RedPrairie Utilizes Microsoft .NET Framework-Based Technologies To Provide Advanced Distribution Labor Management Solutions For Retail

RedPrairie Corporation, a global leader in supply chain technology solutions that enable business process transformation, announced today at the National Retail Federation conference in New York City that it is delivering advanced solutions for distribution labor management for leading retailers such as Sears, TJX Companies and Wal*Mart. These industry-leading solutions are built on the Microsoft .NET Framework, Microsoft® Windows® 2000 and Microsoft SQL Server 2000. RedPrairie® is presenting these solutions in Microsoft's booth (#500) at the NRF conference.

Comments RedPrairie Company Leader John Jazwiec, "Retail distribution is complex, fast-paced and labor-intensive. To standardize distribution processes and reduce costs in this challenging environment, 11 of the top 20 retailers and many smaller retail companies employ RedPrairie Workforce Performance Management solutions in their distribution operations. We are positioning these and our other supply chain solutions more prominently in the retail marketplace."

Says Brian Scott, Vice President for Microsoft's Retail & Hospitality Unit, "RedPrairie is a leading provider of supply chain execution solutions that deliver on the Microsoft Smarter Retailing strategy for connecting people, information, systems and devices. Its comprehensive systems demonstrate the robustness of Microsoft technology for high-volume, mission-critical business applications and enables retailers to reduce costs and operate their businesses more effectively."

RedPrairie's advanced distribution labor solutions for retail encompass all of the functions within Workforce Performance Management, including work methods development, engineered standards, resource planning and allocation, performance measurement and reporting, labor optimization, time and attendance, and incentives and rewards. These integrated capabilities enable retailers to improve productivity and utilization of their workforce, reduce replenishment times and lower labor costs. Retail customers typically experience a reduction of 10-20 percent in distribution costs with RedPrairie's solution.

NRF attendees wishing to learn more about RedPrairie Workforce Performance Management solutions can visit booth #1563 or the Microsoft booth #500 at the conference.

About RedPrairie Corporation
For over 30 years RedPrairie has enabled leading global companies to create competitive advantage through supply chain excellence. RedPrairie's comprehensive technology solutions provide rapid and sustainable return on investment by optimizing the performance of people, places and processes.

For additional information, call 1.877.733.7724 or access www.RedPrairie.com.