lbn Logistics Consulting

What lbn Logistics Consulting does

lbn Logistikberatung GmbH is a privately held German engineering consultancy founded in 1999 and headquartered in Siegen (relocated from Hilchenbach on October 1, 2025). The firm specializes in intralogistics consulting, planning, and project management for manufacturing and trading companies, with a portfolio of more than 250 completed projects spanning clients such as CLAAS, ebm-papst, Hörmann, SW-Motech, AMF, SIEMAG TECBERG, and STRACK NORMA. Services are organized around two clusters: Logistics Planning & Project Management (covering process optimization, integrated building design, sustainable concepts, project leadership, ramp-up management, and lifecycle support) and Consulting (coaching, mediation, supervision), supplemented by the 360 Grad Logistik-EIN-Blick rapid assessment package. Deliveries span feasibility studies and short-term optimization audits (8-week/12-project-day engagements) through multi-year logistics center planning and realization engagements with client project volumes up to EUR 35 million.

The firm operates under its proprietary LogSIStics methodology (Smart-Integrated-Sustainable), the Seven A of Automation framework, and an Integrated Building Design approach in which logistics processes determine building form. Core technology capabilities include the use of AutoStore's GridDesigner tool for automated small-parts storage concept development and the integration of MotionMiners' sensor-based Motion-Mining technology for AI-assisted analysis of manual logistics processes, including efficiency and ergonomics. Strategic partnerships with AutoStore (core) and MotionMiners (exclusive logistics consultant partner) anchor the technology stack, while implementation collaborations with Unitechnik Systems, Dematic, and IGZ Automation position lbn as a manufacturer-independent owner-side planning and project management partner.

The business model is project-based professional services with quote-driven fees, sold directly to enterprise and mid-market B2B clients through direct sales engagement, referrals, LogiMAT trade fair presence, and professional networks (LinkedIn, Xing). Headcount is 11-50 employees (approximately 6 core team members visible) and revenue is not disclosed. Ownership is concentrated in Managing Director and sole shareholder Manuel Fries, who assumed leadership in 2021 from founder Stephan Neef. There is no external funding, no subsidiaries, and no M&A activity evidenced.

Name

lbn Logistics Consulting

Legal name

lbn Logistikberatung GmbH

Website

https://lbn-logistikberatung.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

1999

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

lbn Logistikberatung GmbH is a privately held German intralogistics consulting firm (founded 1999, HQ Siegen) providing independent logistics planning, project management, and process optimization services to manufacturing and trading companies, with over 250 completed projects and core partnerships with AutoStore and MotionMiners.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Hilchenbach

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Logistics Consulting and Planning Services: The company generates revenue through project-based consulting and planning engagements. Services include logistics planning, project management, process optimization, integral building design, lifecycle management, coaching, and mediation. Projects range from short-term process audits (e.g., 8-week/12-project-day engagements) to comprehensive multi-year logistics center planning and realization projects with volumes up to 35 million euros per project.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

lbn Logistikberatung GmbH plans and realizes comprehensive intralogistics concepts for manufacturing, trading, and distribution clients. Core deliverables include logistics planning, process optimization, integrated building design, project management, ramp-up management, lifecycle support, AutoStore-based automated storage solutions, and specialized consulting such as coaching, mediation, supervision, and the 360 Grad Logistik-EIN-Blick rapid assessment package.

Product overview

lbn Logistikberatung GmbH is a consulting engineering firm specializing in intralogistics projects. The company operates as a unified service offering with its core portfolio organized into two main service clusters: (1) Logistikplanung & Projektmanagement encompasses logistics planning, process optimization, integrated building design, sustainable concepts, project leadership, ramp-up management, and lifecycle support; (2) Consulting services include coaching, mediation, and supervision. The company also offers the 360 Grad Logistik-EIN-Blick as a rapid assessment package. As a partner of AutoStore, lbn provides specialized automated storage solutions using AutoStore technology. The company's methodology follows the LogSIStics concept: Smart – Integrated – Sustainable.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• 360 Grad Logistik-EIN-Blick: A quick, compact, and effective logistics assessment package providing overview, insight, and outlook for clients.
• LogSIStics

Products and services

• Logistikplanung & Projektmanagement (Logistics Planning & Project Management) Comprehensive logistics planning and project management services for intralogistics projects, including concept planning, bidding and award processes, project management, and construction management. Target customers are manufacturing, trading, and distribution firms undertaking warehouse build-outs, expansions, or modernizations.
• Prozessoptimierung (Process Optimization) Process maintenance and optimization services including expert inspections, potential analysis, and material flow design to improve efficiency and reduce costs in warehouse and logistics operations.
• Integrale Logistikplanung (Integrated Logistics Planning) Integrated Building Design approach coordinating logistics planning with building architecture from design phase through final acceptance, including investment-optimized building planning for new logistics centers and modernizations.
• Nachhaltige Konzepte (Sustainable Concepts) Sustainable concept development including current/target state analysis, concept planning, layout design, variant development, feasibility studies, and economic viability assessments for intralogistics projects.
• Projektleitung (Project Leadership) Project leadership services during implementation phase, including construction supervision, quality management, logistics contracts, schedule and cost control, and construction management for intralogistics build-outs.
• Hochlaufmanagement (Ramp-up Management) Ramp-up management services covering final commissioning, initial real operation, and full utilization phases, including availability and throughput performance monitoring for newly implemented logistics systems.
• Life-Cycle-Betreuung (Lifecycle Support) Lifecycle support including warranty management, post-acceptance inspections, retrofit and modernization planning, optimization, restructuring, and ramp-up support for installed intralogistics systems.
• Coaching/Consulting Professional coaching and consulting services including project manager coaching, team coaching, moderation, and strategy and personal development support for client logistics teams.
• Mediation Conflict resolution services including crisis management and contract mediation for resolving disputes between parties in logistics projects.
• Supervision Supervision services including project control, concept consulting, and peer review for reviewing layouts, concept plans, and project status of intralogistics engagements.
• 360 Grad Logistik-EIN-Blick Quick, compact, and effective 360-degree logistics overview package providing overview, clarity, and outlook through expert assessment, data structuring, and identification of optimization potential — typically scoped as 8 weeks / 12 project days / 4 workshops on-site.
• AutoStore™ Lösungen (AutoStore Solutions) Partner-based automated small parts storage system solutions using AutoStore's cubic storage structure with robots for high flexibility and reliability, planned using AutoStore's GridDesigner tool by lbn's logistics planning team.

Quantifiable outcome

• Storage footprint reduction up to 200% compared to manual solutions (Seven A framework)
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers15 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration4 records

AI capability1 record

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• AutoStore™coreStrategic or Co-development Partnerlbn and AutoStore have been connected by a successful partnership. lbn develops individual and future-oriented AutoStore solutions for customers in close coordination with AutoStore's team. For AutoStore system concept development, lbn uses the GridDesigner planning tool to increase planning quality. Several projects have been successfully realized and additional plants are currently in planning. The partnership aims to increase inquiry quality for AutoStore integrators and support potential customers with integrating AutoStore into their logistics processes.
• MotionMinerscoreStrategic or Co-development Partnerlbn is an exclusive partner of MotionMiners and the first logistics consultant to bring Motion-Mining technology and services to the market. Motion-Mining uses sensor-based motion capture and AI analysis to evaluate manual logistics processes including efficiency and ergonomics. lbn participated in a Pre-Beta project phase until mid-2020 to support fine-tuning of the technology. lbn integrates Motion-Mining into its Istanalyse (current-state analysis) service offerings.
• Unitechnik Systems GmbHminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerCollaboration on multiple projects. Unitechnik serves as general contractor for automated logistics systems (e.g., CLAAS spare parts warehouse, SIEMAG TECBERG project) while lbn provides overall logistics planning, project management, and client-side coordination. Also co-hosted the first Unitechnik Logistics Day in Dubai.
• TELOGS GmbHminorGTM or Marketing PartnerTELOGS organizes annual Logistic Maintenance events where lbn participates as exhibitor and workshop provider. lbn was present at TELOGS specialist days during LogiMAT 2022. TELOGS serves as a platform for lbn to reach intralogistics professionals.
• IGZ AutomationminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerIGZ served as SAP EWM general contractor for the ebm-papst Hollenbach project. lbn provided concept development of intralogistics and building, plus project management to Go-Live. Joint collaboration with IGZ and ebm-papst delivered the project 5 days ahead of schedule.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Dematic: Global intralogistics integrator with broad portfolio of automated warehouse solutions. Appointed as general contractor on lbn's AMF project. Competes with lbn for larger enterprise contracts and offers integrated hardware/software/consulting bundles.
• Swisslog: Global intralogistics company headquartered in Switzerland with consulting, automation, and software services. Operates at significantly larger scale than lbn with overlapping target market of European manufacturing and distribution companies.
• TGW Logistics Group: Austrian-headquartered intralogistics specialist serving European manufacturing and retail customers with integrated automation solutions. Comparable DACH-region focus and customer base to lbn, though at substantially larger scale.
• SSI Schäfer: One of the world's largest intralogistics companies, offering storage systems, automation, and consulting. Competes with lbn for logistics center planning work in Germany and serves overlapping manufacturing and distribution customers.
• Kardex Group: Swiss-listed provider of automated storage and material handling solutions with associated consulting services. Larger scale than lbn but overlapping focus on intralogistics automation for European industrial customers.

Direct peers

• Stöcklin Logistik AG: Swiss intralogistics company specializing in warehouse automation, AGVs, and consulting for mid-sized customers. Comparable boutique scale, DACH market focus, and full-service delivery model to lbn.
• Unitechnik Systems GmbH: German intralogistics system integrator and consulting firm. Co-partners with lbn on multiple warehouse automation projects (CLAAS spare parts warehouse, SIEMAG TECBERG logistics center) and is a direct competitor for similar mid-market logistics center planning and implementation work.
• Klinkhammer Group: German intralogistics integrator providing conveyor systems, storage technology, and consulting. Comparable mid-market focus and customer profile to lbn with similar full-service offering across planning, implementation, and lifecycle support.
• IGZ Automation: SAP EWM specialist integrator and consulting firm based in Germany. Co-partnered with lbn on the ebm-papst Hollenbach project (delivered 5 days ahead of schedule). Overlapping service portfolio in WMS-integrated warehouse planning and automation.
• BOWE Systec: German-headquartered intralogistics solutions provider offering consulting, material handling systems, and warehouse automation. Serves similar mid-market manufacturing customers in DACH region with comparable integrated delivery model.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xxing.com/companies/logistikberatungneefgmbh/updates
• LinkedInde.linkedin.com/company/logistikberatung-neef-gmbh
• Instagraminstagram.com/lbn_logistikberatung

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

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