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HighJump Software® Sweeps the Supply Chain Execution Industry With Unparalleled Momentum in Global MarketsA Bevy of New Customer Wins, Successful Implementations and Expanded Strategic Partnerships Contributes to Unmatched SuccessEDEN PRAIRIE, MN (Feb. 10, 2003)—HighJump Software, the premier provider of the industry’s most adaptable, extended supply chain execution (SCE) solutions, today announced that it has secured significant new customer wins and global partners in its efforts to become the industry leader in providing global supply chain execution solutions. HighJump’s International Associate Partner Program consists of industry-leading consulting and solution providers located in key geographic regions throughout the world. Each Associate has a proven track record of success selling and implementing SCE solutions in global markets. Associates attend HighJump University, HighJump’s comprehensive solution and implementation training center, and are provided with continuing product, implementation and marketing support. HighJump’s International Associate Partner Program includes representation in the following geographic regions:
New International Customer Wins Several new international customers have been added to HighJump’s growing roster of more than 700 worldwide customers. These companies span industries including retail, telecommunications, food/beverage and consumer packaged goods, and utilities. Key customer wins include Comercial Mexicana, DiMalsa Logistics and Alen Grupo in Mexico; SKF Italy; Ajover in Colombia; Hitachi and Top Shop Holding B.V. (Oke TV, Tel Sell and TV-Select) in the Netherlands; Telecommunications Services of Trinidad and Tobago; PCTEL in Hong Kong; Artysen Technologies in China; SMART Modular in Singapore; and Quebec Telephone, Hospital for Sick Children and Pauwels in Canada. “We continue to have great success leveraging our industry-leading supply chain execution solutions to secure new customers and relationships in key, high-growth international markets,” said Chris Heim, president and CEO of HighJump Software. “We offer Associates an excellent value proposition: namely a proven, robust and highly adaptable supply chain execution solution that can be implemented quickly, easily and for a fraction of the cost of competing solutions—criteria critical for success in global markets.” “HighJump’s strategy in leveraging local Associates empowers us to build upon the strength of existing knowledge and the understanding of challenges unique to companies operating in those markets,” said Michael Parmett, vice president of strategic and international alliances of HighJump Software. “Our approach takes into consideration the need for sensitivity to the regional language, pricing and support requirements key to market acceptance. We believe this represents a unique and focused approach that will ensure long-term success as we continue our rapid international expansion.” "I have found working with HighJump Software to be a refreshing change when compared with other vendors in the supply chain execution market with which we have been associated,” said Alan Kane, managing director of HighJump-Australia. “In all of our endeavors, we have received nothing less than total, unreserved support from every level of the organization. This, along with the extraordinary innovativeness of the Advantage software applications, gives us great enthusiasm about our association with HighJump. We are proud to have the opportunity to introduce their products into the Australia and New Zealand markets." To support its international endeavors, HighJump has also extended Supply Chain Advantage®, its collection of supply chain execution solutions, with multi-lingual applications. This broadens the global deployability of the product line, allowing all solutions to support operations throughout the world. "The rapid international growth that HighJump has experienced is noteworthy," said Steve Banker, ARC director of supply chain research. “Leveraging local implementation partners is a sound global expansion strategy.” HighJump is continually furthering its aggressive international expansion with ongoing partner initiatives, new customer wins and product enhancements geared toward a global audience. About HighJump Software® Founded in 1983, HighJump Software is the premier provider of the industry's most adaptable, extended supply chain execution (SCE) solutions that deliver competitive advantage to manufacturers, distributors, retailers and third-party logistics companies. HighJump Software offers SCE solutions that can be easily and precisely tuned to fit the operational needs of a wide range of organizations from midsize to large companies and divisions of the Fortune 1000. HighJump's SCE systems are in use at more than 700 companies today. Headquartered in Eden Prairie, Minn., HighJump Software can be reached by e-mail at HJinfo@mmm.com; by phone at 877-445-4403; or by visiting the Web site at http://www.highjump.com .
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