Made2Manage Systems Introduces 5.0 SQL Release

SOURCE: Made2Manage Systems Inc.

New Version M2M ERP Features Multi-Site Functionality That Extends System Capabilities

INDIANAPOLIS, Jan. 14 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Made2Manage Systems Inc. (Nasdaq: MTMS - news), a leading provider of comprehensive enterprise business systems for mid-market manufacturers, today announces the release of the latest version of its ERP suite running on the Microsoft SQL Server. The release of M2M ERP 5.0 SQL extends the capabilities of the company's flagship Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) product. Key features of the release include support for multi-site manufacturing and enhanced financial capabilities.

``The release of M2M ERP 5.0 continues our tradition of leading-edge technology, while at the same time reinforcing our commitment to provide mid- market manufacturers with a robust business system,'' says Bill Gray, ERP product manager at Made2Manage. ``With the addition of Multi-Site functionality, the M2M ERP product has grown to meet the needs of the mid- market. This is the third major release of M2M ERP on the SQL platform in the past 12 months. It emphasizes our rapid response to an ever-changing business environment.''

M2M ERP version 5.0 brings with it many new features that will help companies increase ROI, including: support for quotes, sales, inventory management, purchasing, production, shipping and receiving. The new version integrates production, finance, engineering, sales, HR and quality control measures across multiple manufacturing sites/facilities. It also provides flexible reports that address specific customer information needs.

More than 1,600 companies worldwide-across industries such as high-tech, electronics, transportation, industrial machinery, metal fabrication and consumer products-have purchased the M2M ERP solution. Key new features of the 5.0 release include:

* Multi-Site Capabilities - Companies with multiple warehouses,
distribution centers, storage facilities, and/or manufacturing plants
require visibility of inventory, supply and demand by facility, order
costing and inventory valuation by facility, and supply planning or
sourcing by facility.

* Progress Billing - By providing the ability to identify items that will
be billed in a progressive pattern without recognizing the revenue until
the final billing, users will be able to divide the billing process
while retaining the ability to track, report and invoice specified
amounts based on date, time spent, materials used or percentage
completed.

* Multi-Dimensional Inventory - The Made2Manage Multi-Dimensional
Inventory (MDI) feature provides broad support for 1) measuring
inventory in multiple dimensions; 2) specifying Bill of Material (BOM)
component requirements in multiple dimensions and 3) transacting
inventory in alternate units of measure.

About Made2Manage Systems Inc.

Made2Manage Systems helps mid-market manufacturers improve access to real- time information for their critical business decisions. The Made2Manage Enterprise Business System offers one complete integrated application solution for automating business processes from selling and design, finance and human resources, customer service and support, through scheduling and distribution. This end-to-end solution, which utilizes Microsoft-based technology, helps strengthen customer relationships, enhance collaboration throughout the supply chain and develop employees.

For the fifth consecutive year, Made2Manage Systems was named to MSI's ``Top 100 Software Vendors'' and for the fourth consecutive year to start magazine's ``Hottest Companies.'' Also, for the third time, the company was listed on Software Magazine's ``Top 500.'' Visit the Made2Manage Web page at www.made2manage.com. Made2Manage can be reached via e-mail at info@made2manage.com or by calling (800) 626-0220.

SOURCE: Made2Manage Systems Inc.

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