ALPHARETTA, Ga., June 28, 2016 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Aptean, a leading provider of mission critical enterprise software solutions, has been recognized as the Information Technology Services Provider of the Year by the American Metal Market during the 7th annual AMM Awards for Steel Excellence.
For the past seven years, American Metal Market has presented the Awards for Steel Excellence, which is one of the most prestigious and recognizable awards programs for the global steel industry. The awards have recognized world-class innovation and excellence for companies and key partners throughout the steel supply chain industry. Award finalists have demonstrated best-in-class practices in achieving outstanding results as measured by global standards.
“These companies demonstrated both tenacity and excellence to distinguish themselves during this tough global market for steel. To be so honored particularly during challenging times is the mark of a world-class company,” said Raju Daswani, president of American Metal Market.
“We are proud to be the first ERP vendor to receive this award,” said Stevie Hay, Aptean Senior Director of Axis and AssetPoint. “Axis solves the problems that keep metal manufacturers up at night, enabling them to manage complex business models while tracking their costs.”
Axis ERP is Aptean’s flagship product for the metals industry. Axis is a comprehensive enterprise system designed specifically for metals producers, processors, and service centers. Developed, sold, serviced and supported by professionals with in-depth experience in the metals industry, it integrates production, sales, financial management and analytics around a single, highly accessible base of information to help companies create a competitive advantage in global markets.
Axis provides integrated capabilities for improving business processes and enhancing visibility across virtually every aspect of the business, from customer order entry to scheduling, procurement, production, shipping, cost management and finance. The software also has many built-in features designed to meet the special needs of each segment of the metals industry. It is a comprehensive business and operational management system with a core of mixed mode production management capabilities designed specifically for companies that transform metal through: melting, casting, rolling, forging, drawing, extruding, blanking, leveling, and/or slitting to produce product.
ABOUT AMERICAN METAL MARKET
American Metal Market (AMM) has been the trusted name in metals industry since its first print issue was published in 1992. AMM and AMM.com provide exclusive news and pricing information for the ferrous and nonferrous metals and recycling markets with a focus on North America and world markets where applicable. As a member of the Metal Bulletin family of information products and services, AMM also offers direct access to the global metals market through its sister publications, research newsletters, information directories, and worldwide conferences.
ABOUT APTEAN
Aptean is a leading provider of mission critical enterprise software solutions. We build and acquire industry-focused solutions to support the evolving operational needs of our customers. Our solutions help nearly 5,000 organizations stay at the forefront of their industries by enabling them to operate more efficiently, thereby ensuring higher customer satisfaction. For more information, visit www.aptean.com.
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