Made2Manage Systems' CEO Named a Top Technology Visionary by Start Magazine

SOURCE: Made2Manage Systems Inc.

INDIANAPOLIS, June 3 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Made2Manage Systems Inc. (Nasdaq: MTMS - News), a leading provider of comprehensive enterprise business systems for mid-market manufacturers, today announced that David B. Wortman, the company's chairman, president and chief executive officer, has been named one of Start magazine's Leading Technology Visionaries for 2002.

Published by Specialty Publishing Company, Start provides executives with the latest news and analysis on manufacturing innovation driven by technology. Winners of the first-ever Start Technology Visionaries award are featured in the magazine's June 2002 issue.

"In selecting the top visionaries, we looked for individuals who are passionate about what technology can do for their companies and their customers' bottom lines. In the end, these visionaries have helped advance the manufacturing industry in a significant way," said Peggy Smedley, publisher and editorial director of Start. "We believe that Mr. Wortman's outstanding leadership and vision clearly earned him this recognition."

"Made2Manage Systems is committed to helping manufacturers with less than $250 million in revenues be competitive in a global market, a mission the company has driven since its inception," Wortman said. "At Made2Manage, we don't view our approach as 'visionary' as much as it is a reality of the way companies today must look for efficiencies throughout their businesses and with their trading relationships. It is always gratifying when the industry recognizes our achievements, and more importantly, the benefits and business advantages we are able to give to our customers."

In recent years, Wortman has received a number of industry awards and accolades. He is the recipient of Purdue University's 2000 "Outstanding Industrial Engineering Award" and was selected as the 1999 Growth 100 "Alumni of the Year" by The Johnson Center for Entrepreneurship and Innovation. He has also received the Indiana Heartland Ernst & Young "Entrepreneur Of The Year® Award."

In addition to driving the strategic vision of Made2Manage Systems, Wortman is a director of Walker Information Inc., an Indianapolis-based research company. He also serves on various public service boards that foster the growth of technology in the state of Indiana, including the 21st Century Research and Technology Fund, Indiana Technology Partnership and Indiana Information Technology Association (INITA) Foundation. He is a past president of both INITA and the Institute of Industrial Engineers. Wortman holds bachelor's and master's degrees in industrial engineering from Purdue University.

About Start Magazine

Start magazine is providing executives with the first word on manufacturing innovation driven by technology. By combining case studies from some the world's most recognizable manufacturers, industry news and analysis, technology tips, Q&As with top leaders and feature editorials on the business issues making headlines, Start provides the most well-rounded read for the forward-thinking executive. To learn more about Start magazine and how to subscribe, visit www.startmag.com .

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, enhances collaboration throughout the supply chain and develops 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 site at www.made2manage.com. Made2Manage Systems can be reached via e-mail at info@made2manage.com or by calling (800) 626-0220.

SOURCE: Made2Manage Systems Inc.

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