month respectively) and professional services including implementation consulting, training (Schulung), and version upgrade services (NAV/BC migrations). Go-to-market is direct and consultative, targeting mid-sized German companies via website-driven inbound inquiry ('Anfrage starten') and a dual German/English web presence, supplemented by sub-brands business-central-akademie.de (training) and ngosoftware.de (Non-Profit focus). The company also holds Microsoft Surface Device Management Partner (DMP) status. Revenue is not publicly disclosed.

Name

EC Consulting

Legal name

EC Consulting GmbH

Website

https://ecconsulting.biz

Company type

Private

Founded year

1998

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

EC Consulting GmbH is a German Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central implementation partner that builds and deploys proprietary oneFIT vertical-specific ERP add-ons (Non-Profit, Manufacturing, Fastener, Trade, Promotional Items, Food & Beverage, Service Providers, Steel) for mid-sized German companies (Mittelstand).

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) Software

NAICS

Custom Computer Programming Services (541511), Computer Systems Design and Related Services (54151), Management Consulting Services (54161)

SIC

Services-Computer Programming, Data Processing, Etc. (7370), Services-Management Consulting Services (8742)

akta.pro primary industry

ERP Implementation & Systems Integration Services (BPAEAGAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Manufacturing ERP (Discrete, Process, Batch) (HDAEAEAB), Distribution & Wholesale ERP (Inventory, Order, Warehouse) (HDAEAEAC)

Keywords

• ERP solutions
• Microsoft Dynamics 365
• Industry-specific software
• Business central implementation
• Mittelstand ERP

Headquarters

HQ city

Meerbusch

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Software

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. User License Subscriptions: Monthly user license rental for Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central Essentials or Premium licenses. Customers can add or cancel users monthly with pricing starting at €59 per user/month (SCM) or €29 per user/month (Steel).
2. Consulting Services: Implementation and consulting services for ERP deployment and customization.
3. Training Services: Training services (Schulung) offered as part of the solution portfolio.
4. Upgrade Services: Update services for Microsoft Dynamics NAV/BC, supporting customers with version upgrades.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

EC Consulting creates, sells, and implements ERP software for mid-sized German companies (Mittelstand) based on Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central. The company offers proprietary oneFIT industry-specific modules covering manufacturing, fastener trade, retail, promotional items, food and beverage, services, steel, and non-profit sectors. Revenue is generated through monthly user license subscriptions, implementation consulting, training, and upgrade services.

Product overview

EC Consulting is a Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central implementation partner offering a platform-plus-modules architecture. The core offering is Microsoft Dynamics 365 BC, an ERP platform providing foundational functionalities for financials, supply chain, manufacturing, and project management. Built on this platform are the oneFIT suite of industry-specific solutions (oneFIT Non Profit, oneFIT Fertigungsindustrie, oneFIT Verbindungselemente, oneFIT Handel, oneFIT Werbemittelhandel, oneFIT Lebensmittel, oneFIT Dienstleister, oneFIT Stahl) and business function modules (oneFIT CRM, oneFIT Finanzmanagement, oneFIT Supply Chain Management). The company specializes in production and trading companies in industrial and logistics environments, as well as non-profit organizations.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• oneFIT: Industry-specific ERP solution brand offering modular software for sectors including Non-Profit, Manufacturing Industry, Fasteners, Trade, Promotional Items Trade, Food, Service Providers, and Steel

Products and services

• oneFIT Fertigungsindustrie Industry-specific ERP solution for manufacturing companies offering professional tools for managing and controlling production processes, including series (serial), order-based, and project manufacturing orders. Targeted at production companies in the German Mittelstand that need to optimize production processes and improve operational efficiency.
• oneFIT Verbindungselemente Software package bundling the specialized requirements of fastener and connection element (Verbindungselemente) trading companies into a single ERP module. Targeted at fastener trade businesses with specific inventory, supplier, and customer-pricing needs.
• oneFIT Handel ERP solution for retail and trading companies that supports electronic processing and automation of order and procurement processes. Targeted at trading companies needing to meet customer expectations for quality, service, short delivery times, and competitive prices.
• oneFIT Werbemittelhandel Solution for promotional items (Werbemittel) traders that streamlines the often complex catalog creation process by centralizing all product information management within a single application. Targeted at promotional items retailers using catalogs and the internet as primary sales channels.
• oneFIT Lebensmittel ERP solution tailored to the food and beverage industry, providing production and food supply chain functions with focus on speed, efficiency, and transparency. Targeted at food and beverage companies requiring specialized production and supply chain management.
• oneFIT Dienstleister Solution for project-based service providers that improves planning reliability, transparency, and flexibility during the execution of complex projects. Targeted at project-based service companies needing flexible software that adapts to their work methodology.
• oneFIT Stahl Industry solution for steel service centers with a fully modular and integrated structure covering the entire application needs of mid-sized steel companies, including data collection, order management, pricing, production planning, and quality management. Targeted at steel service companies requiring efficient and profitable operations with strict material flow compliance.
• oneFIT Non Profit Integrated ERP solution for non-profit and non-governmental organizations (NPOs/NGOs), providing flexible and modern functionality for planning, implementation, and success measurement of complex donation campaigns and donor relationship management. Targeted at NGOs and NPOs needing an all-in-one fundraising and donor management capability.
• EC Consulting Beratung (ERP Consulting Services) Consulting services for ERP deployment and customization, supporting customers in implementing Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central and the oneFIT suite of industry modules. Targeted at German Mittelstand companies purchasing ERP systems.
• EC Consulting Schulung (Training Services) Training services (Schulung) for customers implementing the Dynamics 365 Business Central platform and oneFIT modules, covering user and administrator education. Targeted at customers of the oneFIT solution portfolio.
• EC Consulting Update (Upgrade Services) Update and upgrade services for Microsoft Dynamics NAV and Dynamics 365 Business Central versions, supporting customers with version migrations from Dynamics NAV 4.x through to current Dynamics 365 BC. Targeted at existing Dynamics customers needing version upgrades.

Segments8 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature11 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• MicrosoftcoreTechnology or IntegrationEC Consulting is a specialized partner for Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central, building its proprietary oneFIT industry solutions on the Microsoft platform. The company supports multiple versions including Dynamics NAV 4.x through Dynamics 365 BC, providing implementation, upgrade, and consulting services.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• COSMO CONSULT: COSMO CONSULT is a leading German Microsoft Dynamics 365 BC/AX partner with deep vertical add-ons for manufacturing, construction, and process industries. Highly comparable as a DACH-focused Dynamics implementation specialist serving Mittelstand with proprietary industry extensions.
• KUMAVISION: KUMAVISION is a German Microsoft Dynamics partner focused on ERP for manufacturing, medical technology, and trade. Directly comparable as a vertical-specialized Dynamics 365 partner serving mid-sized German companies with industry-specific add-ons.
• proLOG GmbH: proLOG is a German Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central partner serving Mittelstand with a focus on manufacturing and trade industries. Directly comparable as a regional Dynamics specialist competing for similar Mittelstand customers.
• macio GmbH: macio is a German Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central partner with vertical focus on manufacturing and trade. Directly comparable as a Mittelstand-focused Dynamics specialist with similar scale and delivery model.
• SIEVERS-GROUP: SIEVERS-GROUP is a German Microsoft Gold Partner specializing in Dynamics 365 BC for mid-market companies. Comparable as a regional Dynamics implementation partner with similar vertical coverage and customer profile.
• Orbis AG: Orbis is a German Microsoft Dynamics partner specializing in CRM, ERP, and digital transformation for mid-market manufacturers. Comparable as a Dynamics specialist with vertical industry focus and similar Mittelstand customer base.
• Consultate (B4B Solutions): B4B Solutions is an emerging Microsoft Dynamics 365 BC partner serving manufacturing and trade mid-market companies in DACH. Comparable as an emerging player with similar vertical specialization and Mittelstand focus.

Broad incumbents

• Allgeier (Allgeier Enterprise Services): Allgeier is a larger German IT services group with a Microsoft Dynamics practice serving mid-market and enterprise customers. Comparable as a broader incumbent offering Dynamics implementation among a wider service portfolio.
• Avanade: Avanade is a global Accenture/Microsoft joint venture focused on Microsoft Dynamics and Azure services. Comparable as a broad incumbent Dynamics partner with overlapping ERP and cloud services capabilities, though operating at much larger scale.
• Bechtle AG: Bechtle is one of Germany's largest IT service providers with a Microsoft Dynamics 365 practice embedded within its broader portfolio. Comparable as a broad incumbent offering Dynamics ERP among many other IT services to Mittelstand.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights5 records

Customer concentration

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

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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