MicroAnalytics, Inc. Announces Interface to Next Generation Logistics to Offer a Transportation Management System with Route Optimization

Arlington, VA – May 16th, 2003 – Logistics Software provider MicroAnalytics, Inc. and Next Generation Logistics, Inc. are pleased to announce a strategic partnership designed to provide an optimized solution in managing freight, according to a recent announcement from MicroAnalytics.

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MicroAnalytics’ TruckStops® Routing and Scheduling Software produces cost efficient vehicle routes while accounting for considerations including vehicle capacities, customers' delivery preferences, time windows and other constraints. Next Generation Logistics’ FreightMaster™ TMS system provides users with efficient and effective means in managing carriers, order processing, rates, lanes and claims, as well as load tendering, planning and scheduling.

The seamless interface between TruckStops and FreightMaster gives users of the two combined systems the ability to build load consolidations and optimize their routes with a click of a button. This interface provides users with a fast and easy way to consolidate orders and save money while streamlining their transportation processes.

“NGL is happy to be a part of a complete management solution that will help impact a company’s bottom line,” said Ari Smith, NGL’s President. “This partnership with MicroAnalytics enables us to deliver functionality at an affordable price for any size company to install.”

MicroAnalytics’ President Mike Hooban adds, “The link with FreightMaster is a logical and extremely useful extension of each system’s functionality. We believe it will have major profit impact.”

MicroAnalytics, Inc. (www.bestroutes.com) has produced high-quality, affordable logistics software since 1984. The company helped pioneer the development of PC-based routing systems and is recognized as the leading routing software provider with over 2,400 systems distributed worldwide. In addition to the TruckStops system, MicroAnalytics publishes and markets the OptiSite® Distribution Planning Model, the GeoNet™ Location Databases and the BUSTOPS® Student Transportation Management System. The company operates offices in Arlington, VA; Toronto, Ontario; and London, England. Agents in Europe, South Africa, South America, Australia, New Zealand, Malaysia and Singapore also represent MicroAnalytics. The Arlington, Virginia office may be reached at 704-841-0414 or via e-mail atinfo@bestroutes.com.

Next Generation Logistics, Inc. (www.nextgeneration.com) has been a provider of Third Party Logistics Services and Software products for over 15 years. NGL occupies a rather unique position within the marketplace because of their expertise in Supply Chain & Logistics which allows them to provide fast and easy implementation and an understanding of customers’ business processes.