ehrhardt und partner und co kg

What ehrhardt und partner und co kg does

Ehrhardt + Partner GmbH & Co. KG, trading as EPG (Ehrhardt Partner Group), is a privately held German supply chain execution software vendor founded in 1989 and headquartered in Boppard-Buchholz. The company operates from 23 locations across the Americas, Europe, and Asia-Pacific/Middle East, employs more than 1,000 people, and serves over 1,600 enterprise customers across retail, food and beverage, automotive, chemicals/pharma, electronics, 3PL/4PL logistics, industrial manufacturing, and aviation verticals. Named customers include EDEKA, ROSSMANN, Coca-Cola Southwest Beverages, Bossard, Vestas, Nintendo, GEODIS, Hellmann Worldwide Logistics, MISUMI USA, and Jumbo.

The company's core offering is the EPG ONE Suite, a unified supply chain execution platform built around the LFS Warehouse Management System and complemented by modules for warehouse control (WCS), dock management (DOCK), route optimization (GREENPLAN), multi-carrier shipping (ISS), workforce management (WFM), contract and billing (CnB), and supply chain visibility (TIMESQUARE). EPG operates two distinct sub-brands: LYDIA Voice, a voice-directed picking solution built on a proprietary deep neural network speech engine that supports 40+ languages and includes the LYDIA VoiceWear hardware vest, gamification, and a Co-Exist mode for parallel use with legacy voice systems; and EPG AURA, an AI environment comprising Observer (intelligent video analytics and document processing), Orchestrator (augmented and autonomous workflow orchestration), Cognitive Core (semantic brain and AI backbone), Communicator (conversation intelligence and autonomous integration), and Creator (intelligent configuration management). The company additionally provides an Aviation Execution Suite (GHS, CHS, RMS, ABS) for airport ground operations and cargo handling, plus consulting services for AI implementation and warehouse optimization delivered through EPG Consulting.

EPG generates revenue through software licensing and subscriptions for its WMS, WCS, TMS, voice, and AI products, supplemented by professional services for implementation, integration, and consulting, plus training delivered through the EPG Academy. Pricing is quote-based and tailored to each customer; the company sells exclusively through direct enterprise field sales supported by a partner program and 23 regional offices, with no public marketplace or reseller channel. Customer engagement is anchored by long-tail, deeply customized implementations and standardized integrations with leading ERP and automation platforms (including AutoStore), which together create high switching costs and strong retention across the installed base.

Name

ehrhardt und partner und co kg

Legal name

Ehrhardt + Partner GmbH & Co. KG

Website

https://⁠epg.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1989

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Ehrhardt + Partner (EPG) is a German privately held supply chain execution software vendor providing a unified WMS platform, voice picking solutions (LYDIA Voice), AI capabilities (AURA), and aviation systems to over 1,600 enterprise customers globally across retail, logistics, manufacturing, and other verticals.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Supply Chain Execution Software

NAICS

Software Publishers (5132), Custom Computer Programming Services (541511)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

Distribution & Wholesale ERP (Inventory, Order, Warehouse) (HDAEAEAC)

Keywords

• Warehouse management software
• Voice picking solutions
• Supply chain execution
• Transportation management software
• Logistics consulting services

Headquarters

HQ city

Boppard-Buchholz

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Software

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Software Licenses and Subscriptions: EPG generates revenue through software licensing and subscription models for their supply chain execution suite including WMS, WCS, TMS, voice solutions, and AI capabilities. The company offers enterprise software with configuration capabilities tailored to customer needs.
2. Professional Services: Implementation, consulting, and support services including AI consulting for intralogistics and transport logistics, warehouse optimization, retrofitting, and warehouse planning services.
3. Training Services: EPG Academy provides training solutions delivered in modern training facilities tailored to specific logistics requirements.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

EPG sells the EPG ONE Supply Chain Execution Suite, headlined by the LFS Warehouse Management System and complemented by voice picking (LYDIA Voice), warehouse control, dock management, route optimization (Greenplan), multi-carrier shipping, workforce management, 3PL contract and billing, and a supply chain control tower. The company separately markets the EPG AURA AI environment, an Aviation Execution Suite for airports, and EPG Consulting services covering logistics strategy, warehouse optimization, retrofitting, and AI implementation for enterprise customers.

Product overview

EPG (Ehrhardt Partner Group) offers a unified supply chain execution platform called EPG ONE Suite, which integrates multiple modules for warehouse management, transportation, and workforce optimization. The core product is the LFS Warehouse Management System (WMS), complemented by specialized add-on modules including WCS (Warehouse Control System), DOCK (Dock & Yard Management), GREENPLAN (Route Optimization), ISS (International Shipping System), WFM (Workforce Management), CnB (Contract and Billing), TIMESQUARE (Supply Chain Control Tower), and EPG ONE App (Digital Workflows). The company operates two major sub-brands: LYDIA Voice (voice picking solutions) and AURA (AI Environment). AURA includes AI-powered capabilities such as Observer (IVA for video analytics and IDP for document processing), Orchestrator (autonomous workflow orchestration), Cognitive Core (semantic brain and AI backbone), Communicator (conversation intelligence and autonomous integration), and Creator (intelligent configuration management). LYDIA Voice offers voice-directed picking with LYDIA Voice 9, VoiceWear hardware, gamification, and live translation features. EPG also provides an Aviation Execution Suite (GHS, CHS, RMS, ABS) for airport operations and comprehensive consulting services for logistics strategy and AI implementation.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• LYDIA Voice: World's most advanced speech technology system for voice-directed and ergonomic work processes in warehouse and logistics operations, including voice picking, gamification, live translation, and co-existence with existing systems.
• EPG AURA
• Greenplan
• TIMESQUARE
• LFS

Quantifiable outcome

• 38% faster order picking - Pet Food Experts
• +7 more outcomes

Named customers18 records

Segments8 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration1 record

AI capability12 records

Feature8 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core and strategic.

• AutoStorecoreTechnology or IntegrationEPG established a standardized interface between AutoStore and its Warehouse Management System (WMS), LFS. The integration has been proven across numerous live installations and provides the foundation for efficient, scalable, and future-ready warehouse operations. EPG recognized early on the potential of AutoStore's cube storage solutions for maximizing storage density and invested in developing the integration.
• GroenewoutstrategicImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerGroenewout is a Dutch logistics and supply chain consultancy that celebrated its 60th anniversary. The partnership provides logistics consulting expertise to EPG customers in the Netherlands region. Around 100 guests gathered at the historic Bovendonk Monastery in Hoeven to celebrate the anniversary and discuss industry challenges.

Scale indicators13 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/epg-ehrhardt-partner-group

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Subsidiaries16 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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