What D&TS does

D&TS GmbH is a German master data management (MDM) and classification consulting firm headquartered in Schwelm, Germany, serving industrial enterprises across mechanical engineering, manufacturing, and component supply verticals. The company addresses a persistent industrial pain point: inconsistent material master data across ERP, PLM, and procurement systems that drives long search times, incorrect orders, and inefficient maintenance. It delivers solutions across three pillars — consulting (MDM strategy, governance workshops, tool selection), data services (seven-step data cleansing, ECLASS/ETIM/UNSPSC classification, Asset Administration Shell support), and IT solutions — anchored by its proprietary ClassCOCKPIT platform. Named customers include RWE, Roche, Herrenknecht, Meyer Werft, B. Braun Melsungen, Fraport, Diehl Defence, Krones, Capri-Sun, and Holmatro.

The ClassCOCKPIT suite is a modular MDM ecosystem comprising nine modules: Data Cloud (cloud-based classified material masters), SAP (native module for ECLASS classification structures), Classification (AI-training-enabled), Ticket (workflow/approval module), Knowledge Database (20.06 million classified records), Supplier Portal, Search (Google-like fuzzy search), Spend Analyzer, and MDM add-on. Supporting partner products include CATALOGcreator (electronic catalogs), PARTsolutions (strategic parts management), Automate Studio/Evolve (SAP automation), and it.mds. Architecture emphasizes SAP-native integration, ECLASS standards compliance, and emerging Asset Administration Shell / Digital Twin interoperability through a Neoception partnership.

D&TS operates a consulting-led enterprise sales motion with quote-based project pricing and no publicly disclosed pricing. Revenue streams blend professional services (consulting, data cleansing), recurring software subscriptions (ClassCOCKPIT modules), and partner product distribution/licensing. The firm is founder-led by Managing Director Paulo Ferreira, privately held with no institutional funding, and maintains international delivery through an engineering office in Lviv (Ukraine) and an ECLASS office covering Portugal and Spain. Go-to-market leverages content marketing (blog, webinars, whitepapers), LinkedIn/XING presence, and joint events with partners such as DSC Software AG.

Name

D&TS

Legal name

D&TS GmbH

Website

https://dundts.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2014

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

D&TS GmbH is a German master data management and classification firm serving industrial enterprises with consulting, data services, and the proprietary ClassCOCKPIT software suite. It targets mechanical engineering, manufacturing, and component manufacturers using ECLASS and SAP standards.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Master Data Management Software

NAICS

Custom Computer Programming Services (541511), Computer Systems Design and Related Services (54151), Other Scientific and Technical Consulting Services (541690), Other Computer Related Services (541519)

SIC

Services-Computer Programming, Data Processing, Etc. (7370), Services-Computer Programming Services (7371), Services-Computer Processing & Data Preparation (7374)

akta.pro primary industry

Document Management Systems (DMS) (HDAEAGAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Geospatial Asset Data Management & GIS/CMMS/EAM Integration (data capture, mobility, work management) (EUADAJAJ), Managed File Transfer (MFT) & B2B/EDI Integration (HDAEACAG)

Keywords

• Master data management
• Data classification services
• MDM consulting
• Enterprise software solutions
• Data cleansing services

Headquarters

HQ city

Schwelm

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Software

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Consulting Services: Strategic and technical consulting on master data management, company-wide strategy definition and global implementation, MDM Excellence Workshops, training and education, data governance structure, classification/product group strategy, tool/system selection, and spend/ROI analysis.
2. IT Solutions (ClassCOCKPIT): Proprietary software solutions including ClassCOCKPIT modules (Data Cloud, SAP, Classification, Ticket, Knowledge Database, Supplier Portal, Search, Spend Analyzer) and PartnerSolutions (CATALOGcreator, PARTsolutions, Material Short Text Generator).
3. Data Services: Data cleansing, classification services (ECLASS Basic, ECLASS Advanced, ETIM, UNSPSC), Asset Administration Shell (AAS) support, and outsourcing services.
4. Partner Solutions Distribution: Distribution and implementation of partner products including CATALOGcreator (electronic/spare parts catalogs), PARTsolutions (strategic parts management), and Automate Studio/Evolve (process automation).

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

D&TS provides IT consulting and proprietary software (ClassCOCKPIT platform) for master data management, product data classification per ECLASS/ETIM/UNSPSC standards, and electronic product/spare parts catalogs for industrial enterprises. It combines strategic MDM consulting, software implementation, and data services (cleansing, classification, Asset Administration Shell/Digital Twin) with deep SAP integration.

Product overview

D&TS offers a modular Master Data Management (MDM) ecosystem centered on ClassCOCKPIT, a platform-plus-modules architecture comprising cloud-based and SAP-native tools. The core ClassCOCKPIT suite includes Data Cloud (cloud platform), SAP module, Classification, Ticket, Knowledge Database, Supplier Portal, Search, Spend Analyzer, and MDM add-on. These modules work together to provide, maintain, and classify material master data throughout the enterprise with maximum data quality. Supporting the core platform are partner solutions including CATALOGcreator (electronic catalogs), PARTsolutions (strategic parts management), Automate Studio/Evolve (SAP automation), and it.mds (master data simplification), plus the Material Short Text Generator add-on. Services include Data Cleansing, ECLASS Classification (Basic/Advanced/ETIM/UNSPSC), MDM Excellence Workshops, and Asset Administration Shell (AAS) services for digital twins.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• ClassCOCKPIT: IT solutions product family including CC Data Cloud, CC SAP, CC Classification, CC Ticket, CC Knowledge Database, CC Supplier Portal, CC Search, and CC Spend Analyzer modules for master data management.
• ClassCOCKPIT SEARCH
• PartnerSolutions

Products and services

• ClassCOCKPIT Data Cloud Cloud-based master data management platform providing classified material masters per ECLASS standard, integrating into ERP, PIM, and PDM systems and automating data processes for industrial enterprises.
• ClassCOCKPIT SAP SAP-native module that builds ECLASS and other classification structures and hierarchies in SAP, creates complete classification data and material master data, and supports single and mass data creation along with S/4HANA updates.
• ClassCOCKPIT Classification Classification module enabling manual classification with AI training sets, importing classification systems like ECLASS, ETIM, UNSPSC, and proprietary classifications, and deriving material short text from attributes.
• ClassCOCKPIT Ticket Module for processing global material master data requests via tickets with secure workflows, throughput-time statistics, archiving, and configurable email notifications for status changes.
• ClassCOCKPIT Knowledge Database Proprietary growing database with classified data according to ECLASS (standard and catalog parts), with an integrated mapping system connecting customer data with catalog data.
• ClassCOCKPIT Supplier Portal Password-protected portal allowing suppliers to process and enrich their product data and allocate ECLASS classes for their products.
• ClassCOCKPIT Search AI-powered search module that finds materials across customer databases, ERP, and the knowledge database using Google-like search with word analysis, spelling-error detection, and rule-based spare parts search.
• ClassCOCKPIT Spend Analyzer Tool for bundling order and invoice data from various sources, evaluating it structuredly, enriching with additional information, and providing role-based access to identify cost drivers and bundling potential.
• ClassCOCKPIT MDM Master data management add-on providing IT-supported data quality management and connection to the product database for optimizing workflows and business processes.
• CATALOGcreator Leading European standard software for creating electronic product catalogs, interactive spare parts catalogs, and web shops, distributed and implemented by D&TS as Quanos Premium Partner.
• PARTsolutions

Quantifiable outcome

• Reduction of manual data maintenance by up to 90% (using it.mds tool)
• +7 more outcomes

Named customers20 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

Yes

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration7 records

AI capability6 records

Feature10 records

Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered flagship, core and minor.

• ECLASS e.V.flagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerD&TS is ECLASS Preferred Partner Platinum - the highest partnership level. ECLASS is the international data standard for uniform classification and description of products and services. D&TS provides consulting and implementation services based on ECLASS standards and actively contributes to the ECLASS ecosystem through Data Cleansing, Classification services, and IT solutions supporting ECLASS formats (Basic, Advanced, Asset).
• Neoception GmbHcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership to connect data quality and classification with scalable AAS technology. D&TS provides structured ECLASS-classified material master data while Neoception automatically converts these into interoperable Digital Twins in the form of Asset Administration Shells. Joint approach enables automated material data processing from data source to operational AAS.
• Quanos Service Solutions GmbHcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorD&TS is Quanos Premium Partner for distribution and implementation of CATALOGcreator (electronic spare parts catalogs) and PARTS-PUBLISHER solutions. D&TS provides implementation services from start to customer service, offering support for multilingual international use.
• CADENAS GmbHminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPartnership for PARTsolutions (strategic parts management and part reduction) and eCATALOGsolutions (electronic product catalogs). CADENAS is a leading software manufacturer with approximately 380 employees at 18 international locations.
• DSC Software AGcoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerSAP Platinum Partner specializing in Integrative PLM. DSC and D&TS conduct joint webinars on topics like Data Cleansing and SAP process optimization. DSC provides PLM expertise while D&TS contributes master data management and classification capabilities.
• SAPcoreTechnology or IntegrationSAP is one of the world's leading software companies for enterprise solutions. D&TS provides optimal data for SAP S/4HANA migration, with ClassCOCKPIT solutions offering seamless integration into SAP systems including CC SAP module for classification building and SAP-integrated workflows.
• NTT DATA Business SolutionsminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerGlobal SAP solutions provider with over 10,000 employees in 30+ countries. Partnership for SAP implementation and consulting services leveraging D&TS master data management expertise.
• Catena-XminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCatena-X is the first collaborative, open data ecosystem for the automotive industry of the future. It connects global actors for seamless value chains based on European values with data sovereignty. D&TS supports standardized data exchange in the automotive supply chain.
• IDTA (Industrial Digital Twin Association)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerIDTA coordinates Digital Twin technology based on Asset Administration Shell (AAS). Founded in September 2020 by 23 organizations. D&TS contributes to establishing Digital Twin as open-source technology and supports AAS-related solutions.
• Open Industry 4.0 Alliance (OI4)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerOI4 is a leading international industry association with 100+ member companies from manufacturing, process, and IT industries. D&TS participates in driving digital transformation through scalable, manufacturer-neutral solutions based on open standards.
• Digitalization Expert Group (DEG)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerExpert group founded by ECLASS Board in Spring 2017 for digitalization topics around Industry 4.0 and IoT. Recruits experienced experts from member companies. D&TS participates as ECLASS expert contributing to digitalization standards development.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Collibra: Enterprise data governance and catalog platform. Overlaps with D&TS's data governance consulting and ClassCOCKPIT Knowledge Database / Ticket workflows for master data stewardship.
• SAP Master Data Governance: SAP's native MDM offering embedded in S/4HANA. Directly substitutes or complements D&TS's SAP-integrated ClassCOCKPIT module for enterprise customers running SAP landscapes.
• Informatica MDM: Global MDM/Product 360 platform serving large enterprises across industries. Overlaps with D&TS on multi-domain master data, data quality, and classification for industrial customers.

Direct peers

• DSC Software AG: SAP Platinum Partner specializing in Integrative PLM, jointly webinars with D&TS on data cleansing and SAP optimization. Competes and co-operates around master data quality in SAP-driven engineering environments.
• Riversand (Syndigo): Master Data Management and Product Information Management vendor focused on manufacturing and distribution. Comparable to ClassCOCKPIT in PIM/MDM workflows and ECLASS-aligned product data management.
• CADENAS GmbH: Strategic parts management and electronic product catalog vendor (PARTsolutions, eCATALOGsolutions). Active channel partner of D&TS and comparable in CAD/PLM-aligned master data solutions for industrial buyers.
• Stibo Systems: Enterprise MDM platform vendor with deep manufacturing and product data heritage. Competes head-to-head with ClassCOCKPIT in industrial master data, classification and PIM use cases.
• Precisely (formerly Winshuttle): Data integrity vendor whose Automate Studio and Evolve are explicitly distributed by D&TS. Direct adjacency in SAP master data automation, cleansing and governance.
• Quanos Service Solutions GmbH: Vendor of CATALOGcreator and PARTS-PUBLISHER for spare parts catalogs. D&TS is a Quanos Premium Partner; both serve industrial manufacturers' master data and electronic spare-parts catalog needs.

Emerging players

• Optio Data (Optio GmbH): German MDM/PLM data specialist focused on SAP environments in mid-market industrial customers. Closest pure-play domestic comparator to D&TS by size and DACH focus.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/dundts

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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