Menlo Worldwide Technologies to Offer Stand Alone Software and Technology Services.

Business Editors

REDWOOD CITY, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sept. 22, 2003

Menlo's Award-Winning Supply Chain Management

IT Solutions Now Available Through Menlo DirectTech

Menlo Worldwide Technologies announced today that it has begun offering separate, stand-alone software solutions and technology services for businesses that have chosen to manage their own logistics operations.

Menlo's proven, award-winning supply chain management IT solutions, including its industry-leading warehouse management, order management, and transportation management, as well as industry-specific logistics applications, will be offered under the Menlo DirectTech brand by Menlo Worldwide Technologies. Menlo Worldwide Technologies is part of the Menlo Worldwide group of leading global supply chain services providers. Menlo Worldwide is owned by CNF Inc. (NYSE:CNF).

"We created the Menlo DirectTech offerings in response to requests from companies who wanted our proven and highly effective logistics management solutions, but who preferred to run their own operations," said Edward G. Feitzinger, senior vice president of Menlo Worldwide Technologies. "We are particularly well-positioned to design, configure and implement solutions that meet specific customer needs since Menlo has more than a decade of experience implementing and operating complex logistics projects around the world."

Menlo Worldwide Technologies will offer DirectTech customers a range of services -- from process re-engineering and network analysis to system configuration. And because of Menlo's ability to scale, DirectTech customers of any size or industry can benefit from Menlo Worldwide's breadth and depth of expertise.

In a related development, Menlo Worldwide has signed a global reseller's agreement with Provia Software and will be reselling Provia's ViaWare WMS application, as well as providing systems integration and other related IT services.

"We are delighted to witness the formation of Menlo DirectTech and to participate in the marketing of Menlo's logistics and transportation management software offerings," said Kenneth Lewis, CEO, Provia Software. "Menlo's global market penetration, strong industry standing, and commitment to excellence, make them ideal partners. Provia's goal of delivering superior supply chain execution solutions at the lowest total cost of ownership is in perfectly alignment with DirectTech."

Ricoh Logistics Corp., a logistics arm of Ricoh Family Group, a leading office automation manufacturer and solutions provider, is one of DirectTech's first implementations. The implementation with Ricoh Logistics Corporation was another step in Ricoh Group's integrated supply chain initiative in the U.S. Two years ago, Ricoh Corporation and Menlo Logistics undertook a collaborative effort in implementing a distribution network within the United States, in support of their office automation equipment.

"Menlo Worldwide Technologies delivered a strong, customized, cost-effective solution that thoroughly met our business needs," said Kurt Furuya, President of Ricoh Logistics Corp. "Moreover, it was implemented on time and was significantly under budget. They are saving us a significant amount of operational costs."

About Menlo Worldwide:

Menlo Worldwide was formed in December 2001 and includes the operations of Menlo Worldwide Forwarding (formerly Emery Forwarding), Menlo Worldwide Logistics, Vector SCM, Menlo Worldwide Technologies, Menlo Worldwide Expedite! and Menlo Worldwide Trade Services. The companies providing services under the Menlo Worldwide(SM) brand have revenues of $2.7 billion and employ more than 15,000 people. They provide global supply chain services such as air freight, ocean freight, global logistics management, urgent transportation, supply chain consulting and technology, and customs brokerage and other trade services in more than 200 countries. Menlo Worldwide is based in Redwood City, Calif. and is a business segment of CNF Inc., a US$4.8 billion management company of global supply chain services that also has businesses in regional trucking and trailer manufacturing. CNF is located in Palo Alto, Calif. Information about CNF and Menlo Worldwide can be found on the Internet at www.cnf.com and www.menloworldwide.com.