PartsWatch Pricing Server from icarz, inc. Enhances Multi-Store Management Functions

CEDAR KNOLLS, N.J.--Dec. 1, 20046, 2004--icarz, inc. announces the release of version 2.13 of PartsWatch(R) single and multi-store part and tool distribution management solution. This release includes the new Pricing Server option, which is the first component of the icarz Enterprise Management Console centralized services solution slated for completion in 2005. Pricing Server enhances PartsWatch existing multi-store functionality with centralized controls that facilitate private or buying group pricing updates to multiple member stores simultaneously.

Other significant enhancements to this version of the PartsWatch system include expanded reporting capabilities and search/sort functionality. Detailed features include Advanced Shipping Notices (ASN) triggered by inter-store transfers; multiple catalog line codes for equivalents in alternate catalogs; specialized reports for manufacturer/distributor rebates, manufacturer sales and purchases; user definable transfer account numbers; enhanced invoice searches; enhanced inventory sorting capabilities; and improved formats for POs and manifests.

"Pricing Server is highly efficient for owners of multiple stores, marketing - buying groups, co-ops, and warehouse distributors," said Jim Morsillo, Vice President of Aftermarket Sales at icarz. "Updated pricing information is instantaneously available at Point of Sale workstations in all member stores without distribution of disks and no disruptive down-time in stores."

icarz is committed to delivering cost effective focused solutions for their rapidly growing customer base in the automotive and hardgoods markets. Sanjay Apte, Executive Vice President summarized by saying "Our open architecture solutions provide communications with any other open warehouse management or accounting systems and tight integration with industry standard catalogs. This release facilitates inventory and staff efficiencies while enhancing the customer experience."

About icarz, inc.

icarz, incorporated is a leading provider of demand chain and business management solutions including eCommerce for single or multi-store durable goods distributors. icarz products are installed in stores and distributors across North America. The icarz comprehensive point of sale solutions provide instantaneous open connectivity to trading partners with end-to-end visibility into the entire demand chain.

icarz technology enabled business solutions provide competitive advantages and lower cost of ownership to our customers in the automotive, hardware, lumber and building materials markets.

Call 800-997-9754 for more information or visit icarz on-line at www.icarz.com

(R) PartsWatch is a registered trademark of icarz, inc.