LEANNOVA

What LEANNOVA does

LEANNOVA GmbH is a privately held German technical management consultancy founded in 2010 and headquartered in Lingen (Ems), Lower Saxony, with a registered office in Hamburg. The firm serves German Mittelstand industrial companies — primarily manufacturers, logistics operators, and trading firms with roughly 50–500 employees — with an integrated portfolio spanning three service pillars: Factory Planning (Greenfield/Brownfield, assembly and manufacturing system planning, network planning, logistics planning, digital twin, and driverless transport systems), Operational Excellence (Lean Production, Lean Administration, Lean Project Management, strategy, change management, and coaching), and IT Services. According to company materials, the firm has completed more than 600 customer projects across these disciplines.

The technology stack centers on the Microsoft Dynamics 365 / Business Central ecosystem in which LEANNOVA is a Certified Microsoft Partner, extended by Advanced Planning and Scheduling (DUALIS GANTTPLAN) integrations and a proprietary digital shopfloor management platform branded px.solutions. LEANNOVA's most differentiated software asset is a standardized, bidirectional interface between Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central and DUALIS GANTTPLAN, published on the Microsoft Marketplace/AppSource, enabling automated synchronization of master and planning data between ERP and APS. The firm also develops custom web, mobile, and desktop applications, AL extensions for Business Central, and REST/GraphQL APIs connecting ERP, IoT, and production systems.

Commercially, LEANNOVA operates a sales-led, project-based professional services model with quote-based, non-public pricing. Customer acquisition relies on direct engagement through the website, regional referrals, and project references rather than channel partners. Delivery is conducted by interdisciplinary teams deployed on-site and remotely; multi-site projects have extended into the Netherlands, Slovakia, and Poland. No external investors, funding rounds, or PE/VC ownership are disclosed; the company remains closely held under managing director Benjamin Bütfering. No revenue figures, certifications, awards, patents, or M&A activity are publicly reported.

Name

LEANNOVA

Legal name

Leannova GmbH

Website

https://leannova.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

2010

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

LEANNOVA is a German technical consultancy serving Mittelstand manufacturers with integrated factory planning, Lean/operational excellence, and IT services including Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central implementation and proprietary shopfloor-management software (px.solutions and a Microsoft Marketplace–listed GANTTPLAN integration).

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Management Consulting

NAICS

Management Consulting Services (54161), Computer Systems Design Services (541512)

SIC

Services-Management Consulting Services (8742), Services-Computer Integrated Systems Design (7373), Services-Computer Programming Services (7371)

akta.pro primary industry

Manufacturing & Operations Excellence (Lean/Six Sigma) (BPAHAHAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Enterprise Architecture & Technology Roadmapping (BPAEAAAC), Enterprise Work Management & Collaborative Workflow Platforms (HDAEAHAI)

Keywords

• Lean management consulting
• Factory planning services
• Operational excellence consulting
• ERP implementation SME
• Shopfloor management software

Headquarters

HQ city

Hamburg

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Technical Consulting Services: Management and technical consulting services for factory planning, operational excellence, and IT services. Revenue generated through project-based consulting engagements with interdisciplinary teams serving Mittelstand companies.
2. Software Development and Implementation: Custom software development, ERP implementation (Microsoft Business Central), APS integration, and digital transformation services.
3. Training and Coaching Services: Leadership development, coaching, and training services for operational excellence implementation including change management support.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

LEANNOVA is a technical management consultancy and engineering office delivering integrated factory planning, operational excellence (Lean management), and IT services to German Mittelstand industrial companies. Its proprietary px.solutions platform provides digital shopfloor management, and it offers a standardized Microsoft Business Central–to–DUALIS GANTTPLAN APS integration via the Microsoft Marketplace alongside custom software and ERP implementation services.

Product overview

LEANNOVA is a technical consulting firm and engineering office offering a portfolio of consulting services organized across three business fields: Factory Planning (Fabrikplanung), Operational Excellence (OPEX), and IT Services. Their IT Services encompass both consulting/implementation services and proprietary products. The core proprietary product is px.solutions, a digital Shopfloor Management platform for production transparency and continuous improvement. A key add-on is the DUALIS GANTTPLAN Integration for Microsoft Business Central, a standardized bidirectional interface available on the Microsoft Marketplace that connects Business Central ERP with the DUALIS GANTTPLAN APS for intelligent production planning. LEANNOVA also offers implementation services for Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central (as a Microsoft Partner), custom software development (web, mobile, desktop, AL extensions, REST/GraphQL APIs), ERP selection and implementation, IT management systems with PMO, and consulting services in factory planning and operational excellence. The three business fields are designed to be complementary: factory planning establishes the foundation for high-performance production systems, operational excellence ensures stable and lean self-steering processes, and IT services connect everything into a digital, networked, and scalable system landscape.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Fabrikplanung (Factory Planning) Comprehensive factory planning consulting for industrial clients, covering Greenfield and Brownfield planning, assembly and manufacturing system planning, strategic network planning, logistics planning, digital twin development, and driverless transport systems (FTS). Delivered to German Mittelstand manufacturers, logistics providers, and trading companies seeking efficient, flexible, and future-proof production environments.
• Operational Excellence (Lean Management) Lean management and process optimization consulting including Lean Production, Lean Administration, Lean Project Management, strategy development, change management, and coaching and leadership development. Targeted at industrial and SME clients aiming for sustainable process improvements with measurable productivity, quality, and lead-time gains.
• IT Services Digital transformation services for SMEs including IT consulting, system house services (hardware, networks, infrastructure), ERP selection and implementation, custom software and application development, IT management systems, and PMO support. Bridges operational and engineering needs into a connected, scalable IT landscape for mid-market industrial clients.
• px.solutions A digital Shopfloor Management platform that increases efficiency across all business processes by enabling real-time monitoring of production, early deviation recognition, team-based countermeasures, KPI transparency, and continuous improvement workflows. Targeted at industrial manufacturers pursuing Industry 4.0 visibility and shopfloor discipline.
• DUALIS GANTTPLAN Integration for Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central A standardized, bidirectional interface that connects Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central with DUALIS GANTTPLAN APS, enabling automated synchronization of articles, bills of materials, work plans, resources, capacities, and production orders between ERP and APS systems. Distributed via Microsoft Marketplace to enable graphical fine planning, intelligent optimization algorithms, bottleneck detection, What-If simulations, and bidirectional master and planning data exchange.
• Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central Implementation End-to-end implementation services for Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central, a cloud-based SaaS ERP for SMEs. Includes needs analysis, standard-near or customized implementation, MS 365 and Dynamics 365 integrations, change management support, training, and full-service post-go-live support. Targeted at German Mittelstand companies modernizing their ERP platform.
• Custom Software and Application Development Tailored software development for SMEs, including web applications, mobile apps, desktop applications, AL extensions for Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central, and REST and GraphQL API interfaces. Integrates ERP, IoT, and production systems to deliver consistent data, process automation, and customized business logic.

Quantifiable outcome

• 15% productivity increase and 30% welding quality improvement
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers13 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration6 records

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• MicrosoftcoreTechnology or IntegrationCertified Microsoft Partner with expertise in Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central implementation, integration, and customization. Offers comprehensive services from implementation to ongoing support and training.
• Dualis GANTTPLANcoreTechnology or IntegrationOfficial partner for DUALIS GANTTPLAN APS (Advanced Planning and Scheduling) solutions. Developed proprietary standardized integration between Microsoft Business Central and GANTTPLAN available on Microsoft Marketplace.
• CodetwominorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized reseller for Codetwo synchronization and backup solutions.
• Ems-AchseminorOthersRegional network member supporting economic development in the Ems region.
• Wirtschaftsverband EmslandminorOthersMember of the Emsland Business Association supporting regional economic interests.
• MEMA-NetzwerkminorOthersMember of MEMA network for manufacturing and production industry connections.
• Süderelbe AGminorOthersMember of Süderelbe AG regional economic development agency.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• MHP: A larger Porsche SE-affiliated management and IT consultancy with deep automotive/manufacturing footprint, including Microsoft ERP, Industry 4.0, and lean transformation. Overlaps Leannova on DACH manufacturing digitalization at greater scale and broader service portfolio.
• McKinsey & Company: Global incumbent whose Operations Practice and Growth, Marketing & Sales work overlap with Leannova on large-scale lean/operational transformations for industrial clients. Differs greatly in scale and pricing, but competes for the same Mittelstand strategy/ops engagements at the top end.
• Porsche Consulting: Top-tier German management consultancy with strong lean/operations practice serving automotive and industrial clients. Competes with Leannova for large Mittelstand and enterprise lean/operational excellence mandates.
• BearingPoint: Global management and technology consultancy with significant DACH Mittelstand practice, including Microsoft Dynamics, ERP, and operational transformation. Competes with Leannova on ERP/IT consulting while offering much broader scale.

Emerging players

• CAMELOT Management Consultants: International management consultancy with focus on supply chain, ERP (SAP/Microsoft), and process digitalization for industrial clients. Comparable on ERP and process transformation services for manufacturing, though broader in scope.

Direct peers

• UNITY Consulting: German consulting firm combining lean/operational excellence with digital transformation and software solutions (LEAN, PLM, ERP). Closely comparable in target market (DACH Mittelstand manufacturers) and integrated methodology combining consulting + software.
• ROI-EFESO: European management consultancy specializing in operational excellence and lean transformation for industrial clients. Overlaps Leannova on Lean Production, factory planning, and shopfloor performance improvement for German-speaking manufacturers.
• Staufen AG: German lean management and operational excellence consultancy serving Mittelstand manufacturers. Directly competes with Leannova on Lean Production/Administration transformation, shopfloor optimization, and Industry 4.0 enablement for DACH industrial clients.
• Abels & Kemmner: German operations consulting firm focused on production planning, capacity optimization, and supply chain for industrial clients. Comparable on APS/production scheduling topics and Mittelstand manufacturing customer base.
• PROMATIS: German Microsoft ERP/Dynamics partner focusing on process consulting and ERP implementation for Mittelstand manufacturers. Direct peer in ERP selection/implementation (Microsoft Business Central, DUALIS ecosystem) and adjacent lean/process work.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

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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