Westphalia DataLab

Pacemaker.ai, a corporate venture under thyssenkrupp Materials Services, specializes in AI-driven supply chain optimization. The company aims to enhance supply chain resilience, sustainability, and efficiency through advanced machine learning and data analytics. It develops tailored software solutions that address global supply chain challenges, focusing on demand forecasting and carbon intelligence. The company offers several key services, including AI-powered demand forecasting, a centralized planning platform, and sustainability solutions. Its demand forecasting tool analyzes historical data and external factors to generate accurate predictions, helping to minimize overstocking and shortages. The centralized platform integrates forecasts for raw materials and production, providing real-time visibility and automated alerts. Additionally, pacemaker.ais sustainability solutions include carbon footprint tracking and optimization tools, bolstered by its acquisition of WAVES in 2025. Pacemaker.ai serves industrial sectors such as materials distribution and manufacturing, leveraging thyssenkrupp’s global network. The company combines industry expertise with academic research to deliver solutions tailored to complex supply chain environments, focusing on both economic and ecological outcomes.