Since its launch in 2016, platbricks® has become one of the leading platforms for the digitalisation and optimisation of logistics processes. It is currently used in twelve countries, serving more than 75 customers and several thousand active users, including renowned companies such as ADAC, Josera (part of the Erbacher food group), and BB Verpackungen. This significant anniversary will also be celebrated at LogiMAT 2026 and at the platbricks® Experience Day 2026.
Christoph Tieben, Director of Digital Supply Chain at Arvato Systems, highlighted the strategic importance of platbricks®: “With platbricks®, we provide our customers with the right tools to design their entire logistics operations according to their ideas and needs, block by block. The combination of cloud-based solutions, deep industry expertise and strong innovative capacity makes us a trusted partner in the digitalisation of the supply chain.”
“From the very beginning, we recognised that solutions designed for cloud environments play a fundamental role in enabling digitalisation,” explains Bernd Jaschinski-Schürmann, Head of Digital Supply Chain Management & Platform Business at Arvato Systems and a platbricks® expert since its inception. “At the same time, accessibility plays an increasingly important role in software decision-making. That is why we developed platbricks® from the outset with a strong focus on our customers’ real needs. This is also possible because we combine software development with logistics process consulting,” he continues. “Ten years of platbricks® reflect continuous innovation, partnership-based collaboration and the courage to break new ground. Today, our platform ensures flexibility and a solid future in the industry. I am particularly proud of our team and everyone who has contributed to making platbricks® what it is today.”
Michael Keimeier, Product Owner since the beginning, adds: “From the outset, platbricks® was conceived as a modular digital system that adapts to our customers’ needs. Its modular architecture and openness to new technologies, such as generative AI, make platbricks® unique. This anniversary motivates us to continue driving success stories together with our customers.”
In the Spanish market, the adoption of digital logistics solutions requires a practical, business-aligned approach. “Experience shows that logistics digitalisation only works when technology adapts to the business and operational reality of each company,” explains Jan Schwietzke, Business Manager Iberia for Arvato Systems. “With platbricks®, we work alongside customers to progressively and sustainably evolve their processes, always maintaining the flexibility needed to support their growth and future changes.”
Ten years of platbricks® milestones
Since its launch in 2016, platbricks® has achieved remarkable development and numerous milestones:
- 2017: Acquisition of the first customer and successful market launch
- 2018: Digital Leader Award for innovative logistics solutions
- 2019: Introduction of warehouse management systems and expansion of the suite for the healthcare sector
- 2020: Expansion to include production supply
- 2021: Deployment for the development and implementation of COVID-19 vaccine management solutions
- 2022: Introduction of container management
- 2023: Reached 60 customers
- 2024: Expansion of the platform to more than 500 features and deployment in twelve countries
- 2025: Launch of the platbricks® Experience Day and start of development of GenAI-compatible modules
Each of these milestones reflects the platform’s innovative strength, customer focus and continuous development, always with the aim of preparing the digital supply chain for the future of companies of all sizes.
Reference customers and best practices
Among platbricks®’ reference customers are:
• ADAC: Europe’s largest automobile club uses platbricks® for modern, automated inventory management, creating new opportunities for precise and transparent supply chain control.
• BB-Verpackungen: The company benefits from platbricks®’ modular architecture and flexible application options in warehouse management.
• Josera: As part of the ERBACHER family, Josera stands for nutrition and sustainable solutions, from high-quality pet food to innovative agricultural products. As part of the SAP EWM and SAP TM implementation, platbricks®’ yard management module was developed in close collaboration and fully integrated into the SAP system environment.
Looking ahead
Even after ten years, platbricks® remains a driver of innovation: the integration of generative AI, continuous development of virtual assistants and a consistent focus on customer needs are at the core of its future strategy. The anniversary is not only a reason to celebrate but also a commitment to actively shaping the digital supply chain.
Bernd Jaschinski-Schürmann looks to the future with optimism: “We see platbricks® as a living platform in constant evolution. Our goal is to work with our customers and partners to shape the digital supply chain of the future—with a spirit of innovation, openness to new technologies and a strong commitment to delivering real added value.”
