SYSPRO, a global provider of industry-built ERP software, announced today a new Channel Partner agreement with Quebec company Shift Group. Concentrating on clients in Quebec, Shift Group will provide comprehensive software and professional services for SYSPRO solutions.

The strategic partnership is a result of SYSPRO’s recent Canadian launch of PartnerUP.The structure of the global Partner program is designed to reward the right focus, enable the partner, and establish a winning environment.

SYSPRO, is one of the longest standing and largest independent, international providers of ERP systems for manufacturers and distributors worldwide. The strategic partnership with Shift Group allows SYSPRO Canada to have a dedicated regional partner, and further invest in advancing expertise in industry-built ERP technology—a vision that the company was founded on and remains committed to today.

“We are pleased to welcome Shift Group as a new SYSPRO Sales and Implementation partner into our recently launched global partner initiative – PartnerUP™.  Their geographic location and expertise within the steel and metal fabrication industry perfectly complements SYSPRO’s channel growth strategy,” said Wayne Slater, Vice President of Channel Sales for SYSPRO Canada. “The partnership will provide customers increased options and value, while further solidifying SYSPRO’s position as a leading vendor of ERP solutions to the manufacturing and distribution sectors.”

“We were looking for an established ERP solution provider with a solid reputation for delivering quality products and services who could help grow in partnership with us, as we look to expand our competitive footprint in Canada. We decided to partner with SYSPRO because we wanted to be in business with a company that has the best possible growth potential,” said Francis Rondeau, President of Shift Group. “We witnessed SYSPRO expanding globally in the manufacturing and distribution space, and we wanted to leverage our industry expertise to help Canadian manufacturing and distribution businesses grow successfully. We are confident that with SYSPRO’s customer and partner-centric culture and continued ERP innovation, our combined synergies will help us extend our customer offerings in Canada; both for our existing customers and for future ones.”