Leading Retailer Selects AllPoints; AllPoints ProvidesBoscov's with Proven Technology To Manage...

DEDHAM, Mass.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--March 3, 1999--AllPoints Systems, Inc., developer of AllPoints(tm), a supply chain execution system, today announced that Pennsylvania-based Boscov's Department Store, the leading full-service department store retailer, has selected AllPoints to manage its logistics

"AllPoints was designed to assist companies, like Boscov's, who understand the value of a supply chain management system and we are extremely pleased with their decision and look forward to working with them in the months ahead," said Paul Carmichael, President and COO at AllPoints Systems.

"Because we believe that success in retailing is dependent on providing quality merchandise and customer service while operating at reduced expense levels, we understand that superior technology and automation is crucial," said Ken Lakin, Vice Chairman & COO. "We are confident that AllPoints will deliver the level of technology we expect."

Upon completion of AllPoints' first phase of the project--the Conference Room Pilot (CRP)-- Boscov's decided that AllPoints was the solution best suited for their needs. The phase included an in-depth review and analysis of the business process and system functionality, which enabled AllPoints to identify several potential modifications to the business process and system. AllPoints Systems will provide a warehouse management, RF receiving and comprehensive yard management system.

Additionally, Boscov's plans to implement the AllPoints cross-docking management capabilities, which will dramatically improve product delivery speed. And with AllPoints' ability to work with Garment on Hangers (GOH) and to track the individual cartons associated with a shipment, Boscov's can guarantee the shipment of specific items and ensure they reach their destination at the appropriate times.

About Boscov's

Boscov's Department Stores provide a full line of products and services, including apparel, shoes, jewelry, cosmetics, housewares, stationery, toys, sporting goods and appliances at 32 stores in five mid-Atlantic states. In addition, many Boscov's stores contain special service departments such as travel agencies, hair salons, restaurants and optical and hearing aid centers. One of the largest privately held retailers in the country, Boscov's had approximately $1 billion in sales revenue last year. For more information, call Boscov's at 610-779-2000 or visit their Web site: www.boscovs.com.

About AllPoints Systems, Inc.

For more than a decade, AllPoints Systems, Inc. has enabled its customers to gain a competitive advantage by providing Supply Chain Execution systems that lower distribution costs and increase customer satisfaction. With its robust core, E-commerce and industry vertical extensions, AllPoints(tm) provides a rapid Return on Investment (ROI), and seamlessly interfaces to Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP), homegrown applications, Material Handling Equipment and wireless terminals. AllPoints' n-tier OPEN architecture runs on SQL compliant relational databases under Microsoft NT and UNIX platforms. AllPoints Systems is headquartered at 333 Elm Street, Dedham, MA 02026. For more information, please contact AllPoints Systems via phone: 781.461.8700; fax: 781.461.0061; e-mail: info@allpoints-systems.com or visit: www.allpoints-systems.com.