PathGuide Announces 8th Annual Latitude WMS User Conference

PathGuide Technologies, a leading provider of warehouse management systems (WMS) for wholesale and industrial distributors, recently announced it will host the 8th annual Latitude User Conference at the Hilton Dallas Lincoln Centre Hotel May 13-15, 2009. This year's event, open to individuals interested in using their warehouse to maximize sales and profit, will emphasize how to succeed during the economic downturn and feature a new format which will include one-on-one training sessions. Highlighting the event will be a keynote from renowned supply chain expert Jim Tompkins on the topic "How to be Successful When the Business World is Failing."

"Despite the news of so many companies struggling, some are actually excelling during the downturn," said Tompkins. "The User Conference is a perfect venue for this speech because Latitude really does help companies maximize their operations, thus increasing their bottom line."

Latitude WMS is PathGuide's flagship software suite that automates warehousing and distribution to provide real-time online information about inventory. The conference is designed for current and prospective Latitude WMS users including warehouse supervisors, IS/IT managers, operations and logistics managers, as well as C-level executives. The event features the following:

• Keynote by Jim Tompkins on the topic "How to be Successful When the Business World is Failing." As President & CEO of Tompkins Associates and with more than 30 years of supply chain industry experience, he has helped hundreds of companies worldwide.
• Hands-On Experience by meeting with PathGuide's experts in the Technology Center. Attendees will be able to share ideas and get questions answered by PathGuide representatives, and give the new features of Latitude 9.0 a test drive. In the past, participants in the Technology Center have walked away with a highly personalized action plan to optimize their operations.
• One-On-One Training Courses and Interactive Breakout Sessions. This will include step-by-step instruction and educational sessions covering Latitude Cycle Count Planning, Incident Tracking, Manifesting, Slotting Optimization and Warehouse Performance Metrics, and WMS best practices. All these topics will provide attendees information on how they can manage their operations better while at the same time give customers the best possible service.
• Rene' Jones Presentation on the topic "If You Don't Feed the Warehouse, the Warehouse will Eat the Customers – Understanding the link between your warehouse and the bottom line." As the founder and president of Total Logistics Solutions, Inc., Jones has used his industry knowledge to assist small and large multinational organizations alike, making them more efficient and profitable.
• Festivities will include a client appreciation "Texas-sized" experience at Circle R Ranch where the hospitality is set amidst acres of green rolling hills and open pasture in the North Texas countryside.

"By providing training, education, hands-on experiences, networking opportunities and critical insights from well-known industry experts, attendees will walk away with actionable ways to immediately impact the success of their companies," said PathGuide CEO Eric Allais. "Despite the down economy, we're seeing repeat attendees registering early which is a true testament to the return on investment they've received from this event in the past."

Attendees who register before April 17 receive a $50 discount and each individual receives a $90 discount when three or more members of their organization register. For more information about the conference and to register, call 1-888-627-9797.

About PathGuide Technologies
PathGuide Technologies, Inc., a privately held company founded in 1989, is a leading provider of WMS solutions for wholesale and industrial distributors across North America. PathGuide's software and services help suppliers increase productivity and order accuracy, improve customer service and lower labor costs, ultimately driving greater profitability. For more information, visit www.pathguide.com.

SOURCE: PathGuide Technologies