Microsoft

Founded in 1975, Microsoft is the worldwide leader in software, services and Internet technologies for personal and business computing. The company offers a wide range of products and services designed to empower people through great software -- any time, any place and on any device. For the manufacturing industry, Microsoft has formed teams with specific industry expertise in automotive and high-tech manufacturing, the oil and gas industry, and more recently, aerospace, chemical and consumer packaged goods. Their shared mission is to help Microsoft and its partners deliver relevant industry solutions, improve customer satisfaction, prove that Microsoft understands each industry's business needs, and provide value and solutions through outstanding technology.