ROYAL OAK, Mich., Oct. 24, 2011 — (PRNewswire) — First Tech Direct, a leading provider of Microsoft Dynamics solutions, is proud to announce the appointment of John Rethman, as Solution Engineer for the Microsoft Dynamics AX practice. John brings over 15 years of industry expertise in implementation, support, business solutions, supply chain and Product Lifecycle Management. Prior to entering the ERP sector, John spent 10 years in various positions ranging from Planner/Scheduler to Operations Manager. His breadth of knowledge in the Discrete, Automotive and Industrial Manufacturing industries will provide clients with the skills they need to identify and dissect business pains and opportunities.

John is a dedicated professional with the ability to analyze customer needs, bringing valuable benefits to ensure client satisfaction. He is a welcome addition to the First Tech Direct team and will be instrumental in coaching and training today's ERP users to best utilize new system features by re-engineering their business processes for maximized profits.

"John's knowledge and outstanding skills in manufacturing and supply chain will bring significant value and enable us to deliver innovative solutions to First Tech Direct's customers," stated Mark R. LaBelle, Vice President of Sales at First Tech Direct.

About First Tech Direct

First Tech Direct delivers industry expertise as a leading provider of Microsoft Dynamics® business solutions, including Microsoft Dynamics® AX, Microsoft Dynamics® GP, Microsoft Dynamics® SL and Microsoft Dynamics® CRM. Our team of CPAs, MBAs, Microsoft Certified Professionals, and Microsoft Certified Master Consultants are committed to help organizations plan and implement total business solutions. First Tech Direct also provides PTC®'s (The Parametric Technology Corporation®) range of Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) solutions for discrete manufacturing companies. Our expertise with improved information access and management, system integration, custom development, training and proven methodologies will help organizations leverage the technology that we provide to stay profitable and competitive in today's economy.

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Tel: 248.291.0138
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