RedPrairie, RF Code and Avery Dennison Partner on Active RFID Based Asset Tracking and Security

[September 15, 2004]

RedPrairie, RF Code and Avery Dennison Partner on Active RFID Based Asset Tracking and Security

WAUKESHA, Wis. & CHICAGO --(Business Wire)-- Sept. 15, 2004 -- RedPrairie to Integrate Visibility Solution with RFID Technology from Partner Companies to Demonstrate Asset Tracking and Security at Frontline Solutions Conference

RedPrairie Corporation, a global leader in supply chain technology solutions that drive business process transformation, announced today at the Frontline Solutions conference in Chicago the integration of their LENS(R) global visibility solution with active RFID technology from RF Code and Avery Dennison. The agreement will allow RedPrairie to provide a total solution for global asset and inventory visibility and security, integrating its industry leading software and optimization tools with active RFID reader technology from RF Code and the active RFID Secure Strap(TM) from Avery Dennison for container security.

At the show, RedPrairie's LENS(R) will be demonstrated integrated with RF Code's low-cost TAVIS DataRouter(R) data collection system for active RFID-based real-time locating of assets and Avery Dennison's Secure Strap(TM) for monitoring the integrity of shipping containers, trailers and other mobile assets.

RedPrairie Company Leader John Jazwiec says, "RedPrairie offers customers end-to-end solutions for RFID deployment. Our RFID 360(SM) program combined with our partners' solutions expands our capabilities for global inventory and asset visibility and security, giving customers the most advanced tools to manage their extended supply networks."

About RF Code, Inc.

RF Code Inc., founded in 1997, designs and develops high-performance, low cost Active RFID solutions for long-range wireless data communications that accurately manage and track physical assets, information and personnel through the supply chain. RF Code offers complete systems comprised of RF tags, readers, antennas and software. In addition RF Code designs and develops TAVIS(TM), the leading Auto-ID data collection middleware for the enterprise. For more information, please visit: www.rfcode.com or call 877-969-2828.

About Avery Dennison

Avery Dennison is a global leader in pressure-sensitive technology, RFID, and innovative self-adhesive solutions for consumer products, label materials and industrial applications. A Fortune 500 company, Avery Dennison develops, manufactures and markets a wide range of products including Avery-brand office products, Fasson-brand self-adhesive materials, peel-and-stick postage stamps, reflective highway safety products, automated retail tag, labeling and branding systems, RFID labels and tags, and specialty tapes and polymers.

About RedPrairie Corporation

RedPrairie is a global leader in supply chain technology solutions that enable the transformation and optimization of supply chain networks, driving out costs, improving customer service and creating competitive advantage. RedPrairie's supply chain execution solutions provide the industry's leading transportation, productivity, and distribution management capabilities, fully integrated with process management components for real-time visibility and event management, trading partner integration, quality control and performance measurement. Coupled with RedPrairie's tactical planning and inventory optimization solutions, RedPrairie provides a true single source platform for supply chain management.

RedPrairie provides industry-tailored solutions for many markets, including consumer goods, direct to consumer and traditional retail, food and beverage, high tech / electronics, third party logistics, industrial / wholesale, automotive and service parts, and pharmaceuticals. Customers include Hewlett-Packard, Sony, Thames Water, Procter & Gamble, Nestle, Panasonic, Georgia-Pacific, Eveready, Merck Sharp & Dohme, Unilever, Exel, GE, TNT Logistics, and many others. With offices across the globe, RedPrairie is a true world-wide solution provider.

For additional information, call 1.877.733.7724, or access www.RedPrairie.com.

RedPrairie, DigitaLogistix and DLx are registered trademarks of RedPrairie Corporation. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners. (C) 2004 RedPrairie Corporation. All Rights Reserved.

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