Zwf It + Consulting Ag

What Zwf It + Consulting Ag does

ZWF IT + Consulting AG, founded in 1994 and headquartered in Saarbrücken, Germany, develops ERP-integrated software and consulting services for customs, foreign trade, export control, and logistics processes. The company's product portfolio is structured around three lines — Zoll-Suite Infor ERP LN, SimPlex für Infor (covering Infor COM, M3, and Blending), and the newer SimPlex ERP-Neutral connector-based line — each delivering six modules: Packstation (packaging data capture), Versand (shipping), Export (ATLAS/AES export declarations and accompanying documents), Sanktionslistenprüfung (sanctions list screening), Präferenzkalkulation (preference/origin calculation for supplier declarations), and Exportkontrolle (embargo and dual-use screening). The software is embedded natively within Infor ERP systems without external interfaces, while the ERP-Neutral line uses proprietary connector technology to extend the same module set to any ERP environment. The shipping module integrates over 100 logistics carriers and parcel service providers.

The company employs approximately 35 people at the AG entity (over 120 across the broader ZWF IT GROUP, a consortium of five IT system houses) and reports more than 1,200 customers primarily in Germany, Austria, and Switzerland. Revenue is generated through a combination of software licensing (perpetual and subscription/Cloud), modular subscriptions, and consulting/implementation services delivered by business consultants and Key Account Managers through direct enterprise field sales and consultant-led engagements. Quote-based, multi-year contracts are the standard pricing structure, with no public price list. Customers include automotive suppliers, chemical companies, industrial automation firms, and manufacturers operating export-oriented businesses that require automated customs declarations, sanctions compliance, preference calculation, and shipping within their existing ERP.

Recent strategic activity includes the 2025 launch of SimPlex ERP-Neutral to expand beyond the Infor ecosystem, the March 2026 integration with trade.ai for AI-driven tariff classification in Infor LN, and expansion to over 100 carrier integrations. ZWF IT + Consulting AG is led by Director Eckhard Pulch and operates as the central software entity of the ZWF IT GROUP, holding DIN EN ISO 9001:2015 certification and GDPR-compliant data processing practices.

Name

Zwf It + Consulting Ag

Legal name

ZWF IT + Consulting AG

Website

https://zwf-ag.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

1994

Operating status

Operating

Short description

ZWF IT + Consulting AG develops ERP-integrated software and consulting services for customs, foreign trade, sanctions screening, export control, and shipping logistics, serving 1,200+ export-oriented mid-market and enterprise customers in the DACH region primarily on Infor ERP systems.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Customs and Foreign Trade Software

NAICS

Custom Computer Programming Services (541511), Computer Systems Design and Related Services (54151), Software Publishers (5132)

SIC

Services-Computer Programming, Data Processing, Etc. (7370), Services-Computer Integrated Systems Design (7373), Services-Prepackaged Software (7372)

akta.pro primary industry

Enterprise Application License Advisory, Vendor Management & Optimization (BPAEAGAO)

akta.pro secondary industries

Vendor & Contract Management (Software/Cloud) (BPAEAOAD), ITIL/ITSM Process Consulting & Implementation (BPAEAJAB)

Keywords

• Customs management software
• ERP integration solutions
• Foreign trade compliance
• Export management software
• Shipping logistics software

Headquarters

HQ city

Saarbrücken

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Software

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Software Licenses and Subscriptions (SimPlex / Zoll-Suite): The company generates revenue primarily from licensing its SimPlex software suite and Zoll-Suite products, available as cloud-based subscriptions or on-premise perpetual licenses. Solutions are sold as modular packages covering customs, shipping, export, sanctions monitoring, preference calculation, and export control.
2. Consulting and Implementation Services: Revenue is generated through consulting engagements covering requirements analysis, solution design, implementation, programming, system extensions, migration, training of key users, and ongoing support and updates. Services are delivered by business consultants with expertise in shipping logistics and foreign trade.
3. Cloud / On-Prem Deployment Revenue: Flexible deployment options (Cloud or On-Prem) generate recurring cloud revenue as well as one-time on-premise license and implementation fees.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

ZWF IT + Consulting AG develops and licenses ERP-integrated software for customs, foreign trade, and logistics processes, plus related consulting and implementation services. The portfolio centers on three product lines (Zoll-Suite Infor ERP LN, SimPlex für Infor, and SimPlex ERP-Neutral) sharing six modules: Packstation, Versand, Export, Sanktionslistenprüfung, Präferenzkalkulation, and Exportkontrolle. Solutions are sold as cloud subscriptions or on-premise licenses with implementation, training, and support delivered by in-house business consultants.

Product overview

ZWF IT + Consulting AG offers a modular suite of customs, shipping, and foreign trade software solutions. The company provides three main product lines: (1) Zoll-Suite Infor ERP LN - fully integrated customs solutions for Infor ERP LN; (2) SimPlex für Infor - modular customs and foreign trade solutions for Infor ERP systems (COM, M3, Blending); and (3) SimPlex ERP-Neutral - ERP-independent solutions using connector technology. Each product line includes six core modules: Packstation (packaging), Versand (shipping), Export (export management), Sanktionslistenprüfung (sanctions list screening), Präferenzkalkulation (preference calculation), and Exportkontrolle (export control). The solutions are smart, modular, and fully ERP-integrrated, designed for export-oriented companies in Germany, Austria, and Switzerland.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• SimPlex: Smart, modular, ERP-integrated customs, shipping, and foreign trade software solutions. Available in versions for Infor ERP and as ERP-neutral solution supporting multiple ERP systems.
• Zoll-Suite Infor ERP LN
• SimPlex für Infor
• SimPlex ERP-Neutral

Products and services

• Zoll-Suite Infor ERP LN Comprehensive customs, shipping, and foreign trade suite fully integrated into Infor ERP LN, enabling companies to manage export processes, shipping, and customs declarations directly from the ERP without separate external interfaces. Includes modules for packaging (Packstation), shipping (Versand), export (Export), sanctions list checking (Sanktionslistenprufung), preference calculation (Prasferenzkalkulation), and export control (Exportkontrolle). Designed for export-oriented manufacturers running Infor ERP LN.
• SimPlex für Infor Smart, modular customs and foreign trade solution with integrated Infor technology for companies using Infor ERP systems including Infor COM, Infor M3, and Infor Blending. Provides complete ERP integration for shipping, export, sanctions screening, preference calculation, export control, and packaging. Includes contact to the German Federal Gazette (Bundesanzeiger).
• SimPlex ERP-Neutral ERP-neutral customs and foreign trade solution using connector technology that works independently of any specific ERP system, offering the same six-module suite (Packstation, Versand, Export, Sanktionslistenprufung, Prasferenzkalkulation, Exportkontrolle). Available as Cloud or On-Prem installation with flexible deployment, designed for companies using diverse ERP platforms such as APplus.
• Packstation Software Module Packaging data capture module that allows companies to pack goods where they are located, independent of packing stations. Supports scanner, touchscreen, and scale integration. Available in three deployment variants: Packstation Infor ERP LN (100% Infor LN backend), Packstation SimPlex fur Infor, and Packstation SimPlex ERP-Neutral (with or without external database, scanner, scale, and camera integration).
• Versand (Shipping) Software Module Shipping software module available in three deployment variants (Infor ERP LN, SimPlex fur Infor, SimPlex ERP-Neutral) that automates shipping processes, supports scanner integration, multi-level packaging, label printing, and multi-carrier platform support with EDI data transfer. Improves workflow, reduces throughput times, and accelerates logistics.
• Export Management Software Module Export management module available in three variants (Infor ERP LN, SimPlex fur Infor, SimPlex ERP-Neutral) that automates export processes including ATLAS export declarations (AES) and management of export accompanying documents (ABDs). Seamlessly integrates with Versand shipping module for comprehensive logistics support.
• Sanktionslistenprüfung (Sanctions List Screening) Module Automated sanctions list screening module available in three variants (Infor ERP LN, SimPlex fur Infor, SimPlex ERP-Neutral) that checks business contacts and deliveries against up-to-date international sanctions lists, with scheduled master data matching, email notifications, and complete audit documentation. Minimizes compliance risks and ensures compliance with anti-terrorism regulations.
• Präferenzkalkulation (Preference Calculation) Module Preference calculation module available in three variants (Infor ERP LN, SimPlex fur Infor, SimPlex ERP-Neutral) that determines the preferential origin of products accurately and reliably, supporting supplier declaration management (Lieferantenerklarungen) and compliance with bilateral free trade agreements. Includes bill-of-materials resolution and accounting separation of raw materials.
• Exportkontrolle (Export Control) Module Export control module available in three variants (Infor ERP LN, SimPlex fur Infor, SimPlex ERP-Neutral) that automates checks for export restrictions based on configurable test matrices. Supports article classification for Dual-Use goods, weapons, and free goods, and can perform checks already during the offer phase and within shipping processes.
• trade.ai Interface for Automated Tariff Classification New interface connecting Infor LN with trade.ai for automated tariff classification. Material and article data from Infor LN is automatically transferred to trade.ai where intelligent classification occurs, with results returned directly to the ERP system. Supports Infor LN 10.7, 10.8, and Cloud Edition, reducing manual processing effort and improving data quality in customs workflows.

Quantifiable outcome

• Significant reduction in effort for export customs declarations and sanctions checks
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers8 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration5 records

AI capability2 records

Feature8 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• trade.aicoreTechnology or Integration · 26 March 2026ZWF AG developed a new interface connecting Infor LN (10.7, 10.8, and Cloud Edition) with trade.ai for automated tariff classification (Tarifierung). The interface enables automatic transfer of material and article data from Infor LN to trade.ai, where intelligent classification occurs, with results returned directly to the ERP system.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Others

• Arvato Financial Solutions: Arvato (Bertelsmann subsidiary) provides customs declaration, trade compliance, and supply chain services for manufacturers, serving as an adjacent services provider overlapping ZWF's target customers in DACH.

Broad incumbents

• SAP Global Trade Services (GTS): SAP GTS is the enterprise incumbent for global trade management within the SAP ecosystem, providing broader customs, export, and preference management competing with ZWF's SAP-adjacent customer base.
• Thomson Reuters ONESOURCE Global Trade: Thomson Reuters ONESOURCE is a large global trade compliance suite with customs classification, export control, and sanctions screening overlapping ZWF's core product capabilities.
• E2open: E2open (formerly Amber Road) is a global supply chain and trade compliance platform with customs and export management capabilities overlapping ZWF's export and sanctions modules.
• Descartes Visual Compliance: Descartes Visual Compliance is a global trade compliance and denied-party screening platform, competing with ZWF's sanctions screening module but as part of a broader logistics technology portfolio.
• Wolters Kluwer Trade Compliance: Wolters Kluwer offers trade compliance software including export controls and sanctions screening, competing with ZWF's enterprise compliance modules as part of a broader regulatory information portfolio.

Direct peers

• AEB SE: AEB is a Stuttgart-based German software vendor specializing in customs, export control, and foreign trade compliance, directly competing with ZWF in the DACH mid-market with comparable ERP-integrated compliance modules.
• Integration Point: Integration Point is a trade compliance specialist offering denied-party screening, export controls, and tariff classification, competing with ZWF's module portfolio in a similar mid-market segment.
• MIC Customs Solutions: MIC is an Austrian customs and trade compliance software provider with deep ERP integration expertise, serving a similar DACH customer base of export-oriented manufacturers as ZWF.
• Customs4trade: Customs4trade is a Dutch-based specialist in customs and trade compliance software, comparable to ZWF as a focused, mid-market customs compliance vendor with similar ERP integration capabilities.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles5 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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