APT
APT is a Japanese warehouse automation system integrator founded in 1989, offering a vendor-agnostic WMS/WCS/WES platform (TUNAGERU Integration) that connects multi-vendor material handling equipment. It serves Japanese enterprises across manufacturing, distribution, and logistics with consulting, integration, and maintenance services.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded1989
- HeadquartersChiba-shi, Japan
- Headcount—
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingServices
What APT does
APT (株式会社APT) is a Japanese logistics system engineering company founded in 1989 and headquartered in Ichihara, Chiba Prefecture. The company provides consulting, system engineering, integration, and maintenance services for automated warehouses, targeting enterprise clients across manufacturing, distribution, trading, e-commerce, and real estate logistics sectors. APT serves a diversified enterprise customer base in Japan — including Mitsubishi Shoji Technos, Nitto Kohki, Ichihara Kinzoku Sangyo, Kishiya, Shirohato, Tahara Sangyo Soko, and Nomura Real Estate — with claimed nationwide service coverage and a recent cross-border extension into Thailand via partnership with MC TECHNOS (THAILAND).
APT's core technology is its TUNAGERU Integration platform, which combines Warehouse Management System (WMS), Warehouse Control System (WCS), and Warehouse Execution System (WES) capabilities into a unified control layer that connects and manages material handling equipment from multiple manufacturers. This vendor-agnostic integration approach differentiates APT from equipment OEMs that are inherently single-vendor. The product portfolio spans the HIVE shuttle-type robot storage system, AGV/AGF (automated guided vehicles and forklifts), new automated warehouse construction services, and system/control renewal services for aging installations. APT operates the KocoLabo showroom, opened in May 2022, to demonstrate integrated equipment configurations to prospective clients.
APT's business model is primarily project-based professional services combined with hardware resale and recurring maintenance contracts. Revenue streams include system integration and implementation, new automated warehouse construction, ongoing maintenance and renewal services, and AGV/AGF hardware sales. Pricing is custom quote-based with multi-year contracts; initial consultation and site surveys are provided at no charge. Go-to-market is enterprise field sales with a consulting-led approach, supported by content marketing (whitepapers, case studies, webinars), a corporate website, Instagram presence, and the KocoLabo demonstration facility. APT is privately held with no disclosed external investment, M&A activity, or institutional capital backing.
APT firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- APT
- Legal name
- 株式会社APT
- Website
- https://n-apt.co.jp
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 1989
- Operating status
- Operating
- Short description
- APT is a Japanese warehouse automation system integrator founded in 1989, offering a vendor-agnostic WMS/WCS/WES platform (TUNAGERU Integration) that connects multi-vendor material handling equipment. It serves Japanese enterprises across manufacturing, distribution, and logistics with consulting, integration, and maintenance services.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
APT industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Warehouse Automation and Logistics System Integration
- NAICS
- Computer Systems Design and Related Services (54151), Computer Systems Design and Related Services (5415)
- SIC
- Services-Computer Integrated Systems Design (7373), Services-Computer Programming Services (7371)
- akta.pro primary industry
- B2B/EDI & Supply Chain Process Automation Platforms (HDAEAHAK)
- akta.pro secondary industries
- Enterprise Integration, iPaaS & Middleware Services (API/EDI) (BPAEAGAH), iBPMS (Intelligent BPM Suites) & Process Automation Suites (HDAEAHAG)
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Where APT is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Chiba-shi
- HQ country
- Japan
- HQ region
- Asia
Offices1 record
Markets served
APT business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Services
- Cost components
- Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain, Infrastructure
Revenue model
- System Integration and Implementation: Project-based revenue from implementing warehouse management systems, warehouse control systems, and warehouse execution systems for enterprise clients. Includes consulting, system design, equipment integration, and deployment services.
- Automated Warehouse Construction: Revenue from designing and constructing new automated warehouses, including system integration and equipment sourcing
- System Maintenance and Renewal Services: Ongoing maintenance, inspection, and renewal services for existing automated warehouse systems, including system updates, control updates, and preventive maintenance
- AGV/AGF Solutions: Sales and integration of Automated Guided Vehicles and Automated Guided Forklifts for warehouse automation
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Other | Multi-year contract | Custom project-based pricing based on warehouse requirements, existing infrastructure, and scope of automation |
Go-to-market motion1 record
Distribution channels1 record
Marketing channels7 records
APT product offering
Product offeringCore offering
APT provides consulting, system integration, and maintenance services for logistics warehouses and warehouse automation systems. Its core offering is the TUNAGERU Integration platform, a vendor-agnostic WMS/WCS/WES system that connects material handling equipment from multiple manufacturers into a single unified control system, alongside new automated warehouse construction, system/control renewal, AGV/AGF deployment, and the HIVE shuttle-type robot storage system.
Product overview
APT is a logistics system engineering company offering a portfolio of warehouse automation solutions organized around its core WMS/WCS/WES platform and TUNAGERU INTEGRATION concept, which connects material handling equipment from multiple manufacturers in a single system. The product lineup spans new automated warehouse construction, the HIVE shuttle-type robot storage system, AGV/AGF (automated guided vehicles/forklifts), and system/control updates and maintenance services for existing automated warehouses. APT also provides warehouse consulting and operates KocoLabo, a logistics automation showroom opened in May 2022, as a systems integrator demonstrating integrated equipment and systems.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Brands
- KocoLabo: Logistics automation equipment showroom opened in May 2022, showcasing TUNAGERU Integration concept and connected material handling systems.
- TUNAGERU Integration
Products and services
- WMS/WCS/WES Integration Platform Unified Warehouse Management System (WMS), Warehouse Control System (WCS), and Warehouse Execution System (WES) platform that connects and manages material handling equipment from multiple manufacturers within a single control system. Designed for enterprises operating warehouses with heterogeneous equipment fleets.
- HIVE Robot Storage System Shuttle-type warehouse robot storage system offering flexible implementation options for warehouse automation, designed for high deployment freedom within warehouse environments.
- AGV/AGF Solutions Automated Guided Vehicles (AGV) and Automated Guided Forklifts (AGF) sold and integrated for warehouse transportation and handling automation.
- New Automated Warehouse Construction Service End-to-end new automated warehouse construction service for enterprises building new facilities, providing consulting, system design, equipment selection, integration, and commissioning from a single accountable SIer.
- Automated Warehouse Renewal Service Vendor-agnostic system and control renewal services for existing automated warehouses, including software system updates and PLC/control panel modernization, enabling replacement of aging or discontinued components without full equipment replacement from the original manufacturer.
- Inspection, Maintenance, and Preservation Services Inspection, maintenance, and preservation services for automated warehouses, including troubleshooting, preventive maintenance, and ongoing operational support to ensure continuous reliable operation of automated warehouse systems.
- Warehouse Consulting Service Warehouse consulting covering problem diagnosis, visualization of warehouse-wide challenges, and improvement planning for logistics operations, supporting enterprises before committing to automation investments.
Companies that use APT
Customer profileNamed customers10 records
Segments5 records
Ideal customer profiles2 records
APT technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Feature4 records
APT partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.
- MC TECHNOS (THAILAND) CO., LTD.coreCross-border strategic collaboration between APT and MC TECHNOS (THAILAND) focused on logistics automation initiatives. The partnership has produced a special dialogue article titled 'Cross-Border Collaboration Starting from Thailand' exploring international cooperation in warehouse automation. This represents APT's expansion into Southeast Asian markets through collaboration with local partners.
- Mitsubishi Shoji Technos Co., Ltd. (三菱商事テクノス株式会社)coreSpecial dialogue and case study collaboration with Mitsubishi Shoji Technos, a major trading company, exploring co-creation in logistics DX initiatives. This partnership demonstrates APT's ability to work with large enterprise customers on complex automation projects.
- HEROZ Corporation (HEROZ株式会社)minorSpecial dialogue collaboration with HEROZ, an AI/technology company, exploring potential synergies between AI technology and warehouse automation systems.
- Bridge Town Engineering (ブリッジダウンエンジニアリング)minorCollaborative dialogue with Bridge Town Engineering alongside Nomura Real Estate, exploring logistics automation in real estate and warehouse development projects.
- Thai Nakanishi Co., Ltd. (Thai Nakanishi)minorDialogue/interview collaboration exploring warehouse automation opportunities in the Thai manufacturing sector.
- Yamamiya Logistics Service (ヤマニ屋物流サービス)minorCo-creation case study collaboration addressing the challenge of 'workplace resistance' in logistics DX initiatives, demonstrating APT's approach to change management in warehouse automation projects.
Scale indicators2 records
Recent moves6 records
Expansion highlights5 records
APT competitors and assessment
Company assessmentDirect peers
- KNAPP: Austrian warehouse logistics specialist with strong shuttle/ASRS technology and systems integration capabilities, serving similar enterprise distribution and manufacturing customers; APT's HIVE shuttle offering and multi-vendor integration are directly comparable.
- Swisslog: Global warehouse automation systems integrator (KUKA subsidiary) with a direct Japanese presence, focused on integrating material handling equipment and WMS/WCS software for enterprise distribution customers — the same niche APT occupies at a smaller scale.
- TGW Logistics Group: European warehouse automation integrator providing WMS/WCS, conveyor, shuttle, and robotic systems for distribution centers — overlapping with APT's combination of integration services, shuttle/HIVE product, and AGV/AGF solutions.
- Dematic: Large global warehouse automation integrator (KION Group) delivering WMS/WCS/WES platforms, conveyor and shuttle systems, and multi-vendor integration services to enterprise customers, comparable to APT's TUNAGERU Integration-led offering.
Emerging players
- AutoStore: Norwegian robotic cube storage vendor with a strong integrator channel model — competes with APT's HIVE shuttle system and partner-installed hardware approach, though it does not deliver the broader WMS/WCS/WES software stack APT builds.
- Symbotic: US-based AI-driven warehouse robotics and software platform delivering integrated automation systems to enterprise retailers and wholesalers — an emerging threat to incumbent warehouse automation integrators including APT, particularly in renewal/upgrade contexts.
Broad incumbents
- Daifuku: Japan's largest material handling OEM with full system integration, WMS/WCS, AGV, and shuttle/ASRS portfolios. Not a pure-play integrator, but the dominant alternative APT competes against in Japanese enterprise warehouse automation.
- Logisteed: Japanese 3PL/logistics company (formerly Hitachi Transport System) offering contract logistics with proprietary warehouse automation and WMS capabilities — comparable end customers and overlapping WMS integration scope.
- Beumer Group: German intra-logistics systems integrator with material handling, sortation, and WMS capabilities serving parcel, e-commerce, and industrial customers; comparable in scope of full warehouse automation system delivery.
- Murata Machinery: Major Japanese OEM and systems integrator for material handling, automated warehouses, and logistics systems — a direct competitor in Japan for both greenfield automated warehouse construction and renewal projects.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat4 records
Key risks7 records
Key highlights7 records
Customer concentration
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APT leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
APT funding detail
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Funding rounds
Investors
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APT M&A and investment
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Frequently asked questions about APT
What does APT do?
APT provides consulting, system integration, and maintenance services for logistics warehouses and warehouse automation systems. Its core offering is the TUNAGERU Integration platform, a vendor-agnostic WMS/WCS/WES system that connects material handling equipment from multiple manufacturers into a single unified control system, alongside new automated warehouse construction, system/control renewal, AGV/AGF deployment, and the HIVE shuttle-type robot storage system.
Is APT a public or private company?
APT is a private company. It is classified as founder individual operated bootstrapped and is currently operating.
When was APT founded?
APT was founded in 1989.
Where is APT based?
APT is headquartered in Chiba-shi, Japan, in the Asia region.
How does APT make money?
Four revenue lines are on record. System Integration and Implementation is the primary driver. The others are automated Warehouse Construction, system Maintenance and Renewal Services and AGV/AGF Solutions.
Who are APT's main competitors?
Direct peers on record are KNAPP, Swisslog, TGW Logistics Group and Dematic. Emerging players are AutoStore and Symbotic. Broad incumbents are Daifuku, Logisteed, Beumer Group and Murata Machinery.
Does APT have an API?
No public API is recorded for APT.
What industry is APT in?
APT's product category is Warehouse Automation and Logistics System Integration. Its primary akta.pro industry code is HDAEAHAK, B2B/EDI & Supply Chain Process Automation Platforms, with a secondary code of BPAEAGAH, Enterprise Integration, iPaaS & Middleware Services (API/EDI). Its NAICS code is 54151 and its SIC code is 7373.