H.J. Heinz Company Standardizing on Manugistics Supply Chain Solutions to Improve Demand Forecast, Boost Customer Service.

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ROCKVILLE, Md.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Oct. 14, 2003

Manugistics Group, Inc. (Nasdaq:MANU), a leading global provider of demand and supply chain management solutions, today announced that H.J. Heinz Company has selected Manugistics solutions as part of its ongoing initiatives to help improve its demand forecasting process, reduce inventory levels and boost customer service. With a more integrated and streamlined supply chain strategy, Heinz expects to achieve overall operating cost savings while reinforcing the company's commitment to product innovation and customer satisfaction.

An innovator in the competitive consumer products marketplace, Heinz selected Manugistics to replace its existing systems after a careful and competitive review process.

By using Manugistics solutions to migrate to a highly focused, regionalized supply chain strategy, Heinz plans to establish a demand forecast that connects the company more directly to its customers and complements a unified national inventory strategy. Enhanced demand planning and manufacturing efficiency and streamlined logistics operations will help Heinz boost customer service levels, while taking costs out of operations and reducing inventory levels.

"Our commitment to customer service requires a state-of-the-art demand forecasting system," said George Chappelle, vice president and chief information officer, Heinz. "We selected Manugistics for this initiative based on Manugistics' proven expertise in the CPG industry. We expect to find new value in our existing IT infrastructure with the roll-out of the Manugistics 7 solutions - with the open architecture and ease of integration that Manugistics has demonstrated. We look forward to working with Manugistics to further our long-standing commitment to supply chain efficiency and customer service."

"Heinz is a global powerhouse in retail and foodservice channels, with a world-class portfolio of leading branded businesses throughout the world. Their success is due largely to the company's tireless commitment to innovation, and we are honored to have this opportunity to partner with Heinz as they work to deliver even higher levels of business performance and customer satisfaction," commented Bob McFarland, senior vice president, consumer products, Manugistics.

About Heinz

H.J. Heinz Company is one of the world's leading producers and marketers of branded foods in ketchup, condiments, sauces, meals, soups, seafood, snacks and infant foods. Heinz is a global family of leading brands, including Heinz(R) Ketchup, sauces, soups, beans, pasta and infant foods (representing nearly one-third of total sales), Ore-Ida(R) french fries, Boston Market(R) and Smart Ones(R) meals and Plasmon(R) baby food. Heinz's 50 companies have number-one or number-two brands in 200 countries, showcased by Heinz(R) Ketchup, the world's favorite ketchup. Information on Heinz is available at www.heinz.com/news.

FORWARD LOOKING STATEMENT

This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the "safe harbor" provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These forward-looking statements reflect management's view of future events and financial performance. These statements are subject to risks, uncertainties, assumptions and other important factors, many of which may be beyond Heinz's control and could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed or implied in these forward-looking statements. Uncertainties contained in such statements

include, but are not limited to, sales and volume growth, economic, political, and industry conditions, production, energy and raw material costs, the ability to maintain favorable customer and supplier relationships, achieving cost savings programs, the effectiveness of advertising, marketing, and promotional programs, improving supply chain efficiency, the impact of e-commerce and e-procurement, and other factors described in "Cautionary Statement Relevant to Forward-Looking Information" in the Company's Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended April 30, 2003, and the Company's subsequent filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The forward-looking statements are and will be based on management's then current views and assumptions regarding future events and speak only as of their dates. The Company undertakes no obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.

About Manugistics Group, Inc.

Manugistics provides the industry's most comprehensive, best-in-class demand and supply chain management solutions. Today, more than 1,200 clients trust Manugistics to help them drive profitable growth, unlock the value of their existing IT investments, and ensure the security and integrity of their global supply chains. Its clients include industry leaders such as AT&T, BMW, Boeing, Brown & Williamson, Cingular, Circuit City, Coca-Cola Bottling, Continental Airlines, Diageo, DuPont, Fairchild Semiconductor, Harley-Davidson, John Deere, McCormick, Nestle, Nissan, RadioShack and Unilever. For more information, go to http://www.manugistics.com.

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This announcement contains forward-looking statements that involve risks and uncertainties that include, among others, continuing economic and political uncertainty, the timing and degree of business recovery, anticipated losses, unpredictability of future revenues, potential fluctuations in quarterly operating results, unexpected competition, risks related to quarterly performance, risks of new business areas, international expansion, business combinations and strategic alliances, lengthening of sales cycles for software products and services, and the effectiveness of the cost reduction efforts undertaken by Manugistics and their impact on the company's ability to operate its business. A decreased demand for enterprise application software due to weakened economic conditions could result in decreased revenues or lower revenue growth rates. 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 for the year ended February 28, 2003 and Quarterly Report on form 10-Q for the period ended May 31, 2003. Manugistics assumes no obligation to update the forward-looking information contained in this announcement.

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