FREMONT , CALIFORNIA— Highcon Systems . and EFI  have entered into a global partnership agreement. With a common group of core customers, together with EFI’s ability to deliver i ERP software solutions, the goal is to offer customers an integrated, end-to-end  productivity and workflow solution, providing a flexible foundation for digital growth.  This partnership will  improve lead times for printed material development by delivering a fully optimized supply chain that brings together buyers, converters, and digital converting equipment through  two-way connectivity. This  platform delivers real value to businesses looking to improve efficiency, manage and optimize paper and inventory, reduce process waste and improve profits by leveraging automation. In the coming Highcon Euclid and Beam software release, Highcon customers will be able to integrate with the EFI MarketDirect PackCentral online customer ordering portal and EFI Auto-Count 4D software, which automatically collects accurate, up-to-the-minute production data for digital presses and cutting devices.