Adonix X3 Helps Companies Configure Workflow to Match Their Business Processes.

Business Editors, High Tech Writers

PITTSBURGH--(BUSINESS WIRE)--March 13, 2001

Adonix today announced advanced workflow management capabilities that make it easier for midsize companies to structure their information flow to match their business processes.

The new workflow capabilities are available in the latest version of the Adonix X3 business application suite.

"The more a company can automate and customize its information flow, both internally and with its business partners, the greater its efficiency and competitive advantage," said Bill Owens, indirect channel manager for Adonix. "Unlike traditional systems, with pre-defined workflow configurations, Adonix X3 gives a company broad flexibility to automate information flow without altering its work practices and its procedures for handling exceptional events."

With Adonix X3, a company can set any business event or condition to trigger a workflow message. For example, a manufacturer can specify that urgent orders be automatically routed to the shop floor for immediate attention. When its Adonix X3 receives such an order, the system will immediately email the production manager, who has only to double-click on the icon attached to the message to view and act on the order. Adonix X3 can also automatically alert customers and suppliers about the contents of a particular shipment or possible delivery delays.

The Adonix system enables users to send information, route documents and make decisions via any standard MAPI-compliant e-mail application. The system's messaging capabilities make it easy to automate traditional paper-based, task-intensive processes such as purchase requisition approvals and credit manager reviews of orders placed on credit hold.

"A business can readily automate routine tasks, freeing managers to deal with exceptions to normal business operations that require human intervention," said Owens.

Adonix X3 is an all-new, highly functional system of integrated business applications with an advanced technical foundation. It is engineered to be easier to install and maintain, easier to use, and easier to customize and extend than traditional systems, thereby saving time, lowering costs and reducing implementation risks. The software is particularly suited for discrete and process manufacturers, distributors, and financial service companies. It fits make-to-order, assemble-to-order, make-to-stock and batch manufacturing environments and accommodates commercial and not-for-profit accounting methods.

To expand its product offering and geographical presence, Adonix (www.adonix.com) merged in 1997 with Prodstar, one of the top European vendors of manufacturing systems, and in 1998 with the former GSI Transcomm, the internationally known American vendor of TOLAS distribution and financial applications. In 1999, the company reported revenues of more than $50 million, while supporting more than 4,000 customers worldwide.

For more information, contact: Terri Bodnar of Adonix (724-933-1377), [e-mail] or Jeff McCoy, Jampole Communications (412-471-2463), [e-mail].

Adonix and Adonix X3 are registered trademarks of Adonix SA.