Vicinity 2.7 Unveiled at 2009 IFT Annual Meeting & Food Show

Atlanta, GA, May 21, 2009 --(PR.com)-- Vicinity Manufacturing™, the leading formula manufacturing solution for Microsoft Dynamics® will unveil Vicinity 2.7 at the upcoming IFT Annual Meeting and Food Expo in Anaheim, California. The Institute of Food Technologist (IFT) Annual Meeting and Expo is the largest food science forum and expo in the world. Experts from industry, government, and academia gather to share research and discuss the current status of food science and technology. Vicinity Manufacturing is proud to be an innovative contributor in food science technology with its most recent software release.

Vicinity integrates the critical production processes for manufacturers, including recipe and formula management, inventory control, lot tracking/recall, QC results/ testing, production scheduling, compliance, and so much more. Vicinity coupled with the financial and distribution offerings of Microsoft Dynamics creates the most powerful and comprehensive ERP system available for formula manufacturers today.

Attendees of the 2009 IFT Food Expo will have a firsthand look at Vicinity 2.7 and view the software’s newest features and functionalities. Vicinity Manufacturing will be on site to discuss how the Vicinity solution can help formula manufacturers immediately increase profits and productivity. Knowledgeable Vicinity Manufacturing representatives will answer any questions as well as share valuable insight on key business issues such as inventory control, batch yield analysis, and costing.

“We’ve written our application specifically for the formula manufacturing industry. At Vicinity Manufacturing we understand the unique challenges of batch manufacturers and therefore can anticipate their unique requirements,” says Randy Smith, CEO of Vicinity Manufacturing. “Our goal at the 2009 IFT Expo is to demonstrate that there is a simple to use and affordable solution for batch manufacturers and version 2.7 makes their lives even easier. Vicinity software proves that the days of costly customizations and outdated “all-in-one” solutions are over.”

The 2009 IFT Food Expo will be held June 7th -9th at the Anaheim Convention Center. Vicinity Manufacturing will be exhibiting in booth #2319.

To learn more about Vicinity Manufacturing or to schedule an online demonstration, call 770.421.2467 or visit their website at www.vicinitymanufacturing.com.

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Media Contact:
Brooke Webb
Marketing & Public Relations
Vicinity Manufacturing, Inc.
770.421.2467 x280

About Vicinity Manufacturing
Vicinity Manufacturing™ is a software solution designed exclusively for the formula manufacturing industry. Our solution extends the industry leading Microsoft Dynamics™ financial and distribution family to deliver a powerful and flexible ERP solution. Whether your business is running Microsoft Dynamics GP, Microsoft Dynamics SL, and Microsoft Dynamics NAV or completely new to the benefits of Microsoft Dynamics, Vicinity will work with you to streamline the coordination of raw materials to finished goods increasing productivity and profit. As a Microsoft Gold Certified Partner, Vicinity Manufacturing will help put together the missing ingredient in your formula manufacturing business solution. Vicinity Manufacturing understands the unique challenges of batch manufacturing and addresses these issues in an easy and affordable solution. For more information, email info@vicinitymanufacturing.com or visit www.vicinitymanufacturing.com

About IFT
Founded in 1939, the Institute of Food Technologists is a nonprofit scientific society with 22,000 members working in food science, food technology, and related professions in industry, academia, and government. IFT publishes various resources for the food industry, including Food Technology and the Journal of Food Science. IFT also conducts the world's largest annual convention on food grown, processed, manufactured, distributed, and eaten worldwide: the IFT Annual Meeting & Food ExpoSM.As the authoritative voice of food science and technology, IFT contributes to public policy and opinion at national, state, and local levels. IFT's Office of Science, Communications, and Government Relations advocates the scientific perspective on food science and technology issues. Through the IFT Foundation , IFT supports programs such as undergraduate scholarships, graduate fellowships, science-based communications to media and policy makers, career guidance programs, and food science awards.