Global Logistics & Supply Chain Strategies Names Optiant To Top 100 Great Supply Chain Partners List

Optiant, the provider of supply chain network design, inventory optimization technology and professional services, is again named to Global Logistics & Supply Chain Strategies' prestigious 100 Great Supply Chain Partners 2007 list, as featured in its July issue. Optiant is honored to be named for the second time in this recognition, especially since nominations come from the manufacturers and retailers from GL&SCS' readership list. Optiant's appearance on this list is DISTINGUISHED by its success in being a supply chain partner to its customers, rather than just another technology vendor.

Competing in an increasingly demanding global marketplace, manufacturers and retailers recognize that exceeding expectations only comes with the help of its partners in empowering every stakeholder in their supply chain. This year's mantra from organizations across all industries is "power of the partnership." The 100 companies that were named to the list are partners that possess the skills and services that have contributed to building their customers' success.

One-hundred partners were selected based upon the depth and breadth of over 1800 nominations from a voluntary poll conducted over six months. Common qualities that manufacturers look for in their partners include reliability, repeatable excellence, value and cost savings, expertise, problem-solving ability, continuous improvement, support, positive culture, and strong management.

"We are pleased by the reaffirmation from the marketplace that Optiant's success is marked by the value that its products and services bring to our customers in enabling them to build competitive global supply chains," said Bob Ferrari, Vice President of Marketing of Optiant.

"This award is a continued recognition of the work, professionalism and dedication of all Optiant employees in insuring the success of our customers. Optiant is committed to meeting the long and short term critical needs of its customers and will continue to deliver strategic and creative solutions that support their unique business processes and objectives," indicated Jonathan Colehower, President and CEO of Optiant.

About Global Logistics & Supply Chain Strategies
In today's world, competitive advantage is built on more than quality products and services. It requires the ability to anticipate change, and to react immediately when changes -- or problems -- in supply or demand occur. And reliable, real-time information is the foundation of this capability.

Now in its 11th year, Global Logistics & Supply Chain Strategies magazine's in-depth case studies, exclusive executive interviews, and content-rich features provide a wealth of information on the latest technology, services and processes needed to maximize supply chain efficiency. The magazine's detailed coverage of leading edge strategies and real-world solutions is the basis for its reputation as the premier publication for executives at the highest levels of supply chain management.

About Optiant
Optiant, a premier provider of supply chain network design, inventory optimization, and supply chain business intelligence solutions, helps Global 2000 companies optimize bottom-line performance through the creation of the world's most responsive and resilient supply chains. Optiant's solutions optimally balance resources, total costs, and customer service across the supply chain to deliver greater profitability, increased customer satisfaction, more efficient use of capital, and a resilient supply chain that fully handles uncertainty in supply and demand. Optiant has transformed supply chains for the world's leading manufacturers including Black & Decker, Gillette (a Procter & Gamble division), Henkel, HP, IKEA, Imation, Intel, Microsoft and Sonoco.

Delivering millions of dollars in returns, Optiant's industry-focused solution, certified for integration by SAP, generates quantifiable business results. Optiant's solutions are based on award-winning research from MIT and decades of experience dedicated to the identification and realization of supply chain efficiencies. For more information, please visit www.optiant.com

SOURCE: Optiant