MES Software is designed for Lean manufacturing.

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ERP XA MES Suite provides link between upper level Enterprise Resource Planning and Manufacturing Resource Planning, and shop floor control systems to control inbound and outbound supply chain logistics. It offers enterprise-wide access to real-time manufacturing information. Solution consists of MES tools to support Lean initiatives on shop floor, communication system to offer feedback to and from shop floor, and software solution for quality management.



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Infor Launches Integrated Manufacturing Execution System for Lean Manufacturing



Infor ERP XA MES Suite Drives Effective Execution of Manufacturing Operations; Manages Shop Floor from Point of Order to Delivery of Finished Goods

ATLANTA - October 10, 2006 - Infor, one of the largest global providers of enterprise software, today announced the availability of Infor ERP XA MES Suite, an integrated software solution that provides manufacturers with greater shop floor control, seamless collaboration and increased traceability of the manufacturing process. The new solution provides a critical link between upper level Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) and Manufacturing Resource Planning (MRP) and the shop floor control systems to control inbound and outbound supply chain logistics.

Designed for Infor ERP XA customers, the new solution consists of:

o Infor ERP XA Lean Execution and Planning, a next generation of Manufacturing Execution System (MES) tools specifically designed to support Lean initiatives on the shop floor;

o Infor ERP XA Manufacturing Data Collection & Communication, a real-time shop floor communications system providing timely and accurate feedback to and from the shop floor;

o Infor ERP XA Quality Management, a software solution that streamlines quality process procedures and data collection, decreasing the cost of compliance and improving overall product quality.

Integrating the three solutions along with Infor XA removes the need for customers to manage numerous disparate systems. Infor XA customers using the new XA MES Suite will benefit from real-time production reporting, shorter manufacturing cycle times, faster inventory turnover, more on-time deliveries, a higher quality end product and enhanced cash flow.

"The MES Suite is a comprehensive set of tools that increases the efficiency and quality of shop floor communications and the manufacturing process," said Mike Frichol, VP global industry and product marketing for Infor. "There is a substantial need in the market for a tightly integrated MES solution that provides timely and accurate production and quality information to enable sound business decision making. XA MES Suite provides the tools powerful enough to impact the flow of information from order entry to final delivery of the finished good."

Infor XA MES Suite provides enterprise-wide access to real-time manufacturing information. Infor customers currently implementing Lean manufacturing practices with the additional requirements for labor tracking and quality reporting can now benefit from the functionality specifically designed for XA. This set of MES applications allows for the co-existence and simultaneous scheduling of Kanban and traditional manufacturing orders throughout the facility, and the continuous quality reporting and monitoring required for assuring that processes, not just product, adhere to the tightest of manufacturing specifications.

About Infor

Infor delivers fully integrated enterprise solutions, as well as best-in-class standalone products that address the essential challenges its customers face in areas such as enterprise resource planning, supply chain planning and execution, customer and supplier relationship management, asset management, product lifecycle management, financial management, performance management and business intelligence. With more than 8,100 employees and offices in 100 countries, Infor provides enterprise solutions to more than 70,000 customers. For additional information, visit www.infor.com.

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