Intuitive releases Intuitive ERP 7.0

Kirkland, Washington ? April 1, 2004 ? Intuitive Manufacturing Systems, a leading provider of enterprise resource planning software for small and medium-sized manufacturers, announced today the release of Intuitive ERP 7.0, the only enterprise software solution with a pure Microsoft .NET managed code framework and over 50 percent of standard product functionality released in .NET.

Early adopters are taking note of the ease-of-use and speed of Version 7.0. "The new Intuitive .NET platform is much more robust," said Intuitive ERP user Craig Cormier, senior software engineer for Anderson Power Products. "There is a huge increase in speed. It works much better with the database, and there is much less impact on the server."

Version 7.0 is a substantial product redesign, which has allowed Intuitive to take advantage of the many new features of the .NET platform, satisfy the industry?s e-business requirements, and better position the product to adapt to even more advanced technology in the future with application interconnectivity that is built-in, not bolted-on. ?This is the next generation of enterprise software,? said Will Hansen, vice president of technology of Intuitive. ?The .NET framework gives us the ability to develop software with less code in less time, which means the system is faster, more robust, has fewer bugs, is easier to modify, and we can provide innovative new features at a pace that will blow away the competition.?

Key enhancements found in Intuitive ERP 7.0 include, among others:

A .NET sales cycle, from quoting through order entry to accounts receivable
A .NET ?Planner?s Workbench?, MRP engine, ATP/CTP engine, and sales forecasting
Support of rich media files across the system
A .NET Request For Quote (RFQ) system
Complete ?cradle to grave? serial number traceability
.NET payroll and H/R modules

System-wide enhancements in Version 7.0 include a rich new user interface designed to enhance usability and streamline work flow. User-customizable entry screens allow users to view and enter information exactly as they would like to see it, and new menu functionality allows each user to create a personalized ?My Menu? without ever leaving the screen. The pure .NET architecture of Intuitive ERP 7.0 also enables increased processing speeds, easier system administration and enhanced compatibility and connectivity with other software programs.

About Intuitive

Intuitive Manufacturing Systems offers intuitive and flexible enterprise solutions that help small and midsize manufacturers achieve greater operational efficiency and profitability by integrating business processes on an enterprise-wide level.

Since 1994, Intuitive has been a technology leader, dedicated to providing our customers with software solutions that add value to their business. Intuitive?s enterprise solution is designed to deliver superior functionality, rapid implementation, high levels of usability and a technology standard that is unmatched in the industry.

Intuitive?s enterprise solution is supported by a network of direct offices and business partners worldwide to provide the software and services to solve today?s business problems. Learn more at www.intuitivemfg.com.

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