HighJump SoftwareT To Host Supply-Chain Expert and Author Dr. James Tompkins at Users Group Conference

Public invited to hear industry expert speak on the emerging trends in e-fulfillment and warehouse management solutions

Eden Prairie, MN, September 8, 2000—HighJump Software T, formerly Data Collection Systems (DCSI), will host supply-chain expert and author Dr. James Tompkins at its annual Users Group Conference Thursday, Sept. 21 from 8 a.m. to 9 a.m. at the Marquette Hotel in downtown Minneapolis. The public is invited to attend.

Tompkins, one of the world's leading supply chain management experts, authors and consultants, will discuss several industry-critical topics, including how to achieve "Supply Chain Synthesis (SCS)" while reducing costs and inventory, and how to boost profits and your competitive advantage in spite of today's growing business challenges. These challenges include increased customer satisfaction requirements, demands to reduce inventory, demands for greater responsiveness and business at the speed of "e."

As president and founder of Tompkins Associates, one of the world's leading supply chain execution consulting firms, Tompkins has helped hundreds of companies achieve total operations excellence. Tompkins has authored or contributed to more than 19 books, including No Boundaries: Moving Beyond Supply Chain Management, and has more than 500 published articles to his credit. Additionally, Tompkins was honored in 1999 as an inductee in Modern Material Handling's Hall of Fame.

In addition to Tompkins' address, the public is invited to hear the keynote presentation by Vicki Perry on Wednesday, Sept. 20 from 9 a.m.-10 a.m. Titled "The Resiliency of Change," Perry's presentation will discuss the core resiliency skills needed to face the changes and challenges of the new millennium. A nationally recognized human behavioral specialist and customer service expert, she will examine the need for flexible, self-reliant and positive service-based people in an organization.

Reservations are required for both the Tompkins and Perry presentations due to seating limitations. Individuals interested in attending should contact Erin Bahr at 952.947.0489.

About the HighJump Software Users Group Conference
The HighJump Software educational Users Group Conference runs Sept. 20 to 22 and is designed to help HighJump Software customers take advantage of the latest technology and trends within the supply chain execution industry to maximize their solution and investment. Through the conference sessions and breakout groups, such as Adapting your Operations for e-Commerce or Seven Reasons why e-Commerce Initiatives Fail and How to Avoid them, and hands-on labs, attendees can learn valuable information and new skills and stay abreast of the latest industry trends.

About HighJump Software
HighJump Software, founded in 1983 as Data Collection Systems (DCSI), is the leader in leveraging the power of the Internet to deliver the most flexible and adaptable supply chain solutions that help businesses gain competitive advantage. Ideal for manufacturers, distributors, e-businesses and third-party logistics companies, HighJump Software offers innovative, flexible and affordable e-fulfillment, warehouse management and data collections solutions. HighJump's web-based products help save time and money by eliminating manual reentry of orders, improve customer service through real-time visibility of inventory availability and order status, increase repeat orders and customer satisfaction by accelerating the fulfillment process, and reduce backorders and ensure timely delivery by matching orders to the appropriate warehouse and parcel carrier.

With headquarters in Eden Prairie, Minn., HighJump counts more than 700 premier companies that have benefited from its full-system approach that includes software, hardware, training, installation, consulting, and toll-free telephone support. HighJump Software can be reached at info@highjumpsoftware.com, http://www.highjumpsoftware.com/ or 800.328.3271.

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