Mind is a dynamic and innovative Portuguese company, founded in 1997 by university lecturers, researchers and business specialists, assuming a business orientation that integrates the academic, scientific and business management experience and competencies of its founders. Mind business approach is focused in offering the best solutions for its target markets, anticipating customer needs, deploying innovative strategies and technologies, delivering competitive advantages. Mind designs, develops and markets innovative products and services in the areas of Industrial Systems (CAD/CAM), Information Management and IT Consulting. For the Footwear, Luggage, Automotive and Furniture industries, Mind develops and markets complete and integrated technological solutions to address the complex business needs of these dynamic and demanding industrial sectors. Currently the vast majority of the Portuguese footwear companies have purchased and incorporated Mind solutions in their production processes. Following its internationalization strategy, Mind has successfully distributed Mind Technology solutions in the global market. Mind solutions can now be found in such countries as Brazil, Canada, China, Colombia, Denmark, Indonesia, Japan, Poland, Romania, South Korea, Sweden, Taiwan, Thailand, USA and Vietnam.