Made2Manage Systems Draws Hundreds of Manufacturers to Its Annual User Conference

ogies, Network With Peers, and Maximize Their Enterprise Software

INDIANAPOLIS, April 14 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Made2Manage Systems Inc. (Nasdaq: MTMS - News), a leading provider of enterprise software for small and midsize manufacturers and distributors with revenues less than $250 million, gathered hundreds of customers, business partners and employees to celebrate technology through education and development at its annual User Conference in downtown Indianapolis, April 6-9, 2003. Manufacturers in a variety of industries, including industrial machinery, packaging machinery, rubber and plastics, electronics, and metal stamping traveled across the United States, Canada and the United Kingdom to attend.

"The objective of Made2Manage Systems' annual User Conference is to provide our customers with the resources they need to maximize the value of their Made2Manage® Enterprise Business Systems," said Dave Wortman, CEO of Made2Manage Systems. "The caliber of speakers and attendees at this year's conference is a testament to Made2Manage Systems' ongoing drive to both improve its customers' businesses and remain a leading player in the manufacturing software industry."

Conference attendees were able to adapt their conference experiences according to their unique interests, objectives and knowledge of the Made2Manage Enterprise Business System. Instructive breakout session and focus group topics were tailored to educate Made2Manage users at every level, from executives and salespersons to system administrators and production managers. Courses addressed emerging technology trends and hot-button issues in the manufacturing industry, such as optimizing wireless manufacturing techniques, how Microsoft .NET and Web services technologies will impact the future of manufacturing, leveraging powerful business and data analysis tools, and using Theory of Constraints-based practices to attain a leaner supply chain. Other courses focused on techniques for optimizing the latest Made2Manage product offerings and ways to address business-critical challenges through Made2Manage Systems' award-winning support and service offerings.

The conference theme, "Manufacturing in the Fast Lane," illustrated the manufacturing community's need to reduce operating and capital costs, reengineer operations to become more responsive to customers, and navigate through a crowded field of competitors. A variety of resources aimed toward helping conference attendees address these requirements were assembled in the heart of "The Racing Capital of the World," including a vendor fair showcasing the innovative product and service offerings of Made2Manage Systems' business partners, an interactive customer resource center, and multiple educational courses and presentations given by Made2Manage product experts, business partners, guest speakers and customers.

"I am attending the Made2Manage User Conference to find out what's new [within the Made2Manage Enterprise Business System]," said Ron Ward, a production manager at U.S. Synthetics (Orem, Utah) and Made2Manage Systems customer. "Also, the interaction with Made2Manage experts gives me renewed confidence in the product, and it allows me to go back to my company and say, 'Yes, we can.'"

About Made2Manage Systems Inc.

Made2Manage Systems delivers a comprehensive, fully integrated enterprise business system designed specifically for the unique needs of small and midsize manufacturers and distributors. The enterprise solution addresses the most critical business processes facing small and midsize manufacturers and distributors, 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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Source: Made2Manage Systems Inc.

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