FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contacts:
Amy Spychalla
Director of Marketing
SPS Commerce
(651) 603-4400
aspychalla@spscommerce.com
Patrick Cooley
Account Manager
Sterling Hager
(617) 926-6665 x234
patrick@sterlinghager.com
Laurie Hunnius
Director of Marketing
HighJump Software
(952) 563-5404
laurie.hunnius@highjumpsoftware.com
-- Agreement Will Bring a Complete Array of Supply Chain Technologies
to Retailers, Manufacturers and Distributors --
St. Paul, Minn., and Eden Prairie, Minn., October 9, 2001 - SPS Commerce, the leading Supply Chain Integration Service provider and HighJump Software, a privately held provider of adaptable, Internet-powered supply chain execution (SCE) solutions, today announced that the signing of a joint marketing partnership. This agreement enables SPS Commerce and HighJump to provide electronic supply chain solutions that connect companies to their suppliers, distributors and warehouse divisions, regardless of their size or unique e-commerce and supply chain needs. By deploying SPS Commerce and HighJump solutions, businesses can dramatically reduce the costs associated with manual processes and paper-based transactions to generate revenue and achieve a rapid return-on-investment.
"Every enterprise is searching for effective and worthwhile technology," said Chris Heim, President and CEO of HighJump Software. "While we typically provide our Fortune 1000 and mid-sized customers with our warehouse, distribution and fulfillment software, partnering with SPS, the proven leader in supplier enablement, now allows us to provide our customers a seamless link to their small and medium sized suppliers."
HighJump Software is a leader in delivering flexible and adaptable supply chain solutions for businesses seeking to gain competitive advantage. HighJump Software`s core differentiator is the adaptability of its suite of supply chain execution solutions developed and designed specifically for the needs of mid-market companies.
"We are always looking for ways to add value for our customers," said Jim Frome, SPS Commerce`s executive vice president and chief strategy officer. "Partnerships with leaders such as HighJump Software confirm our commitment to identifying viable business partners, partners who can assist us in extending the value of electronic supply chains throughout the enterprise."
SPS Commerce offers hosted supply chain integration services that enable companies, such as Target Corp., Kmart and REI, to integrate small to mid-sized vendors into their supply chain without mandating costly or proprietary technologies. Through this agreement, SPS Commerce and HighJump Software will jointly offer compatible solutions to existing customers for supplier, warehouse and distribution integration.
About High Jump Software
Founded in 1983, HighJump Software is a premier provider of the most adaptable, Internet-based supply chain execution solutions that deliver competitive advantage to manufacturers, distributors, e-businesses, and third- party logistics companies.
HighJump Software offers warehouse management, e-fulfillment, and data collection solutions that can be easily and precisely tuned to fit the operational needs of mid-size organizations and divisions of Fortune 1000 companies. HighJump`s supply chain execution systems are in use at more than 700 companies today. Headquartered in Eden Prairie, Minnesota, HighJump Software can be reached by e-mail at info@highjumpsoftware.com; by phone at 877.445.4403; or by visiting the Web site at http://www.highjumpsoftware.com.
About SPS Commerce
SPS Commerce is the leading Supply Chain Integration Service provider. The Company specializes in helping large enterprises optimize their supply chains by providing transaction management, application integration and supply chain services to their small- and mid-size trading partners via a hosted Internet service. It has helped key enterprises, including Kmart, Target Corp., REI and Dura Automotive, electronically enable and integrate over 35,000 small and mid-sized trading partners into their e-supply chain. SPS Commerce is headquartered in St. Paul, MN. For more information, visit the Company at www.spscommerce.com or call (651) 603-4400.
SPS Commerce is a registered trademark of SPS Commerce Inc., SPSConnect, spscommerce.net and the SPS Commerce logo are the property of SPS Commerce, Inc. All other names and trademarks are the property of their respective holders.
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