Under the partnership, the companies will jointly pursue opportunities for affiliates and smaller sites of large enterprises. The goal and commitment is to pursue an SAP-centric solution at the plant level for large enterprises. SoftBrands is one of the partners to work with SAP on a joint market approach and strategy for this market segment.

Ralf Suerken, senior vice president and general manager of SoftBrands Manufacturing, said: While we have been working with SAP informally to sell to the affiliate level in the past, we now have formalized our efforts and defined a shared vision of success. By leveraging this partnership we can reinforce our ability to deliver ERP solutions and services of the highest caliber.