Base Ten Introduces New Software System.TRENTON, N.J.--(BW HealthWire)--June 10, 1998--Base Ten Systems, Inc. (Nasdaq: BASEA BASEA Boston Area Solar Energy Association ) announced today that deliveries of its new BASE10(tm) manufacturing execution system – Manufacturing execution system (MES) describes a set of integrated functions within a packaged software system or it can also describe the accumulated functionality within the production management infrastructure of a manufacturing or production company. (MES (Manufacturing Execution Software) Software that provides real time access to plant activities that include equipment, labor, orders and inventory. An MES integrates the data with enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems so that management has complete control of ) software will begin the week of June 22, 1998. MES software is central to production management for regulated industries, helping customers gain tighter control of the quality and reliability of their manufacturing processes while simultaneously shortening production cycle times. Thomas E. Gardner, chairman and CEO (1) (Chief Executive Officer) The highest individual in command of an organization. Typically the president of the company, the CEO reports to the Chairman of the Board. of Base Ten, stated, "This is the first generation of MES software that is specifically designed to automate To turn a set of manual steps into an operation that goes by itself. See automation. compliance with the FDA's current Good Manufacturing Practice Good Manufacturing Practice or GMP (also referred to as 'cGMP' or 'current Good Manufacturing Practice') is a term that is recognized worldwide for the control and management of manufacturing and quality control testing of foods and pharmaceutical products. (cGMP). Our BASE10(TM) system is at the heart of a manufacturing supply chain and can be readily integrated with machine controls, QC laboratory and enterprise planning systems See spreadsheet and financial planning system. to significantly improve control of manufacturing quality. "This is of particular importance to our customers as they shed unused capacity and cope with the resultant wider variety of products at the plants that remain. A high level of system standardization standardization In industry, the development and application of standards that make it possible to manufacture a large volume of interchangeable parts. Standardization may focus on engineering standards, such as properties of materials, fits and tolerances, and drafting also reduces the total cost of ownership for Base Ten's customers." (a) "Initial observations from the market of an early release of this version have given an indication of customer satisfaction," Gardner added. "For example, one of Base Ten's strategic partners took early delivery of this software to automate key parts of their operations. The software went live on June 1 and already the system is providing tangible benefits to their business. "This particular site is one of the largest and most technologically advanced pharmaceutical manufacturing sites in Europe. BASE10(TM) software is a key component in their move to a `lights out' operation, and the site produces a wide range of dosage forms A dosage form is the physical form of a dose of medication, such as a capsule or injection. The route of administration is dependent on the dosage form of a given drug. and packaged presentation formats."(a) Base Ten Systems is a leading supplier of manufacturing solutions to regulated industries. The company is focusing its efforts on execution systems and services for the pharmaceutical, chemical and medical products industries. Through installation of BASE10(TM) software, the company's customers around the world enjoy codified cod·i·fy tr.v. cod·i·fied, cod·i·fy·ing, cod·i·fies 1. To reduce to a code: codify laws. 2. To arrange or systematize. regulatory compliance, improved manufacturing flexibility and reduced production cycle time. BASE10(TM) execution systems are easily integrated with supply chain planning systems from BASE10(TM) complementary software partners. (a) Forward Looking Statements The foregoing contains "forward looking information" within the meaning of The Private Securities Litigation Reform Act The Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 (PSLRA) implemented several significant substantive changes affecting certain cases brought under the federal securities laws, including changes related to pleading, discovery, liability, class representation and awards fees and of 1995. Such forward looking statements may be identified by the letter a ("a") or by such forward looking terminology as "may", "will", "believe", "anticipate", "expect", or similar words or variations thereof. Such forward looking statements involve certain significant risks and uncertainties. Important factors that the Company believes may cause actual results to differ materially from such forward looking statements are discussed in the "Risk Factors," "Business" and "MD&A" sections of the Company's current S-3 registration statements and annual and quarterly reports on file with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Additional risk factors include the effectiveness of the new software and ability of the new software to operate without "bugs" in the technology, acceptance of the release by customers and actual rollout as a result of the release. In assessing such forward looking statements you are urged to read carefully those reports and other filings. The Company does not undertake to publicly update or revise its forward looking statements even if experience or future changes indicate that any such results or event (expressed or implied) will not be realized.
CONTACT: Base Ten Systems Inc.
William F. Hackett, 609/586-7010, Ext. 2310
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