SAP Australia and New Zealand welcomes new local partner, FourPL, to SAP Ecosystem

SYDNEY, Australia — 5 March 2012-SAP Australia and New Zealand(SAP ANZ) announcedtoday that FourPL, an Australia owned supply chain integration solution provider,has signed as a new channel reseller partner for Australia and New Zealand. FourPL will offer SAP based Planning, Logistics & Procurement solutions to local customers, as well as provide rapid implementation and ongoing service and support.

“Supply chains are increasingly affected by market uncertainties caused by fluctuating fuel prices and greater customer expectations,” said Matt Bolton, Head of Indirect Sales, SAP ANZ. “FourPL has an extensive experience in the supply chain industry and with their expertisewe are in an ideal position to help businesses transform the way they manage their supply chain environments.”

FourPL will provide SAP customers with software products, rapid deployment solutions and consulting services to support planning, logistics and supply chain execution, supply network collaboration, as well as procurement. The company will target industries with core focus around manufacturing and distribution of products, such as CPG/FMCG, manufacturing, mining, and logistics providers.

“Customers have been forced to change, innovate and adaptwith increasing pressure to deliver qualityservicesand products at lower cost,” said Anthony Hawkins, Chief Executive Officer, FourPL.“Joining forces with SAP will allow us to offer sustainable solutions that reduce risks and improve productivity by delivering lower costs, raising revenues, and meeting our customers’ needs. Our focus is strongly aligned with SAP’s direction around packaged solutions which provide certainty to customers.”

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About FourPL

FourPL is a 100% Australian owned information technology company that provides SAP based supply chain integration solutions to the market. The company provides solutions for customers that use SAP software to support their supply chain functions.At FourPL we are loyal to our customers, and you can be confident that we get it…teamwork, commitment, depth and accountability produces sustainable results.For more information, visithttp://www.fourpl.com.au.

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