Brandywine Computer Group Implements J.D. Edwards SCM Solution for Merck & Co.

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MASON, Ohio--(BUSINESS WIRE)--April 9, 2003

Brandywine Computer Group, a Zanett Commonwealth(TM) company (NASDAQ: ZANE), announced that it has successfully implemented J.D. Edwards (NASDAQ: JDEC) Supply Chain Management solutions for Merck & Co., one of the leading pharmaceutical companies in the United States.

Merck has operations in multiple locations including manufacturing and distribution facilities across North America. The J.D. Edwards SCM application allows for enhanced distribution performance and broader, near real-time inventory visibility, shortened replenishment cycles, improved transportation optimization, and significant cost savings.

"Merck has realized a dramatic improvement in supply chain visibility, allowing us to better anticipate future potential problems in the supply chain," said Joe Porter, Director of Distribution Services for Merck. "Production and distribution planning and vehicle loading strategies have also provided Merck with multiple deployment plans per day, each optimized based on storage and transportation constraints, that seamlessly integrate into Merck's picking and truck-loading process."

The J.D. Edwards Supply Chain Management applications, specifically Production and Distribution Planning (PDP) and Vehicle Loading (VL), ensure that the pharmaceutical supplier has the right product at the right place and time, while also adhering to the constraints of its manufacturing, inventory and logistic business model.

"Like most businesses, Merck had a very specific set of business goals to achieve; J.D. Edwards listens to our customers and delivers lower total cost of ownership and predictable value to help them achieve those goals," said Andrew Carlson, director of supply chain product marketing at J.D. Edwards. "Even the best application will not yield benefits without proper implementation, so Brandywine's expertise implementing our applications will really help Merck recognize the full value of the software."

Merck's software selection process also included i2, Manugistics, and Logility. Ultimately, the pharmaceutical giant chose J.D. Edwards for the robustness of its SCM solution, and the Brandywine Computer Group for its J.D. Edwards applications skill-sets and its strong experience with supply chain planning projects. Merck took ownership of the solution prior to going live, due to knowledge transfer occurring during the implementation and not after its completion. The company also noted that the engagement was completed on time and under budget.

Jerry Docchio, Senior Manager of Distribution & Logistics at Merck added, "Brandywine's familiarity with this product, as well as their responsiveness, has been stellar. I can honestly say that working with Brandywine has been both a bonus and an insurance policy. They are fun to work with, technically adept, savvy with the applications and have simultaneously helped both our technical people as well as our business process efforts."

ABOUT BRANDYWINE COMPUTER GROUP, INC.

Brandywine Computer Group is a national IT services company dedicated to the mission of providing focused, high-quality high-return enterprise systems to its clients. Brandywine achieves superior results by organizing and mobilizing teams of certified, industry experienced professionals with in-depth expertise in their chosen fields. Brandywine partners with industry-leading solution providers including IBM, J.D. Edwards and Microsoft Business Solutions. Brandywine Computer Group is headquartered in Cincinnati, Ohio and has offices located throughout the United States. For more information: www.brandywinecomputer.com or 1-877-876-3271

ABOUT ZANETT, INC.

Zanett, Inc. is an information technology (IT) services company. It is building an innovative new delivery platform called The IT Commonwealth(TM) by acquiring profitable, IT consulting firms that serve Fortune 500 caliber companies and governmental agencies.

The commonwealth business model preserves the culture, management and business practices responsible for the success of the acquired entities, while increasing competitive advantage and maximizing the financial and operating performance of the IT Commonwealth(TM) as a whole. Commonwealth members provide their services individually, but leverage the capabilities of the Commonwealth collectively.

Commonwealth members focus on their core technical skill sets by availing themselves of corporate services provided by the Company such as: legal support; financial and accounting assistance; employee benefits; recruiting and other human resources administration; and network management and maintenance. The Company facilitates cross-selling, knowledge-transfer, and resource-sharing among Commonwealth members, while preserving the autonomy and individual strengths of each.

Commonwealth members seek to offer solutions that meet or exceed client expectations, are delivered on time and within budget, and achieve superior returns on investment. Their offerings include systems planning and design, business process engineering, applications development, training and systems integration services that help clients maximize value from existing technology investments, employ new technology to make core business transactions more efficient, manage knowledge and information, or facilitate enterprise procurement and communications.

The rigorous selection process undertaken prior to acquiring Commonwealth members ensures that only best practices and the very best personnel are offered to clients. Because of the very high standards of admission, Commonwealth members are with confidence able to cross-sell and provide more comprehensive solutions to meet customer needs. Commonwealth candidates typically achieve a minimum of $4-20 million in annual revenues and $1-4 million in EBITDA. Each Commonwealth candidate must also have superb people, superb reputations, superb customers and a superb operating history. For more information: www.zanettinc.com, Claudio Guazzoni or David McCarthy, 212/980-4600, [e-mail]

ABOUT MERCK & CO.

Merck & Co., Inc. is a global research-driven pharmaceutical products and services company. Merck discovers, develops, manufactures and markets a broad range of innovative products to improve human and animal health, directly and through its joint ventures.

ABOUT J.D. EDWARDS & COMPANY

J.D. Edwards makes customers stronger, enabling them to solve their most important business challenges. The company offers collaborative enterprise software as well as consulting, education and support services. J.D. Edwards' offerings are differentiated by a deeply ingrained attitude of listening to customers, innovating on their behalf, and delivering solutions as part of a results-oriented relationship. Founded in 1977 and headquartered in Denver, J.D. Edwards focuses on long-term business partnerships and helping its 6,600 customers in more than 110 countries collaborate electronically to manage their business processes, supply chains, enterprise assets, and supplier and customer relationships. For more information: www.jdedwards.com or 1-800-727-5333.