Patrick Takes Control of Cargo Supply Chain Network with Viewlocity; Solution Provides Consignment Visibility and Event Management for Patrick Ports

Business Wire, June 17, 2004

ATLANTA -- Supply chain software provider Viewlocity, Inc., today announced that its product has become the basis of a cargo management supply chain solution for Patrick Ports. Patrick is a multi-modal logistics provider, port operator and freight forwarder based in Australia. A[paragraph]The Patrick's Cargo Management solution provides Patrick with integrated supply chain processes spanning several business units. The solution also enables collaboration with freight forwarding agents, customs brokers, and import/exporter agents for command and control of the end-to-end supply chain. The system has been in production since January 2004 and Patrick is already realizing operational benefits and improved customer satisfaction levels. A[paragraph]Patrick Ports has recently undergone an acquisition-driven expansion and a key business objective has been to provide an integrated logistics service across operations. "We needed a solution that would allow us to keep pace with our business expansion and provide control of our supply chain. Viewlocity was able to meet all of our challenges," said Adrian Sandrin, General Manager - Integration and Development. "We are now able to resolve issues in the supply chain before they result in failure." A[paragraph]Says Fadi Geha, managing director, Viewlocity Asia Pacific, "We are delighted to have Patrick Ports as a customer. Our commitment to the Asia-Pacific market and ability to locally support an organisation of the calibre of Patrick was very important in securing this business."

A[paragraph]About Patrick

A[paragraph]Patrick has built an integrated network of freight logistics operations that deliver seamless and efficient transport solutions across all modes - rail, road, sea and air. A[paragraph]Patrick's consistent investment in technology has positioned the company as the world leader in container handling systems. Patrick Technology has developed ground-breaking IT and communications systems to support the extensive network of Patrick Corporation's freight logistics operations engineering and hazardous cargo. www.patrick.com.au.

A[paragraph]About Viewlocity

A[paragraph]Viewlocity provides supply chain management software comprised of visibility, event management, and optimisation components that enable companies to optimise their use of assets and monitor supply chain processes for exceptions. When exceptions occur the optimal response can be determined, minimizing disruption to the business. As a result, Viewlocity's customers run their businesses with smaller reserves of inventory, capacity and people, while improving service levels. To find out how companies like Dell, Ford Motor Company, and over 70 other leading companies use our products to improve their operations, call 404-267-6400 or visit our website at www.viewlocity.com.