Made2Manage Systems Announces New Vice President of Development

    INDIANAPOLIS--May 12, 2003--Made2Manage Systems Inc. , a leading provider of enterprise software for small and midsize manufacturers and distributors with revenues less than $250 million, today announced the appointment of Scott Heil to vice president, development. Heil will be responsible for the ongoing growth of the Made2Manage(R) Enterprise Business System, in addition to the development and quality assurance associated with the system's migration to the Microsoft .NET platform.
    Heil joins Made2Manage Systems after serving as the development director for Peregrine Systems, a solutions provider for managing and servicing technology infrastructure. While at Peregrine Systems, he led the product development team in the release of the company's Web-based infrastructure management and business intelligence products. Heil also held various development positions for Tivoli and Software Artistry.
    "From his leadership as Made2Manage Systems' ERP development director to his experience in meeting strict deadlines and quality standards, Scott brings a wealth of experience to his new position," said Dave Wortman, CEO of Made2Manage Systems.
    Heil holds a master's degree in operations research from Stanford University and a bachelor's degree in industrial management from Gannon University.

    About Made2Manage Systems Inc.

    Made2Manage Systems delivers a comprehensive enterprise business system designed specifically for the unique needs of small and midsize manufacturers and distributors. The company's extensible, end-to-end solution and award-winning customer services are designed to evolve with a manufacturer's individual business environment while protecting the original technology investment. Real-time scheduling and information retrieval capabilities help manufacturers maximize shop floor throughput and profitability, communicate more effectively with business partners across the supply chain, and quickly access meaningful data to make critical business decisions. With more than 25,000 licensed users, Made2Manage works with discrete manufacturers and distributors servicing a variety of industries, including fabricated metals, industrial and commercial machinery, and rubber and plastics products. Visit the Made2Manage Systems Web site at www.made2manage.com. Made2Manage Systems may be reached via e-mail at info@made2manage.com or by calling (800) 626-0220.