MAPICS To Demonstrate World-Class Solutions At 2003 International User Conference
ATLANTA--May 2, 2003--MAPICS, Inc. , the largest global provider of extended ERP, CRM and SCM solutions committed exclusively to solving the unique challenges of manufacturers, today unveiled details regarding its upcoming 2003 International User Conference.
The theme of this year's event is "Quest for World Class," and these words embody the fundamental nature of the conference and MAPICS' steadfast emphasis on delivering value-based software and services that transform customers into world-class manufacturers.
Business and technology leaders across a variety of manufacturing industries, including industrial equipment, electronics, fabricated metals, automotive, aerospace, specialty vehicles, furniture and fixtures, control instruments and medical devices gather at this annual summit to exchange new ideas and best practices for streamlining business processes and manufacturing operations. During the course of the conference, participants will have the opportunity to explore the latest business and technology trends for today's dynamic economy and learn more about making the best use of their information technology investments. In addition, attendees will hear about real-world experiences from leading world-class manufacturers that are achieving significant and measurable return on investment and increasing profits by integrating their systems, automating their business processes and excelling in business-critical metrics.
"Investing in our customers is our number one priority," said Dick Cook, president and chief executive officer of MAPICS. "This year's event brings to the forefront the critical issues challenging our customers today--amplified customer expectations, emerging technologies, automated processes, managing diverse global enterprises and the ever-increasing demand for greater operational efficiency. It also offers our customers a unique opportunity to hear how their peers are addressing these business challenges with MAPICS solutions. Participants will gain valuable insight and knowledge of new, innovative strategies that will allow them to be more competitive and enhance their business to world-class status."
Keynote Speakers At 2003 MAPICS International User Conference
Keynote speakers at the 2003 MAPICS International User Conference will share their vision and strategies for the future and relate the return on investment manufacturers can achieve by operating at peak efficiency, gaining market share and exceeding customer expectations. Featured presenters will address the company's strategy, trends in manufacturing, the direction of MAPICS' solutions and more. A partial list of speakers include:
| -- | Dick Cook, president and chief executive officer, MAPICS, Inc. |
| -- | David Ireland, president, Progress Software |
| -- | Peter Schutz, former president and chief executive officer, Porshe America |
| -- | David Caruso, senior vice president and director of research, AMR Research |
| -- | Todd Perkins, chief operating officer, Amatrol, Inc. |
| -- | Bryan Harris, vice president of supply chain, JLG Industries, Inc. |
| -- | Ryan Bernard, planning manager, ROL Manufacturing, Inc. |
| -- | Doug Ross, ERP and distribution manager, Vintage Pharmaceuticals |
Additionally, this year's event offers more than 100 solutions-related breakout sessions and hands-on workshops throughout the conference that will include customer success stories featuring MAPICS CRM, MAPICS SyteLine, MAPICS ERP for iSeries, MAPICS SCM, MAPICS Maintenance & Calibration Management and other solutions. Conference attendees can also visit a Technology Expo where they will get a closer look at the complete line-up of MAPICS solutions designed to increase business and operational efficiencies and maximize return on business system investment.
The 2003 MAPICS International User Conference will be held May 6 - 9, 2003 in Chicago at the Hyatt Regency. The complete "Quest for World Class" conference agenda and program information are available online at www.mapics.com/uc2003.
About MAPICS
MAPICS is the largest global solutions provider focused exclusively on manufacturing. Building on more than 25 years of industry experience and proven success, MAPICS helps manufacturers be world class by gaining market share, operating at peak efficiency, and exceeding customer expectations. MAPICS solutions include software--extended ERP, CRM, and supply chain management--and professional services. The solutions are implemented on the two industry-leading technology platforms--Microsoft and IBM.
Headquartered in Atlanta, MAPICS has implemented solutions in more than 10,000 customer sites in more than 70 countries. For more information, visit www.mapics.com.
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