Logistics & Digital Supply Chain Management
- Logistics Software
- Supply Chain Analytics
- Warehouse Management
- Procurement & Supplier Relationship Management
- Inventory Management
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.
Sector Principal
Oliver Rupps
Oliver Rupps is Sector Principal for logistics, digital logistics solutions and tech-enabled supply chain management.
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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6 German Intralogistics Startups To Watch at LogiMAT 2026
This month will see many of the world’s intralogistics and process management professionals congregate in Stuttgart for one of the top trade shows for this industry: LogiMat 2026. It’s sure to be a fascinating event thanks to the pace of innovation currently taking place in intralogistics – from increasingly intuitive robot and IoT systems automating warehouse material flow, to AI platforms optimising how supply chain and inventory data is collected and analysed.
Germany has established itself as a leading hub of intralogistics startups, which is why one of the big themes of this year’s LogiMat event is “Innovation Made in Germany”. Numerous German startups will be showcasing their products under this banner, representing a range of fields within intralogistics. Here are some of the notable up-and-coming businesses which will be among them.