Amphire Helps Markon Cooperative Increase Its Efficiency and Visibility Throughout the Supply Chain.

Multi-phased Project Expedites Purchase Orders, Doubles Annual Sales, and Exceeds Annual Growth

REDWOOD CITY, Calif. -- Amphire[R] Solutions, the leading global Software as a Service (SaaS) provider of technology solutions for the foodservice industry and institutional supply chains, and Markon Cooperative, the first produce-purchasing agent for foodservice, announced today the results of its ongoing partnership. Since signing with Amphire to improve transactional efficiency and visibility, Markon has doubled its annual sales volume, exceeded annual growth by 25 percent and tripled the number of suppliers using Amphire Connect, an on-demand ordering platform. The partnership allows Markon to continually improve services and further expand its business.

Amphire Connect facilitates Markon's expansion by enabling the company to increase order process efficiency, increase order accuracy and decrease transaction bottlenecks. Shipping manifests from suppliers that were once received manually are now received electronically and flow directly into Markon's back office system. Over 400 suppliers worldwide use the platform to process orders across the Amphire network.

"The results of our relationship with Amphire have far exceeded our expectations," said Tim York, president of Markon Cooperative. "Amphire's seamless integration with our back office system and internal order processes is an important value-added service that has allowed us to be more efficient throughout our supply chains."

Today, Markon procures, delivers and markets fresh produce for 11 of the leading independent foodservice distributors in North America. Markon members collectively account for more than $14 billion in annual sales.

"With today's faltering economy and shrinking margins, products like Amphire Connect give our customers a competitive advantage," stated Mark Barnekow, president and CEO of Amphire Solutions. "Markon's growth and continued focus on improving supply chain efficiencies are a testament to our evolving vision for the supply chain and we are pleased with the outcomes it's brought to Markon."

About Amphire Solutions Inc.

Amphire Solutions provides global, end-to-end solutions to optimize the food service and hospitality industries' supply chains, helping companies manage and automate supply chain transactions and processes. Currently serving over 700 suppliers, 175 distributors and 100,000 operator end users, the company's products allow enterprises to address fundamental supply chain challenges such as transaction management, contract management, compliance, reporting and analytics, purchasing, and supply and demand forecasting with configurable and user friendly web-based solutions. Amphire customers have greater control and visibility into their business to make accurate decisions, build brand loyalty and improve cash flow. For more information, please visit www.amphire.com.

About Markon Cooperative, Inc.

Markon is a produce purchasing, marketing and sales agent for eleven foodservice distributors with $14 billion in sales in the US and Canada. Based in Salinas, California, Markon procures, packages, and delivers fresh fruits and vegetables -- including the Markon First Crop and Ready-Set-Serve brands -- exclusively for its members, who include: Ben E. Keith Foods, CONCO Food Service, Gordon Food Service Canada, Gordon Food Service USA, The IJ Company, Institution Food House, Maines Paper & Food Service, Nicholas & Company, ProPacific Fresh, Reinhart FoodService, and Shamrock Foods Company. For more information, please visit www.markon.com.