CARQUEST Improves Store Operations and Customer Service With WHI Solution's On Demand Distribution Management

Nexpart Store Management's ease of use, lower costs and increased functionality are a success in JV and independent auto parts stores with over 2000 installations completed

RYE BROOK, N.Y., April 8, 2008 -- WHI Solutions, the leader in On Demand Business Solutions and CARQUEST, the premier supplier of Automotive replacement products, accessories, supplies and equipment announced that they have successfully installed Exploris in over 2000 locations, including over 500 of the independent and locally owned CARQUEST Auto Parts Stores. Exploris is CARQUEST's private labeled version of WHI's Award Winning Nexpart Distribution Management.

Ray Birden, Senior VP of Marketing for CARQUEST said, "Exploris provides CARQUEST stores an industry leading information and management platform putting us in the best position to provide unparalleled customers service. This system puts us in control of our store management systems and data which ultimately makes it easier for our customers to do business with CARQUEST.

Bryan Murphy, WHI's President and CEO said, "CARQUEST is a company that understands how to use technology to create competitive advantage. Partnering with WHI allows CARQUEST to deploy a customized store management solution that maximizes supply chain efficiency and seamlessly integrates with the complete CARQUEST Technologies platform. As a result, these stores are operating significantly far more efficiently and profitably than they could in the past.

One of the fastest growing software companies in America, WHI provides solutions to over 1800 large and small companies in the Automotive, Hard goods and Electrical distribution markets, including over 21 Fortune 500 customers. WHI products and services are used by over 100,000 users to increase their effectiveness and efficiency. Products are specialized for use by manufacturers, distributors, retailers, and their customers. Investors in WHI, Inc. include Polaris Venture Partners, MidMark Capital, Goldman Sachs and Starboard Capital. Learn more at www.whisolutions.com

About CARQUEST Auto Parts

CARQUEST Auto Parts has more than 3,400 locations throughout North America. It is the premier supplier of replacement products, accessories, supplies and equipment for virtually all makes and models of automobiles, as well as light and heavy-duty trucks, off-road equipment, buses, recreational vehicles and agricultural equipment. Additionally, CARQUEST distributes and sell tools, equipment, chemicals, paint and accessories.

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