Frontstep Ships SyteLine 7 Extended ERP on Microsoft .NET; Company Now Delivers Comprehensive Enterprise Suite On a Single Technology Platform.Business Editors/High-Tech Writers COLUMBUS, Ohio--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Oct. 14, 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, announced general availability of SyteLine(R) 7, its 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. suite architected on the Microsoft .NET See .NET. platform, which began shipping in North America North America, third largest continent (1990 est. pop. 365,000,000), c.9,400,000 sq mi (24,346,000 sq km), the northern of the two continents of the Western Hemisphere. September 30, 2002. 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. Frontstep, with a proven history in the 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. industry, now delivers a global, comprehensive enterprise suite -- including Extended ERP, Customer Relationship Management (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 Management (SCM (1) (Software Configuration Management, Source Code Management) See configuration management. (2) See supply chain management. ) -- on a single technology platform. "Today, manufacturing is all about being able to create customer value by unifying all customer touchpoints. To succeed, companies are constantly looking for Looking for In the context of general equities, this describing a buy interest in which a dealer is asked to offer stock, often involving a capital commitment. Antithesis of in touch with. ways to increase speed and efficiency and to take advantage of advanced technologies," said Stephen A. Sasser, president 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 Frontstep. "SyteLine 7, designed for scalability, reliability and interoperability, can deliver the connectivity, business process automation, and flexibility that are fundamental for success in today's customer-centric business environment." Key Attributes of SyteLine 7 -- Planning and scheduling enhancements that drive a leaner, more real-time environment from customer service to the shop floor. -- Ability to automate business processes to reduce repetitive and error-prone manual transactions. -- Personalization of screens, fields and navigation to improve user efficiency and effectiveness. -- Order configuration so custom requests are addressed and confirmed at the time of order. -- Global capabilities that create cost efficiencies and flexibility for multisite and multinational manufacturers. -- Reporting advancements, based on industry-leading Crystal Reports that make information sharing easier and timelier. -- Improved integration architecture for higher performance and greater scalability. Availability SyteLine 7 is available in North America now. Prior versions of SyteLine will also continue to be offered and supported. In addition, Frontstep has developed a comprehensive upgrade program, including the processes and tools to upgrade customers to SyteLine 7. For more information on SyteLine 7 and all Frontstep solutions, please visit www.frontstep.com. 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, and has more than 4,400 customer sites and 26 offices worldwide. For more information visit www.frontstep.com. Safe Harbor Safe Harbor 1. 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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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