APM Consulting

What APM Consulting does

APM Consulting (legal name: apm consulting (schweiz) ag) is a privately held Swiss ERP software and consulting firm founded in 2004 and headquartered in Wiesendangen. The company develops and sells apmsystem2, a proprietary ERP complete system (ERP-Komplettsystem) that integrates more than 250 application modules covering CRM, document management (DMS), business intelligence, purchasing, production planning, logistics, warehouse, service, finance, time tracking, contract management, and tool management. The platform is extended through specialized modules including apm service (field service management with mobile/offline capabilities and ChatGPT integration), apm copilot (OpenAI-powered automation of order capture and email filing), Branchenlösung Blech (sheet-metal vertical integrated with figure it and WSi4 for 3D CAD-driven quotation), and Mobiles Lager (mobile warehouse). APM also operates as an Infor delivery partner providing consulting and custom add-ons for Infor COM customers, and has partnerships with SOFTBAUWARE for German-market reach.

The company serves 130+ customers concentrated in Swiss and German-speaking manufacturing and industrial sectors — including rail (Stadler Rail), logistics (Schenker), security hardware (ASSA ABLOY), sheet-metal fabrication (Mirap, WSW, Braendle), precision manufacturing (Diametal, BRUSA), and composites (Argolite, Tissa). Revenue is generated through a mix of professional services billed at hourly rates, recurring license and support for apmsystem2, custom development projects, and Infor COM consulting. Pricing is denominated in CHF with 14-day net terms and monthly advance payments for longer engagements.

APM's go-to-market is sales-led and relationship-driven, anchored by direct sales under Head of Sales & Marketing Uwe Kirste, supplemented by an active event presence (Swissbau Basel, Logistics & Automation Bern, Forum Blech, EuroBLECH, FMB Maschinenbau), hosted webinars ('apmSystem2 live', 'Blech meets ERP'), an educational blog, and prominent customer testimonials. The company holds Swiss Made Software and 'swiss digital services' certifications, is privately owned by Managing Director Mario Guidon and co-owner Markus Schöllhorn, has no disclosed external funding, and operates with a team of approximately 20 employees.

Name

APM Consulting

Legal name

apm consulting (schweiz) ag

Website

https://apmconsulting.ch

Company type

Private

Founded year

2004

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

APM Consulting is a Swiss ERP software and consulting firm selling apmsystem2, a proprietary 250-module ERP platform, plus specialized add-ons (field service, AI automation, sheet-metal vertical), to manufacturing and industrial customers in Switzerland and German-speaking Europe, delivered through direct sales and an Infor COM delivery partnership.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) Software

NAICS

Management Consulting Services (54161), Software Publishers (51321), Custom Computer Programming Services (541511), Other Management Consulting Services (541618)

SIC

Services-Management Consulting Services (8742), Services-Prepackaged Software (7372), Services-Computer Programming, Data Processing, Etc. (7370)

akta.pro primary industry

ERP, CRM & Enterprise Applications Consulting (BPAHAEAI)

akta.pro secondary industry

ERP/CRM/HRIS Implementation & Integration (BPAEAAAE)

Keywords

• ERP software systems
• ERP consulting services
• ERP implementation
• Sheet metal industry solution
• Field service management

Headquarters

HQ city

Wiesendangen

HQ country

Switzerland

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Software

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. ERP Consulting and Implementation Services: Professional consulting services for ERP implementation, customization, and ongoing support. Billed at hourly rates for services including training, installation, specification writing, programming, software adjustments, maintenance, commissioning, and testing. Travel time billed at 50% of agreed hourly rate.
2. ERP System Licensing (apmsystem2): Proprietary ERP Komplettsystem with over 250 modules. Payment terms: 14 days net. For longer-term projects (>1 month), monthly advance payments based on work performed are invoiced.
3. Custom Software Development: Individual software development for optimized and efficient workflows integrated into business processes. Change requests requiring scope modifications are quoted separately.
4. Infor COM Consulting and Add-ons: Specialized consulting in Infor COM modules plus development of custom add-ons including recycling fee management, UST-ID verification, CRM interfaces, shipping monitors, and data management tools.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

APM Consulting develops, sells, licenses, and implements apmsystem2, a proprietary ERP Komplettsystem that unifies more than 250 integrated application modules covering CRM, DMS, BI, purchasing, production planning, logistics, warehouse management, service, finance, contract management, and tool management. The company sells this software directly to enterprise and mid-market manufacturing, production, and industrial companies, supported by hourly-rate consulting, customization, and training services, and extends the platform with specialized modules including apm service (mobile field service), apm copilot (OpenAI-based automation), Branchenlösung Blech (sheet metal), and Mobiles Lager, plus a portfolio of 20+ add-ons for Infor COM delivered via the Infor partnership.

Product overview

APM Consulting offers apmsystem2 as its flagship ERP complete system (ERP-Komplettsystem) — a unified platform integrating over 250 application modules for CRM, document management (DMS), business intelligence (BI), e-commerce, purchasing, production planning, time tracking, logistics, mobile warehouse, service, financials, and contract management. The platform is extended through specialized branch and add-on modules: apm service provides field service management with mobile, offline, and AI capabilities; apm copilot integrates OpenAI generative AI for automated order/quote capture, email filing, and workflow processing; Branchenlösung Blech delivers sheet metal industry-specific functionality via integrated figure it and WSi4 software; and the Mobile Warehouse module enables digital inventory management with mobile device support. Additionally, the company offers a portfolio of more than 20 custom add-on modules and consulting services for Infor COM ERP. All products share a common development environment and are maintained with at least one major release per year.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• apmsystem2 ERP Komplettsystem Integrated and adaptable ERP complete system (ERP-Komplettsystem) unifying 250+ application modules covering CRM, DMS, BI, e-commerce, purchasing, production planning, time tracking, logistics, warehouse management, service, financials, document management, tool management, and contract management. Delivered as a single platform to eliminate island solutions, with annual major releases for investment protection.
• apm service Field service management module integrated with apmsystem2 for field technicians, including ticket management, machine records, documents and checklists, digital service reports with customer e-signature, time/expense/parts tracking, mobile offline capability with automatic sync, Google Maps navigation, and ChatGPT-powered AI report generation.
• apm copilot Generative AI module integrating OpenAI into apmsystem2 that automates repetitive tasks by capturing orders and quotes from emails, classifying data reliability via color-coded ratings, auto-filing emails and attachments into the DMS, and providing workflow automation across sales, purchasing, HR, product development, and accounting. Sold as a base module with monthly document processing quota and company-specific training, with optional add-on modules for department-specific workflows.
• Branchenlösung Blech (Sheet Metal Branch Solution) Industry-specific branch solution for sheet metal fabricators integrated into apmsystem2, supporting the full manufacturing process from construction to production including 2D (DXF, GEO) and 3D (STEP) file import, automated cost calculation via the WSi4/figure it interface, sheet nesting, and generation of production work orders. Delivered as a standalone industry module.
• Mobiles Lager (Mobile Warehouse) Mobile warehouse module for digital inventory management integrated with apmsystem2, supporting goods receipt, storage assignment, real-time material availability, label printing, shipping logistics, and loading documentation on tablets/smartphones with offline functionality and multi-language support.
• Infor COM Add-ons Portfolio of more than 20 custom add-on modules for Infor COM ERP, covering recycling fee calculation (vRG), EU/Swiss VAT-ID verification, inventory turnover analysis, supplier lead time automation, shipping monitoring, CRM interface (XML import/export), purchase proforma invoicing, document color highlighting, and mass data management tools (apm Transfer). Services include module consulting, project management, training, support, and custom web application development, delivered via APM's Infor delivery partner status since 2022.

Quantifiable outcome

• Up to 90% reduction in quotation and calculation effort for sheet metal processing companies
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers15 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration3 records

AI capability5 records

Feature7 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Infor (Schweiz) AGcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 January 2022Extended collaboration as Infor delivery partner since 2022. APM provides consulting, implementation, and custom development services for Infor COM customers. Services include module consulting, project management, training, support, extensions, document report customization (Crystal/Jasper), and web applications integration.
• figure it agcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerStrategic partnership for sheet metal processing solutions. Integration of WSi4 calculation software with apmsystem2 ERP. Joint webinars and events including 'Blech meets ERP' presentations. figure it handles 3D geometry data extraction and operation recognition for automated quotation.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Emerging players

• Odoo: Open-source / modular ERP suite with broad functional coverage including manufacturing, inventory, CRM, and accounting. Comparable to APM in targeting SMEs with modular, customizable ERP, though typically at a lower price point and broader (global) market.
• Acumatica: Cloud-native mid-market ERP with manufacturing, distribution, and project accounting editions. Comparable as a modern, modular ERP targeting growing SMEs, increasingly competing in the same DACH mid-market segment as APM.

Broad incumbents

• Infor: Enterprise ERP vendor with deep manufacturing and industrial vertical offerings (CloudSuite Industrial, Infor COM). APM is both a partner (Infor delivery partner since 2022) and competitor (apmsystem2 competes against Infor for the same manufacturing mid-market).
• Sage: Global mid-market accounting and ERP vendor with strong DACH presence. APM references explicit Sage accounting integrations (e.g., WSW AG Feinblechtechnik), positioning Sage as a complementary but competing stack for the same customers.
• Microsoft (Dynamics 365 Business Central): Global incumbent ERP for mid-market organizations, with strong footprint in Swiss SMEs and a partner channel for local implementation. Overlaps directly with apmsystem2's functional coverage and competes for the same manufacturing customer budget.
• SAP (Business One / S/4HANA Cloud): Global ERP incumbent with SAP Business One explicitly targeting the SME manufacturing segment. The dominant competitor in APM's Swiss mid-market manufacturing segment, with vastly larger R&D and partner network.

Direct peers

• Proalpha: Mid-market ERP vendor with strong manufacturing and sheet-metal/production-industry focus in the DACH region. Closely comparable to APM given its vertical specialization, mid-market positioning, and recurring software-plus-services model.
• Abacus Research: Swiss-headquartered ERP and business software vendor with deep roots in the DACH SME market. Directly comparable to APM as a locally developed, full-suite ERP aimed at Swiss and German mid-market companies with strong vertical customization.

Regional players

• PSI Software (PSIPENTA): German-headquartered software vendor with PSIPENTA ERP for discrete and process manufacturing. Closely comparable to APM's manufacturing-ERP focus and DACH-centric customer base, though PSI operates at a larger enterprise scale.
• AMS (ERP): DACH-focused mid-market ERP vendor with manufacturing and trading vertical strength. Comparable to APM in target customer (German-speaking SME manufacturer/trader) and ERP-plus-services go-to-market, though primarily German rather than Swiss-centric.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/apm-consulting-schweiz-ag

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles8 records

Subsidiaries1 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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