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Sector: Supply Chain Management Software M&A

Supply Chain Management Software

The Logistics & Digital Supply Chain Management sector is led by Oliver Rupps. He draws on a powerful international network of experts who are involved in projects on a case-by-case basis. 

Logistics has traditionally been shaped by the physical movement of goods. However, few other sectors have undergone such rapid transformation in recent years. Digital technologies now set the agenda, turning transportation from a mere necessity into a high-performance supply chain and a decisive competitive factor. AI applications, machine learning, digital twins, and UI/UX are being deployed strategically, while applications for quantum computing are already under intensive development. 

The Hampleton team combines a deep understanding of the relevant technologies with long-standing operational experience across all segments of logistics. Most recently, Hampleton Partners advised thyssenkrupp on a strategic acquisition: thyssenkrupp Materials Services acquired WAVES S.à.r.l. in Luxembourg, a leading provider of sustainability management solutions for the supply chain. 

Featured transaction

thyssenkrupp Materials Services acquires WAVES

Hampleton advised thyssenkrupp Materials Services, a leading global materials distributor and supply chain service provider, on its acquisition of WAVES, a Luxembourg-based provider of a TÜV-certified Sustainability Management Platform.

WAVES enables companies to measure and monitor ESG indicators across their entire supply chain in real time. The integration of WAVES into pacemaker, thyssenkrupp Materials Services’ AI-driven digital unit, adds advanced carbon intelligence capabilities – from data collection and machine learning to accurate emission forecasts.

This transaction highlights Hampleton’s expertise in supply chain and sustainability tech M&A, supporting thyssenkrupp’s commitment to providing scalable, data-driven solutions for greener and more efficient value chains.

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Sector Principal

Oliver Rupps

Oliver Rupps is Sector Principal for logistics, digital logistics solutions and tech-enabled supply chain management.

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Managing Partner

Dr. Jan Eiben

Jan is based in Frankfurt, Germany, from where he serves clients across Europe with a focus on German-speaking countries. His career over the past 20 years includes extensive experience in international M&A projects on the buy and sell sides in industries including enterprise software, services, digital commerce, healthcare, and industrials. In addition, he also worked as a management consultant advising entrepreneurs in strategy and organizational development projects as well as succession management in family-owned businesses.

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Supply Chain Management Software M&A Report 2H2025

The latest Supply Chain Management Software M&A report from Hampleton Partners, the international M&A and corporate finance advisory firm for software and technology companies, has revealed an uptick in deal activity in 1H25. This is the second consecutive rise recorded in a six-month reporting period, continuing a bounceback for the Supply Chain Management Software (SCMS) sector after a momentary slowdown in the first half of last year.

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