3PLex Names Greg Pope President and Chief Operating Officer; eBusiness Innovator to Advance Transportation Industry's Leading Technology Partner for Third Party Logistics.

Business/Technology Editors

CAMBRIDGE, Mass.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Oct. 2, 2000

3PLex.com(TM), the only online transportation company that serves the specific needs of the trucking industry's intermediaries, today announced the appointment of Greg Pope as its first president and chief operating officer. Mr. Pope will report directly to Benjamin Gordon, 3PLex's founder and chief executive officer.

In his dual role, Mr. Pope will be responsible for the implementation of 3PLex's overall business plan as well as the continued delivery of the 3PLex Transportation Operating System (TOPS)(SM), the first Web-based operating system for third party logistics providers that was announced Sept. 21. He will also provide leadership in the company's operational efforts to deliver blue-chip Internet technology that automates logistics business processes, connects transportation partners, enhances value-added logistics services, and provides eMarketplaces with a total supply chain solution.

"This announcement represents an important step in the evolution of 3PLex as we strive to become the industry leader in on-line logistics," said Mr. Gordon. "Throughout his career, Greg has made significant contributions in the expanding world of e-commerce and we expect that his knowledge and leadership skills will have a significant impact on our growth in the B2B space. I have a great deal of confidence in Greg's ability to contribute to the continued success of 3PLex."

Previously, Mr. Pope was vice president of worldwide sales and services at Open Market, Inc., a Burlington-based company focused on e-business solutions that enable universal customer relationship management (UCRM) through an integrated suite of applications for managing online content, commerce and e-marketing worldwide. At Open Market he was responsible for the combined sales, consulting, and services organization and the development of high-level sales strategy.

Mr. Pope played a major role in building Open Market's worldwide sales organization, establishing offices in London, Paris, Frankfurt, Amsterdam, Milan, Sydney, and Tokyo and distributorships in Korea, Malaysia, Singapore, and South Africa. Mr. Pope has been with Open Market since its inception in 1995. Last year the company reported revenues of $85 million. Prior to working at Open Market, Mr. Pope was the vice president of operations of Europe, Middle East, and Asia for Stratus Computer, Inc. In addition, he has more than 25 years of experience selling enterprise applications and solutions for such organizations as Unisys and Honeywell Information Systems.

"I am impressed with 3PLex's business model and the company's success in attracting top talent from both the transportation and software industries," said Mr. Pope. "In just nine months, 3PLex has generated a great deal of interest among the news media, analyst and investor communities and has earned well-deserved recognition for its innovative strategy of enabling the 3PLs. I am delighted to join the 3PLex team."

About 3PLex

Located in Cambridge, Mass., 3PLex provides third party logistics companies (3PLs) and carriers with blue-chip Internet technology to automate their business processes, connect to more shippers and carriers, provide exceptional value-added services, and participate in the $900 billion e-supply chain. 3PLex combines the efficiencies of the Internet with the real-world expertise of third party logistics organizations. As a result, 3PLs and carriers achieve superior productivity savings and revenue growth. Founded in 1999, 3PLex is backed by Polaris Venture Partners, Goldman Sachs & Co., Morgan Stanley Dean Witter & Co., Ionian Ventures, and several of 3PLex's key customers. For more information, please visit the company's Web site at www.3PLex.com, or contact Ben Bergman at 617-349-9346.