CQM and IMI announce strategic partnership to revolutionize Warehouse Management with AI

Linköping, 8 May 2025 

CQM and IMI have committed to a strategic partnership to integrate cutting-edge AI into warehouse management solutions. This collaboration leverages both CQM’s advanced mathematical modeling and extensive domain knowledge in warehousing, along with IMI’s proven Warehouse Management System (WMS) software. Together, they aim to drive innovation in warehouse optimization, creating intelligent and high-performance solutions that are straightforward to implement and immediately beneficial to customers. 

Through this partnership, IMI enhances its warehouse management solutions by integrating cutting-edge AI capabilities from CQM. By combining IMI’s deep industry expertise, deployment capabilities, and established customer base with CQM’s specialized knowledge in AI for warehousing, we drive innovation and create even greater business value for our customers. 

The focus on ease of implementation and generating business value underpins this partnership, ensuring that businesses can seamlessly integrate AI-driven enhancements into their existing systems. Leveraging IMI’s strong market presence alongside CQM’s optimization expertise, this collaboration will equip warehouse operators with the tools to optimize processes and foster continuous improvement. 

As the partnership progresses, CQM and IMI will continue to explore new ways to integrate AI-driven intelligence into WMS technology. Further details on the first joint innovations will be announced at a later stage. 

About CQM 

CQM (Consultants in Quantitative Methods) is a Dutch consultancy firm specialized in solving complex business challenges using data science, mathematical models, and advanced algorithms. For over 45 years, CQM has contributed to organizations across industries such as supply chain, manufacturing, transport, and innovation, achieving tangible results and strategic advantages. With a team of experienced experts, CQM transforms data into valuable insights, enabling businesses to optimize operations, reduce costs, and make informed decisions with real impact. By leveraging solutions such as simulations, predictive analytics, and digital twins, CQM empowers companies to enhance efficiency and drive long-term success. Collaboration and customization are at the core of CQM’s approach, ensuring that every solution is tailored to the unique challenges and goals of its clients. Headquartered in Eindhoven, CQM serves both national and international companies, including Albert Heijn, ASML, Canon, Cosun, Den Hartogh, DHL, FrieslandCampina, NS, Philips, ProRail, Thermo Fisher Scientific, and Vion. For more information, visit www.cqm.nl/en. 

About IMI 

IMI Supply Chain Solutions provides software solutions designed to optimize supply chain management operations for wholesalers, retailers, e-commerce, and contract logistics companies. With decades of expertise, IMI helps businesses streamline warehouse management, transportation management, order management and store operations—boosting efficiency, reducing costs, and enhancing customer satisfaction. IMI’s solutions empower companies to work smarter and make faster, more informed decisions. Collaboration, flexibility and strong client engagement are at the core of IMI’s approach, ensuring that each solution is tailored to the specific needs of its clients with hands-on support and deep industry expertise.  

Headquartered in Sweden, IMI supports companies across the Nordics and beyond—including Ahlsell, Albert Heijn, Apotek Hjärtat, DB Schenker, and NorgesGruppen—helping them navigate the complexities of modern supply chains with confidence.