Quintiq
| Company type | Subsidiary |
|---|---|
| Industry | Software, Supply chain management |
| Founded | September 1, 1997 in 's-Hertogenbosch, Netherlands |
| Founder | Dr. Victor Allis and former employees of Bolesian |
| Fate | Acquired by Dassault Systèmes in October 2014 |
| Headquarters | 's-Hertogenbosch , Netherlands |
Area served | Worldwide |
| Products | Supply chain planning software (now DELMIA Quintiq) |
| Parent | Dassault Systèmes |
Quintiq is a software solution designed for planning, scheduling, and optimizing supply chains, initially created by Quintiq B.V., based in the Netherlands with its headquarters in ''s-Hertogenbosch. Following its acquisition by Dassault Systèmes in October 2014, it became part of the DELMIA product line and is now referred to as DELMIA Quintiq.
History
Established in 's-Hertogenbosch in September 1997 by former employees of Bolesian, including Dr. Victor Allis, Quintiq originally focused on developing a scheduling tool for an aluminium manufacturing company. After Bolesian rejected the software, the founding team opted to launch a new enterprise centered on this highly adaptable solution, capable of serving various industries. The process of adapting the software for widespread commercial use spanned two years.
The company secured its inaugural sale in 1999.
In 2011, investment firms LLR Partners Inc. and NewSpring Capital Ventures LP acquired a combined 48% ownership in Quintiq. Subsequently, in 2014, Dassault Systèmes fully acquired Quintiq, leading to its removal from separate registration in the Netherlands Chamber of Commerce.
Products
Quintiq’s Supply Chain Planning platform is structured into three tiers: a service-oriented architecture incorporating optimization and planning management functionalities; industry-tailored templates; and bespoke solutions developed for individual clients. The software utilizes artificial intelligence-driven pattern recognition to improve management of supply chain logistics.
Its principal capabilities include flexible capacity planning, automated scheduling in real time, multifunctional macro and company-level planners, materials management systems, and proprietary algorithms that synchronize production with customer demand. Although certain competitors may provide stronger features in specific domains, many users implement a combined strategy by integrating Quintiq with other supply chain optimization tools.
Quill
Quill is an exclusive object-oriented programming language employed within the Quintiq environment for software customization and development. Recognized as a fifth-generation programming language, it possesses syntax reminiscent of Java. Quill empowers users to articulate business rules and model behaviors through advanced constructs such as quantors, which facilitate succinct representation of intricate logical expressions.
Within the Quintiq platform, software models blend graphical user interfaces with scripting capabilities. The Business Logic Editor offers a visual modeling interface, while Quill provides scripting functionality to define detailed custom logic, algorithms, and decision-making processes. Functioning as an embedded scripting layer, Quill operates within the overall model-driven design framework.
Locations
DELMIA Quintiq maintains 184 offices distributed across six inhabited continents. Its principal offices include:
- s-Hertogenbosch, Netherlands (Global and European headquarters)
- Radnor, Pennsylvania, USA (North American headquarters)
- Petaling Jaya, Malaysia (Asia-Pacific headquarters)
- Melbourne, Australia (Oceanic regional base)
Clients
Quintiq’s solutions are utilized by leading organizations including:
- Copenhagen Airport
- Frankfurt Airport
- Air navigation services provider Skyguide
- Food manufacturer Danone
- Global logistics firm DHL
- Federal Aviation Administration
- Supermarket chain Jumbo
- KLM Royal Dutch Airlines
- Steel producer ThyssenKrupp Steel Europe AG
- Freight forwarding company P&O Ferrymaster
- Copper recycling company Aurubis
- Packaging company SIG
- Retail giant Walmart
Acquisition
Dassault Systèmes revealed on July 24, 2014, its intention to purchase Quintiq for $336 million. This transaction necessitated clearance from regulatory authorities in both Germany and Austria and was finalized by October 2014.