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HighJump Software® Extends Supply Chain Execution Solution Offering With Industry-Leading Global Trading Partner Enablement FunctionalityTrading Partner Enablement Tool Strengthens Lines of Communication With Suppliers EDEN PRAIRIE, MN (June 10, 2003)—HighJump Software, the premier provider of the industry’s most adaptable, extended supply chain execution (SCE) solutions, today announced the release of Supplier Advantage™, a supplier execution enablement tool that extends HighJump’s trading partner enablement suite. This powerful solution functions on a stand-alone basis and also integrates seamlessly with HighJump’s industry-leading supply chain execution applications, such as Warehouse Advantage®, Transportation Advantage™ and Yard Advantage™. Supplier Advantage provides immediate ROI by optimizing activities, improving the efficiency of inbound goods management, and enhancing overall supplier relationships throughout the entire supply chain. This solution also decreases labor costs by streamlining receiving and data entry work. Furthermore, Supplier Advantage promotes proactive event management and issue resolution to reduce unexpected delays and expedited shipment costs. “In today’s highly competitive business environment, real-time collaboration and information sharing with suppliers is key to effective supply chain execution and cost reduction,” said Chris Heim, president and CEO of HighJump Software. “Supplier Advantage empowers this collaboration through advance shipping notice (ASN) receiving and real-time visibility of all incoming goods—without the costs associated with EDI. Our customers will not only increase the velocity of their receiving operations, but they will also push work such as item labeling out to their suppliers, dramatically improving facility flow-through.” According to Heim, Supplier Advantage facilitates supplier communication at various levels. For some suppliers, a simple Web browser connection gives them visibility to crucial data. For others, HighJump can set up system-to-system XML integration to enable completely automated data sharing. In addition to Supplier Advantage, HighJump’s trading partner enablement suite includes Customer Service Advantage™, a customer visibility solution which optimizes communication by providing a wealth of order lifecycle information. “With core supply chain execution solutions already in place, our customers now have a full continuum of capabilities to facilitate real-time collaboration,” said Heim. “On one end, Supplier Advantage allows them to communicate easily and effectively with suppliers around the globe. On the other end, they can achieve higher customer satisfaction with order and shipment visibility. The result is a more efficient, responsive supply chain and measurable cost savings for all involved.” 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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