Thursday, April 01, 2004

NAW Offers Economic Forecast for 2004 Planning


The National Association of Wholesaler-Distributors (NAW), Pembroke Consulting and Economy.com announced additional details about its new report for the wholesale distribution industry titled NAW 2004 Economic Forecast. “Given the current level of economic uncertainty this report will be invaluable for planning and budgeting,” said NAW Senior Vice President, Strategic Direction Ron Schreibman. “Pembroke Consulting will provide the distribution industry analysis using Economy.com’s highly detailed data and projections.” The forecast spans the major industries served by distributors and examines the economic factors impacting their customers. “Distributors need to make tough short-term decisions to prepare for the turnaround ahead,” said Pembroke Consulting President Adam J. Fein, Ph.D. “This report provides executives with facts and forecasts for their 2004 strategic planning.”

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Jim Carroll, leading international futurist to give keynote at conNxTions 2004

The numbers are staggering. Fully 90% of the business transactions between companies are based on paper. Last year, corporations wrote some 100 billion paper checks to other companies. We're literally drowning in paper.

That's why supply chain restructuring, also known as collaborative commerce, is so important. There is an unprecedented opportunity to streamline the processing of transactions within every aspect of the business world, in order to provide new efficiencies within almost every industry.

As a wholesale distributor, you will be affected in many ways by these efforts. Change will be constant, as an integrated, online network that fundamentally changes the way information is transmitted and the way business is conducted is implemented within your industry.

Indeed, supply chain restructuring isn't an option -- it is the future -- and you've must make sure that you understand the implications, threats and opportunities in this new way of doing business.

Jim Carroll’s presentation is a rousing, motivational keynote, he'll wake you up to the strategic importance of "collaborative-commerce. "He'll help you understand why embracing supply-chain restructuring is so critical. He'll encourage you to shed the business challenges of the past and embrace the opportunity of the future -- in a keynote that is bound to open up your minds to the possibilities.

Join NxTrend May 2-4, 2004 at the beautiful Broadmoor Resort in Colorado Springs to hear more from Jim on this important topic. To review the complete agenda and register online go to http://www.nxtrend.com/conf/conNxT2004/connxtions2004.htm or contact Sandy Schenecker at conference@nxtrend.com

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NxTrend Technology, Inc. Announces
Its Membership in the Microsoft Gold Certified Partner Program

Colorado Springs, CO: March 22, 2004 - NxTrend Technology, Inc., a leading provider of distribution software solutions, today announced it has earned Microsoft Gold Certified Partner status for Software Products. The Microsoft Gold Certified Partner for Software Products brings market recognition to companies providing consistent, high-quality products built on the Microsoft platform. To date, NxTrend is among very few ISV’s to receive such certification.

“Only companies that have demonstrated the highest levels of customer service, proven their experience and attained advanced certification receive the designation of Microsoft Gold Certified Partners,” says Allison Watson, vice president of the Worldwide Partner Sales and Marketing Group at Microsoft Corp. “Today, Microsoft recognizes NxTrend Technology, Inc. for its skills and expertise in providing customer satisfaction with Microsoft products and technology.”

“It’s a testament to the hard work and commitment to excellence demonstrated by our employees,” said Mike Cornell, NxTrend’s President and CEO. "Becoming a Microsoft Certified Gold Partner is also evidence of NxTrend’s focus on growing technology. It’s a special honor, and notable that none of our primary competitors maintain the type of relationship we have with Microsoft.”

The Microsoft Gold Certified Partner Program recognizes companies that have demonstrated their commitment and expertise at delivering one or more specialized areas of Microsoft technologies. The program helps customers identify companies that have proven experience with Microsoft products and solutions.

About NxTrend Technology, Inc.

NxTrend products offer a single-source solution for distribution software designed to enable the distributor to implement best-business practices for inventory management, order processing, sales, customer service, warehouse logistics, electronic commerce, enterprise application integration and strategic business analysis. For 25 years, NxTrend has established itself as the leading provider of enterprise commerce management systems within its target market segments in supply-chain management. NxTrend has an installed base of over 1,200 customers that span the electrical, building materials, industrial, plumbing/heating/air conditioning, paper, medical industries, and much more. For more information, e-mail to news@nxtrend.com, phone 719/590-8940, or visit www.nxtrend.com.

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