Merchant's Inc. Chooses TruckStops as Routing Solution

ARLINGTON, VA - September 30, 1999 -- Merchant's Inc. has selected MicroAnalytics' TruckStops Routing & Scheduling System as the solution to their routing needs for six distribution centers and eleven warehouses. Merchant's operates 118 retail locations; Merchant's Tire & Auto Centers and a large wholesale operation in several Northeast and Mid-Atlantic States.

"We will be using TruckStops to optimize truck routes from all of our distribution centers," said Carl Dunn, Vice President of Merchant's, "to increase our ability to provide world-class customer service."

After reviewing several options provided by a consulting firm, Merchant's decided that TruckStops would most efficiently run the routes needed to maintain and grow their business. They will run dynamic routes for delivery of tires and auto parts from their distribution centers to 118 Merchants Tire & Auto Center retail stores and wholesale customers. Merchant's is excited about the implementing of TruckStops and is "looking forward to the operational efficiencies and costs savings the system will deliver," Dunn said.

Available for Windows® 95/98/NT, TruckStops can be used either dynamically, for scheduling vehicles on routes that change daily, or strategically, for planning and updating fixed delivery routes.

MicroAnalytics has produced high-quality, affordable logistics software for over 15 years. The company helped pioneer the development of PC-based routing systems and is recognized as the leading software provider with over 1,700 customer sites worldwide. In addition to the TruckStops system, MicroAnalytics publishes and markets the OptiSite® Distribution Planning Model, GeoNet™ Location Databases and the BUSTOPS® Student Transportation Management System. The company operates offices in Arlington, Virginia; Toronto, Ontario; and London, England. Agents in Europe, South America and Africa also represent MicroAnalytics. You can reach the Arlington, Virginia office at (US) 703-841-0414.