PLAN4DEMAND ANNOUNCES STRATEGIC ALLIANCE WITH DCC SERVICES SMARTDOG

Supply chain management firm partners with Oracle IT consulting company to broaden service offerings

PITTSBURGH, PA, December 12, 2006 — Executives with Plan4Demand Solutions Inc., a consulting services firm specializing in supply chain management business processes and technologies, today announced a strategic alliance with DCC Services SmartDog, a consulting leader specializing in Oracle technology.

"The goal of this initiative is to expand the capabilities of both our organizations by leveraging our respective strengths, primarily for clients and prospects within the distribution, life science, retail/apparel, utilities, and transportation markets," said Plan4Demand CEO, Lisa M. Kustra.

According to Scott Elequin, DCC Services president, "We have deep experience supporting all types of industries using Oracle technology, and we understand the need for additional expertise to maximize efficiencies in supply chain management.

"Oracle's technology platform and tools provide a solid foundation for improvements, and we're excited about working with Plan4Demand to assist us with client-focused solutions."

Plan4Demand's industry-veteran consultants help world-class manufacturing and distribution corporations achieve greater efficiencies in supply chain management, and DCC Services SmartDog is a nationwide Oracle IT consulting firm. Both companies plan to introduce their common business philosophies and services while leveraging the other's individual strengths to accelerate the business plans of existing customers.

DCC Services will leverage Plan4Demand's core focus, which is helping clients optimize business processes and technology systems throughout their supply and demand chains to achieve greater profitability by driving performance improvements to the bottom line. From forecasting orders, to global sourcing, to streamlining manufacturing and transportation operations, to storing inventory, warehousing, and event management, Plan4Demand offers deep functional and technical experience encompassing key supply chain management operational areas.

Likewise, many Plan4Demand clients run mission-critical systems based on Oracle technologies and/or applications. Thus there's a natural fit for an alliance partner capable of assisting customers with their Oracle-related IT needs.

DCC Services SmartDog has an on-site and remote business model that is scalable and flexible enough to fulfill any type of Oracle support request, giving customers the flexibility to receive quality, niche IT support as needed. Moreover, as an Oracle Certified Advantage Partner, with a long-term focus in the Oracle marketplace, DCC Services offers deep experience and broad expertise, including the Oracle database and eBusiness Suite.

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