What SCHERM Group does

SCHERM Group (legal entity: SCHERM Holding & Verwaltungs GmbH) is a privately held, family-owned German logistics system service provider headquartered in Karlskron near Ingolstadt. Founded in 1978 and led by Managing Director Kurt J. F. Scherm, the group operates across logistics, transport, services, and real estate through five wholly-owned subsidiaries: SCHERM Truck Service GmbH, SCHERM Logline Transport GmbH, SLF Scherm Logistik und Facilitymanagement GmbH, SCHERM Tyre & Projekt Logistik GmbH, and the in-house LIPSware software division. The company serves primarily automotive OEMs and system suppliers, food producers, and transport customers, with approximately 1,500 employees distributed across 9 locations in Germany and internationally.

The core offering spans production logistics (JIT/JIS delivery, line feeding, in-house empties management), spare-parts and vehicle logistics, foodstuff logistics (IFS-certified, with Europe's third-largest semi-automated channel racking system at Borken), warehousing and fulfillment, and value-added services such as quality assurance, co-packing, and assembly. Transport is supported by an owned fleet of roughly 250 motorized vehicles plus trailers, supplemented by a vetted European transport-partner network; SCHERM Truck Service also monetizes its fleet expertise externally through vehicle trading, container rental, and disinfection services. The internal LIPS/LIPSware software suite — developed over 15+ years for time-critical automotive warehouse and order processes — is the company's principal differentiator and is supported by a 24/7 IT services team.

The business model is sales-led B2B, with revenue generated through managed-services contracts, freight fees, hardware sales (truck service and vehicle trading), and professional services (planning, consulting, real estate, IT). Pricing is fully quote-based and not publicly disclosed. The customer base is concentrated in automotive OEMs and system suppliers, with growing exposure to food and transport verticals. All operating entities hold relevant certifications (IATF 16949, IFS Logistics, ISO 9001/14001/50001, AEO-S, OHRIS), and the Borken facility holds DGNB sustainability certification, reflecting sustained investment in compliance and ESG positioning.

Name

SCHERM Group

Legal name

SCHERM Holding & Verwaltungs GmbH

Website

https://scherm.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1978

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Family-owned German logistics system service provider offering integrated logistics, transport, truck services, and proprietary LIPS software to automotive OEMs, food producers, and transport customers across 9 locations with ~1,500 employees.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Contract Logistics Services

NAICS

Support Activities for Transportation (488), Motor Vehicle Supplies and New Parts Merchant Wholesalers (423120)

SIC

Services-Business Services, Nec (7389), Wholesale-Industrial Machinery & Equipment (5084)

akta.pro primary industry

Industrial & Manufacturing Parts Run / Line-Run Courier (TLAAAEAA)

akta.pro secondary industry

Industrial Parts & Service‑Critical (Spare Parts, Field Service) (TLAAADAI)

Keywords

• Contract logistics services
• Automotive production logistics
• Foodstuff warehousing logistics
• Road freight transport
• Warehouse management software

Headquarters

HQ city

Karlskron

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Contract Logistics Services: Core revenue stream from comprehensive logistics services including production logistics, spare-parts logistics, vehicle logistics, foodstuff logistics, warehousing and fulfillment, and value-added services (quality assurance, product finishing, co-packing, assembly, packaging, personnel services). Delivered as tailor-made and full-service solutions to enterprise customers.
2. Transport and Freight Services: Road freight transport services via own fleet (~250 motorized vehicles plus trailers) and partner transport companies. Covers system and FTL (full truck load) transport across Europe. Revenue generated through freight fees per shipment.
3. Truck and Vehicle Services: Truck service, maintenance, repair, overhaul, vehicle trading, and container/empty container rental. Includes disinfection and cleaning services. Revenue from service fees and product sales.
4. Real Estate Services: Logistics property services including project development, investment, and property management. Revenue from property development, leasing, and management fees.
5. IT and Software Services: IT services (hardware setup, 24/7 support, monitoring, maintenance) and logistics software engineering (LIPS system customization, implementation). Revenue from professional services and software support contracts.
6. Planning and Consulting: Start-up and project management, space and logistics planning, and consulting services for logistics projects. Revenue from consulting fees.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

SCHERM Group is a system service provider delivering integrated contract logistics, transport, services, and real estate solutions primarily for the automotive, food, and transport industries across Europe. Core offerings include production logistics (JIT/JIS line feeding, assembly, kit-building), spare-parts logistics, vehicle logistics, foodstuff logistics, warehousing and fulfillment, value-added services, transport via an owned ~250-vehicle fleet, truck services, vehicle trading, container rental, IT services, and a proprietary LIPS logistics software suite developed in-house by the LIPSware division. Operations are delivered by approximately 1,500 employees across 9 locations, anchored by headquarters in Karlskron bei Ingolstadt, Germany.

Product overview

SCHERM Group is a system service provider offering integrated logistics, transport, services, and real estate solutions primarily for the automotive, food, and transport industries. The company operates a multi-module portfolio centered on production logistics, spare-parts logistics, vehicle logistics, foodstuff logistics, warehousing & fulfillment, and value-added services (Quality assurance, product finishing, co-packing, assembly, packaging). Transport operations are supported by their own fleet of ~250 vehicles and the LIPSware proprietary logistics software. Ancillary services include Truck Services (maintenance/repair), Vehicle Trading, Container Rental, IT Services, and Real Estate Services. The LIPSware system is a key differentiator, enabling time-critical warehouse and order management for automotive production clients operating 24/7.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• LIPSware: Software division of SCHERM Group that has been developing logistics software for over 15 years, featuring modular-structured logistics systems for warehouse and order processes.
• LIPS

Products and services

• LIPSware Logistics Software Proprietary, modular logistics software developed in-house by SCHERM's LIPSware division for over 15 years. The LIPS system manages complex and time-critical warehouse and order processes in automotive production environments, with capabilities covering mobile data collection, assembly management, trip monitoring, logging, traceability, JIT/JIS coordination, material disposition, system interfaces, visualization, reporting, scanning, warehouse administration, user administration, web portal, and dashboard. Sold and customized for automotive production customers.
• Production Logistics In-house and production logistics services performed directly at OEM and system supplier factories, including intermediate product disposition, incoming goods inspection, JIS assembly, kit-building, production quality assurance, JIT/JIS delivery, line feeding, and empties management. Targeted at automotive OEMs and tier-1/tier-2 suppliers.
• Spare-parts Logistics Post-production logistics services for managing empties and recyclable materials, including goods warehousing, distribution management, spare-parts logistics, and packing services. Designed for automotive OEMs and aftermarket parts operations.
• Vehicle Logistics Specialized logistics services for new vehicles and used cars from leasing and rental enterprises, including vehicle storage, inspection-processing, garage services, expert opinions, professional finishing, fueling, vehicle registration, fleet management, and vehicle cleaning. Targeted at automotive manufacturers, leasing firms, and rental operators.
• Foodstuff Logistics Complete logistics chain services for food industry customers, including order picking, warehousing, packaging, channel racking system (Europe's third largest with 19,010 storage spaces and 3 shuttle services running 24/7), despatch, rail link capability, and overseas shipping containers. IFS- and DGNB-certified facilities for food producers and distributors.
• Warehousing and Fulfillment Warehouse, handling, packaging, and shipping services with automatic small parts warehouse, commissioning, warehousing, packaging, shipping, handling, and customs clearance capabilities. Targeted at industrial customers requiring contract warehousing.
• Value-added Services Supplementary logistics services including quality assurance, product finishing, co-packing, module/pre/end-assembly, packaging, and personnel services. Layered onto the group's core logistics offerings for industrial and consumer-brand customers.
• Logistics Planning and Consulting Consulting services including start-up and project management, space and logistics planning, spin-off planning, warehouse layout, process-modelling, and optimization consulting. Sold as standalone or integrated engagements for customers planning logistics operations.
• Transport Services High-tech transport services including route optimization, transport procurement optimization, JIS/JIT-line haul planning, emergency concepts, and comprehensive transport planning and consulting, executed across Europe via SCHERM's own fleet and partner network. Targeted at enterprise shippers in automotive, food, and related supply chains.
• Transport Fleet Operations Operations using SCHERM Group's own commercial fleet of approximately 250 motorized vehicles (Mega Trailers, Euro Trailers, SafeServer, EuroCombi, EasyTarp, Jumbo-load carriers, swap system vehicles, and light/medium vehicles) plus trailers, complemented by a vetted partner network across Europe for FTL and systems transport.
• Truck Services Maintenance, repair, and overhaul of commercial vehicles and industrial trucks, including trucks, utility vehicles, trailers, fork lifts, industrial vehicles, and painting services, delivered at the Weichering facility with 2,400 m² repair area, 22,000 m² garage parking space, test area with brake test stand, axle load scale, wheel arch tester, 5 truck stamp lifts, and a metalworking shop with crane. Targeted at fleet operators and commercial customers.
• Vehicle Trading Sale of new and used commercial vehicles, including repair according to §29, 21, 49 StVZO, damage repair, customs clearance, and multilingual support. Targeted at commercial vehicle buyers and fleet operators.
• Container Rental Rental of skeleton transport boxes and heavy-duty containers with empty container management, container transport, and maintenance and repair services. Targeted at industrial and logistics customers needing flexible empty container capacity.
• IT Services IT solutions for logistics including 24/7 first and second level support, guaranteed reaction times, monitoring, 24/7 operations, updates, upgrades, maintenance, redundancy, hardware procurement, and system integration. Targeted at enterprise logistics customers and internal operations.
• Real Estate Services Logistics property services including project development, investment and property management, and available space leasing with finance concepts. Targeted at logistics and industrial property occupiers and investors.

Quantifiable outcome

• IFS-certified foodstuff logistics operations meeting international food safety standards
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration1 record

Feature1 record

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• ID Logistics: France-headquartered international contract logistics specialist serving retail, FMCG, and automotive customers with warehousing, co-packing, and transport. Comparable in vertical mix (food + automotive) and contract-led B2B service model.
• Hellmann Worldwide Logistics: German family-founded mid-size global forwarder and contract logistics provider with significant automotive, industrial, and perishables business. Comparable in contract logistics and forwarding model, though larger and more international than SCHERM.
• Dachser: German family-owned logistics provider combining road freight forwarding, contract logistics, and food logistics (DACHSER Food Logistics). Directly comparable to SCHERM on automotive, food, and warehousing, though significantly larger in scale.
• Geodis: French global logistics provider with contract logistics and freight forwarding serving automotive, FMCG, and retail. Comparable in contract logistics structure, multi-vertical coverage (including food), and European footprint.
• FIEGE Logistik Stiftung & Co. KG: German family-owned mid-size contract logistics provider with strong automotive, consumer goods, and healthcare verticals and own proprietary IT. Similar size, governance structure, and end markets to SCHERM, including JIT production logistics and warehousing.
• BLG Logistics Group: German logistics group with automotive, contract, and port logistics divisions serving OEMs and suppliers with warehousing, sequencing, and finished vehicle logistics. Comparable automotive production logistics and value-added service scope.
• Rhenus Group: German-headquartered multimodal logistics provider with strong automotive, industrial, and contract logistics divisions plus warehousing and freight forwarding. Overlaps with SCHERM across automotive production logistics, road transport, and value-added services.
• Schnellecke Group: German family-owned automotive logistics specialist focused on JIT/JIS supply, sequencing, and modular assembly directly at OEM plants. Closely comparable to SCHERM's core production logistics and line-feeding offering.

Broad incumbents

• DSV A/S: Danish-headquartered global freight forwarding and contract logistics incumbent (post-Schenker integration). Competes against SCHERM in automotive and European road freight forwarding at much greater scale and global reach.
• Kuehne+Nagel International AG: Swiss global logistics incumbent with large contract logistics and road logistics divisions serving automotive and FMCG customers. Larger scale and broader network than SCHERM, but overlaps directly in automotive JIT/JIS and food logistics.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance8 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles9 records

Subsidiaries5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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