Technology Partners

The Fourth Shift manufacturing software solution goes beyond the Fourth Shift product line itself. To offer broader and deeper functionality that supports specialized business needs, Fourth Shift has adopted a “best of breed” strategy that fully integrates complementary applications with the Fourth Shift system. For example, complementary applications offer robust forecasting, collections, paperless manufacturing and data connectivity features in addition to what is available within the standard Fourth Shift product.

Complementary applications can expand the capabilities of the Fourth Shift system in the following areas:

• Customer operations
• Financial management
• Inventory management
• Manufacturing operations
• Product definition
• Vendor operation
• General business needs

Technology Partner Products

The products listed below are currently available for use with Fourth Shift. For more information on these and other complementary applications, contact your Fourth Shift account manager.

American Enterprise Leasing

American Enterprising Leasing (AEL) strives to provide the perfect leasing solution for software and services. To make things simple, AEL provides SoftBrands customers online quoting and applications. For more information please contact your account manager to receive an online quote and lease application. http://www.aelfinancial.com

ASI DataMyte

ASI DataMyte is the world leader in providing total quality solutions for the manufacturing marketplace. ASI DataMyte solutions address the quality improvement needs of a wide variety of industries, ranging from automotive, aerospace and electronics to medical devices, food and pharmaceuticals. ASI DataMyte offers software and hardware products that include SPC and quality improvement software, planning and documentation software, factory floor inspection systems, portable data collectors and bench-top computers.

ASI DataMyte also provides a full range of application and product assistance, from hands-on training and phone support, to application implementation and startup assistance. ASI DataMyte sales managers and application engineers are available any time to help companies assess their quality solution needs. No single supplier has more experience in providing a total quality solution tailored to the specific needs of each company. http://www.asidatamyte.com

Axiom

Axiom offers the capability to manage cycle count and annual physical inventory processes using the Inventory Accuracy Management System (IAMS). Managing inventory counts can now be faster and more accurate than ever before. Implementing the cycle count program can help save costs by eliminating the annual physical inventory. The Axiom IAMS application easily integrates with Fourth Shift data extracts automating counts generation, tag printing, report generation, data entry, and variance calculation and adjustments. http://www.axiombp.com

CFO Services

CFO Services provides a variety of tools that enable users of business information to make more informed decisions utilizing Fourth Shift’s generated activity. For enterprises with multiple business units, these tools deliver the information necessary to conveniently and accurately understand and manage product costs on a daily basis. Pairing these tools with Fourth Shift solutions streamlines the process of managing multiple plants or divisions with complete balance sheet and income statement reporting. http://www.cfoservicesinfo.com

emkat

SoftBrands has partnered with emkat to offer customers complete barcode integration. Services include: wireless site surveys, system design specification, integration, service contract and repairs. emkat professional staff assists customers during the entire process of implementing and supporting a barcode data collection system. emkat products have been tested and certified to work with Fourth Shift. http://www.emkat.com

Forecast Pro

Business Forecast Systems, Inc. (BFS) was founded in 1986. BFS specializes in developing easy-to-use forecasting software for business professionals in sales, marketing, manufacturing and finance. Companies can easily generate accurate forecasts, add business knowledge and work with existing data. Forecast Pro saves time and money while improving planning and decision making. http://www.forcastpro.com

Gelco Expense Management

Gelco Expense Management is a global provider of services On Demand for expense management. Gelco provides solutions to thousands of organizations worldwide. Organizations use Gelco’s solutions to help them realize cost savings by enforcing policies, gaining processing efficiencies and capturing comprehensive travel data for supplier negotiations and analysis. http://www.gelcoexpense.com

Harland Technology Services

Harland Technology Services is a nationwide provider of installation, maintenance and repair services for more than 13,000 customers using Intel-based network personal computers and servers, IBM RS6000s, printers, terminal, controllers, data communications equipment and peripherals. In business since 1972, Harland is headquartered in Omaha, Nebraska and operates out of over 160 strategically located centers throughout the United States. Harland Technology Services is able to provide service to customers regardless of location across the United States. http://www.harlandtechnologyservices.com

Ledgersoft

Ledgersoft develops exclusively for Fourth Shift: its products are designed to be affordable, simple to set up and use, fully integrate with Fourth Shift and appeal to every company using Fourth Shift software. Ledgersoft’s founders together have over 50 years experience in the IT industry, developing a variety of applications for earlier mainframe and mini based systems, and most recently having built a successful international outsourcing business. http://www.ledgersoft.com

NovieTech

SoftBrands has partnered with NovieTech to provide full-service hosting services for SoftBrands products and deliver appropriate customer support. Hosting benefits include: enterprise-class computing environment at a cost-effective rate, no server hardware or software to worry about, zero administration, and universal access from anywhere. NovieTech together with SoftBrands handles Microsoft licensing issues, disaster recovery, off-site backups, and virus scan. http://www.novietech.com

Unitime

Unitime is a PC-based time and attendance system operating in the Microsoft Windows environments. Its comprehensive rule set and long list of standard features makes it an ideal solution for businesses of all types. http://www.unitime.com

Visual PDM

A company’s process plans don’t only consist of work instructions. Design drawings, bills of material and a wide array of other support documents can serve to detail any manufacturing process. Visual PDM, a software program developed by Insight Solutions, organizes these documents into a cohesive whole that empowers production employees with the most accurate and up-to-date information available. Visual PDM provides manufacturing organizations with a unique set of tools to get the job done right, every time. http://www.insightms.com

Xtern Software

Xtern Software specializes in companion products for the Fourth Shift ERP system. Founded by Keir Davis, the creator of the AMSTools products, Xtern Software now sells and supports the AMSTools product line under the Xtern Productivity Suite. Xtern Software products fully integrate with Fourth Shift and are easy to set up and use. http://www.xternsoftware.com