Michael Burkett of AMR Research To Speak at Exemplary Software's Lean Webcast June 11

    CUPERTINO, Calif.--May 29, 2003--

Session for Automotive Manufacturers Covers Technology Strategies to
    Accelerate Lean Transformation

    Exemplary Software, a provider of adaptive replenishment solutions for the extended supply chain, will host "Escaping the Lean Plateau: Technology Strategies to Accelerate Lean Transformation" on Wednesday June 11 at 9 a.m. Eastern. Michael Burkett, Research Director for AMR Research, will share how automotive manufacturers can strategically and selectively apply information technology to accelerate lean progress and scale initiatives across the enterprise.
    Registration for the complimentary webcast is at http://campaign.exemplary.com/index.asp?pid=23559917. Attendees will receive a copy of "Technology to Scale Lean in a Complex Environment," a new white paper from Exemplary Software.
    One of the webcast's major themes is the use of traditional lean tools in manufacturing environments characterized by complexity and variable customer demand. "While lean is excellent for order execution and continuous improvement, it is not a planning and scheduling tool," said Mr. Burkett in an AMR Research Report, January 2002. "It requires a level loaded factory, where kanban sizing and takt-time depend on an accurate forecast of customer orders."
    The session will include an example of lean technology at a tier 1 automotive supplier that is moving from weekly spreadsheets to real-time production leveling and scheduling using the replenishment orchestration architecture developed by Exemplary Software.

    For more information or to register, visit Exemplary Software at http://campaign.exemplary.com/index.asp?pid=23559917.

    About Exemplary Software

    Built on top of an advanced, replenishment orchestration architecture, Exemplary cX drives execution across the extended supply chain. It dynamically synchronizes material and information flow among internal and external partners, and infuses inbound material and production replenishment with real-time inventory intelligence. Guided by lean philosophy, Exemplary provides exceptional visibility and control, collaborative process management, early warning for corrective action and engrained business intelligence. With Exemplary cX, manufacturers adapt to demand with incredible precision and agility, and benefit from leaner buffer inventory, increased turns, accelerated order-to-cash cycle times, and improved customer service. For more information, call 408/861-9611.