Robocom and Radcliffe Join Forces


Two Supply Chain Software Companies Working Together for Success

Massapequa, NY: Robocom Systems International and Radcliffe Inc., both leading developers of supply chain management systems, are pleased to announce that they have joined forces to create a combined organization. The integrated company, Robocom Systems International, has more than doubled its resources and now offers a broader array of supply chain execution software and services.

Avantcé Software acquired the assets of Robocom in October, 2005 with plans to expand through additional investments in the supply chain software industry. "We are pleased to join the Robocom and Radcliffe organizations and believe that our customers will be pleased as well," said Jon Scheumann, a Managing Director of Avantcé. "The combined entity creates a stronger company that will be able to better serve our customers."

"Bringing Radcliffe into the Robocom group gives us an even stronger basis for growth," said Aivars Lode, CEO of Robocom. "We expect the market for supply chain solutions to continue to grow and we believe that Robocom combined with Radcliffe is well positioned to capitalize on this growth."

"By joining with Robocom we are able to continue to expand our value-added to our customers by providing innovative supply chain execution solutions," explains Fred Radcliffe, former President of Radcliffe and now President of Robocom. "We are adding functionality that will allow our customer to achieve higher levels of customer service whilst aggressively decreasing costs."

Functionality, which both customers groups will benefit from include:

- Engineered labor standards, driving greater productivity

- Voice recognition ensuring accurate order first time high speed picking

- Web store allowing companies to extend order taking windows

- TMS cost effectively meeting delivery windows

- RFID knows where it is and who bought it or stole it!

About Robocom

Robocom Systems International has helped companies adapt to changing requirements and achieve supply chain excellence since 1982. RIMS® (Robocom's Inventory Management System), our flagship product, helps our customers maximize productivity, increase inventory accuracy and streamline operations in their warehouses and distribution centers. Unique to our approach is the high level of personalization our customers achieve without the burdensome cost of customization. For more information, visit Robocom Systems International at www.robocom.com.

About Radcliffe Inc.

Radcliffe Inc. delivers supply chain solutions for the third-party logistics, food, beverage, and consumer/industrial product markets. Radcliffe develops software that drives supply chain execution processes, including warehouse management, fulfillment, labor management, inventory management and supply network execution. For more information, visit Radcliffe Inc. at www.radcliffeinc.com.

About Avantcé

Avantcé Software is a private investment company focused on investments in the Information Technology industry. Avantcé's investment strategy is to purchase equity interests in companies and apply additional capital for growth opportunities and consolidation acquisitions.

The Principals of Avantcé have a collective experience of over 60 years in the supply chain execution, software and professional services industries. Between them, the Principals have participated in over 40 successful transactions. Leveraging this experience, Avantcé is focused on additional acquisitions within the software industry. For more information, see www.avantce.com.

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