STOCKHOLM, Sweden/LAS VEGAS, March 21, 2001 (PRIMEZONE) -- Leading e-collaboration and supply chain management vendor Intentia International AB (publ) (XSSE:INT B) and Manhat-tan Associates (Nasdaq:MANH), a global leader in providing warehouse management system and collaborative commerce solutions, announced at IBM's third annual Supply Chain Management Conference the signing of a worldwide strategic alliance agreement, which formalized the relationship between the two companies.
As strategic alliance partners, Manhattan Associates and Intentia will provide customers with one fully integrated suite of ERP, supply chain planning and supply chain execution solutions for customers with large warehouses and distribution centers. The two companies shared domain expertise in such key industries as consumer goods, apparel, and food & beverage manufacturing and distribution, ensuring customers are implementing systems that meet the business challenges of their respective industries. Customers will also benefit from the two companies' shared platforms and complementary underlying technologies.
The strategic alliance also allows the two companies to continue to make the necessary investments to the certified interface developed between PkMS(r), Manhattan Associates' leading warehouse management system, and Intentia's leading supply chain planning and execution solution. The two companies have invested in the joint development of this interface to support both existing and prospective customers.
In addition to the strategic alliance agreement, the two companies are signing a global re-seller agreement, which calls for Intentia to resell Manhattan Associates' leading warehouse management system PkMS(r). The two companies are utilizing the existing infrastructure -- training, help desk, implementation and research and development -- to support a reseller agreement that is global in nature.
"We are extremely pleased to formalize our relationship with Intentia," said Richard Haddrill, Manhattan Associates' President and CEO. "Their industry-leading solutions, coupled with their worldwide presence, enables us to jointly provide a solution set that meets the needs of our global customers in such key industries as apparel and consumer goods manufacturing and distribution. The opportunities are exciting."
Bjorn Algkvist, Intentia's President and CEO, commented, "The synergy between these two companies is unparalleled in this space. We see this relationship as an extension to the partnership that these two companies have enjoyed for several years. For joint customers, the end result will be even closer integration of the solutions, closer research and development efforts and a closer partnership. This is in line with Intentia increasing focus at selling to larger customers."
For further information please contact:
Michelle Tank Media Contacts Manhattan Associates Telephone: (678) 597-7909 e-mail: mtank@manh.com Thomas Ahlerup Director Corporate Communications Intentia International AB (publ) Telephone: +46-8-5552 5766 Fax: +46-8-5552 5999 Cell phone: +46-708-545 666 e-mail: thomas.ahlerup@intentia.se
About Manhattan Associates
Manhattan Associates, Inc. is a global leader in providing supply chain execution and collaborative commerce solutions. These solutions leverage state-of-the-art technologies, innovative practices and the company's domain expertise to enhance performance, profitability and competitive advantage. Manhattan Associates has licensed more than 800 customers representing 1,100 facilities worldwide, which include some of the world's leading manufacturers, suppliers and retailers. For more information about Manhattan Associates, telephone (770) 955-7070 or visit www.manh.com.
About MAP2
MAP2 is a comprehensive program that provides an enhanced framework for delivering joint solutions to customers. The program consists of three partnership levels: Strategic, Corporate and Business. Each level of partnership is available to complementary software providers, hardware/materials handling equipment providers, consulting companies and third-party integrators. This program offers Manhattan Associates' partners exclusive benefits such as joint interface development, go-to-market strategies, dedicated support resources and discounted training.
About Intentia International AB (publ)
Over the past few years, Intentia International AB has concentrated on positioning itself to meet the demands it anticipated would arise from the new e-economy era. Intentia has developed its Movex product from a traditional ERP system to a complete e-collaboration solution that can manage all the demands of the new economy. Movex offers Intentia's customers the key to success, with its applications for customer relationship management (CRM), enterprise resource planning (ERP), supply chain planning & execution (SCPE), partner relationship management (PRM), business performance management (BPM) and e-business.
Intentia is well-positioned to respond to market needs when the "e" (electronic) evolves into "c" (collaboration), working hard to satisfy customers through its organization of more than 3,800 professionals serving in excess of 3,500 customers in more than 40 countries around the world. Intentia is a public company traded on the Stockholm Stock Exchange (XSSE) under the symbol INT B.
Visit Intentia's Web site at www.intentia.com