Viewlocity and Archstone Consulting Announce Alliance

Business Wire, Dec 2, 2005

ATLANTA -- Viewlocity and Archstone Consulting today announced an alliance to offer Viewlocity's Inbound Planning software to the Automotive Market. This alliance will focus on providing companies with capabilities in managing their inbound logistics spend and logistics network processes. Viewlocity's Inbound Planning software has been used to optimize fleet utilization, route generation and replenishment strategy in a multi-national environment, increase operational functionality, lower inbound freight charges and has saved millions of dollars in costs for a number of automotive, third party logistics, and lead logistics provider companies.

"We are excited about the opportunities represented with Archstone's deep expertise in manufacturing and the value add that will be brought to the Viewlocity solution with their consulting services," said Michael Doane, Director of Automotive Sales for Viewlocity.

"Viewlocity's Inbound Planning solution presents a unique product offering to the automotive market and Archstone believes that by combining our efforts, we can bring about real efficiencies in the inbound planning functions of the major OEMs and their suppliers," said Gerry Mendelbaum, Principal of Archstone Consulting.

Viewlocity

Companies widely viewed as running the world's most finely tuned supply chains are learning how to adjust their operations "on the fly." Realizing that even the best plans are never 100% accurate, Viewlocity provides software that helps companies identify points in time when, as information and goods are moving through the supply chain, adjustments can be made to increase profits and raise customer service levels. Viewlocity also provides the most comprehensive product available for planning inbound materials logistics at the lowest cost. To find out how companies like Dell, the Ford Motor Company, and over 70 other leading companies use Viewlocity's software to improve their operations, call 1-877-512-8900 or visit our website at www.viewlocity.com.

Archstone Consulting

Archstone Consulting provides independent consulting services in business strategy and operations, specializing in manufacturing, consumer packaged goods, life sciences and business and consumer services sectors. Focusing on innovation, growth and value, Archstone Consulting's expertise includes supply chain management, distribution, logistics, sourcing and procurement and marketing. Headquartered in Stamford, Connecticut, the company has offices in New York, Chicago, San Francisco and Amsterdam. For additional information on Archstone Consulting, please visit the company's web site at http://www.archstoneconsulting.com/ or contact Dori Abel at 203-940-8221.