Frontstep Captures String of New Manufacturing Customers.Business Editors/High-Tech Writers COLUMBUS, Ohio--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Dec. 17, 2002 Companies Select Frontstep and Channel Partners for SyteLine 7 Extended ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning) An integrated information system that serves all departments within an enterprise. Evolving out of the manufacturing industry, ERP implies the use of packaged software rather than proprietary software written by or for one customer. and Strong Discrete Manufacturing Fabricating products by assembling components and subsystems into larger systems. The automated assembly line is the prime example of discrete manufacturing such as in the making of automobiles, household appliances and computer systems. Expertise Proving a deep-rooted presence in the manufacturing sector, Frontstep, Inc. (Nasdaq:FSTP FSTP Foiled Shielded Twisted Pair (network cable) FSTP Full Spectrum Threat Protection (Army) FSTP Financial Services Transfer Pricing FSTP Federal Surface Transportation Program ) today announced it has added multiple manufacturers to its roster of customers. Texas Digital Systems, Flexmaster USA, MicroGroup, Shiva Shiva or Siva (shē`və), one of the greatest gods of Hinduism, also called Mahadeva. The "horned god" and phallic worship of the Indus valley civilization may have been a prototype of Shiva worship or Shaivism. Corporation, and Memotec Communications join the list of manufacturers that have invested in Frontstep's SyteLine 7 since its North American North American named after North America. North American blastomycosis see North American blastomycosis. North American cattle tick see boophilusannulatus. general availability in September. These new customers represent market segments, including industrial equipment and electronics, that are benefiting from Frontstep's domain expertise in the discrete manufacturing industry. Companies such as these are selecting SyteLine 7 on the Microsoft .NET See .NET. platform to help them automate business processes, maximize efficiency, increase customer satisfaction, and drive competitive advantage. With the release of SyteLine 7, Frontstep has delivered a global enterprise suite -- including Extended ERP, Customer Relationship Management, and Supply Chain Management -- on a single technology platform, Microsoft .NET. SyteLine 7 provides companies the power and flexibility to effectively achieve the fundamental goals of manufacturing efficiency while addressing changing internal and external business requirements. Through leveraging solutions built on .NET, manufacturers are assured that today's technology investments will provide longevity, reliability and ease of maintenance with the greatest benefit at the lowest total cost. Commenting on the recent string of wins, Larry DeLeon, Frontstep's executive vice president of Global Field Operations, said, "Manufacturers want a dedicated solutions provider to assist them in becoming leaders in their chosen markets. The momentum we and our channel partners are experiencing with SyteLine 7 is evidence that this solution is the appropriate choice for midrange midrange Epidemiology The halfway point or midpoint in a set of observations; for most data, MR is calculated as the sum of the smallest observation and the largest observation, divided by 2; for age data, one is added to the numerator; a midrange is usually manufacturers." Discrete manufacturers are selecting SyteLine 7 for three primary reasons: the depth and breadth of manufacturing functionality and processes, the efficiencies provided to the end users, and the industry-leading technology platform. For example, Flexmaster and Texas Digital Systems point to the completeness of the Frontstep offering including integrated ERP, CRM (Customer Relationship Management) An integrated information system that is used to plan, schedule and control the presales and postsales activities in an organization. and supply chain functionality. Memotec and Shiva Corporation chose SyteLine 7 to provide their users a powerful environment to improve productivity using both a rich interface tailored to their unique needs, and workflow automation See workflow. capable of eliminating many of their repetitive manual tasks. MicroGroup and other manufacturers have cited SyteLine's open, Microsoft-based architecture and the capabilities of Microsoft .NET as major reasons for selecting Frontstep solutions to help grow their business. About Frontstep Frontstep is a leading global provider of software and services for discrete, to-order manufacturers. With more than 20 years of experience, Frontstep leverages the Microsoft .NET platform to help manufacturers create and implement solutions -- including extended ERP, customer relationship management, and supply chain management -- that simplify and streamline business processes and operations. Through these innovative and practical solutions, manufacturers can respond better and faster to customer demands for quality products and services. Frontstep, formerly Symix, is headquartered in Columbus, Ohio Columbus is the capital and the largest city of the American state of Ohio. Named for explorer Christopher Columbus, the city was founded in 1812 at the confluence of the Scioto and Olentangy rivers, and assumed the functions of state capital in 1816. , and has more than 4,400 customer sites and 26 offices worldwide. For more information visit www.frontstep.com. Safe Harbor Safe Harbor 1. A legal provision to reduce or eliminate liability as long as good faith is demonstrated. 2. 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These risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to, the demand for and market acceptance of the company's products and services, the impact of competitive products, the company's ability to increase sales and earnings, the current economic climate, the worldwide political uncertainties and other factors detailed in Frontstep's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. We undertake no obligation to revise or update or publicly release the results of any revision or update to these forward-looking statements. Frontstep is a trademark of Frontstep Solutions Group, Inc. All other trademarks mentioned are the property of their respective owners. |
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