MAPICS is a visionary, global software company focused exclusively on delivering collaborative business applications and expert consulting services that help manufacturers become world class.

Infor XA is commercial ERP software used to control the operations of manufacturing companies. Its prior name, MAPICS, is an acronym for M anufacturing, A ccounting and P roduction I nformation C ontrol S ystems. MAPICS was created by IBM. The product is now owned by Infor Global Solutions.

MAPICS, the product, started its life as a software product, within IBM. First released in 1980, MAPICS was a manufacturing product for discrete manufacturers. It ran on the IBM S/36 and S/38. In 1992, when IBM decided to get out of the software business, they sold MAPICS to Marcam, of Newton, MA.

MAPICS (Manufacturing, Accounting, and Production Information Control Systems) is a robust ERP software suite originally developed for the AS/400 platform. It helps manufacturers streamline operations by integrating essential business functions such as inventory management, production planning, accounting, and supply chain management.

MAPICS was created by IBM more than 35 years ago as an operational control system for manufacturing and accounting information. In 2005, the product was purchased by Infor Global Solutions and re-branded as Infor XA.

MAPICS has thousands of customers in more than 10,000 sites in 70 countries, and its applications are available in 19 languages. Major clients include Dukane Corp., Volvo Construction Equipment, Goodrich Corporation, and Honda Motor Co.

Jul 30, 1998 · Mapics, one of the original names in material requirements planning, has successfully shifted to ERP and is bringing in profits.

Mar 26, 2001 · With more than 20 years of proven expertise, MAPICS is one of the world's leading providers of collaborative, e-business enterprise applications specifically designed to meet the needs of manufacturers.

Nov 21, 2003 · Mapics is 25-year-old small company, specializing in ERP, with a market cap of about $273 million as of Nov. 18. It focuses on ERP software for manufacturers with annual revenue from $20 million to $1 billion.

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