What Simlog does

Simlog (SiMLog S.A.) is an Argentine-headquartered value-added reseller and systems integrator specializing in manufacturing and logistics operations software for Latin American customers. Founded in 1995 and operating from Buenos Aires with offices in Córdoba, Santiago (Chile), and Mexico City, the company has built its business around the Siemens Opcenter APS portfolio (formerly Preactor), offering finite-capacity planning, scheduling, and manufacturing operations management (MOM) solutions to manufacturers across industries including pharmaceuticals, consumer goods, oil and gas, and precision machining. Named reference clients include Laboratorios Raffo, P&G, Bayer, BASF, Akzo Nobel, Campari, BIC, Ledesma, and Metalsa.

The company's technical stack is partner-led rather than proprietary: Simlog resells and implements Siemens Opcenter APS (PL, SC, X), Seagull Software BarTender for label design and printing, Epson ColorWorks for color labeling hardware, nPLAN for cloud-based supply chain planning, and Microsoft licenses. Differentiated technical value is delivered through custom model development, bespoke logic and interface coding on top of Opcenter APS, and integration with enterprise ERP systems (SAP, QAD, JDE, AS400) and MES platforms. The company also bundles complementary solutions such as Electrosistema MES/SPC and TPM Pro for shop-floor data acquisition.

Simlog's revenue model combines three streams: one-time software licensing and implementation services, ongoing maintenance and support contracts (the recurring component), and customized software development. Pricing is quote-based and not publicly disclosed; long-tail contracts are multi-year. The go-to-market is consultative direct sales supported by a content-driven website, case studies, and partner co-marketing with Siemens and Seagull. Customer concentration is moderate — a mix of large multinationals (P&G, Bayer, BASF) and mid-market industrial firms — with anchors that produce recurring maintenance revenue but no evidence of a single-customer dependency.

Name

Simlog

Legal name

SiMLog S.A.

Website

https://sml-la.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1995

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Simlog is an Argentine-headquartered value-added reseller and systems integrator of Siemens Opcenter APS (formerly Preactor), Seagull BarTender, Epson ColorWorks, and nPLAN, providing manufacturing planning, scheduling, and labeling solutions to enterprise and mid-market manufacturers across Argentina, Chile, and Mexico.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Manufacturing Operations Software

NAICS

Support Activities for Printing (32312), Computing Infrastructure Providers, Data Processing, Web Hosting, and Related Services (518)

SIC

Services-Prepackaged Software (7372), Service Industries For The Printing Trade (2790)

akta.pro primary industry

Print & Peripheral Services (Managed Print, scanners, peripherals) (BPAEAIAM)

Keywords

• Manufacturing scheduling software
• Production planning systems
• Label design software
• Supply chain planning
• Manufacturing execution systems

Headquarters

HQ city

Lomas De Zamora

HQ country

Argentina

HQ region

Latin America

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Software Licensing and Implementation: Revenue generated from implementing Siemens Opcenter APS, Preactor, BarTender, and other partner software solutions. Includes software licenses and professional implementation services.
2. Consulting and Professional Services: Consultancy, implementation, and training services provided by expert team to maximize client performance. Includes customized software development services.
3. Maintenance and Support Contracts: Ongoing technical support, problem resolution, and periodic updates through maintenance contracts that ensure optimal and updated system operation.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Simlog implements and supports Siemens Opcenter APS (formerly Preactor) for finite-capacity production planning and scheduling, alongside Opcenter X cloud-based MOM and Opcenter PL/SC planning and scheduling modules, for manufacturing and logistics companies in Latin America. The portfolio is complemented by Seagull Software BarTender for label design and printing, nPLAN for cloud-based supply chain planning, and Epson ColorWorks color label printers. The company bundles these platforms with consulting, configuration, custom development, ERP/MES integration, training, and ongoing maintenance services delivered through offices in Argentina, Chile, and Mexico.

Product overview

Simlog is a technology solutions provider specializing in manufacturing and logistics operations optimization. The company offers a portfolio of software products and services centered around Siemens Opcenter APS (formerly Preactor) for Advanced Planning and Scheduling, complemented by Seagull Software BarTender for label design and printing, and Epson ColorWorks for color label printing solutions. Simlog's product ecosystem includes Opcenter APS as the core platform with specialized modules for Planning (PL) and Scheduling (SC), Opcenter X as a cloud-based MOM solution, and nPLAN for cloud-based supply chain planning. These offerings are delivered alongside professional services including consulting, implementation, custom development, system integration, user training, and continuous support, forming an integrated suite for digital transformation in manufacturing and production operations.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Opcenter APS (Advanced Planning and Scheduling) Siemens Opcenter APS (formerly Preactor APS) advanced planning and scheduling platform that provides finite-capacity production planning and scheduling for manufacturing optimization across diverse industries.
• Opcenter SC (Scheduling) Siemens interactive scheduling solution (formerly Preactor AS) that handles multiple constraints for production sequencing, resource availability, tools, materials, overlapping operations, and setup times, available in Standard, Professional, Ultimate, and Express editions.
• Opcenter PL (Planning) Siemens advanced production planning solution (formerly Preactor AP) for strategic and medium-term planning, supporting both finite and infinite capacity planning modes with demand forecasting integration.
• Opcenter X Siemens cloud-based modular Manufacturing Operations Management (MOM) SaaS solution designed for small and medium enterprises with modules for MES, APS, quality control, and traceability.
• BarTender Seagull Scientific professional label design and printing software that enables creation, automation, and management of labels, barcodes, QR codes, and RFID tags with enterprise printing workflow automation, available in Enterprise, Automation, Professional, and 30-day trial editions.
• nPLAN Cloud-based SaaS supply chain planning solution providing S&OP, MPS, and inventory optimization with demand forecasting, stock evaluation, capacity planning, and materials synchronization capabilities.
• Epson ColorWorks Epson ColorWorks color inkjet label printer series (C3500, C6000, C6500, C7500) offering on-demand color label printing at up to 1,200 dpi resolution, compatible with ZPL II and SAP for remote management and workflow integration.
• Professional Services Consulting, software implementation, custom software development, system integration, user training, and continuous maintenance and support services for industrial process management, Opcenter APS, BarTender, nPLAN, and related solutions across Latin America.

Quantifiable outcome

• 15-25% improvement in productivity based on better use of available resources
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers7 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration8 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core, major and supporting.

• Siemens DISWcoreTechnology or IntegrationSiemens Digital Industries Software Solution Partner - Smart Expert status. SIMLOG is a certified expert in implementing Siemens Opcenter APS family products (Planning, Scheduling, and X/MOM) for manufacturing operations optimization across Latin America.
• Seagull SoftwarecoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPremier Solution and Distributor Partner for BarTender label design and printing software. SIMLOG offers BarTender solutions for label management, barcode/QR printing, and RFID encoding across multiple industry sectors.
• EpsonmajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorEpson Partner for ColorWorks label printers. Combined with BarTender for label design, offering complete color label printing solutions for manufacturing and logistics operations.
• MicrosoftsupportingTechnology or IntegrationMicrosoft Partner for sales of Microsoft product licenses and services, enabling access to comprehensive solution portfolio including SQL Server database and Azure cloud services.
• nPLANmajorTechnology or IntegrationnPLAN Solution Partner offering cloud-based SaaS supply chain planning solutions including S&OP, MPS, and inventory optimization for demand, stock, capacity, and materials planning.
• Adonix ArgentinasupportingChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAdonix Argentina commercializes, implements, and supports Adonix X3 ERP system from Sage Group for medium-sized companies. SIMLOG offers implementation and integration services.
• ElectrosistemasupportingTechnology or Integration15+ years providing IT solutions for industry including MES and Statistical Process Control (SPC) systems. 200+ clients and 1000+ applications across plastics, chemical, pharmaceutical, metallurgical, food, and other industries.
• TPM ProsupportingTechnology or IntegrationManufacturing Execution System (MES) for factory performance optimization. Acquires production data directly from machines through electrical signals, eliminating manual data entry and providing accurate production results.
• Instituto Argentino de Informática Industrial (IAII)supportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerSIMLOG is an executive committee member of IAII, an association of professionals in industrial informatics committed to contributing to sustainable industrial growth and productivity optimization.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Blue Yonder: Major APS / supply-chain planning suite provider with global enterprise coverage and a growing LATAM presence, competing with Simlog's Opcenter deployments at the high end of the market.
• Siemens Digital Industries Software (Opcenter): The vendor of Opcenter APS itself. Simlog is a Smart Expert partner of this exact platform, so Siemens is both supplier and ultimate competitor if it ever pushes direct implementation in LATAM.
• Dassault Systèmes (DELMIA Quintiq): Dassault's DELMIA / Quintiq APS suite competes directly with Siemens Opcenter in discrete and process manufacturing, including LATAM enterprise accounts.
• SAP (IBP / PP/DS): SAP Integrated Business Planning and PP/DS are commonly bundled with ERP and frequently displace third-party APS purchases that Simlog would otherwise win.

Direct peers

• PlanetTogether: Mid-market APS vendor with a global partner channel model similar to Simlog's, targeting discrete and process manufacturers that overlap with Simlog's core customer profile.

Others

• Seagull Scientific (BarTender): Vendor of BarTender label design and printing software; Simlog is a Premier distributor of this product and is therefore both partner and competing channel for end-customer relationships.
• Kinaxis: Concurrent planning platform with established manufacturing customers; competes for finite-capacity scheduling budgets against Opcenter APS in mid-market and enterprise deals.

Regional players

• Flow Software: Argentina-based Preactor APS implementation partner and direct regional rival, often mentioned alongside Simlog in Latin American APS project shortlists.
• Axxon Consulting: Latin American IT consultancy specialized in manufacturing and ERP/MES implementations, overlapping with Simlog on Siemens-related manufacturing transformation projects across the region.

Emerging players

• o9 Solutions: Cloud-native integrated planning platform increasingly winning manufacturing planning RFPs; represents a newer generation of APS that competes for the same Opcenter APS budget.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/simlog_la
• YouTubeyoutube.com/@simlog-la
• Facebookfacebook.com/simlog
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/simlog-la
• Instagraminstagram.com/simlog_la

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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