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Source: Industrial Distribution online, January 7, 2003

YARDLEY, Pa. - Distributors can learn how to turn their potential into performance at Prophet 21's annual Summit for customers, taking place April 3 through 6 at the Renaissance Orlando Resort in Orlando, Fla.

Prophet 21 provides distributors with technology solutions that help them increase sales, improve customer service, and reduce operating costs.

"We are pleased to offer our customers three days of educational sessions and networking opportunities that will build on a theme of Turning Potential into Performance," says Chuck Boyle, Prophet 21 president and CEO.

"All of the programs and events at Summit 2003 have been specifically developed for users of Prophet 21 technology solutions and the executives who rely on them to run their businesses. All are aimed at helping the distributors who use Prophet 21 solutions maximize their return on their technology investment."

Past Summit attendees have found tremendous value in what they learned at the conference. Marc Beerman, president of Beerman Precision, participated in a Summit 2002 session on balancing inventory. After implementing what he learned, Beerman realized a $15,000 annual savings.

"In a classroom setting, you gain a better understanding of how to get more value out of your solution," says Beerman who plans to attend Summit 2003.

"The sessions at Summit cover every facet of business, from accounting, to inventory, to executive-level idea exchanges. Summit helps you find ways to reduce the costs of doing business. You have to decide if you can afford not to go to Summit."

Learning Opportunities

Prophet 21 Summit 2003 offers distributors an opportunity to learn about their solution from technology experts. Several interest tracks have been designed to meet the various needs of solution users.

In addition to formal classroom sessions, attendees can gain a greater understanding of their solution in the Technology Center, an exhibit area where distributors can try the latest versions of Prophet 21 solutions and schedule one-on-one meetings with technology experts. The idea behind the Technology Center is to give customers direct access to the Prophet 21 experts who can best answer their questions and help them increase their return on their technology investment.

Networking Opportunities

Of course, no one has more insight into the issues facing a distributor than other distributors, so Prophet 21 has arranged many networking opportunities for Summit attendees to exchange ideas in an informal setting including golfing, Birds of a Feather lunches, and networking dinners.

In the past, distributors have viewed these networking events as excellent opportunities to keep in touch with fellow distributors and learn new ways to utilize the technology that helps them run their businesses.

Register Today

Prophet 21 customers can register for Summit 2003 at www.p21.com/summit. Or, call 1-800-776-7438 ext. 7925 for more information.

About Prophet 21

Since 1967, Prophet 21 has been a leader in providing durable goods distributors with innovative, adaptive solutions essential for running their businesses. With more than 2,000 customers and 70,000 users conducting over $35 billion in highly complex supply chain transactions annually, Prophet 21 is a true business partner, helping companies of all sizes leverage technologies and maintain a competitive advantage. Through its business technology and services, Prophet 21 seeks to streamline customers' business processes and reduce transaction costs to maximize profit and growth.

Prophet 21 offers enterprise software solutions for Windows and UNIX.

Prophet 21's enterprise software solutions provide organizations with powerful, highly customizable applications designed to improve customer service and maximize their return on investment. In addition, the company offers an Internet trading network that streamlines the commerce process between distributors, their manufacturers/suppliers, and end users. A complete line of professional services backs all Prophet 21 solutions.

For more information about Prophet 21, please visit www.p21.com or call 1-800-776-7438, ext. 3120.

SOURCE: Prophet 21, Inc.

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