Software enables data collection on shop floor.

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M2M(TM) SFDC v5.5 uses wireless transmission methods, including bar code, RF, and LAN/WAN to collect real-time data from shop floor. It enables retrieval of receiving, inventory, shipping, and labor functions at source, as well as automated synchronization of data with Made2Manage Enterprise Business System. Software supports input terminal devices from Symbol, Intermec, and Zebra that utilize thin-client architecture to collect and transmit data.



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Made2Manage Systems Adds Wireless Shop Floor Data Collection to Improve Operational Efficiency and Back-End System Intelligence



Manufacturers Enjoy Real-time Access to Critical Information Promoting Cost Savings and Increased Supply Chain Efficiency

LAS VEGAS and INDIANAPOLIS, October 7, 2003-Made2Manage Systems Inc., a leading provider of comprehensive enterprise software for small and midsize manufacturers, today announced at the APICS International Conference and Exposition the availability of M2M(tm) Shop Floor Data Collection (SFDC). Incorporated into version 5.5 of the Made2Manage® Enterprise Business System, M2M SFDC uses leading wireless transmission methods, including bar code, radio frequency and LAN/WAN, to collect real-time data from the shop floor and integrate it into the enterprise system for improved operational efficiency.

M2M SFDC enables users to realize a more efficient manufacturing environment by replacing paper-based reporting and manual data entry with wireless technology capabilities. The solution enables the retrieval of receiving, inventory, shipping and labor functions at the source, as well as automated synchronization of this mission-critical data with the Made2Manage Enterprise Business System. As a result, M2M SFDC provides greater visibility into the enterprise, enhanced communication with suppliers and business partners, and overall process improvement that translates to cost savings.

"Made2Manage Systems recognizes that a manufacturer's enterprise system is only as good as the information contained within it," said Jeff Tognoni, CEO of Made2Manage Systems. "The addition of shop floor data collection enables users to truly maximize their ERP investment by automating the data collection process and thereby eliminating issues of timeliness, lost pages, and data-entry error, all of which are characteristic of paper-based reporting methods."

Hardware independent, M2M SFDC supports input terminal devices from Symbol, Intermec and Zebra that utilize a thin-client architecture to collect and transmit data-allowing increased ease-of-use, better remote monitoring, and improved serviceability and cost efficiency when compared to a client-server system. In addition, the M2M SFDC intelligent login module initiates a user's menu-in English or Spanish-based on assigned access rights for increased security and productivity.

"Automated data collection technology enables us to synch timely and accurate information captured at the plant floor into the enterprise system," said Stan Oskiera, vice president of operations for Edmund Industrial Optics. "The Shop Floor Data Collection module enables us to optimize the information contained in the Made2Manage Enterprise Business System, providing our sales team with up-to-the-minute accurate inventory and order information for improved customer service."

About Made2Manage Systems Inc.
Made2Manage Systems delivers a comprehensive enterprise business system designed specifically for the unique needs of small and midsize manufacturers and distributors. The company's extensible, end-to-end solution and award-winning customer services are designed to evolve with a manufacturer's individual business environment while protecting the original technology investment. Real-time scheduling and information retrieval capabilities help manufacturers maximize shop floor throughput and profitability, communicate more effectively with business partners across the supply chain, and quickly access meaningful data to make critical business decisions. With more than 25,000 licensed users, Made2Manage works with discrete manufacturers and distributors servicing a variety of industries, including fabricated metals, industrial and commercial machinery, electronics, and rubber and plastics products. Visit the Made2Manage Systems Web site at www.made2manage.com. Made2Manage Systems may be reached via e-mail at info@made2manage.com or by calling (800) 626-0220.

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