Körber Supply Chain Software to acquire MercuryGate

Körber Supply Chain Software announced a binding agreement to acquire MercuryGate International, known for its MercuryGate transportation management system.

The agreement was announced this morning. Terms were not announced. The transaction is subject to customary closing conditions and regulatory approvals.

MercuryGate has expertise in multimodal optimization and execution software. The acquisition extends the supply chain capabilities of Körber Supply Chain Software, which is a joint venture of Körber AG and KKR.

“Our customers navigate dynamic, volatile supply chain environments under increasingly high expectations for order fulfillment,” said Ed Auriemma, CEO of Körber Supply Chain Software, in a statement. “With the acquisition of MercuryGate, Körber Supply Chain Software is poised to offer an unparalleled combination of advanced technology and deep industry expertise to create innovative processes to help businesses manage these challenges.”

The complex nature of global supply chains has more companies looking for end-to-end technology solutions. Körber Supply Chain Software said customers of both firms will see the following benefits:

• Solutions that connect across inbound and outbound supply chain activities, improving cost efficiencies and customer experiences by optimizing placement, usage, and routing of goods.

• A resilient and reliable supply chain platform with visibility across inventory pools, enabling customers to identify growth opportunities as well as predict and rapidly respond to potential disruptions.

• Simulation capabilities to evaluate future supply chain strategies and understand ROI across their local and global business.

“This acquisition illustrates our power to execute our ambitious growth strategy, substantially extends our existing supply chain software portfolio, and is a significant milestone to becoming our customers’ first choice regardless of their challenge,” said Stephan Seifert, CEO of Körber. “Furthermore, it is proof, that our trustful strategic cooperation with KKR results in additional value for our customers.”

Körber Supply Chain Software said the management of goods movement will be streamlined with the combined companies, offering solutions from procurement to receipt and fulfillment to the end consumer, reducing planning silos, accelerating resolution of issues, and improving customer and business outcomes.

“The addition of MercuryGate’s multimodal, SaaS-based TMS to Körber’s supply chain software business will create a comprehensive, value-driving, supply chain offering for global industry leaders,” said Joe Juliano, CEO of MercuryGate. “The combined company is positioned to deliver the broadest and deepest set of supply chain execution software solutions available worldwide.”

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