PathGuide Announces 7th Annual Latitude WMS Users Conference

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Mon Mar 31, 2008 10:00am EDT

Supply Chain Expert Jim Tompkins to Keynote
SEATTLE--(Business Wire)--
PathGuide Technologies, a leading provider of warehouse management
systems (WMS) for wholesale and industrial distributors, today
announced it will host its 7th annual Latitude Users Conference at The
Edgewater Hotel in Seattle, May 14-15, 2008. The event, open to
individuals interested in using their warehouse to maximize sales and
profit, will feature a keynote by renowned supply chain expert Jim
Tompkins on the topic "Seven Habits of Highly Successful Distribution
Operations."

   "We know, based on past experience, that it's best to talk to
users rather than rely solely on salespeople," said Michelle Macleod,
IS manager at King Architectural Metals. "This is how we decided on
PathGuide. Attending their users conference and speaking to real users
is what sealed the deal."

   The conference is designed for current and prospective Latitude
Warehouse Management System (WMS) users, including warehouse
supervisors, IS/IT managers, operations and logistics managers, as
well as C-level executives. The event features the following:

   --  Jim Tompkins Keynote on the topic "Seven Habits of Highly
        Successful Distribution Operations." With more than 30 years
        experience, Tompkins has helped hundreds of companies
        worldwide achieve supply chain excellence.

   --  Technology Center will allow attendees to experience first
        hand new ways to ensure the highest performance of Latitude
        within their operation. PathGuide employees will provide
        one-on-one consultation covering core warehouse functions,
        system performance reporting, and advanced WMS capabilities
        aimed at developing an action plan for each attendee.

   --  Interactive Breakout Sessions will include topics such as
        Warehouse Incident Tracking, Vendor Managed inventory,
        Warehouse Employee Performance Metrics, Disaster Recovery &
        Reporting, Upgrading Server Hardware, Latitude Best Practices
        and more.

   --  Randall Aronis Presentation on the topic "Maximize Your Sales
        and Profit Through Your Warehouse." Nationally known sales and
        leadership trainer Aronis will discuss how attendees can
        optimize their entire sales process via the warehouse.

   --  Festivities will include a client appreciation cruise to
        Pacific Northwest favorite Tillicum Village on Blake Island.

   "This year's conference is going to be our best event yet," said
Eric Allais, CEO of PathGuide Technologies. "Client success is a core
value for PathGuide, and this event is one way we work to connect with
our customers and help them achieve better results. Attendees will
leave this event equipped with real-world strategies and tips that
give them a greater, more direct impact on the overall success of
their company."

   For more information about the conference, or to register, visit
http://www.pathguide.com/Latitude/usermeeting.asp or call
1-888-627-9797, ext. 709.

   About PathGuide Technologies

   PathGuide Technologies, Inc., a privately held company founded in
1989, is a leading provider of WMS solutions for wholesale and
industrial distributors across North America. PathGuide's software and
services help suppliers increase productivity and order accuracy,
improve customer service and lower labor costs, ultimately driving
greater profitability. To learn how distributors of all sizes can
benefit from improved warehouse management, visit www.pathguide.com.

   PathGuide is a registered trademark of PathGuide Technologies Inc.
in the United States.

PathGuide Technologies
Shelby Miller, 425-438-2899, ext. 745
smiller@pathguide.com
or
VOXUS Inc.
Adrienne Lenhart, 253-853-5151, ext. 227
alenhart@voxuspr.com

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