SmartOps Achieves SAP(R) xApps(TM) Certified Status; Announces Certification and Release of Enterprise Inventory Optimization Composite Application

by PR Newswire

Enterprise Inventory Optimization by SmartOps Helps Customers Using SAP(R) Solutions to Further Optimize Operational Networks and Drive Operational Excellence

PITTSBURGH, July 11 /PRNewswire/ -- SmartOps Corporation, the leading provider of enterprise-class supply chain optimization solutions, today announced that it has expanded its relationship with SAP AG by achieving "SAP(R) xApps(TM) Certified - Powered by SAP NetWeaver" status for its Enterprise Inventory Optimization composite application. The certified solution will help customers that are also using SAP(R) solutions to further optimize operational networks and enable best-in-class supply chain performance.

"We've been working as a vendor with Powered by SAP NetWeaver status for more than a year, and now achieving SAP xApps Certified status for SmartOps Enterprise Inventory Optimization is further validation of our solution architecture and tight integration with SAP solutions," said Sridhar Tayur, CEO of SmartOps. "With this additional certification, we have accelerated and deepened our collaboration with SAP to help customers leverage and extend the value of their investments in SAP applications."

"The goal of certifying ISV solutions complementing the SAP xApps family of composite applications is to deliver to our customers innovative and flexible solutions built on the SAP NetWeaver platform that solve critical business problems," said Rami Branitzky, vice president, Global ISV Partner Program, SAP. "As the open platform that enables dynamic change, SAP NetWeaver enables SmartOps Enterprise Inventory Optimization to drive flexible business strategies and operational performance across the enterprise. We recognize that inventory optimization has become a priority for many of today's demand- driven companies and the SmartOps composite application directly targets the needs of customers."

SmartOps joins a list of prestigious companies that have achieved SAP xApps Certified status together with a select group of partners, who design, develop and market composite applications in support of SAP xApps under the close guidance of SAP. Building on the power of the SAP NetWeaver platform, SmartOps and other companies are delivering packaged composite applications that solve critical business problems across a variety of industries. As recently announced, SmartOps is also a member of the SAP Industry Value Network (IVN) for Chemicals and the IVN for Consumer Products (for more information on those announcements, go to http://www.sap.com/usa/Company/Press/Press.epx?PressID=6193 and http://www.sap.com/company/press/Press.epx?PressID=6239). Customers using solutions from SAP and SmartOps comprise leaders in discrete and high tech manufacturing, chemicals, consumer products, life sciences, and wholesale distribution including Caterpillar, Hewlett-Packard, Kellogg Company and Cardinal Health.

Enterprise Inventory Optimization has landed at the top of the agenda for supply chain performance improvement. As supply chains extend to global sources and markets, companies are pursuing proven, sustainable supply chain improvement strategies. Enterprise Inventory Optimization has emerged as one of the best methods to successfully execute these strategies. With the SmartOps composite application, technology executives can leverage their existing and future investments in SAP solutions and the SAP NetWeaver platform to deliver more value to the business.

The SAP xApps family of composite applications enables continuous business innovation - and provides the flexibility necessary to respond quickly and profitably to business change. SAP xApps composite applications extend the value of core business investments and maximize the return on strategic assets: employees, knowledge, products, business relationships and IT.

About SmartOps

SmartOps, the market leader in enterprise-class supply chain optimization solutions, enables companies to more effectively manage the uncertainty of complex, multi-stage supply chains to achieve rapid return on investment and long term, sustainable value. Deploying SmartOps' solutions has dramatically improved critical, key planning targets leading to reduced working capital and increased profitability at Fortune 1000 and Global 2000 companies in discrete manufacturing, consumer durables and packaged goods, technology, pharmaceutical manufacturing, distribution, and retail industries. Contact SmartOps at 412-231-0115 or www.smartops.com for more information.

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Source: SmartOps Corporation

CONTACT: MEDIA, Rebecca Prosser, Marketing Communications Manager of SmartOps Corporation, +1-412-231-0115 x129, or rprosser@smartops.com

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