Global ERP software provider SYSPRO, a leader in manufacturing and distribution, is strengthening its smart manufacturing offerings with the acquisition of US-based riteSOFT. The company specializes in mobile warehouse management and shop floor data collection solutions.
The acquisition is also expected to help SYSPRO deliver a more tightly integrated, end-to-end digital suite to its global customer base. Moreover, the deal formalizes a long-standing partnership between the two companies.
“This acquisition is about aligning our visions and delivering an enhanced, streamlined experience for our customers,” said Jaco Maritz, CEO of SYSPRO. He noted that fully incorporating riteSOFT’s technology and team into the SYSPRO family enables the delivery of a more complete digital manufacturing suite.
Integrating Warehouse Management
The deal includes RiteSOFT’s flagship product, riteSCAN, which is a well-regarded warehouse management solution purpose-built for SYSPRO’s environment. By fully integrating riteSOFT into its ecosystem, SYSPRO will transition the solution from a third-party integration to a core component of its platform.
This integration will also provide tangible benefits for customers, who will now operate with a unified solution stack. According to the company, this will result in aligned product roadmaps, enhanced operational efficiency, and faster deployment speeds with reduced complexity.
SYSPRO’s Growth Strategy
The riteSOFT deal is SYSPRO’s second major acquisition in less than a year, following the purchase of warehouse management solutions provider NexSys in late 2024. Both moves demonstrate a pattern of targeted investments that are designed to enhance SYSPRO’s operational scale and solidify its position as a comprehensive solution provider for the manufacturing sector. The riteSOFT team, including its leadership, will be integrated into SYSPRO, bringing deep product knowledge to accelerate joint innovation.
What This Means for ERP Insiders
For manufacturers and distributors evaluating the ERP landscape, SYSPRO’s latest move offers several important insights:
The end of patchwork ERP. Bolting together disparate best-of-breed systems is a waning trend. ERP providers, such as SYSPRO, are moving to offer deeply integrated, industry-specific suites that cover operations from the front office to the shop floor. Its riteSOFT acquisition reinforces the trend toward unified platforms that reduce complexity and improve data flow for smart manufacturing initiatives.
SYSPRO is strengthening its manufacturing pitch. By acquiring riteSOFT, SYSPRO directly addresses the need for advanced warehouse and shop floor automation, a critical requirement for its core customer base. Having a native, purpose-built mobile WMS and time-tracking solution makes SYSPRO’s offering more robust and competitive, providing a single, accountable vendor for a manufacturer’s most critical operational functions.
Strategic acquisitions are the way forward. The riteSOFT deal, combined with the 2024 NexSys acquisition, reveals SYSPRO’s clear strategy under Advent’s ownership. The company is strategically acquiring proven technologies and domain expertise to fill specific gaps and build a more powerful, cohesive digital manufacturing platform. This signals a commitment to aggressive investment and innovation for its target market.
