Coca-Cola Bottling Co. Consolidated Upgrades Its JDA Software Investment to Support Growth Initiatives, Increase Sales and Decrease Overall Transportation Costs

Business Wire, March 10, 2008

Second Largest Coke Bottler in the U.S. Further Improves Forecast Accuracy, Increases Customer Service Levels, Reduces Inventory and Enhances Planning and Productivity

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. -- JDA[R] Software Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: JDAS) today announced that Coca-Cola Bottling Co. Consolidated, the second largest Coke bottler in the U.S. with 6,000 employees and $1.4 billion in annual revenue, has upgraded its JDA Software supply chain management solutions to Version 7.4, including JDA([R]) Demand, JDA([R]) Fulfillment and JDA([R]) Transportation Planning, all powered by Manugistics([R]). Coca-Cola Consolidated expects to further improve forecast accuracy, customer service levels, order fill rates and on-time deliveries with the support of JDA Software.

"We decided to upgrade our current solutions to leverage the unparalleled supply chain innovation, that the JDA solutions provide to continue to deliver industry leading results," said Brett Frankenberg, director of supply chain planning, Coca-Cola Consolidated.

JDA Software's Supply Chain Optimization and Transportation & Logistics Management solutions allow companies to respond rapidly to shifts in consumer demand, as well as manage, optimize and execute the strategic, operational and tactical business processes that transform the supply chain into a strategic differentiator.

"We hope to further improve our planning efficiency and productivity to set a stronger foundation for the continued growth and expansion of Coca-Cola Consolidated through use of this software solution," Frankenberg added.

Coca-Cola Consolidated also utilizes JDA([R]) Collaborate, JDA([R]) Freight Audit & Payment and JDA([R] )Shipment Execution, all powered by Manugistics([R]). Commenting on the comprehensiveness of the systems and how the company has benefited, Frankenberg said, "JDA's products provide clear financial and operating results while improving our capability and capacity. They have enabled us to take on the future. If you're not enabled, you start missing opportunities, which negatively affect customer service levels on one end and product obsolescence on the other. We certainly would not be as successful without JDA Software."

David Johnston, JDA Software senior vice president of manufacturing and wholesale distribution, said, "JDA's innovative supply chain solution enabled Coca-Cola Consolidated to achieve substantial inventory reductions while also delivering significant improvements in customer service levels. Additionally, sales from new product introductions improved greatly. More and more companies are focusing on achieving true supply chain optimization excellence in a quest to deliver improved market responsiveness, better lifecycle management, optimized network-wide inventory levels, increased customer service levels, and reduced logistics costs. JDA Software has continually delivered innovation that provides manufacturers, wholesale distributors and retailers with unparalleled optimization and visibility into the extended supply chain that enables them to delight their customers and shareholders alike."

About JDA Software Group, Inc.

JDA[R] Software Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: JDAS) is focused on helping companies realize real supply chain and revenue management results - fast. JDA Software delivers integrated merchandising as well as supply chain and revenue management planning, execution, and optimization solutions for the consumer-driven supply chain and services industries. Through its industry leading solutions, leading manufacturers, distributors, retailers and services companies around the world are growing their businesses with greater predictability and more profitably. For more information on JDA Software, visit www.jda.com or contact us at info@jda.com or call 1.800.479.7382.

We do not believe this press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Nevertheless, if remarks in this press release are considered to be "forward-looking" or to have forward-looking implications (such as Mr. Johnston's remarks concerning the anticipated benefits of using our solutions and his expectation that companies will continue to look to software to achieve supply chain optimization), we would remind our investors and prospective investors that future events may involve risks and uncertainties. These risks and uncertainties include the fact that not all users will be able to utilize our products with successful results. Other risks and uncertainties that may affect our business are detailed from time to time in the "Risks Factors" section of our filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. As a result of these and other risks, actual results may differ materially from those predicted. We undertake no obligation to update information in this release.

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