theSupplyChain.com Implements Web Service Solution Streamlining Inventory Management at Premier Diving Retailer

theSupplyChain.com tightly integrates Web service product suite to CAM Commerce Solutions Office Star and Microsoft Great Plains ERP, delivering turnkey distributed inventory solutions to the retail supply-chain.

NEWPORT BEACH, CALIF., May 1, 2002 -- theSupplyChain.comsm, a provider of Web service products and services for streamlining inventory and supply-chain management initiatives of the extended enterprise, announced today the implementation of scVMIsm at Liburdis Scuba Center in Costa Mesa, California. scVMI delivers a powerful Vendor Managed Inventory solution that is easily integrated into any existing inventory management system via simple XML messaging technology.

Liburdis approached the theSupplyChain.com to create a way for its many suppliers to view and manage in-store inventory, in real-time. scVMI was integrated into the Liburdis Office Star (by CAM Commerce Solutions) system at their new flagship store in under 3 weeks. The new system allows suppliers to view current product levels as well as inventory histories, demand forecasts, and send/receive Advance Shipment Notices (ASN).

This is a beneficial extension of our products for those retailers wishing to enhance or realize their automatic replenishment initiatives" said Chester Ritchie, VP of Marketing for CAM Commerce Solutions. theSupplyChain.coms innovative use of Web service technology creates more solutions for our customers and increases the value of their original software investment."

In addition to scVMI, theSupplyChain.coms suite of inventory software products include scDIMsm for Distributed Inventory Management, scSynchronizesm for 3rd party logistic (3PL) provider inventory system synchronization, and scCoresm, a technology product used for custom solutions and by other software vendors. All of these products are easily integrated to extend existing IT investments and reduce traditional integration costs. Out-of-the-box adaptors are available for systems, including Microsoft Great Plains (theSupplyChain.com is a Microsoft Great Plains Business Solution Developer) and CAM Commerce Solutions line of Star products.

Web service technology is proving its value unlike the .com revolution of the past -- by real world results," said Rob Rennie, CEO of theSupplyChain.com. Our integration with leading on-premise software from providers such as Microsoft Great Plains and CAM Commerce Solutions demonstrates a model for Web services to provide measurable return on investment." theSupplyChain.coms complete line of inventory management products is rapidly leading the way for an entirely new level of business efficiencies and best practices. And thanks to Web service technology, they are within reach of nearly every business.

About theSupplyChain.com
theSupplyChain.com is an innovator of Internet-based products and services that streamline distributed inventory management processes. Leveraging proprietary Web service technology, theSupplyChain.coms products extend existing IT investments to create efficiencies in sharing or distributing inventory information with suppliers, 3PL providers, and into the demand chain with retail and distribution centers. Privately held, the company was founded in 1999 with a focus on delivering next-generation solutions appropriate for any sized retailer, distributor or manufacturer. The products of theSupplyChain.com are built entirely on the latest .NET and Web service technology to take the next step beyond just connecting systems together. theSupplyChain.com's corporate headquarters are located in Newport Beach, CA. For more information about theSupplyChain.com, call 714.437.4420 or visit www.theSupplyChain.com.