Kirkland, Washington – May 15, 2006 – Intuitive Manufacturing Systems, a leading provider of enterprise resource planning (ERP) software for discrete manufacturers, announced today the partnership with Shanghai Ying Tai Software Company, who will be doing business as Intuitive China to sell and service the Intuitive ERP software solution in China.

Since 1998, the principals of Intuitive China have been servicing small and medium size companies as well as foreign subsidiaries of multinational companies. They currently have, or will shortly open, offices in Shanghai, Beijing, Guanzhou, and Hangzhou.

Their decision to represent Intuitive ERP was based on the company’s experience in the mid-market, the Intuitive ERP product’s functionality, and the extensive reference list Intuitive already has in China. Intuitive ERP is currently available in both traditional and simplified Chinese. Intuitive China will use the Microsoft tools to further localize and extend the software.

“Intuitive China brings a wealth of knowledge to our sales efforts in China. I strongly believe that their experience and desire to succeed will make Intuitive China a successful business partner,” said Bruce Shamel, Intuitive’s Director of International Sales. “We currently have over 50 installed customers in China and expect that number to increase dramatically with Intuitive China’s involvement.”