Made2Manage Systems Receives Industry Honors From Two Premier Software Publications

Software Magazine Names Made2Manage to its Software 500 Ranking and Supply Chain e-Business Magazine Lists Made2Manage in Top 100
Tuesday September 24, 11:34 am ET

INDIANAPOLIS, Sept. 24 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Made2Manage Systems Inc. (Nasdaq: MTMS - News), a leading provider of comprehensive enterprise business systems for mid-market manufacturers, today announced it has been recognized for its outstanding service to the manufacturing mid-market, being named to two of the industry's most respected annual listings of top technology vendors. For the fifth straight year, Made2Manage Systems was named to Software Magazine's "Software 500" ranking of the world's foremost software and services providers. The company also received its inaugural listing in Supply Chain e-Business magazine's "Top 100," an annual register of leading- edge supply chain vendors.

"Being honored by two closely followed and highly respected publications illustrates Made2Manage is being recognized as superior in each of the software areas it offers," said Sam Amore, vice president of marketing at Made2Manage Systems. "Our approach and product strategy is further validated by the recognition of M2M(TM) SCM by Supply Chain e-Business magazine, illustrating that Made2Manage's robust product suite offers mid-market manufacturers a variety of flexible applications that are easy to implement and use."

The "Software 500" is a comprehensive look at both public and private companies in the software industry that target enterprise IT organizations with software and services. The 2002 ranking is based on total worldwide software and services revenue for 2001. Made2Manage Systems was ranked 279th, with revenue of $31.1 million.

"Although IT spending was slow last year, companies 'like Made2Manage' that deliver rapid return on investment for their customers with focused product offerings did well," said John Desmond, editorial director of Software Magazine. "The 'Software 500' provides a valuable service to CEOs and senior IT managers, who can peruse the yearly benchmark to see how their product and service partners fared," he added.

Supply Chain e-Business magazine's "Top 100" listing identifies market- leading application vendors whose solutions address today's supply-chain challenges. The list is compiled by distributing questionnaires to nearly 200 vendors of e-business solutions followed regularly by its staff. The information collected is then evaluated by industry experts, including consultants, analysts and users. Industry experts considered the following factors in evaluating the vendors and their applications: proven record of driving bottom-line supply chain performance; marketplace success (measured by the number of implementations, revenue earned, number of transactions, and the like); usability, ease of implementation and simplicity of integration; financial viability; and innovation and functionality.

"This year's list reflects the chaotic shifts that have impacted the supply chain industry over the past year," said Tom Foster, editor-in-chief of Supply Chain e-Business magazine. Of the 100 companies listed, 37 including Made2Manage Systems are new to the list, replacing companies that have been acquired, gone out of business or are out of favor with supply-chain managers with much smaller budgets and bottom-line priorities.

About Made2Manage Systems Inc.

Made2Manage Systems delivers a comprehensive, fully integrated enterprise business system designed specifically for the unique needs of midsize businesses. The enterprise solution addresses the most critical business processes facing mid-market manufacturers, creating a system that requires minimal customization and administration. Utilizing Microsoft technology, the end-to-end solution guarantees Made2Manage customers get their businesses online and working efficiently as quickly as possible, helping them to compete effectively against growing global competition. With more than 25,000 licensed users, Made2Manage works with leading suppliers behind some of the nation's biggest brand names. Visit the Made2Manage Systems Web site at www.made2manage.com . Made2Manage Systems can be reached via e-mail at info@made2manage.com or by calling (800) 626-0220.

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