compass360 - tinexta innovation hub

What compass360 - tinexta innovation hub does

Compass360 - Tinexta Innovation Hub is a software business unit within Italian services group Tinexta, providing modular digital platforms for supply chain planning, finite capacity scheduling, and manufacturing execution. The company serves mid-to-large manufacturing enterprises primarily in Italy and Europe, with disclosed customers spanning food (Garofalo, Colussi, 3F Filippi, Dr. Schar), beverage (Absolute Vodka), ceramics (Laminam, Florim), building materials (Kerakoll), and fashion/luxury (Riri). The platform targets inefficiencies in production planning, demand volatility, supply disruption response, and real-time factory visibility, addressing Industry 4.0/5.0 digital transformation mandates across discrete and process manufacturing.

The product suite is built on a modular, cloud-compliant architecture that is also deployable on-premise and uses IN-RAM processing for rapid response times. Core modules include Plan Cost Optimiser (strategic cost planning), Finite Capacity Planning (multi-level aggregate planning), Finite Capacity Scheduling (simulative sequencing with interactive Gantt), Manufacturing Execution System and MES Express (entry-level factory monitoring), and Energy Management System (sustainability monitoring). The Polaris AI agent is integrated across the platform to interpret operational data via natural language, generate simulation scenarios, and execute data updates. The architecture draws on a 20-year heritage traced from Plannet, which was acquired by Warrant Hub (Tinexta Group) in June 2022 and merged into it in February 2023.

Compass360 generates revenue through subscription and software licensing for its modular suite, available in both cloud and on-premise deployments. The go-to-market is direct enterprise field sales concentrated in the Italian manufacturing belt (operational headquarters in Reggio nell'Emilia, registered office in Correggio), supplemented by webinars, industry events, and personalized demos. Pricing is quote-based with no publicly disclosed tiers. Distribution is regional (Italy/Europe) with named enterprise anchors rather than a self-serve or channel model. Strategic partnerships with Toolsgroup, Láberit, Electrex, and Enersem extend integration capabilities and ecosystem reach, while vertical GTM spans nine manufacturing segments.

Name

compass360 - tinexta innovation hub

Legal name

Tinexta Innovation Hub S.p.A.

Website

https://compass-software.it

Company type

Private

Founded year

2003

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Compass360 - Tinexta Innovation Hub provides modular supply chain planning, scheduling, and manufacturing execution software for Italian and European manufacturing enterprises, integrating the Polaris AI decision-support agent across its cloud and on-premise platform.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Supply Chain Planning & Manufacturing Execution Software

NAICS

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

SIC

Services-Computer Programming, Data Processing, Etc. (7370)

akta.pro primary industry

AI/ML Decision Intelligence & Automated Recommendations (TLAEAKAL)

akta.pro secondary industry

End-to-End Supply Chain Control Tower Platforms (TLAEAKAA)

Keywords

• Supply chain planning software
• Manufacturing execution systems
• Production scheduling software
• Smart factory software
• Production monitoring software

Headquarters

HQ city

Reggio Nell'emilia

HQ country

Italy

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Software

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Software Licensing and Subscription: Compass360 generates revenue through software licensing and subscription models for its modular supply chain and smart factory software suite. The platform is available in both cloud and on-premise deployment models.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Compass360 is a modular digital platform for end-to-end Supply Chain Planning, Scheduling & Execution, integrating Artificial Intelligence to support decision making and the integrated management of planning, finite capacity scheduling, and production/supply control processes. The suite includes Supply Chain Software modules (Plan Cost Optimiser, Finite Capacity Planning, FCP Scheduling) and Smart Factory Software modules (MES Express, Manufacturing Execution System, Energy Management System) and is available in both cloud and on-premise deployments.

Product overview

Compass360 is a unified platform with modular architecture for Supply Chain Planning, Scheduling & Execution. The platform consists of Supply Chain Software modules (Plan Cost Optimiser for strategic planning/cost optimization, Finite Capacity Planning for advanced planning, and FCP Scheduling for finite capacity scheduling) and Smart Factory Software modules (MES Express for entry-level production monitoring, Manufacturing Execution System for full MES capabilities, and Energy Management System for energy optimization). Polaris, an AI decision-making agent, is integrated across the platform to enable natural language interaction with data and automated actions. The modular design guarantees maximum scalability and configurability to meet the needs of various manufacturing industries.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Compass360 Compass360 is a modular digital platform for end-to-end Supply Chain Planning, Scheduling & Execution. It integrates Artificial Intelligence to support decision making and the integrated management of planning, finite capacity scheduling, and production/supply control processes for manufacturing enterprises.
• Plan Cost Optimiser (PCO)

Quantifiable outcome

• Up to 30% waste reduction through predictive management and supply chain digitalization
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers9 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability5 records

Feature7 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• LãberitcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerStrategic partnership announced February 2024 between Plannet (BU Digital Supply Chain of Warrant Hub) and Lãberit to offer innovative technological solutions. Lãberit is a digital supply chain specialist bringing complementary capabilities to the partnership.
• Unione Industriali NapoliminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration with Unione Industriali Napoli for organizing Traceability 5.0 events and industry workshops on sustainable production and digital transformation.
• Pastificio Lucio Garofalo S.p.A.minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerIndustry partner participating in Traceability 5.0 event to showcase advanced traceability in sustainable production, demonstrating Compass360 capabilities in the food manufacturing sector.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Blue Yonder: Global leader in supply chain planning and execution (formerly JDA Software). Directly competes with Compass360's SCP and FCP modules for manufacturing customers, offering a much broader suite across planning, fulfillment, and transportation.
• Kinaxis: Provider of concurrent supply chain planning via the Maestro platform. Competes head-on with Compass360's PCO and FCP modules for mid-market and large manufacturers seeking APS/sales-and-operations planning capabilities.
• o9 Solutions: AI-driven integrated business planning platform for supply chain, demand sensing, and scenario planning. Overlaps directly with Compass360's planning, scheduling, and what-if/simulation capabilities, especially among large manufacturers.
• Toolsgroup: Supply chain planning specialist recognized Compass360 as its Technology Partner of the Year (2023). Toolsgroup's planning solutions and Compass360's execution stack are tightly complementary and jointly address SCP for manufacturing customers.
• BOARD International: Unified decision-making platform combining planning, simulation, and analytics. Competes with Compass360 for European manufacturers seeking integrated planning and scenario modeling without the complexity of full ERP-grade solutions.

Broad incumbents

• SAP: Dominant ERP vendor whose SAP IBP (Integrated Business Planning) and SAP ME/MES offerings overlap with Compass360's SCP and MES modules. SAP's installed base and integration story represent both competitive threat and a partnership opportunity.
• Oracle: Oracle SCM Cloud and Oracle Manufacturing compete with Compass360 across planning, scheduling, and shop-floor execution. Oracle's broad portfolio makes it the default for enterprises standardizing on a single cloud vendor.
• Dassault Systèmes: DELMIA and 3DEXPERIENCE platforms provide manufacturing planning, scheduling, and execution capabilities that overlap with Compass360's FCP and MES modules, particularly in process and discrete manufacturing.
• Siemens Digital Industries (Opcenter): Opcenter (formerly Camstar) and Siemens' broader Xcelerator portfolio compete with Compass360's MES and FCP capabilities, especially among large discrete manufacturers adopting Siemens automation hardware.
• AVEVA: AVEVA's PI System and Manufacturing Execution offerings overlap with Compass360's MES and EMS modules, particularly in process industries where real-time plant data and energy/operations monitoring are priorities.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/compass360-tinexta-innovation-hub

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Subsidiaries1 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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