Epic Data Introduces New Version of their Materials Management System.VANCOUVER, British Columbia British Columbia, province (2001 pop. 3,907,738), 366,255 sq mi (948,600 sq km), including 6,976 sq mi (18,068 sq km) of water surface, W Canada. Geography -- Epic Data International Inc. (TSX TSX Toronto Stock Exchange (TSE before April, 2002) TSX Transfer from Stack Pointer to Index TSX True Space Extension :EKD EKD Evangelische Kirche in Deutschland (Protestant Church in Germany) EKD Electronic Key Distribution EKD Early Kick Detection (oil drilling) ) today announced the release of MMS (Multimedia Messaging Service) An enhanced transmission service that enables graphics, video clips and sound files to be transmitted via cellphones. Developed as part of the 3GPP project, MMS phones are generally backward compatible with SMS and EMS. version 2.0, the latest evolution of its P3-Materials Management System (P3-MMS) for lean manufacturing. "Version 2.0 is a significant milestone for Epic Data as it demonstrates our continuing initiative of providing standardized software solutions to our manufacturing customers," said Greg Watkin, Vice President of Marketing of Epic Data Inc. Key enhancements in MMS 2.0 include: - Integration options with the Advanced Shipping Authorization (ASA Asa (ā`sə), in the Bible, king of Judah, son and successor of Abijah. He was a good king, zealous in his extirpation of idols. When Baasha of Israel took Ramah (a few miles N of Jerusalem), Asa bought the help of Benhadad of Damascus and ) Server, Epic Data's shipping and receiving management solution. The ASA Server streamlines and automates in-bound shipping and receiving with visibility into incoming shipments, provides vendor-compliant shipping labels and ensures delivery schedules and quantity standards are met. The ASA Server improves materials handling efficiency and helps reduce receiving costs on each shipment. - Integration of Windows Graphical User Interface graphical user interface (GUI) Computer display format that allows the user to select commands, call up files, start programs, and do other routine tasks by using a mouse to point to pictorial symbols (icons) or lists of menu choices on the screen as opposed to having to (GUI (Graphical User Interface) A graphics-based user interface that incorporates movable windows, icons and a mouse. The ability to resize application windows and change style and size of fonts are the significant advantages of a GUI vs. a character-based interface. ) for handheld portable terminals to provide feature-rich graphics capabilities and ease of use for workers on the shop floor. - Scalability for larger networks and systems to support more users, workstations and data collection applications. Epic Data's strategic focus for discrete manufacturers is to provide Collaborative Manufacturing Execution applications to help improve productivity, quality and margins in their manufacturing operations. "Extending MMS to integrate with ASA will deliver more synergistic results to customers in reducing waste and increasing throughput in their value stream," stated Peter Murphy, President & 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 Epic Data. About P3-MMS The P3-Materials Management System for lean manufacturing manages, tracks and expedites materials through production in real-time. It provides visibility into the status of materials on the shop floor, locates parts and facilitates tracing to meet quality and regulatory reporting mandates. P3-MMS helps manufacturers achieve leaner, demand-driven production. Designed for today's mixed mode environments, P3-MMS integrates demand-pull and push replenishment. P3-MMS helps manufacturers plan, locate and expedite parts to build orders faster. P3-MMS is available as a stand-alone product or as part of Epic Data's P3 Collaborative Manufacturing Execution Suite (P3-CME). About P3-CME P3-CME creates a common, bottom-up view of information flow that provides managers with the visibility needed to synchronize and adjust production with real-time demands. It provides complete production process traceability and supports continuous improvement efforts in mass customization, outsourcing and lean manufacturing. Designed specifically for discrete manufacturing operations, P3-CME supports advanced auto-identification and capture, including all standard barcode types, magnetic stripe and radio frequency identification See RFID. (RFID (Radio Frequency IDentification) A data collection technology that uses electronic tags for storing data. The tag, also known as an "electronic label," "transponder" or "code plate," is made up of an RFID chip attached to an antenna. ). About Epic Data International Inc. For 30 years Epic Data has been a leader in automatic identification and data collection solutions for the world's most progressive aerospace, automotive, high technology and industrial equipment & machinery manufacturers. We increase plant productivity and velocity while identifying the continuous improvement initiatives vital to winning in today's competitive manufacturing environments. Epic Data's enterprise mobility solutions for parking enforcement and route management increase productivity while improving customer service and worker safety by connecting mobile personnel to central offices in real time. People and technology make Epic Data a global leader in automated data collection solutions for the extended enterprise. Information about Epic Data is available at www.epicdata.com. Epic Data International Inc. 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