7/20/2000 Press Release

IDII Warehouse Software Directory Launched.

Industrial Data & Information, Inc. announces a new Warehouse Software Directory that includes a thorough list of software solutions.

This is the only directory that contains a very complete list of WMS solutions found in North America. The new directory includes a listing of Warehouse Management System and ERP solutions that have a warehouse module capable of radio frequency (RF) units. Other types of software are included in the directory, such as Slotting Optimization, Labor Management Systems, Shipping Manifest Systems, Routing Optimization, Yard Management, and more. There are some European solutions listed as well.

This new directory includes many appendices such as solutions by operating system (i.e., AS/400, Linux, Unix, and Windows NT) as well as by database (i.e., Oracle, Sybase, Informix, Progress, and others). The IDII Warehouse Software Directory includes appendices by software type (i.e, Warehouse Management System, Shipping Manifest System, Slotting Optimization, Load Optimization, Route Optimization, Labor Management System, Yard Management System, and more). Solutions also include the target industries that the solution is intended for. With these appendices and industry information, one may quickly build a list of possible software solutions to check out.

Philip Obal, President of Industrial Data & Information, says, "A company can save significant time and money in the selection of a WMS product by doing three things. First, educate yourself in the common differences and deficiencies in the WMS market today. These are found in our "What To Look For In WMS Software" research report. Second, have a precise RFI (request for information) or RFP (request for proposal) that really represents the company's requirements. IDII has ready-to-use RFP products. Lastly, use the IDII Warehouse Software Directory to locate solutions. By doing these things early on in the search process, you will avoid unnecessary exploratory trips for learning at both the company and vendors' expense. In addition, you will end up with a WMS solution meeting your needs."

IDII is providing the tools to educate logistics & IT professionals on what WMS functions to look for and what is involved in a proper software selection process. Our tools are designed to save time and money.

Single copies of the Warehouse Software Directory are $100 US. The directory is updated on a monthly basis. Four quarterly copies are available on a subscription basis for $250 US per year.

Single copies of the research report "What To Look For In Warehouse Management System Software" is $195 US. ISBN 0-9669345-0-4. The publisher is Industrial Data & Information, Inc. The research report, Warehouse Software Directory, and the WMS RFP products are available online via www.idii.com.

About Industrial Data & Information, Inc. (IDII)

Industrial Data & Information, Inc. is a consulting company that assists companies in selecting and implementing software solutions. IDII is focused on the supply-chain and has expertise in software evaluation, selection, and implementation. They produce research reports on software related to the supply chain, which enables companies & consultants to spend less time searching for & researching solutions, as well as professional-quality customizable RFPs. For more information on IDII, visit our web site at www.idii.com or contact IDII at 918-464-2222 or e-mail at philobal@idii.com.