Dabbiere Named Ernst & Young's Southeast Entrepreneur of the Year

Business Wire, June 21, 1999

ATLANTA--(BUSINESS WIRE)--June 21, 1999--

Manhattan Associates, Inc. (Nasdaq: MANH), the leading supply chain execution system provider, announced that Alan J. Dabbiere, president and CEO of Manhattan Associates, was named Ernst & Young's Southeast Industry Entrepreneur of the Year for Technology.

Ernst & Young created the award to recognize those who have proven to be the most successful and innovative individuals in their respective business communities.

Ernst & Young judged individuals based on the placement of high company values and strong relationships with employees, customers, suppliers and shareholders. The candidates were also evaluated by their sound management practices, as well as their company's financial performance, evidence of innovative or creative management and consideration of industry obstacles that had to be overcome.

"The growth of this company in the past ten years has made a great impact on the evolution of the consumer supply chain. Manhattan Associates is the perfect example of what results from a team's hard work and dedication to a vision," says Dabbiere. "This award represents the efforts of Manhattan Associates and the 660 employees who make up the foundation of this company. I am pleased to accept this honor on behalf of the company and its customers who have been such a factor in the success of Manhattan Associates."

Based in Atlanta, Ga., Manhattan Associates provides information technology solutions, including distribution management, transportation management and supply chain interface systems, that enable the efficient movement of goods throughout the supply chain. Currently, the company has more than 400 customers worldwide, representing more than $200 billion in annual global product shipments.