CIM

What CIM does

CIM GmbH, founded in 1985 and headquartered in Fürstenfeldbruck, Germany, develops and sells the PROLAG World warehouse management software suite and related services to enterprise and mid-market customers in logistics-intensive industries. The flagship platform comprises 150+ configurable modules spanning warehouse management, automation control, hazardous materials, production, shipping, and transport management, supporting multi-warehouse operations with multi-order picking, electronic KANBAN, RFID, and track-and-trace capabilities. CIM sells primarily through direct enterprise field sales backed by consulting-led deployments, with deployments available as cloud, on-premises, or hybrid; the more recent PROLAG One product targets standardized, cloud-native, weeks-fast go-lives, while PROLAG Transport (launched 2024) extends the suite into TMS.

The business operates an installed base of 300+ warehouses across 15 countries supporting 10,000+ users, with named reference customers including DB Schenker, Schweizerische Bundesbahnen (SBB), Goodyear/Dunlop, Ramseier Suisse, SONAX, Röhlig Logistics, Doka, Parker-Hannifin, Beurer, DiaSys, and Eurotrade Munich Airport. Revenue is generated through software licenses/subscriptions (cloud subscription and on-premises perpetual), professional services (implementation and logistics consulting), hardware resale (scanners, mobile computers, printers) via partners, and recurring support and maintenance; pricing is quote-based, with ISO 27001/14001/9001, SAP ECC 6.0, and Microsoft Gold Application Development credentials supporting enterprise procurement requirements. CIM is owner-managed (Inhabergeführt), with no disclosed external shareholders, funding, or institutional investors, and pursues active R&D including AI/neural-network research collaborations with TU Munich and THD Deggendorf.

Name

CIM

Legal name

CIM GmbH

Website

https://cim-logistics.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1985

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

CIM GmbH is a German warehouse management software vendor founded in 1985, selling the PROLAG World suite — including WMS, automation, hazmat, production, shipping, and transport modules — to enterprise and mid-market customers in logistics, manufacturing, retail, healthcare, and 3PL across 15 countries.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Fürstenfeldbruck

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

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: PROLAG World and its module products (WMS, Automation, Hazmat, Production, Shipping, Transport) are offered as standard software solutions. The company offers both cloud-software (subscription-based) and on-premises deployment options, suggesting recurring revenue from software subscriptions and potentially one-time license fees for on-premises installations.
2. Professional Services: Implementation, logistics consulting, and project services are provided to support the deployment of PROLAG World in customer warehouses. The company offers comprehensive consulting services and support.
3. Hardware Sales: CIM offers hardware through partnerships with hardware manufacturers including scanners, mobile computers, printers, and other warehouse equipment. Hardware is sold as part of complete intralogistics solutions.
4. Support and Maintenance: Ongoing support services are offered to customers, including a customer portal for accessing resources and assistance.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

CIM develops and sells PROLAG World, a comprehensive warehouse management software suite with over 150 configurable modules covering warehouse management, warehouse automation (material flow computer), hazardous materials management, production management, multi-carrier shipping, and transport management. The company also offers PROLAG One, a newer standardized cloud-based WMS combining 40 years of logistics experience with pre-configured workflows enabling rapid go-live. Products can be deployed as cloud software or on-premises, and CIM complements its software with logistics consulting, implementation, hardware resale, and support services.

Product overview

CIM offers the PROLAG World logistics software suite, a comprehensive platform-plus-modules architecture for intralogistics. The core PROLAG World WMS serves as the central platform managing all warehouse operations, supplemented by specialized modules including PROLAG Automation (material flow control), PROLAG Hazmat (hazardous materials), PROLAG Production (manufacturing), PROLAG Shipping (multi-carrier shipping), and PROLAG Transport (transport management). The newer PROLAG One targets rapid cloud deployment scenarios with pre-configured workflows enabling go-live in weeks. All products support cloud-based, on-premises, or hybrid deployment options and are complemented by logistics consulting, support, hardware, and cloud/IT infrastructure services.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• PROLAG World: The flagship warehouse management suite for complex and modular warehouse operations, encompassing WMS, automation, hazmat, production, shipping, and transport modules.
• PROLAG One
• PROLAG WMS
• PROLAG Automation
• PROLAG Hazmat
• PROLAG Production
• PROLAG Shipping
• PROLAG Transport

Products and services

• PROLAG World Flagship comprehensive warehouse management software suite (WMS) for complex and modular warehouse operations, offering over 150 modules with configurable parameters covering all common warehouse types for enterprise customers across multiple verticals.
• PROLAG One Newer-generation standardized cloud-based WMS combining 40 years of logistics experience with modern cloud technology and pre-configured workflows, enabling rapid digital warehouse management with go-live in a few weeks for enterprise customers.
• PROLAG WMS Core warehouse management system component of the PROLAG World suite, covering all areas of intralogistics with multi-warehouse capability, multi-order picking, and resource management for enterprise warehouse operators.
• PROLAG Automation Material flow computer (Materialflussrechner) for monitoring and controlling all warehouse movements in automated facilities, including storage and retrieval machines, shuttles, lifts, robots, high-bay warehouses, miniload systems, sorting systems, and conveyor technology.
• PROLAG Hazmat Hazardous materials management software for compliant storage and transport preparation of dangerous goods under all regulations, including hazardous materials strategies, transport documents per international regulations, and hazardous materials lists.
• PROLAG Production Production management software with precise batch tracking from finished articles through components to raw materials, including automatic restocking, intelligent route optimization, and campaign planning for manufacturing customers.
• PROLAG Shipping Multi-depot and multi-carrier shipping software for handling shipping across all KEP providers, freight carriers, forwarders, and sea transport, including lists and labels per requirements, scale/SPS/labeling interfaces, and Track & Trace.
• PROLAG Transport Web-based transport management software for end-to-end control of transport logistics from order entry and planning through disposition to billing and analysis, including comprehensive order management, dispatch and tour planning with graphical dispatch board, and integrated economic and ecological KPI analysis.
• Logistics Consulting (Logistikberatung) Professional logistics consulting services to support customer warehouse design and PROLAG World deployment for enterprise customers.
• Hardware Resale Resale of warehouse-related hardware through partnerships with manufacturers including scanners, mobile computers, printers, and other warehouse equipment, sold as part of complete intralogistics solutions.
• Cloud & IT Infrastructure Services Cloud and IT infrastructure services supporting the deployment and hosting of PROLAG World and related software for customers preferring managed cloud or hybrid deployment models.
• Customer Support & Maintenance Ongoing support and maintenance services for PROLAG World customers, including a customer portal (Kundenportal) for accessing resources and assistance.

Quantifiable outcome

• Go-live within a few weeks with PROLAG One's pre-configured workflows and standardized approach
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers15 records

Segments9 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration13 records

AI capability3 records

Feature8 records

Partnerships

15 partnerships are on record, tiered core, minor and strategic.

• Alphaplan ERPcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorALPHAPLAN provides an ERP system consisting of merchandise management, CRM, accounting, and web shop. The software is marketed and supported directly by the manufacturer, guaranteeing close customer contact and continuous development. ALPHAPLAN has been regularly examined in the 'ERP-System des Jahres' competition and has received multiple awards.
• dbh Logistics IT AGcoreTechnology or Integrationdbh is a leading company for software and consulting in customs and foreign trade, compliance, transport management, port management, SAP, and cloud services. With over 40 years of competence and experience, the company serves customers throughout Germany with over 200 employees developing products that make companies globally more competitive.
• Gilgen Logistics AGcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGilgen is a leading general contractor for intralogistics complete systems. CIM and Gilgen share a long-standing and trusting partnership that leads logistics projects to success together with customers. PROLAG World controls and optimizes all processes of the numerous implemented complete systems in distribution and logistics centers in Switzerland and other countries.
• ZIM-Netzwerk 'Green Logistics'minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCIM GmbH is a partner of the ZIM network 'Green Logistics', funded by the Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Energy. Within this partnership, CIM is involved in working groups covering CO2 reduction concepts in goods transport, monitoring systems to avoid empty runs, and CO2 emission tracking for pallets and containers.
• ACD Elektronik GmbHcoreTechnology or IntegrationThe ACD Group is one of the technologically leading high-tech providers in the electronics sector. Mobile devices and solutions for trade, logistics, or other industries fit optimally with CIM GmbH's portfolio.
• Barcotec GmbHcoreTechnology or IntegrationThe voice-controlled data glasses RealWear HMT-1 is the user-friendly result of a long-standing partnership between Barcotec and RealWear. CIM is proud to be part of the partnership with Barcotec since 2019.
• cab Produkttechnik GmbH & Co. KGcoreTechnology or IntegrationCab has been developing and producing marking solutions and a comprehensive accessories program for over 40 years. The device portfolio includes label printers, print and labeling systems, label dispensers, and marking lasers. Cab also offers matching transfer ribbons and labels.
• Datalogic S.p.A.coreTechnology or IntegrationDatalogic is a leading manufacturer of barcode readers, mobile computers, sensors for detection and safety, vision and laser marking systems.
• HP Development Company, L.P.coreTechnology or IntegrationAs one of the largest US computer, laptop, printer, and scanner manufacturers, Hewlett-Packard offers special hardware for intralogistics applications.
• NIMMSTA GmbHcoreTechnology or IntegrationNIMMSTA is the manufacturer of the world's first industrial watch with touch display. The interactive display shows all information from the scan process and allows inputs and confirmations. The innovative company is based in Munich and develops and produces everything in Germany.
• Zebra Technologies CorporationcoreTechnology or IntegrationZebra Technologies is a US provider of devices and software for data capture and processing. Zebra develops and sells barcode scanners, RFID readers, mobile computers, and printers for printing coupons, tickets, and receipts.
• SAP SEcoreTechnology or IntegrationPROLAG World warehouse management software is certified by SAP Integration and Certification Center for integration with SAP ECC 6.0. This provides customers with confidence that integration capability in SAP has been tested and confirmed.
• Microsoft CorporationcoreTechnology or IntegrationThe Microsoft-tested 'Gold Application Development' status enables faster software deployment and continuous improvement. CIM provides access to software licenses and corresponding support through this partnership.
• THD Technische Hochschule DeggendorfstrategicStrategic or Co-development PartnerJoint research project with Technische Hochschule Deggendorf at Technologie Campus Vilshofen to develop an AI system for early detection of cyber attacks. Under the leadership of Prof. Dr. Michael Heigl, the Institute ProtectIT of THD will scientifically accompany the implementation over the next three years.
• TU München - Lehrstuhl für Fördertechnik Materialfluss Logistik (fml)strategicStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe cooperation with TU Munich is aimed at the new and further development of picking systems as well as the optimization of material and information flows through application-oriented research. PROLAG World is currently used in the test hall on the university campus in Garching. CIM and TU Munich are currently working on a research project on 'Artificial Intelligence in Intralogistics'.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Swisslog (KUKA): AutoStore and intralogistics automation provider with WMS/WCS capabilities. Competes in automated warehouse projects where CIM's PROLAG Automation module would otherwise be specified.
• SAP Extended Warehouse Management (EWM): ERP-native WMS bundled with SAP S/4HANA. Represents the largest competitive threat in SAP-centric enterprises — the very customers CIM integrates with — and a partner-competitor duality for CIM.

Direct peers

• Blue Yonder (formerly JDA Software): Panasonic-owned WMS and supply chain platform serving enterprise retailers, manufacturers, and logistics providers. Competes with PROLAG World in multi-warehouse, automation-rich environments.
• Manhattan Associates: US-listed provider of Manhattan Active WM, a cloud-native WMS competing for the same enterprise and large 3PL customers as CIM, particularly in retail, manufacturing, and logistics.
• Körber Supply Chain (formerly HighJump): Major WMS and supply chain execution vendor with a comparable product breadth across WMS, WCS, and warehouse automation. Directly competes with PROLAG World in mid-market and enterprise warehouse software, especially in Europe.
• TGW Logistics Group: Austrian intralogistics integrator combining material handling automation with its own WMS/WCS software stack. Overlaps with CIM's PROLAG Automation + WMS bundle and competes in greenfield distribution center projects.
• Ehrhardt Partner Group (EPG): German WMS and logistics software provider with comparable focus on warehouse management, transport management, and supply chain solutions. Strongest head-to-head peer in the DACH region.

Regional players

• PSI Software AG: German software vendor offering warehouse and logistics modules (PSIwms) alongside energy and production management. Direct DACH competitor in mid-market WMS deals.
• Generix Group: French-headquartered supply chain and WMS vendor with comparable SaaS/on-prem deployment flexibility and mid-market European focus. Competes with CIM in Benelux and French-speaking markets.

Emerging players

• Locus Robotics: Warehouse robotics platform increasingly layering execution and analytics software around its AMR fleet. Adjacent competitor for the warehouse execution layer that CIM addresses through PROLAG Automation.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance5 records

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

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