Frontstep Executive to Speak at IMTS 2002 Manufacturing Conference; Session to Focus On Real-Time Supply Chain Collaboration Strategies.Business & High-Tech Editors COLUMBUS, Ohio--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sept. 4, 2002 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 ), a leading provider of business solutions for manufacturers, today announced that Dr. Kenneth Musselman, Supply Chain Evangelist, will lead a presentation on Real-time Supply Chain Collaboration at the IMTS IMTS International Manufacturing Technology Show IMTS Improved Mobile Telephone Service IMTS International Machine Tool Show IMTS International Merchandise Trade Statistics IMTS Improved Moving Target Simulator IMTS Information Management Technical Specialist 2002 Manufacturing Conference on Tuesday, September 10 in Chicago. "Growing competitive pressures are driving the need for increased levels of collaboration among supply chain participants," said Musselman. "Traditional techniques are no longer adequate. Customers expect better service and vendors expect better communication. The challenge is to deliver high-velocity order fulfillment Order fulfillment (in BE also: order fulfilment) is in the most general sense the complete process from point of sales inquiry to delivery of a product to the customer. Sometimes Order fulfillment across this operationally disparate set of participants." During the presentation, conference attendees can expect to learn more about emerging supply chain collaboration technologies, gain a better understanding of increased visibility of item availability, and learn more about instantaneous order promising and global planning. Additionally, they will learn about the order fulfillment requirements being forwarded by today's discrete, to-order manufacturers to help them better align their supply with demand and deliver on time. Session Information Session: (724) Tools for Effective Supply Chain Management Talk Title: Real-Time Supply Chain Collaboration Date: Tuesday, September 10, 2002 Time: 1:45 p.m. - 2:25 p.m. Location: Room # CC11A 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 See .NET. platform to help manufacturers create and implement solutions -- including 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. , 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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