diff --git a/systemd/system/mctp-demux.service b/systemd/system/mctp-demux.service
index ad09b30..c13e871 100644
--- a/systemd/system/mctp-demux.service
+++ b/systemd/system/mctp-demux.service
@@ -1,5 +1,7 @@
 [Unit]
 Description=MCTP demultiplexer daemon
+Wants=pldmd.service
+Before=pldmd.service
 
 [Service]
 Restart=always