Technology Group wants consumer goods companies to be a little selfish when it comes to managing their sales and marketing operations. Founded in 1983, MEI provides trade and retail management software for companies in the consumer goods industries, helping them better manage their sales, marketing, and retail organizations. The company's software, which works in multiple languages and currencies, includes applications for trade management, retail management, field data collection, field sales, merchandising, and direct store delivery. MEI has more than 175 installations worldwide for clients that include Birds Eye Foods, H.J. Heinz Company, Sunsweet Growers, Marcal Paper Mills, and Pierre Foods.