Made2Manage Systems Inc. (Nasdaq: MTMS) is an enterprise business system provider for mid-market manufacturers. The company delivers business management software to help manufacturers increase revenue, enhance profitability and improve customer satisfaction. Using Microsoft and Internet-based technologies, Made2Manage provides customers with easy-to-learn and easy-to-use business tools. The company�s business system features Enterprise Resource Planning (M2M ERP), Supply Chain Management (M2M SCM), Customer Relationship Management (M2M CRM), Enterprise Portals (M2M VIP & M2M Link), Business Intelligence (M2M BI) and User Services.
Made2Manage offers integrated solutions automating all business processes from selling and design, to manufacturing and distribution, finance and human resources, and customer service and support. This end-to-end solution helps establish and strengthen customer and supplier relationships, streamline operations, and develop and retain employees.
The Made2Manage Enterprise Business System helps improve business performance by incorporating e-business, decision support and advanced planning and scheduling capabilities into the enterprise. The software tightly integrates sales, engineering, materials planning, production, quality management, finance and human resource functions. Made2Manage also supports e-business portals designed to assist manufacturers as they work within these specific functional areas.
The company�s Enterprise Resource Planning product is now available to customers through M2M Express (www.m2mexpress.com), an ASP service offering, designed to provide customers with an end-to-end business solution without the high cost of entry. While the company�s M2M Expert (www.m2mexpert.com) customer support site helps to develop employees through advanced distance learning offerings and an extensive knowledgebase.
As a leader in its market, Made2Manage Systems consistently delivers advanced technology solutions that are compatible with the Microsoft� Windows� operating systems and BackOffice� family of server products, including Windows� 2000 and SQL Server� 2000. With more than 25,000 users in the United States, Canada and the United Kingdom, Made2Manage serves a broad range of industries, including packaging machinery and equipment, farm machinery, fabricated metal products, electronics, industrial machinery and equipment, computer and office equipment, transportation products, and rubber and plastic products.
Founded in 1986, the company began with a vision to produce business management software. Since then, the company's technology has changed from the DOS-based platform to new Internet-based platforms. One of the key elements that make Made2Manage one of the leading software developers is the management concept of user-centered, quality processes. This results in software that fits the needs of individual roles throughout the organization by blending the practical experiences of accomplished system users with the innovative talents of software engineers and disciplined software quality assurance methods.
Today, Made2Manage Systems employs more than 230 people and utilizes a national, multi-channel sales and marketing approach that encompasses both a direct sales force and a network of business partners throughout North America. Its target customers are engineer-to-order, make-to-order, assemble-to-order, make-to-stock, mixed-mode discrete manufacturing operations, and other enterprises with annual sales of $5-250 million.
The company continues to evolve with the changes brought on by the New Economy.
Made2Manage Systems may be reached via e-mail at info@made2manage.com or by calling (800) 626-0220.
