Lawson Software Announces Partnership with RPI Consultants for Specialized Implementation Services
Companies join forces to help organizations improve procure-to-pay business processes
ST. PAUL, Minn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--May 5, 2008--Lawson Software (Nasdaq: LWSN) today announced a partnership with RPI Consultants to assist with the deployment of several Lawson S3 applications, including Mobile Supply Chain Management, Surgical Instrumentation Management, Strategic Sourcing and Procurement Card. Through this partnership, RPI Consultants will provide expertise and implementation services to help organizations improve their procure-to-pay capabilities and increase business process efficiency.
"We hear from our customers time and again that while they spend money purchasing products and supplies, they also spend a great deal of money and time figuring out where to buy things, managing vendors and keeping track of inventory," said Brian Sterrett, vice president of channels and partners for Lawson Software. "Our partnership with RPI Consultants helps us ensure customers can effectively use their Lawson products to make the entire procurement process simpler and more cost-effective."
Founded in 1999, RPI Consultants leverages software and best practices to help companies maximize the efficiency, accuracy and timeliness of the processes used to procure and pay for goods, while helping to minimize the costs associated with these functions. Through business process redesign and automation technologies such as document imaging and advanced data capture, RPI works with companies to transform the core function of back office employees from executing costly data entry activities to a proactive, value-added and audit-centric approach.
"Through RPI's experiences in optimizing procure-to-pay and building shared service centers we've identified a desire within the Lawson community to leverage automation technologies to streamline processes," said Brian Rosenberg, senior partner, RPI Consultants. "By supporting the deployment of advanced functionality such as Lawson S3 Mobile Supply Chain, Surgical Instrument Management, Strategic Sourcing and Procurement Card, we are able to better serve our customers' business needs and help them get the most value out of their Lawson investment."
Lawson S3 applications are designed to help simplify and improve business operations for key services industries, including healthcare, public services, retail, and financial services.
About Lawson Software
Lawson Software provides software and service solutions to 4,000 customers in manufacturing, distribution, maintenance and service sector industries across 40 countries. Lawson's solutions include Enterprise Performance Management, Supply Chain Management, Enterprise Resource Planning, Customer Relationship Management, Manufacturing Resource Planning, Enterprise Asset Management and industry-tailored applications. Lawson solutions assist customers in simplifying their businesses or organizations by helping them streamline processes, reduce costs and enhance business or operational performance. Lawson is headquartered in St. Paul, Minn., and has offices around the world. Visit Lawson online at www.lawson.com.
Forward-Looking Statements
This press release contains forward-looking statements that contain risks and uncertainties. These forward-looking statements contain statements of intent, belief or current expectations of Lawson Software and its management. Such forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future results and involve risks and uncertainties that may cause actual results to differ materially from the potential results discussed in the forward-looking statements. The company is not obligated to update forward-looking statements based on circumstances or events that occur in the future. Risks and uncertainties that may cause such differences include but are not limited to: uncertainties in Lawson's ability to realize synergies and revenue opportunities anticipated from the Intentia International acquisition; uncertainties in the software industry; uncertainties as to when and whether the conditions for the recognition of deferred revenue will be satisfied; increased competition; uncertainty regarding potential future deterioration in the market for auction rate securities which could result in additional permanent impairment charges, global military conflicts; terrorist attacks; pandemics, and any future events in response to these developments; changes in conditions in the company's targeted industries and other risk factors listed in the company's most recent Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q and the most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Lawson assumes no obligation to update any forward-looking information contained in this press release.
SOURCE: Lawson Software
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Joe Thornton, 651-767-6154
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