IFS announced plans to acquire Softeon. This strategic move extends IFS’s industrial AI capabilities into the $8.6 billion warehouse management systems market, creating an integrated platform that connects manufacturing operations seamlessly with intelligent warehouse execution.
“The warehouse is the next frontier for Industrial AI. As we work with increasingly complex global manufacturers and asset-intensive enterprises, warehouse operations must become as intelligent and autonomous as the production lines they support. Softeon brings proven warehouse expertise to IFS, and we deliver next-generation AI, robotics orchestration, and deep industrial domain knowledge. Together, we’re redefining what’s possible when you apply Industrial AI where it matters most: on the warehouse floor, in real-time, with measurable impact on throughput, accuracy, and workforce capacity,” says Mark Moffat, CEO of IFS.
“Joining forces with IFS represents an extraordinary opportunity to accelerate our innovation in warehouse management. Our customers have been asking for advanced AI capabilities, seamless integration with robotics, and stronger connection between warehouse operations and broader supply chain processes. IFS brings exactly that, along with unmatched experience serving the demanding, mission-critical industries where precision and reliability are non-negotiable. This partnership allows us to deliver the next generation of warehouse intelligence while maintaining the deep domain expertise and customer focus that has made Softeon a trusted partner to leading enterprises worldwide,” adds Jim Hoefflin, CEO of Softeon.
Key takeaways:
· The acquisition represents a natural evolution of IFS’ manufacturing industry capabilities. Softeon’s sophisticated WMS and WES capabilities are essential for IFS customers in complex industries where warehouse operations must match the precision and intelligence of their manufacturing processes.
· IFS and Softeon are positioned to challenge the traditional WMS segment by applying Industrial AI directly into warehouse operations.
· Softeon’s cloud-native platform provides the ideal foundation for IFS.ai to transform warehouse operations with the same approach that is already multiplying workforce capacity across field service, asset management, and manufacturing.
· The combined solution will leverage IFS’ partnerships with leading robotics companies to create fully autonomous warehouse environments.
