Barton Incorporated Selects Manugistics' Supply and Demand Management Solutions.ATLANTA -- Manugistics Group, Inc. (NASDAQ NASDAQ in full National Association of Securities Dealers Automated Quotations U.S. market for over-the-counter securities. Established in 1971 by the National Association of Securities Dealers (NASD), NASDAQ is an automated quotation system that reports on :MANU), a leading global provider of synchronized supply chain and revenue management solutions, today announced that Barton Incorporated - a leading marketer of imported beers, and the third largest marketer of distilled Spirits in the U.S. - has selected Manugistics to provide supply and demand management solutions to improve Barton's supply chain effectiveness. "The beverage industry is driven by consumer demand and the need to ensure quality products are at the right place, at the right time," said Barton Beers, Inc. President Bill Hackett. "In our opinion, Manugistics stood out as the leader in the industry with proven solutions. Given their knowledge of the Consumer Goods consumer goods Any tangible commodity purchased by households to satisfy their wants and needs. Consumer goods may be durable or nondurable. Durable goods (e.g., autos, furniture, and appliances) have a significant life span, often defined as three years or more, and industry and following an exhaustive review of a range of suppliers, we are convinced that Manugistics has a comprehensive view of the marketplace, clearly understands the challenges that we face and is best positioned to address our needs. We are confident that their solutions will reinforce our leadership position and drive operational excellence in the critical area of supply chain management while, at the same time, delivering cost savings and efficiencies to us, our suppliers and our wholesaler partners." Barton Incorporated - one of the leading marketers of imported beers, as well as a major producer, importer, bottler and marketer of distilled spirits in the United States and Canada - chose Manugistics' Demand Planning, Collaborate, Monitor and Reporting solutions to improve the Company's ability to evaluate and predict consumer demand, as well as improve product positioning. In addition, this implementation will enhance relationships with Barton's wholesalers by providing improved communication with suppliers and wholesalers. "Today's consumer-driven supply chain is all about moving the right product at the right time at the right price from the distribution center to the shelf to the cart to the checkout line," said Manugistics Senior Vice President of Consumer Goods Ron Kubera. "If our client's product is not on the shelf, chances are the consumer will select one that is. For more than 20 years, we've been strategic partners with our customers to help them realize the full potential of their supply chains, as well as increase consumer loyalty with their specific brands or product line. We look forward to working with Barton to help them stay one step ahead of demand." About Barton Incorporated Barton Inc. is a division of Constellation Brands Incorporated. Constellation Brands, Inc. is a leading international producer and marketer of beverage alcohol brands with a broad portfolio across the wine, spirits and imported beer categories. Well-known brands and products in Constellation's portfolio include: Corona Extra, Corona Light, Pacifico, Modelo Especial es·pe·cial adj. 1. Of special importance or significance; exceptional: an occasion of especial joy. 2. , Negra Modelo, St. Pauli Girl St. Pauli Girl beers are brewed and bottled by the St. Pauli Brauerei, which is located within the Beck's brewery in Bremen, Germany. The brand derives its name from the fact that the original brewery was built upon St Paul's Monastery. , Tsingtao, Black Velvet, Fleischmann's, Mr. Boston, Paul Masson Grande Amber Brandy, Ridgemont Reserve, 1792, Effen Vodka, Robert Mondavi, Franciscan Oakville Estate, Estancia es·tan·cia n. A large estate or cattle ranch in Spanish America. [Spanish, room, enclosure, country estate, from Vulgar Latin *stantia, something standing, from Latin , Simi, Ravenswood, Blackstone, Woodbridge, Hardys, Nobilo, Alice White, Ruffino, Vendange, Almaden, Arbor Mist, Stowells and Blackthorn blackthorn or sloe, low, spreading, thorny bush or small tree (Prunus spinosa) of the plum genus of the family Rosaceae (rose family), having black bark, white flowers, and deep blue fruits, usually rather acrid and not much larger than . For additional information about Constellation Brands, as well as its product portfolio, visit the company's Web site at www.cbrands.com. About Manugistics Group, Inc. Manugistics powers the synchronized supply chain. Clients depend on Manugistics to position them one step ahead of demand. With Manugistics' unparalleled supply chain and revenue management solutions, clients achieve improved forecast and inventory accuracy, leverage industry leading pricing and yield management solutions to maximize profits while ensuring constant supply for constantly changing demand. Its clients include industry leaders such as AT&T, BMW BMW in full Bayerische Motoren Werke AG German automaker. Founded as an aircraft engine manufacturer in 1916, the company assumed the name Bayerische Motoren Werke and became known for its high-speed motorcycles in the 1920s. , Boeing, Caesars Entertainment, Canadian Tire, Cingular, Circuit City, Coca-Cola Bottling, Coty International, Delta Air Lines, DHL DHL abbr. 1. Doctor of Hebrew Letters 2. Doctor of Hebrew Literature , Diageo, Dixons, DuPont, Eurostar Ltd., Georgia-Pacific, Great North Eastern Railway (GNER GNER Great North Eastern Railway (Britain) ), Harley-Davidson, Harrah's Entertainment, H.J. Heinz, John Deere, LL Bean, Limited Brands, Kraft Foods, Marriott, McCormick, Nestle, Nissan, RadioShack, The Scotts Company, Sears, Sinotrans, Unilever and Wickes Building Supplies. For more information, go to www.manugistics.com. FORWARD LOOKING STATEMENT This announcement contains forward-looking statements that involve risks and uncertainties that include, continuing weak demand for enterprise application software, the ability of the Company to effectively align its cost structure with revenues, and unintended adverse effects of the Company's recent restructuring and cost containment cost containment, n the features of a dental benefits program or of the administration of the program designed to reduce or eliminate certain charges to the plan. initiatives and recent organizational changes. More information about factors that potentially could affect Manugistics' financial results is included in Manugistics filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including its Annual report on Form 10-K Form 10-K A report required by the SEC from exchange-listed companies that provides for annual disclosure of certain financial information. Form 10-K See 10-K. for the year ended February 29, 2004 and Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q Form 10-Q See 10-Q. for the period ended November 30, 2004, and Report on Form 8-K Form 8-K The form required by the SEC when a publicly held company incurs any event that might affect its financial situation or the share value of its stock. Form 8-K See 8-K. filed April 12, 2005. Manugistics assumes no obligation to update the forward-looking information contained on this announcement. |
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