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Achilles USA to Standardize on Ross Systems' iRenaissance Suite

Proven ERP Applications Will Automate Processes and Generate Cost Savings for Major Plastics Manufacturer

ATLANTA, May 21, 2003—Ross Systems (NASDAQ: ROSS ), a leading global provider of enterprise software solutions for manufacturers, today announced that Achilles USA, a subsidiary of Japan's Achilles Corporation and a major manufacturer of plastic film, has selected Ross' iRenaissance as its enterprise-wide application infrastructure to automate business and production processes. Achilles USA anticipates that the Ross solution will increase productivity, enhance the flow of information and provide greater visibility into planning and scheduling functions, creating operational efficiencies and saving money.

Achilles USA is a $50 million make-to-order business with 20,000 parts in its inventory. As an original equipment manufacturer (OEM), it is imperative that the company has timely access to the most current information and a consolidated view into the production process to ensure on-hand materials can cost-effectively match demand. Achilles USA will consolidate its several disparate, legacy databases onto the Ross Systems platform, transitioning from manual, paper-based methods to an electronic system. This will increase data access, accuracy and timeliness and allow the company to shift focus from tactical efforts to higher-level business functions such as financial management, supply chain strategy and customer relationship-building.

"Choosing Ross is a win-win situation for us," said Hal Rogers, management information systems manager for Achilles USA. "We are working with a proven company that understands the specific needs of chemical and plastics manufacturers, including recipe formulation, process control and quality management. Ross Systems' technology is taking Achilles USA to the next level by creating a framework through which we can open both ends of the supply chain, increasing collaboration and improving information flow with our suppliers and customers."

With its use of the iRenaissance ERP (enterprise resource planning) applications, Achilles USA will support complex, attribute-based process planning and manufacturing, inventory control and costing and transportation requirements, improving collaboration, both internally and across the supply chain. Ross' platform provides a solid foundation for future applications that rely on a collaboration-ready infrastructure, such as electronic bar-coding and remote access by the sales force.

The Ross solution will also increase overall customer service and satisfaction by automating Achilles USA's scheduling process, ensuring on-time deliveries and enabling online order entry and tracking. Achilles USA will leverage the Internet architecture that connects users to server-based applications, allowing partners of all sizes to access enterprise information through a Web browser.

"Ross is in the business of helping manufacturers like Achilles USA bring quality products to market while realizing efficiencies throughout their organization," said J. Patrick Tinley, chairman and CEO of Ross Systems. "Our industry-specific solutions address the business challenges that our clients face in a practical manner, and we have proven our value through a demonstrated commitment to helping manufacturers maximize profitability, improve relationships with their customers and achieve operational excellence."

About Achilles USA, Inc.

Achilles USA, Inc. is one of the largest plastic film manufacturers on the West Coast, dedicated to producing over 60 million pounds of flexible and semi-rigid film products for the U.S. market. Achilles USA provides a wide variety of plastic materials to the stationary, pressure sensitive, industrial fabrics, healthcare, specialty converting and packaging industries, to name a few. They are best known for their crystal-clear flexible vinyl that is used in three-ring binders, video cases, CD pouches and boat window applications. Achilles USA also imports and distributes Achilles inflatable boats.

About Ross Systems

Ross Systems, Inc. (NASDAQ: ROSS) delivers innovative software solutions that help manufacturers worldwide fulfill their business growth objectives through increased operational efficiencies, improved profitability, strengthened customer relationships and streamlined regulatory compliance. Focused on the food and beverage, life sciences, chemicals, metals and natural products industries and implemented by over 1,000 customer companies worldwide, the company's family of Internet-architected solutions is a comprehensive, modular suite that spans the enterprise, from manufacturing, financials and supply chain management to customer relationship management, performance management and regulatory compliance.

Publicly traded on the NASDAQ since 1991, Ross's global headquarters are based in the U.S. in Atlanta, Georgia, with sales and support operations around the world.

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