Manugistics Delivers Innovative, Next Generation Manufacturing Solutions With Web-Based Collaborative Planning Suite on Sun Microsystems Network Infrastructure
Solution Showcased During SunNetwork(SM) Conference and Pavilion in San Francisco, September 16-18
SAN FRANCISCO, Sep 15, 2003 -- Manugistics Group, Inc. (Nasdaq:MANU) today announced further validation of its Web-based collaborative planning solution deployed on Sun Microsystems` network solutions. The collaborative planning solution - scheduled for demonstration during SunNetwork(SM) 2003 Conference and Pavilion beginning tomorrow in San Francisco - is designed to address the unique challenges faced in discrete manufacturing, in which supplier networks must be optimized to deliver top business performance and customer satisfaction.
Today`s announcement demonstrates the close alignment of Sun and Manugistics with a single purpose to help manufacturers leverage technology to enhance profitability, with faster time to ROI, less complexity and greater flexibility. The expanded alliance is a direct response to recent industry analyst research, which shows that to remain competitive, discrete manufacturers - such as those in the highly competitive high technology, aerospace & defense, automotive, industrial and medical device industries - require a flexible IT framework to help enable a collaborative environment among key business partners.
"Manufacturers are looking to cut costs, improve the operation of their supply chain, and plan collaboratively with their partners," commented Vinay Asgekar in the AMR Research Report, July 30, 2003. "Companies can reduce inventories and improve service levels through collaborative practices...this enables all partners to expedite their inter-enterprise planning activities, allowing more frequent planning and better response to demand or supply changes."
Previously, Sun Microsystems deployed a Web-based, collaborative planning environment using Manugistics` collaborative planning solution for its comprehensive global network of external manufacturers and suppliers.
"The Manugistics collaborative planning solution extends across Sun`s multi-tiered supply chain, helping Sun aggregate planning data into a single view that is shared in real time with our key partners," said Stuart Wells, vice president, market development, Sun Microsystems. "We are just beginning to realize the benefits, enhancing Sun`s ability to reduce inventory, control costs and improve our overall operational efficiency."
"Drawing on decades of experience with manufacturers, our solutions deliver business-critical visibility, security and scalability across the complex manufacturing operations that global organizations are responsible for today. The Manugistics collaborative planning solution deployed on Sun network solutions can readily scale across a company`s multi-tiered supply chain with powerful flexibility, enabling organizations to provide key information to internal and external partners in a secure Web-based environment," said Lori Mitchell-Keller, senior vice president, market and technology strategy, Manugistics.
Live demonstrations of Manugistics` collaborative planning solution deployed on and optimized for Sun network solutions can also be seen at enVISION2003, from October 26-29 in Washington, D.C. Manugistics enVISION2003 is a global event series that brings together thought leaders from some of today`s most innovative companies across virtually all leading industries to explore the future of supply and demand chain management.
About Manugistics Group, Inc.
Manugistics is a leader in delivering innovative supply and demand chain management solutions. Today, more than 1,200 clients trust Manugistics to help them reduce costs, increase revenues and enhance margins. The company provides comprehensive solutions for supply chain management, demand and revenue management, service and parts management and supplier relationship management. Its clients include industry leaders such as AT&T, Airgas, BMW, Boeing, Brown & Williamson, Caterpillar, Circuit City, Coca-Cola Bottling, Continental Airlines, Diageo, DuPont, Fairchild Semiconductor, Ford Motor Company, Harley-Davidson, Nestle, RadioShack, Smith & Nephew and Unilever. For more information, go to www.manugistics.com.
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FORWARD LOOKING STATEMENT
This announcement contains forward-looking statements that involve risks and uncertainties that include, among others, continuing economic and political uncertainty, the timing and degree of business recovery, anticipated losses, unpredictability of future revenues, potential fluctuations in quarterly operating results, unexpected competition, risks related to quarterly performance, risks of new business areas, international expansion, business combinations and strategic alliances, lengthening of sales cycles for software products and services, and the effectiveness of the cost reduction efforts undertaken by Manugistics and their impact on the company`s ability to operate its business. A decreased demand for enterprise application software due to weakened economic conditions could result in decreased revenues or lower revenue growth rates. More information about factors that potentially could affect Manugistics` financial results is included in Manugistics filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including its Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended February 28, 2003 and Quarterly Report on form 10-Q for the period ended May 31, 2003. Manugistics assumes no obligation to update the forward-looking information contained in this announcement.
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