January 8th, 2025

Alex’s Note

I hope everyone has had a great first week back at work. We’re excited for the NFL playoffs to start this week - although it caps a rather unfortunate season for the niners :(

Onto the ERP news, bit of a lighter week this week.

SAP has introduced a new payment solution within its Commerce Cloud platform, enhancing its e-commerce offerings. This integration aims to streamline payment processes for businesses, providing a more seamless and efficient transaction experience.

Industry Movement

Forterro has acquired BM Group, a UK-based manufacturing software vendor specializing in the fenestration sector, to enhance its presence in the industrial software market. This strategic move aims to integrate BM Group’s expertise with Forterro’s existing operations, particularly within the newly formed Forterro Windows and Doors business line.

Thought Pieces

Rootstock Software has partnered with Scion, a new entity founded by former Rootstock CEO and CRO David Stephans, to enhance its sales and marketing efforts in the enterprise manufacturing sector. This collaboration includes a strategic relationship with Deloitte Digital, which will provide implementation services to large enterprise clients, allowing Rootstock to focus on mid-market manufacturers while expanding its reach into larger enterprises. An interesting example of an ERP developer spinning out their sales team for partnerships.

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-Alex