CHICAGO, March 8 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- SSA Global Technologies, Inc.(TM) , a leading global provider of extended enterprise solutions and services, today announced the acquisition of Provia Software, Inc., a leading provider of order-to-delivery supply chain execution (SCE) solutions.
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The acquisition of Provia provides SSA Global a small-to-medium market SCE solution that affords a cost-effective approach for distribution-intensive companies. The acquisition brings SSA Global and its customers an integrated web services offering that features warehouse management, order management, analytics, transportation management and RFID capabilities. Provia's solution complements SSA Global's existing supply chain management (SSA SCM) offerings, which target larger, high volume distribution fulfillment customers. By adding Provia, SSA Global can now offer demand driven solutions for any size company's supply chain.
There are strong synergies between SSA Global and Provia given that many of SSA Global's large customer base serve these same industries including third-party logistics (3PL), consumer packaged goods, food and beverage, high tech & electronics, wholesale and retail.
"Through the Provia acquisition, SSA Global increases its current position in supply chain management by bringing new capabilities to companies in industries we already know and serve," said Mike Greenough, chairman, president and CEO of SSA Global. "SSA Global offers Provia customers and prospects an SCE solution supported by the strength and financial viability of a large software solutions partner."
SSA SCM, which includes SSA Advanced Planning and Scheduling, SSA Warehouse Management and SSA Transportation Management, is a comprehensive solution utilized by leading retailers, logistics and distribution companies, and manufacturing firms to fuse the demand chain with the supply chain. SSA SCM provides companies with the ability to forecast demand; take an order; give an accurate promise date; source and manufacture the right goods; position inventory properly; and pick, pack, and ship efficiently while maintaining a minimal finished goods inventory.
About SSA Global
SSA Global(TM) is a leading provider of extended ERP solutions for manufacturing, distribution, retail, services and public organizations worldwide. In addition to core ERP applications, SSA Global offers a full range of integrated extension solutions including corporate performance management, customer relationship management, product lifecycle management, supply chain management and supplier relationship management. Headquartered in Chicago, SSA Global has over 50 locations worldwide and its product offerings are used by customers in over 90 countries. For additional information, visit the SSA Global web site at http://www.ssaglobal.com/ .
SSA Global(TM) is the corporate brand for product lines and subsidiaries of SSA Global Technologies, Inc. SSA Global, SSA Global Technologies and SSA GT are trademarks of SSA Global Technologies, Inc. Other products mentioned in this document are registered, trademarked or service marked by their respective owners.
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