Intuitive Manufacturing Systems partners with firm in Chile

Kirkland, Washington ? May 10, 2004 ? Intuitive Manufacturing Systems, a leading provider of enterprise resource planning solutions for small and mid-sized manufacturers, announced the signing of Conectando S.A to represent Intuitive in Chile.

This signing will add to the existing strength of Intuitive partnerships throughout Latin America, which includes partners in Brazil, Peru, Columbia, Ecuador, and multiple partners in Mexico.

Conectando S.A was established in 2002 with the purpose of bringing technology to the Chilean market in a way that will benefit to the market with the lowest burden. Conectando S.A focused on partnering with an ERP/CRM product that would allow the small to mid-size manufacturers of Chile achieve the benefits of this technology without the massive burdens, both in high cost and manpower requirements, that new systems often bring. Intuitive ERP was selected because of its ease of implementation and localization, and the intuitive nature of the product.

The Chilean market is expanding rapidly due to the high number of enterprises of this size and the free trade agreements that Chile has signed with countries such as the United States, European Union, Mexico, Canada and some Asian countries. With all these commercial trade opportunities, Chilean manufacturers will need to incorporate better practices in their business processes and support technologies to become more efficient and productive. Conectando S.A believes that the market in Chile is ready for an ERP solution, and that Intuitive is the ideal solution for this market.

Conectando S.A has broad experience in the manufacturing sector, with their employees bringing an average of 10 years of experience in the manufacturing and technology sectors.

Currently Intuitive has over 60 customers throughout Latin America, and is translated into both Spanish and Portuguese. Intuitive ERP (formerly called MRP9000) has been sold and supported throughout this region since 1996, and with each year the Intuitive presence in Latin America strengthens with the addition of new partners and new customers.

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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