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EXHIBIT 23
CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT AUDITORS
We consent to the incorporation by reference in the Registration Statement (Form
S-8 No. 333-43947) pertaining to the Symix Systems, Inc. 401(K) Plan of our
report dated May 18, 2000, with respect to the financial statements and schedule
of the Symix Systems, Inc. 401 (K) Profit Sharing Plan included in this Annual
Report (Form 11-K) for the year ended December 31, 1999.
Columbus, Ohio
June 28, 2000
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Ernst & Young LLP
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