IFS Will Migrate Two More TCM Users to IFS Applications Software for the Extended Enterprise.

Business Editors/High-Tech Writers

TUCSON, Ariz.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jan. 17, 2001

IFS North America Inc. Wednesday announced that it has signed two more contracts to migrate users of Time Critical Manufacturing (TCM) software to IFS Applications(TM) software for the extended enterprise.

IFS acquired the TCM software developer, Effective Management Systems Inc., in 1999 as part of its growth strategy in North America. Since then, the company has been converting TCM users to IFS Applications via a Migration Toolkit that provides a cost-effective, easy-to-manage and predictable transition.

"The IFS elements that appeal to us most are the ease of navigation within the system, the complete interface to the general ledger, and the 'what-if' analysis capability of the IFS/Constraint-Based Scheduling(TM) module," said Jerry Funderburgh, GMI vice president of operations. "This is just the start of reducing a number of home-grown systems and manual operations.

"With the extensive range of IFS e-business and enterprise components, we have endless ability to add more functionality in the long term."

"The top two factors that compel TCM users toward migration are ease of transition and the component nature of the IFS solution," said Terje Vangbo, IFS North America chief executive officer and president. "With the components, TCM customers of all sizes and types can choose precisely what they want, when they want. The Migration Toolkit gets them where they want to be with reduced risk and a rapid time to benefit."

Miller Formless machines are used to construct curbs, gutters, sidewalks, bridge parapets, and median barriers. The company will deploy the IFS software at its McHenry, Ill. facility.

GMI will implement the software solution at its facilities in Sunnyvale, Calif. and Dallas. GMI's automated ink control systems are installed worldwide on more than 375 press models.

About IFS and IFS Applications (www.ifsworld.com)

IFS develops and supplies business applications that offer step-by-step evolution to the extended enterprise. Based on proven component technology, IFS Applications(TM) software includes web-based enterprise applications, customer relationship management and supply chain management components, Internet storefronts, e-markets, and e-procurement solutions.

The company's over 60 functional business components, which span the entire demand and supply chain, improve business processes in medium to large companies. IFS eBusiness(TM) solutions provide seamless integration of all data sources from the fastest web sites and exchanges to legacy enterprise resource planning.

IFS is the fastest-growing large global vendor in the business applications market. The company has 3,500 employees with products sold in 42 countries through 65 offices around the world.

IFS Applications and IFS/Constraint-Based Scheduling are trademarks of IFS Industrial and Financial Systems. All other referenced company or product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners.