IFS provides software solutions that help leading companies profitably manage key business processes including manufacturing, asset management/maintenance, projects and the supply chains associated with these processes. IFS Applications, IFS' suite of more than 60 web-based components, is the only true component-based enterprise solution on the market, enabling companies to deploy the software step by step as their needs and budget dictate. Based on open standards, IFS Applications makes it easier to stay up-to-date with technology and to integrate with legacy systems. And only IFS offers total lifecycle management, helping companies maximize profitability over the lifecycles of their products, customers, and assets.