Arvato AG

Arvato Group is a global services company and one of eight divisions of Bertelsmann SE & Co. KGaA, headquartered in Gütersloh, Germany. Operating in more than 40 countries with over 68,000 employees, Arvato provides comprehensive business process outsourcing solutions across supply chain management, financial services, IT services, and customer experience management. The company serves globally renowned clients from telecommunications, energy, banking, insurance, e-commerce, and technology sectors, including Deutsche Telekom, H&M Group, Douglas, and Sennheiser. Arvato's service portfolio encompasses three core divisions: Arvato (supply chain solutions including logistics, fulfillment, and transport management), Riverty (financial services including payment solutions and fraud prevention), and Arvato Systems (IT services, cloud solutions, and digital transformation consulting). In 2024, Arvato generated revenues of €3.87 billion, though this figure reflects the strategic divestment of Majorel, the customer relationship management business that was sold in November 2023 for significant capital gains. The company has maintained strong growth in its core businesses despite this portfolio restructuring, with continued expansion including the opening of a new 90,000 square meter distribution center in Louisville, USA. Arvato distinguishes itself through advanced automation technologies, including deployment of Boston Dynamics' Stretch robots for automated truck unloading and sophisticated warehouse management systems. The company's strategic focus areas include automated warehouses, digital logistics solutions, sustainable supply chains, and industry-specific specializations in fashion/beauty/lifestyle, healthcare, industrial manufacturing, publishing, and technology sectors. Originally founded as Arvato AG in 1999, the company was merged into parent Bertelsmann SE & Co. KGaA in 2016, reflecting its integral role within the media and services conglomerate's diversified portfolio.