Dayton Parts Selects Datalliance VMI Solution From Enterprise Data Management

CINCINNATI--Aug. 1, 20039, 2003--Enterprise Data Management

-- Dayton Parts to Use Vendor Managed Inventory to Improve Customer Service and Speed-to-Market

-- Quick Implementation of Datalliance Allows Benefits to be Realized in Shortest Amount of Time

-- Dayton Parts Manufactures and Distributes Replacement Parts for the Heavy-Duty Aftermarket

Enterprise Data Management (EDM) today announced that Dayton Parts LLC, the most comprehensive manufacturer and distributor of undercarriage replacement products for the heavy-duty aftermarket in the U.S., has selected Datalliance, EDM's Vendor Managed Inventory (VMI) Solution. Located in Harrisburg Pennsylvania, Dayton Parts is the industry's leading manufacturer of leaf springs and distributes a wide range of complementary undercarriage replacement parts; including brake, steering, suspension, and wheel-end products.

Gary Smalley, president of Dayton Parts, states, "Our mission is to provide the independent after-market distributors with the highest quality products, customer service, technical expertise, and reliable product delivery. We see VMI as a key technology that will provide us with significant capabilities to improve customer service and our speed-to-market." He continues, "We are excited to offer VMI to our customers and consider this a win-win for the heavy-duty industry. By selecting Datalliance, a proven VMI service, we expect to implement quickly and realize business benefits in the very near future."

Carl Hall, president of EDM, says, "We welcome Dayton Parts to the growing list of companies in the heavy-duty industry who are using Datalliance to improve the efficiency of their trading partner relationships. The addition of Dayton Parts as a Datalliance customer extends our participation in the heavy-duty industry and underscores our ongoing commitment to deliver the technology and capabilities required by this industry."

About Dayton Parts, Inc.

Dayton Parts, LLC is the most comprehensive manufacturer and distributor of undercarriage replacement products for the heavy-duty aftermarket in the United States. With 35,000 replacement parts in stock, Dayton Parts provides one-stop shopping for heavy-duty, medium-duty and light-duty truck and trailer independent aftermarket. The company's 1800 nationwide customers are independent warehouse distributors, mega distributors, wheel and rim distributors and spring repair shops. With sales representation in all 50 states, a distribution center in Canada, around-the-clock ordering and delivery programs, Dayton Parts is the recognized leader in undercarriage replacement parts and service in the industry. For more information, please visit: www.daytonparts.com.

About EDM and Datalliance

Enterprise Data Management is an Application Services Provider with over 10 years of experience designing, developing and executing mission critical supply chain systems for Fortune 500 companies. As a result of our extensive industry and technology experience, EDM has developed Datalliance, a comprehensive VMI-based e-commerce service. Datalliance enables suppliers and their customers to establish effective VMI relationships quickly and easily as well as facilitating collaboration across the Internet. Datalliance customers include companies such as: Rockwell Automation, Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company, ArvinMeritor and Chicago Rawhide. For more information about Datalliance and VMI, please visit: www.datalliance.net.