HotWax Systems
- Founded 1997
HotWax Systems is the leading Apache OFBiz development, consulting, and support provider, building custom supply chain management software including OMS, WMS, manufacturing execution, and procurement systems for enterprises across the USA and Canada.
Perfect for
HotWax Systems is best suited for mid-size to large enterprises that need custom, highly tailored supply chain management software rather than off-the-shelf SaaS solutions. Ideal clients are those who want full ownership and control of their technology stack without vendor lock-in or recurring license fees.
- Manufacturers in aviation, aerospace, defense, automotive, pharmaceuticals, FMCG, and fashion/apparel who need custom Manufacturing Execution and Planning Systems
- Retailers and omnichannel brands requiring distributed order management, ship-from-store, BOPIS, and unified inventory visibility across stores and warehouses
- Third-party logistics providers and supply chain companies needing custom Warehouse Management Systems with lot tracking, serial number management, and carrier integration
- Enterprises already running Apache OFBiz who need expert support, upgrades, performance optimization, or migration services
- Organizations seeking to replace rigid proprietary ERP modules with flexible, open-source alternatives that can be customized to their exact workflows
Key strengths
Over 20 years of deep Apache OFBiz expertise with the largest team of committers and contributors, including the project's PMC chairperson
No software licensing fees; clients retain 100% code ownership and avoid vendor lock-in through open-source foundations
Comprehensive unified platform via HotWax Accelerator that consolidates OMS, WMS, MEPS, procurement, and PIM into a single system
Proven enterprise client roster including Herman Miller, United Airlines, Warby Parker, Cabi, and Steve Madden across diverse industries
Full-service offering spanning development, consulting, training, support, cloud deployment, and performance optimization
Considerations
Custom development model requires significant implementation investment in billable hours rather than quick SaaS deployment
HotWax Accelerator is source-available but not open source, and is exclusively available through HotWax Systems implementation services
Primarily serves enterprises in the USA and Canada, with limited geographic coverage mentioned beyond these regions
Heavily tied to the Apache OFBiz and Moqui ecosystems, which may require specialized technical knowledge for ongoing maintenance
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About HotWax Systems
HotWax Systems brings over 20 years of expertise in open-source enterprise software development, specializing in Apache OFBiz and the Moqui Framework. Founded in 1997, the company has served more than 50 enterprise clients across the USA and Canada, delivering custom supply chain solutions for brands like Herman Miller, Cabi, United Airlines, Essilor, Warby Parker, and Steve Madden. The team includes the largest group of Apache OFBiz committers and contributors, with the company's CTO serving as Vice President of the Apache Software Foundation for Apache OFBiz and as Chairperson of its Project Management Committee.
The company's flagship offering, the HotWax Accelerator, enhances Apache OFBiz with a modern consumer-grade UI, enterprise search via Apache Solr, seamless data integration through Apache NiFi, built-in business intelligence with Apache Superset, and an API-first architecture. This accelerator serves as a building block for unified supply chain solutions including Order Management Systems, Warehouse Management Systems, Manufacturing Execution and Planning Systems, Procurement Management Systems, Product Information Management, and Maintenance Management Systems. HotWax Systems also builds HotWax Commerce, an omnichannel OMS built on the Moqui Framework that powers fulfillment operations for global brands with capabilities like ship-from-store, BOPIS, distributed order management, and smart carrier routing.
HotWax Systems differentiates itself through deep open-source commitment, having contributed more than 75,000 hours to the Apache Software Foundation. The company offers a full spectrum of services including custom development, consulting, support and maintenance, training, version upgrades, performance optimization, data migration, cloud deployment on AWS, Azure, and Google Cloud Platform, and system integration. With a team of 100+ engineers, the company emphasizes a partnership model with clients, offering co-development approaches, knowledge transfer, and dedicated account management rather than anonymous ticket queues.
Integrations
- Oracle Xstore
- Salesforce POS
- Shopify POS
- Retail Pro
- Shopify
- NetSuite
- Infor M3
- SAP
- UPS
- FedEx
- Canada Post
- Shipsi
- ShipStation
- AWS
- Azure
- Google Cloud Platform
- Apache Solr
- Apache NiFi
- Apache Superset
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