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Agilisys Automotive Adds Their Comprehensive Expertise To Important Auto Industry Event - AUTO-TECH 2003

DETROIT, Aug. 25, 2003 -- Agilisys Automotive, the leading global provider of automotive-specific business solutions continues their strong affiliation with the Automotive Industry Action Group (AIAG). Automotive industry leaders gather in Detroit each August to discuss important issues and trends including: OEM requirements, best business practices, suggestions for positive change, and other important information for all automotive suppliers. Agilisys Automotive plays an active role as an AIAG board member, sponsor, and speaker at this event.

"Our involvement and support of the AIAG is our way of contributing our automotive expertise and keeping our fingers on the pulse of the automotive industry," said Dave Van Noord, VP Product Management, Marketing and Technology for Agilisys Automotive. "Since our focus is specific to automotive, our close involvement and support at this event is essential and invaluable."

Senior VP of Global Product Development and AIAG Board Member, John Flavin, said in regard to Agilisys Automotive's involvement at AUTO-TECH, "We understand the importance the AIAG plays in this industry. It is the goal of our involvement and sponsorship with AIAG to add our expertise and support to their substantial accomplishments. Also, with over 60% of the Top 150 automotive suppliers as our customers, we consider it our responsibility to take a leadership role in this event."

Agilisys Automotive's participation at AUTO-TECH 2003 includes:

Five (5) sessions, covering two (2) tracks, offered at the AUTO-TECH Conference:

  Electronic Commerce & EDI Track
  *  International XML Standards - Tues. 8/26/03 at 9:30 a.m.
  *  Enhancing Traditional EDI with XML - Tues. 8/26/03 at 4:00 p.m.
  *  REMADV/INVOIC Best Business Practices - Wed. 8/27/03 at 11:30 a.m.

  Supply Chain Integration Track

* Successful SCM in a Hurry! Best Practices for a Fast Implementation - Tues. 8/26/03 at 3:00 p.m.

* Scanban: Scanning for eKanban - Wed. 8/27/03 at 3:30 p.m.

Agilisys Automotive Employee Recognized at the Awards Dinner. Patricia Toufar, Director of Product Development, is being honored for her assistance of the AIAG as their representative and liaison to Odette (European Automotive Association) and JAMA (Japan Automotive Association) working on global initiatives and traveling abroad to attend face-to-face meetings.

Sponsorship of the AUTO-TECH Cyber Cafe, available to all attendees to keep in touch with their business.

Two (2) booths on the Exhibit Floor (Booth #514 & #600)

About AIAG: The Automotive Industry Action Group is a globally recognized organization founded in 1982 by a group of visionary managers from DaimlerChrysler, Ford Motor Company, and General Motors. The purpose: To provide an open forum where members cooperate in developing and promoting solutions that enhance the prosperity of the automotive industry. AIAG's focus is to continuously improve business processes and practices involving trading partners throughout the supply chain.

Under the auspices of AIAG, volunteers from approximately 1,600 member companies have worked together to resolve issues critical to the automotive supply chain.

AIAG members play a unique role in the development of new technologies and the standards that govern their usage.

About Agilisys: Agilisys provides global business solutions to select manufacturing industries. What sets Agilisys apart is our deep vertical focus, which translates directly into value and competitive advantage for our customers. Agilisys Automotive is the leading global provider of automotive- specific business solutions, which includes best-in-class tools for supply chain execution and management, customer requirements management and enterprise resource planning. Agilisys Automotive solutions are preferred by more than 2,400 automotive implementations around the world, including TRW, TI Automotive, Knorr-Bremse, Kautex, Faurecia, ArvinMeritor and Tesma International. Agilisys develops, implements and supports business solutions that allow automotive suppliers to stay current, compliant, and on the leading edge. For more information, go to: http://www.agilisys.com/automotive .