IFS to acquire warehouse software firm Softeon

Industrial AI provider IFS said it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Softeon, a cloud-native provider of warehouse management, warehouse execution and distributed order management software, extending its capabilities into the warehouse management systems market.

The acquisition expands IFS’s platform to more closely connect manufacturing operations with warehouse execution as companies face pressure to modernize supply chains, address labour shortages and integrate automation. Softeon’s customers include Sears Homes Services, Sony DADC and DB Schenker Logistics.

IFS said the combined offering will apply Industrial AI directly to warehouse operations, embedding agentic AI and physical AI orchestration across functions such as fulfillment, labour optimization, yard visibility and automation integration. The company said the platform will also leverage partnerships with robotics providers including Boston Dynamics and 1X Technologies.

Mark Moffat, CEO of IFS, said the deal positions the company to bring advanced intelligence and autonomy to warehouse environments.

“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,” Moffat said. “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.”

Softeon CEO Jim Hoefflin said the acquisition responds to customer demand for deeper integration between warehouse operations, AI and robotics.

“Joining forces with IFS represents an extraordinary opportunity to accelerate our innovation in warehouse management,” Hoefflin said. “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.”

IFS said the transaction is subject to regulatory approvals and is expected to close in the first quarter of 2026.