AMERICAN SOFTWARE INTRODUCES INTERNET-ENABLED SUPPLY CHAIN PLANNING

Solution allows companies to cost-effectively extend their supply chains

ATLANTA (April 10, 1996) -- American Software has integrated the
capabilities of its supply chain management solutions with the Internet to
enable companies to easily and cost-effectively manage their supply chain
environments.

American Software's Internet-enabled solution has multiple uses across the
supply chain. For example, it could be a fast, easy-to-use link between
manufacturers and their local, regional and national distributors.
Individual sales forecasts can be reviewed and translated into orders,
allowing managers to quickly obtain sales and demand insights for
individual products or across the entire enterprise.

"Deploying forecasts and suggested replenishment plans to customers over
the Internet represents an innovative approach to customer-interactive
demand planning," said Rich Sherman, director, supply chain management
research at Boston-based Advanced Manufacturing Research. "American
Software is breaking new ground by using the far-reaching, inexpensive
capabilities of the Internet in conjunction with supply chain solutions.
Using the American Software approach, companies can quickly and easily
link departments, customers and suppliers to create interactive
information-sharing to reduce cycle time and synchronize production to
demand."

The Internet- and intranet-enabled solution permits the simultaneous
sharing of supply chain information. Data can be incorporated from the
field, distributors and other resources using the Internet in real-time.
The information can then be automatically assimilated into comprehensive,
accurate forecasts using one of six business models. Managers can then
view the results and institute overrides to accommodate seasonality,
promotions or other factors. The final results can viewed and adjusted by
all levels of the supply chain via the Internet before the data is
integrated with manufacturing or purchasing systems.

The benefits of such a solution include the ability for organizations to
integrate as virtual organizations, regardless of differing technology
architectures. Sophisticated software may also be inexpensively deployed
without concerns about version control or high network costs.

"With this product, all components of the supply chain can access the
functionality, power and supply chain management expertise supported by
Supply Chain Planning," said Mike Edenfield, chief operating officer of
American Software.

The Internet-enabled product represents the next step in a long-range
strategy to extend the functionality of supply chain management to help
speed information, communication and production along each component of
the supply chain. American Software initiated the strategy with its
January creation of a venture named Intellimedia Commerce, Inc., which
focuses on the development, hosting and maintenance of Internet-based
solutions for both business and consumer markets.

American Software develops, markets and supports the industry's most
comprehensive offering of integrated supply chain management and financial
control systems. As a leading provider of multi-platform enterprise
software solutions, the Atlanta-based firm offers state-of-the-art
business solutions across a wide range of industries internationally. Its
product line encompasses integrated business applications such as demand
forecasting, logistics planning, warehouse management, order management,
manufacturing, financial control and outsourcing services. The company's
common shares are listed on the NASDAQ stock market-national market under
the symbol AMSWA.

For more information, contact: American Software; 470 E. Paces Ferry Rd.,
Atlanta, GA 30305. (404) 261-4381. FAX: (404) 264-5206.
 
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