Linkiwood provides a cloud‑based B2B marketplace that aggregates vetted software and services for the wood‑value chain, covering ERP, MRP, traceability, AI, LiDAR and related solutions. The platform offers a searchable, API‑driven catalog, consultancy RFP workflow, and compliance‑ready documentation to streamline procurement and implementation for enterprise buyers and vendors.
Funding
Funding not disclosed
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Problem
Companies in the forest, timber, furniture, construction, and biofuel sectors struggle to locate specialized software solutions—such as ERP, traceability, e‑commerce, and AI tools—because the market is fragmented across niche vendors and regional networks. This fragmentation hampers supply‑chain transparency, slows digital transformation, and limits exposure for innovative providers.
Solution
Linkiwood operates a cloud‑based B2B community platform that aggregates vetted software products and services targeting the wood‑value chain. The marketplace indexes solutions by functional category (e.g., ERP/MRP, traceability, AI analytics, LiDAR‑based inventory) and links each offering to detailed technical specifications, integration guides, and compliance documentation (e.g., EUDR). Members can publish product listings, access industry research reports, and participate in an annual conference that showcases emerging technologies. The platform also provides a consultancy marketplace where buyers can engage experts for implementation, customization, or advisory services. All data exchanges are secured via TLS and stored in a GDPR‑compliant database, while API endpoints enable seamless integration with corporate procurement systems.
Target Audience
Primary customers are software vendors, startups, and system integrators that develop digital solutions for forestry, timber processing, furniture manufacturing, construction, and biofuel production, as well as enterprise buyers in those sectors seeking vetted technology partners.
Features
- Structured product catalog with taxonomy covering ERP, MRP, MES, e‑commerce, traceability, AI, LiDAR, and remote‑sensing solutions
- searchable API (REST/GraphQL) for automated retrieval of vendor data and technical sheets
- Membership portal with role‑based access, allowing vendors to post free or featured listings and track engagement metrics
- Integrated consultancy marketplace with request‑for‑proposal (RFP) workflow and time‑tracked billing
- Annual Wood Tech Report and curated news feed delivering market intelligence and benchmark analytics
- Secure single sign‑on (SSO) and encrypted data storage meeting GDPR and industry‑specific compliance standards
- Event management module for the yearly conference, including virtual exhibitor booths and session scheduling