G.O.D., Inc. --Guaranteed Overnight Delivery-- Signs Agreement with 3PLex To Offer Web-enabled Transportation Solutions

    CAMBRIDGE, Mass. and NEWARK, N.J.--March 26, 2001--

    - G.O.D. to move hundreds of millions of dollars of purchased
    transportation through system -

    3PLex, the leading provider of web-enabled transportation solutions for third party logistics companies (3PLs) and intermodal participants, and G.O.D., Inc. (Guaranteed Overnight Delivery), a leading nationwide transportation solution provider, today announced that they are forming a strategic partnership to offer an unparalleled level of transportation services to their customers. The partnership will allow each company to offer its customers a one stop shop for the IT infrastructure necessary to support multi-modal, time definite transactions.
    "The marriage between the software packages provided by 3PLex and G.O.D. will result in an integrated, collaborative solution that will add value and significantly improve the level of services that G.O.D. offers its shippers and 3PLex offers its 3PL customers," said Anthony Perrella, CIO of G.O.D.
    3PLex will incorporate the most advanced version of G.O.D.'s Less-than-Truckload (LTL) operations system to the array of transportation solutions offered to its 3PL customers as part of its ASP model. The system is currently used by G.O.D. to run time-critical delivery operations.
    The combined solution will enable G.O.D. to offer an unequaled level of information and services, which will put it significantly ahead of its competition. The solution will include advanced visibility tools combined with wireless applications, providing G.O.D.'s shippers with real-time, supply chain event management capabilities. Shippers will be able to reduce costs through improved planning and reduced inventory and safety stock. They will receive more information with which they can make better business decisions. The solution will also include real-time modal and route optimization tools, enabling G.O.D. to optimize its network.
    3PLex will host the solution, providing G.O.D. with access to all the latest enhancements made to 3PLex's best of breed solutions. These consist of proven, blue-chip shipment management, optimization and exchange technology tailored to 3PLs. G.O.D. will pass hundreds of millions of dollars of purchased transportation through the 3PLex system.
    "3PLex was a great choice for us given the synergies surrounding our web-based technologies and the shared company visions. We also liked that they had a proven solution. We see great opportunities to grow our businesses together," said Walter Riley, CEO of G.O.D.
    Greg Pope, CEO of 3PLex, commented that "doing business with a very innovative and technologically advanced transportation company like G.O.D. will create more opportunities for both companies."

    About G.O.D., Inc. (Guaranteed Overnight Delivery)

    Since 1982, G.O.D. has been a leader in providing transportation services in the North East, differentiating its service offering with leading technology systems. G.O.D. has recently announced its service offerings nationwide in LTL, TL, and airfreight. By completely updating their IT technology infrastructure, G.O.D. will be able to deliver information at all phases of the supply chain during the transaction process. More information about G.O.D. can be found at www.1800DIALGOD.com or by calling 1-800-DIALGOD.

    About 3PLex

    3PLex provides third-party logistics companies (3PLs) with web-enabled transportation solutions in an Application Service Provider (ASP) environment. 3PLs gain access to 3PLex's collaborative, integrated Transportation Management System (TMS), exchange, and suite of supply chain services. As a result, 3PLs can achieve dramatic productivity improvements and expanded revenue growth opportunities. More information about 3PLex can be found at www.3PLex.com or by calling 1-800 474-3880.