ATLANTA, June 25, 2002 (PRIMEZONE) -- Ross Systems, Inc. (Nasdaq:ROSS), a leading provider of enterprise management software and e-business solutions for process manufacturers, today announced that McCorkle Nurseries has licensed the iRenaissance enterprise suite of software solutions.
McCorkle Nurseries markets more than 4 million plants annually from its growing operation delivering to over 1,800 customers in the southeastern and mid-Atlantic states. McCorkle Nurseries is committed to continual growth in producing and marketing quality plants while protecting and improving the environment.
"As a leading provider of integrated business solutions for companies in the natural products industries, we are pleased to be selected by McCorkle Nurseries," said J. Patrick Tinley, Chairman and CEO of Ross Systems. "Resulting from our focus on the needs of mid-market process manufacturers, our solutions provide the unmatched depth of functionality in inventory optimization, cost and profit management, and customer service needed to support McCorkle's objectives for growth and increased competitive differentiation. They join a family of over 1,000 successful Ross customers that includes Midwest Ground Covers, Tembec, CityForest and Tafisa."
About Ross Systems
Ross Systems, Inc. listed as (Nasdaq:ROSS) since 1991, is a global supplier of business software solutions designed specifically for food and beverage, life sciences, chemicals, metals, natural products and other process manufacturers. The Company's iRenaissance family of software solutions is a comprehensive, modular suite including enterprise resource planning (ERP II), human resources, financials, materials management, manufacturing and distribution, supply chain management (SCM), customer relationship management (CRM), electronic commerce, business intelligence and analytics.
Designed for process manufacturers and implemented by more than 1,000 customers worldwide, iRenaissance collaborative business applications enable companies to leverage the Internet to optimize the management of internal operations and external channels with suppliers, distributors, brokers and customers.
Ross Systems has more than 25 offices around the world to serve its customers. For more information contact (770) 351-9600, (877) 767-7462, info@rossinc.com, www.rossinc.com.
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