QAD's Pam Lopker Named Manufacturing Industry Visionary; START Magazine Recognizes Her as One of Its Top Technology Thought Leaders for 2002.Business Editors & High-Tech Writers CARPINTERIA, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--June 17, 2002 QAD QAD Quality Assurance Division QAD Quality Assurance Department QAD Quick And Dirty QAD Quality Audit Division QAD Quick Attach/Detach QAD Question Answer Detail (language arts education) QAD Quality Application Development (Nasdaq:QADI), a leading provider of collaborative commerce applications for manufacturers, today announced that president and chairman of the board Pamela Lopker has been named one of the manufacturing industry's leading visionaries by START Magazine. The publication's June "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. Visionaries" cover story recognizes Lopker as an executive that champions the innovative use of technology for driving manufacturing excellence. Other notable visionaries that were recognized include John Chambers of Cisco, William Clay Ford William Clay Ford may refer to
"For 23 years, QAD has worked with manufacturers to streamline their businesses and deliver competitive advantage," said Lopker. "This relentless focus gives us a unique perspective and has enabled us to design and deliver technology solutions and best practices that zero in on a manufacturer's needs. It is gratifying grat·i·fy tr.v. grat·i·fied, grat·i·fy·ing, grat·i·fies 1. To please or satisfy: His achievement gratified his father. See Synonyms at please. 2. to know that our efforts have had such an impact." Adds Don Springer, IS manager at A.J. Antunes: "QAD understands the challenges that companies like ours experience every day. We recently began our implementation of QAD eQ, and our vision of collaborating across the extended enterprise is now becoming a reality. I am pleased that START has validated that QAD is driving new standards of excellence." START Magazine's Annual Top Visionaries Awards recognize CEOs and presidents who are active proponents of the innovative use of technology in manufacturing. This year, the visionaries included CEOs and presidents of software companies that serve the manufacturing community and manufacturing executives that actively pursue technology for their companies. START's editorial team chose the visionaries based on researching leading manufacturers and suppliers to the industry. About QAD QAD delivers value through collaborative commerce for manufacturers, empowering enterprises to integrate diverse business processes and increase profitability. Manufacturers of automotive, food and beverage F&B is a common abbreviation in the United States and Commonwealth countries, including Hong Kong. F&B is typically the widely accepted abbreviation for "Food and Beverage," which is the sector/industry that specializes in the conceptualization, the making of, and delivery of foods. , consumer, electronics, industrial and medical products use QAD applications at more than 5,400 licensed sites in more than 80 countries and in as many as 26 languages. For more information about QAD, telephone +1 805/684-6614, or visit the QAD web site at: www.qad.com. To receive any of QAD's press releases via facsimile, contact +1 800/356-0747, or outside the U.S. contact +1 213/253-5647. About START Magazine START Magazine is providing executives with the first word on manufacturing innovation driven by technology. By combining case studies from some of the world's most recognizable manufacturers, industry news and analysis, technology tips, Q&As with top leaders, and feature editorial on the business issues making headlines, START provides the most well-rounded read for the forward-thinking executive. Visit START at www.startmag.com. QAD" and "MFG/PRO" are registered trademarks and "QAD eQ" is a trademark of QAD Inc. All other products or company names herein may be trademarks of their respective owners. Note to Investors: This press release contains certain forward-looking statements made under the "safe harbor Safe Harbor 1. A legal provision to reduce or eliminate liability as long as good faith is demonstrated. 2. A form of shark repellent implemented by a target company acquiring a business that is so poorly regulated that the target itself is less attractive. 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(application, business) Enterprise Resource Planning - (ERP) Any software system designed to support and automate the business processes of medium and large businesses. (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. ), e-business and collaborative commerce software industries are subject to fluctuations and the growth rates Growth Rates The compounded annualized rate of growth of a company's revenues, earnings, dividends, or other figures. Notes: Remember, historically high growth rates don't always mean a high rate of growth looking into the future. recently experienced by the company do not necessarily represent future operating results. Investors should not use any one quarter's results as a benchmark for future growth. 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