Advanced Computer Technology, Inc. Achieves Fourth Shift Certification in Latin America

Advanced Computer Technology, Inc. (ACT) of Puerto Rico has become the first company in the Latin America region to receive certification under the Gold Standard Certification Program introduced by Fourth Shift earlier this year. This achievement demonstrates ACT's commitment to providing high-quality implementation services to its customers. The certification was awarded after ACT completed intensive training in manufacturing business solutions, consulting skills, project management, and ERP implementation processes. This extensive training will enable ACT to provide a rapid and effective way for companies to evaluate Fourth Shift MSS for OBJECTS, a manufacturing business solution software.

Key Takeaways:

• ACT completed intensive training in manufacturing business solutions, consulting skills, project management, and ERP implementation processes.
• The training enabled ACT to provide rapid and effective implementation of Fourth Shift MSS for OBJECTS, a manufacturing business solution software.
• The Gold Standard Certification program ensures that all Fourth Shift customers receive the same implementation methodology and level of consulting support, regardless of their location.
• Business Partners must have at least two Fourth Shift certified professionals on staff before they can be accredited.
• ACT's certification acknowledges its willingness to invest time in the process of assisting customers to meet their goals and recognize individual consultants' efforts at ACT to learn topics that lead to fulfilling customer objectives.
• The certification provides a common culture and language as ACT and Fourth Shift work together to demonstrate Fourth Shift's capability to solve a prospect's business issues.
• The training provides value to ACT's clients from the beginning of their relationship, enabling sales people to become business consultants and customer service representatives.
• ACT's goal is to provide business solutions for its clients and maximize the use of their software system through the Fourth Shift training and certification program.

Statistics:

• 3,400 customer sites in 60 countries have licensed Fourth Shift software.
• The software has been developed in partnership with leading information technology vendors including Micro Data Base Systems (mdbs), Microsoft, and IBM.
• Advanced Computer Technology, Inc. is Puerto Rico's foremost expert in the use of advanced technology to solve strategic business and management information problems.
• The company has a team of experienced professionals who have completed extensive training in manufacturing business solutions, consulting skills, project management, and ERP implementation processes.

Sources:

• Advanced Computer Technology, Inc. press release, "Minneapolis, May 12 /PRNewswire/ --".
• Fourth Shift Corporation website, "About Us".