Tompkins Associates Forms Alliance with HighJump SoftwareT

Partners will provide software and implementation solutions for mid-tier companies

Raleigh, NC, November 17, 2000—Tompkins Associates, the leading Total Operations consulting firm and HighJump SoftwareT, formerly Data Collection Systems, have announced a strategic partnership to offer a comprehensive suite of products and services that will facilitate the design and deployment of supply chain execution systems for mid-tier companies.

HighJump Software will combine their highly adaptable and affordable e-Fulfillment AdvantageT solution with Tompkins' knowledge of best practices, logistics strategy and implementation services. The resulting products will empower companies with real time visibility and collaboration across the supply chain, thereby improving customer service by reducing costs, improving accuracy and speed of fulfillment, and enhancing execution capabilities in the distribution process.

"We selected HighJump Software because they are focused on serving mid-tier companies, and their software extends our best practices approach to e-commerce fulfillment," says John Spain, senior partner of Tompkins. "In today's market, speed of implementation is key. HighJump's highly configurable and affordable solution helps assure that mid-tier companies will have a successful, cost-effective installation."

The advanced collaboration between HighJump Software and Tompkins Associates provides a unique blend of proven e-commerce, warehouse, and transportation management solutions, industry experience, best practices and joint expertise that enables improved customer satisfaction. "Tompkins is a leader in supply chain Total Operations consulting," says Jeff Laurel, vice president, strategic alliances at HighJump Software. "By joining forces with Tompkins, we can provide mid-tier companies with affordable tier 1 functionality in both their warehouse management and fulfillment systems. As a result, our customers will enjoy not only a quick time-to-benefit, but it will be easy to modify it to adapt to changing market conditions."

HighJump Software offers a suite of solutions designed to meet its customers' supply chain execution needs - solutions that provide complete adaptability to meeting unique and ever-changing needs. e-Fulfillment Advantage seamlessly integrates with leading e-commerce storefronts to ensure speed and accuracy in picking, packing, and delivery. It provides real-time visibility of inventory and order status for the end customer and managers alike, automates the fulfillment process to maximize efficiencies and productivity, easily and rapidly configures to a company's unique fulfillment needs. Warehouse Advantage, a module included within the e-Fulfillment Advantage suite, is a radio frequency-based, mid-market warehouse management system that is completely Web-based and can be easily configured by the user. It gives organizations complete control over their logistics operations and ensures accuracy throughout receiving, put-away, picking, shipping, and cycle counting.

The combination of HighJump Software's proven solutions with Tompkins' best practices consulting and training programs offers mid-tier customers the opportunity to truly maximize distribution efficiencies.

By focusing on customer and supply chain initiative requirements, Tompkins has successfully collaborated to help companies lower operating costs and improve customer service. "Tompkins' expertise coupled with our Supply Chain Execution applications raises the bar even further in building more streamlined operations," says Laurel.

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 Software'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-by matching orders to the appropriate warehouse and parcel carrier-reduce backorders and ensure timely delivery.

With headquarters in Eden Prairie, Minn., HighJump Software counts among its customers more than 700 premier companies that have benefited from its full-system approach-an approach that includes software, hardware, training, installation, consultation, 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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