EDEN PRAIRIE, Minn. and MOSCOW (October 18, 2006) – HighJump Software, a 3M company, a global provider of adaptable, supply chain execution software, today announced it has entered into a strategic agreement with R-ID to deliver advanced supply chain execution solutions to the Eastern European market. 

R-ID will work with 3M Supply Chain Solutions, the international operating arm of HighJump Software. Under the terms of the agreement, Moscow-based R-ID will become an associate of HighJump Software responsible for marketing, distributing, implementing and supporting HighJump Supply Chain Advantage suite throughout Russia, Ukraine, Kazakhstan and Belarus.  Training of R-ID personnel has already begun.

R-ID has significant supply chain domain knowledge as well as strong technical skills and integration expertise. In addition, the company has experience in a broad range of industries, including retail, telecom, third-party logistics, consumer packaged goods and banking. 

“HighJump Software’s adaptable platform gives us the flexibility to deliver robust supply chain execution solutions across all of the industries R-ID serves,” said Maria Efimova, director general, R-ID. “We are pleased to have the opportunity to work with a company whose reputation for quality and innovation is recognized throughout the world.”

Over the last several years, Eastern Europe has emerged as an important center for manufacturing and distribution to worldwide markets. “As companies in this region continue to mature and grow, the demands placed on the supply chain, particularly in the areas of visibility and synchronization within the trading partner framework, will increase dramatically,” said James Walsh, vice president of International operations, HighJump Software.

“The real value of this relationship for our customers is the pairing of localized supply chain expertise from R-ID with the global presence and capabilities of 3M,” said Michael Star, business director, 3M Supply Chain Solutions. “This gives our Eastern European customers the local support they need for successful implementations and the assurance that their technology provider will be there as their needs evolve.”

About R- ID
R-ID (www.r-id.ru) is a professional solutions supplier in the field of supply chain management and mobile business applications employing automatic identification technologies (RFID included) as well as wireless access technologies. R-ID offers a range of services embracing a full working cycle of fulfilling complex projects, covering consulting, project development, equipment and software supply and installation, system integration, technical service, support and maintenance of systems. Among R-ID’s customers there are well-known Russian and international companies: logistic operators, such as TDS-Logistic, the National Logistics Company, Terminal Logistic Group, REWICO-Russia, Relogix; the Auchan hypermarket chain; trading and industrial companies, such as Petelino Trading House, Tcherkizovsky, Elkat, L’Oreal, Indesit, 3M and many others.

About HighJump Software and 3M Supply Chain Solutions
3M Supply Chain Solutions is the international operating arm of HighJump Software.  HighJump Software, a 3M company is a global leader in providing highly adaptable, best-of-breed supply chain execution solutions that streamline manufacturing and distribution from the point of source through consumption. HighJump Software's integrated solutions empower operational excellence in the warehouse and optimize the flow of inventory throughout the supply chain by facilitating collaboration with customers, suppliers and trading partners. These solutions combine robust, standard functionality; a best practices-based implementation methodology; and a uniquely adaptable architecture that facilitates fast, cost-effective system modifications. As an independent subsidiary in the 3M family of companies, HighJump Software leads the supply chain execution software industry in financial strength and delivers on an unmatched commitment to innovation and quality. For more information about HighJump Software, visit www.highjump.com. For more information about 3M Supply Chain Solutions, visit www.3MSupplyChainSolutions.com.

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