SAP Partner Teams With Chinese Software Distributor

by Softbrands

Partnership Builds on SoftBrands' 20 Years of China Manufacturing Experience

SoftBrands, Inc. a global supplier of enterprise application software, has partnered with Neusoft Group, Ltd., one of the largest software distributors in China, to build upon SoftBrands' two decades of experience serving the manufacturing industry in China. SoftBrands is a global ISV partner of SAP.

Neusoft is based in Shenyang, China, and has seven sales locations across the country. Neusoft operates one of China's largest and best-known IT training academies and software outsourcing businesses, and has strong experience in a range of vertical industries, including utilities, finance, manufacturing, telecommunications, education and e-government.

"We expect continued growth in China's small and midsize manufacturing market," said Ma Ximing, vice president of business solutions at Neusoft. "Fourth Shift Edition for SAP Business One, with its focus on eight specific vertical markets, is a strong solution to help us capitalize on that growth."

Fourth Shift Edition for SAP Business One combines strong manufacturing functionality with the strength and security of SAP, the worldwide leader in business software solutions. Fourth Shift Edition provides small and midsize companies with an affordable, easy to use solution that meets the needs of independent manufacturers and subsidiaries of large organizations that want to standardize on SAP-centric solutions. The system is designed for manufacturers in eight specific vertical markets: medical devices, food and beverage, chemicals, pharmaceuticals, rubber and plastics, semiconductors, industrial machinery, and electronics.

"Partnering with Neusoft, one of the largest software service providers in China, is a great way for us to continue to build on our decades of success and growth in China," said Ralf Suerken, senior vice president and general manager of manufacturing for SoftBrands. "This partnership will give more manufacturers in China access to the software they need to run their businesses successfully."