Germany's Ifm Spins Off Supply Chain Software Business to Operate Independently Under GIB Brand
2026-06-25 14:57
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en.Wedoany.com Reported - The Ifm Group has announced a structural reorganization of its software business, spinning off the supply chain-related operations, previously managed jointly by Ifm Business Solutions GmbH and GIB S & D GmbH, from the group to operate independently under the GIB brand. The company announced this on June 23, stating that Ifm will remain the sole owner of GIB and continue to support the company's development as a financial stakeholder. The market launch is scheduled for early October this year.

Björn Dunkel is the Managing Director of Ifm Business Solutions. (Image: Ifm)

This restructuring aims to enable the supply chain management-focused business to develop more focusedly and rapidly outside Ifm's core operations. Post-restructuring, GIB will clearly position itself as a software company providing intelligent supply chain solutions within the SAP environment. Customers and market partners were informed of this adjustment in advance at the "Ifm Success Day" professional conference held in Siegen from June 9 to 10.

"We believe that GIB can better realize its full potential under this new structure. Therefore, we have decided to operate this business independently in the future. Returning to the GIB brand, which enjoys a strong reputation among supply chain decision-makers, sends a powerful signal to customers and the market," said Michael Marhofer, Co-CEO of the Ifm Group. "We are confident in this business model, its strong customer base, and market potential, and we believe we will derive great satisfaction from the newly formed GIB."

The newly formed GIB will integrate development, consulting, support, and sales within a single organization. Ifm stated that its goal is to shorten decision-making paths, create shorter processes between functions, accelerate innovation cycles, and support customers more directly and efficiently.

"Many customers have known us under the name GIB for thirty years. We are building on that foundation, with the same DNA, but infused with new momentum and a clear focus. The new structure provides us with entrepreneurial freedom to support customers faster and more directly, delivering measurable added value," said Björn Dunkel, Managing Director of Ifm Business Solutions GmbH and designated Managing Director of GIB. "We have always focused on what truly matters to customers: real supply chain elements. We are delighted that Ifm has paved the way for this and continues to be our strong and reliable shareholder."

The organizational restructuring will be implemented in stages before the official market launch in October. Ifm will closely accompany and support this process. Meanwhile, GIB will continuously drive the further development of its solutions and services. Customers will benefit from faster decisions, more direct communication, and accelerated innovation cycles, while contacts, contracts, and services remain unchanged.

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