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Local supply chain specialist FourPL and Q Data USA sign Partnering Agreement

Announcement posted by FourPL 27 Jun 2012

FourPL and Q Data USA to collaborate on SAP Event Management and supply chain visibility solutions in ANZ

SYDNEY, Australia -FourPL announced today that it has signed a strategic partnering agreement for ANZ with Q Data USA, a North American based SAP implementation specialist. Q Data USA is a leader in the SAP Event Management and SAP Business Objects Event Insight field. For local ANZ SAP customers, the partnership offers opportunities to improve visibility and responsiveness in their supply chain,increase throughput and reduce risk around disruption.

Both FourPL and Q Data USA are SAP partners and the partnership is in place to share capability, customer experiences and investments in research, systems and IP.

“The partnership provides FourPL customers the option to extend their capability around SAP Event Management and in particular, to be able to offer their customers improved supply chain visibility and risk reduction options.” said Anthony Hawkins, Chief Executive Officer, FourPL. “The partnership provides global experiences and an extended customer network with access to learning’s from early adopters in mature overseas markets, thought leadership and knowledge sharing and extending the breadth of niche skills available to service customers. FourPL will continue to bring local Australian knowledge and experience to ensure solutions meet customer requirements.” Q Data USA have capability in training and education which will also assist customers in building support capability and self-reliance.

It's exciting to have found another company, in FourPL, with similar ideals and values to ours. Together we will continue to work and grow as the thought leaders in the SAP TM and SAP EM space by integrating these solutions to deliver even more value to our clients supply chain initiatives” said Kevin Wilson, Event Visibility Practice Lead for Q Data USA’s SAP Event Management practice.

Q Data USA is a business solution provider for companies running SAP and other complex ERP initiatives. By changing behaviour and applying business rules that leave users with a complete understanding of end to end processes, Q Data USA assists companies in receiving a real return on their ERP investment. SAP Event Management projects, inspired by Q Data USA’s innovative approach, have proven to cut time and costs for various industries and customers like Insight Enterprises, Asics and HD Supply.

FourPL will continue to support industries with a core focus around manufacturing and distribution of products, such as CPG/FMCG, manufacturing, retail distribution, mining, and logistics providers.

About FourPL

FourPL is a 100% Australian owned company that specialises in providing SAP based supply chain integration solutions to the market. We deliver locally and partner globally to bring the best in technology and supply chain expertise to our customer. 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, visit www.fourpl.com.au .

About Q Data USA

Q Data USA is a member of The Business Maturity Group that supports and promotes Business Maturity – which is the leverage of technology to meet business goals. Q Data USA’s solutions and Maturity Methodology helps organizations increase their Implementation Maturity that allows them to successfully implement complex initiatives and enhance the overall organizational experience. Q Data USA assists organizations to balance the art and science behind implementing complex SAP solutions. For more information, visit www.qdatausa.com.