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Intuitive Empowers Customers at 2004 User Conference in Orlando

Synergy 04 delivers valuable training, expert consulting, and new insights to Intuitive ERP users

Kirkland, Washington – November 15, 2004 – Intuitive Manufacturing Systems, a leading provider of enterprise resource planning software for small and medium-size manufacturers, convened in Orlando, Florida on October 12, 2004 with customers and partners from all over the world at “Synergy 04,” the inaugural Intuitive ERP Worldwide User Conference. Synergy 04, held during October 12-15, 2004 at the Royal Pacific Resort at Universal Orlando®, set a high standard for this benchmark event.

Sara Gillam, CEO of Intuitive, opened Synergy 04 with the announcement of the release of Intuitive ERP 7.1, the latest version of Intuitive’s enterprise software solution. Many of the training and breakout sessions at Synergy 04 focused on the myriad of new features and important new technology standards this release brings to the Intuitive ERP customer base.

“Version 7.1 is the second Intuitive ERP release utilizing pure Microsoft .NET technology,” said Gillam. “The advanced functionality enabled by this technology provides our customers with solutions found nowhere else in the industry. At Synergy 04, our objective was to provide our users with the resources they need to take advantage of the new tools in Intuitive ERP to enhance their business performance and competitive edge.”

Synergy 04 offered Intuitive ERP users over 50 sessions, including valuable training, industry discussions, customer-driven panels, and product workshops. Event attendees also received one-on-one personal consulting from an Intuitive product expert during several “Ask the Expert” and computer lab sessions to address issues specific to their own company.

Synergy 04 keynote speaker David Brousell, editor-in-chief of Managing Automation magazine, addressed the unique business challenges manufacturers currently face, and prescribed how, to prosper into the future, manufacturers must adopt new business models, core competencies and embrace technology in more aggressive and innovative ways.

Customer reactions to the content and structure of the event were overwhelmingly positive. “The conference exceeded my expectations. I feel like the information gained will aid me in moving my company forward with the Intuitive product. It was a pleasure meeting other users and I am looking forward to the next conference,” said Tim Key, IT Manager from Precision Industries and President of the Southeast Intuitive ERP User Group.

In addition to the value-added content, Intuitive hosted a day and evening full of activities at Universal Studios and Universal CityWalk. A raffle of extravagant prizes—all products manufactured by Intuitive customers—ended the conference on a high note.

“Synergy 04 succeeded in creating the ‘synergy’ we intended,” said Chuck Gillam, president of Intuitive. “We provided insight to our customers, received insight back from them, and we all left Orlando energized and focused. The feedback and input Intuitive received from this event will have a major impact on the future of Intuitive ERP and the continued success of our 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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