ST. LOUIS, July 25 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Demand Management, Inc., a global resource for managing the supply chain, and SoftBrands Inc., a world- wide leader in enterprise software for manufacturers, have partnered to provide an end-to-end manufacturing, forecasting and planning solution that encompasses all ERP and SCM best practices.

Powerful yet easy to use, Demand Solutions from Demand Management gives small and mid-sized businesses easy access to critical supply chain information to reduce inventory investments and improve on-time delivery. Demand Solutions is tightly integrated with SAP's core business automation capabilities to accelerate implementation, ensure ease of use and offer a lower total cost of ownership.

Fourth Shift Edition for SAP Business One combines strong manufacturing functionality integrated with the strength and security of SAP, a worldwide leader in business software solutions. Fourth Shift Edition provides small and mid-size manufacturers a modular, manageable and affordable solution that offers the best of Fourth Shift, SAP and now, Demand Solutions, providing a scalable investment to meet future needs.

"This provides unprecedented opportunities for the small and mid-sized manufacturer to become more competitive through improved efficiencies," said Ralf Suerken, senior vice president and general manager of manufacturing for SoftBrands. "Demand Solutions provides a rich feature set without overwhelming users. It's the perfect complement to Fourth Shift Edition."

"The small and medium-sized enterprise now has an integrated solution that will streamline ordering needs, administration and operations," said Mike Campbell, president of Demand Management. "They can now take on important processes such as Vendor Managed Inventory, CPFR and Sales & Operations Planning."

About Demand Management, Inc.

Demand Management, Inc. is a global resource for software, support, services and training for maximizing profits in manufacturing, distribution and retail operations. More global supply chains depend on DMI's Demand Solutions than any other system for forecasting, demand planning and point-of- sale analysis. For more information on Demand Management, visit demandsolutions.com. DMI is a wholly owned subsidiary of Logility, Inc. (Nasdaq: LGTY - News), which is a majority owned subsidiary of American Software (Nasdaq: AMSWA - News).

About SoftBrands

SoftBrands, Inc. is a global leader in providing solutions for small- to medium-sized businesses in the manufacturing and hospitality industries worldwide. With more than 4,500 customers in over 60 countries now actively using its manufacturing and hospitality products, SoftBrands has established a global infrastructure for distribution, development and support of enterprise software. The company, headquartered in Minneapolis, Minnesota, has more than 600 employees with branch offices in Europe, India, Asia, Australia and Africa. Additional information can be found at www.softbrands.com and www.fourthshiftedition.com.