The Spectrum Group and Paragon Management Systems Announce Strategic Alliance; Partnership Brings Supply Chain Excellence to Midwest Region

Business Wire, Oct 19, 1999

CHICAGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Oct. 19, 1999--

Combining in-depth experience in full-cycle IT management consulting and Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) with excellence in Supply Chain Management (SCM), The Spectrum Group and Paragon Management Systems today announced a strategic partnership that will bring industry-proven management solutions to the high-tech, aerospace and automotive industries.

The alliance between The Spectrum Group, a management consulting firm providing full-cycle inplanning systems like Paragon's offer," said Johith a strong foothold in the Midwest, Spectrum Chain planning solution,' said Sibley. "Combining Spectrum's expertise in Oracle Applications with Paragon ategy consulting, process design and technology selection - to its clients within various industries in the manufacturing and distribution sectors. Spectrum's offerings include: Enterprise Business Solutions (EBS)/ Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP); Customer Relationship Management (CRM); Supply Chain Management (SCM) and e-Commerce. The Spectrum Group, headquartered in the Chicagoland area, maintains partner relationships with leading technology providers like Oracle (OSP) and Paragon to deliver superior enterprise-wide solutions. For more information, visit the company's web site at www.specgrp.com.

About Paragon Management Systems

Headquartered in Los Angeles and with sales and support offices worldwide, Paragon Management Systems, Inc. delivers Internet-powered supply chain collaboration solutions that enable innovative companies to respond in real time to changing demand and provide custom-configured products and value-added customer service at a moment's notice. Paragon's software and professional services enhance the value of complementary enterprise applications and reflect the company's unmatched understanding of - and experience in solving - the unique business needs of the Semiconductor, High Tech/Electronics, Textile, Apparel and Automotive industries. To learn more about Paragon and its solutions, please visit www.paragonms.com.