Optano, a leading provider of AI-powered operations solutions, acquired by A.T. Kearney
October 2022 — The private shareholders of Optano GmbH have sold the company to A.T. Kearney. Optano will support them on operation engagements, chiefly in AI-powered supply chain projects, and large-scale operation transformations.
Optano is a leading provider of AI-powered operation optimization solutions for the automotive, chemical, consumer goods, logistics, energy and mining industries. The company’s software uses predictive and prescriptive analytics to offer end-to-end network, employee capacity logistics, network, production and supply chain planning. The solutions enable planning optimization and concrete recommendations for action.
Founded in 1926, A.T. Kearney is a leading global management consulting firm with more than 4,200 employees working in more than 40 countries. The company works closely together with its clients to find business solutions worldwide.
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Oaklins’ team in Germany acted as the exclusive financial advisor to the sellers in this transaction.
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