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IFS Completes Softeon Acquisition: Why ERP-WMS Convergence Is the Next Battleground for Supply Chain Software

IFS completed its acquisition of Softeon on March 2, 2026, creating IFS Softeon and signaling a seismic shift in how enterprise software vendors approach warehouse management. With the global WMS market projected to reach $10.89 billion by 2031, the ERP-WMS convergence trend is reshaping supply chain technology strategy.

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