Anixter International Implements ShipNow's DI Server; High-Volume System to Coordinate Global Shipping out of Anixter Warehouses.

Business Editors

CHICAGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--March 15, 2004

Anixter International has chosen ShipNow's DI Server software to handle parcel shipping at Anixter warehouses located in 10 countries on 2 continents from a single, centralized data center. The first location is now in production with additional sites expected to come online over the next few months.

The engagement enables Anixter, which distributes 87,000 wire, cable and connector products out of 100 warehouses in 40 countries, to replace 4 different manifesting systems, which ran on independent servers at each location.

ShipNow, Inc., a developer of transportation management software for high-volume parcel shippers, integrated its product with Anixter's Warehouse Management System and other software, including legacy systems. Anixter will deploy in 30 U.S. distribution centers, 10 Canadian distribution centers and 8 European distribution centers.

Eric Gilbert, Anixter's VP of Business Systems Development, said, "We chose ShipNow because of its international capabilities, especially its ability to easily add a wide variety of carriers from different countries and regions. DI Server also allows our IT teams to install new carriers and servers ourselves. We also expect that DI Server's ability to employ sophisticated business rules will result in lower shipping costs. At least equally important, it will improve customer service, with a faster order to receipt cycle, improved tracking and increased visibility."

Michael Kurgan, CEO of ShipNow, said, "Anixter is the kind of client that can take full advantage of our software's capabilities, including the ability to run multiple distribution centers from one software location. Anixter is a fast growing company, and DI Server's scalability will accommodate considerable expansion."

Anixter International (NYSE:AXE) is the world's leading distributor of products that connect businesses to today's digital networks. The company adds value to the distribution process by providing its customers access to 1) the largest technical sales force in the industry, 2) more than 87,000 products and nearly $450 million in inventory, 3) 100 warehouses with more than 4 million square feet of space, and 4) locations in 175 cities in 40 countries. Founded in 1957 and headquartered near Chicago, Anixter trades on The New York Stock Exchange under the symbol AXE.

ShipNow's transportation management software serves the needs of high-volume parcel shippers. ShipNow's DI Server is stable, multi-carrier software that integrates with existing WMS, TMS, and ERP systems. DI Server, capable of shipping to anywhere, from anywhere in the world, can coordinate multiple distribution centers from one software footprint. Other features include fast ROI, sophisticated business rules engine, and sub-second printing. Clients include OfficeMax, Lowes and Autodesk. ShipNow has offices in the U.S., Europe and India. For more information visit www.shipnow.com.