Focus on customer benefits: SSI Schaefer and SWAN combine SAP expertise

This strategic merger will create a leading provider in the field of SAP logistics with over 120 SAP experts and outstanding automation know-how, not just for SSI Schaefer technology. Through the merger, SWAN positions itself within the top 5 providers for SAP logistics and opens itself up for further internationalization of its business areas. The company gains 55 experienced logistics consultants and combines competencies in the areas of SAP consulting & development, material flow control, and project management. The Customer Lifecycle Service team will also double its personnel in the future. "Our business partners and customers will benefit from the newly strengthened SWAN GmbH. In the future, we will offer an even broader solution portfolio and outstanding expertise in SAP logistics through their usual contact persons," promises Alexander Bernhard, Managing Director of SWAN GmbH.

The SSI Schaefer Group underlines the central role that high-performance software plays in modern material handling solutions. The investment in SWAN GmbH will open up future growth areas in the competitive SAP logistics market and lay the foundation for close technology integration in the direction of integrated and intelligent supply chain solutions. With more than 1,100 employees in the field of software solutions, the SSI Schaefer Group, with a total of 10,500 employees, is a market partner that knows the requirements of modern material handling from hardware to software, and transforms them into sustainable solutions for its customers across all industries.

In addition to the self-developed, standardized logistics software WAMAS^®, SSI Schaefer strengthens its project expertise in implementing logistics solutions with SAP EWM, working within the framework of the partnership in order to serve its customers holistically. Of course, logistics systems will continue to be offered entirely as a general contractor.

"In the partnership with SWAN, we strengthen the SAP solution portfolio for our customers and raise our consulting and implementation strength to a new level internationally. We are thus consistently implementing our strategy and, as a technology leader, enabling our customers to meet the increasing expectations and needs of their customers better, more efficiently and more sustainably with solution-oriented material handling," says Steffen Bersch, CEO of the SSI Schaefer Group, explaining the strategic commitment.

The software specialist SWAN, founded in 2011, has already successfully implemented over 100 projects as an SAP project house with well-known companies from various industries in 26 countries. In particular, SWAN and SSI Schaefer’s global customers in Healthcare & Cosmetics, Fashion, Food & Beverage, Industry and Retail will benefit in the future from strengthened SAP services in the area of consulting and realization

SWAN GmbH – Corporate Profile

As a modern company, SWAN GmbH stands for digital transformation in SAP logistics. At its offices in Augsburg, Altenstadt an der Waldnaab, Dortmund, Giebelstadt, Graz, Nuremberg, Waechtersbach and Walldorf SWAN experts implement manual and automated logistics solutions based on the SAP modules SAP EWM and SAP TM. Its focus is on innovative SAP logistics solutions, control of automated systems, technical interfaces as well as service and support. In addition, SWAN offers numerous add-ons for material flow, direct coupling and IoT connections, Real Time Location System (RTLS) and SAPUI5 usability for all workstations. The customer base includes companies from the SME sector as well as multinational groups.

Successful implementation of projects in the fields of food & beverage, automotive, chemicals, pharmaceuticals, retail, high technology and electronics are proof of SWAN’s expertise, both in the environment of highly automated distribution warehouses and in production integration and transport scheduling.

Established 10 years ago, SWAN offers its more than 120 employees an uncomplicated and flexible working environment and encourages self-responsible working according to the agile "New-Way-of-Working" philosophy. SWAN is characterized by openness, flat hierarchies, team spirit, and innovative drive. Short decision paths, flexible work organisation and a well-balanced amount of personal responsibility, combined with both open communication and creative collaboration are the key elements of SWAN’s success.

Further information: www.swan.de