Industry Veteran and LeanLogistics Executive Chris Timmer Named "Provider Pro to Know"

Award Based on Expertise Driving Clients to Build 21st Century Supply Chains
HOLLAND, Mich.--(Business Wire)--
LeanLogistics, the global leader for innovative transportation solutions,
announces that Chris Timmer, Senior Vice President Sales and Marketing, has been
named a Provider Pro to Know for 2009 by Supply & Demand Chain Executive
magazine. Supply & Demand Chain Executive Provider Pros to Know is a listing of
individuals from a software firm or service provider, consultancy, or analyst or
research firm who have personally helped clients build their 21st century supply
chain, including their view on the role of technology in enabling the 21st
century economy, the processes and technologies employed to move the clients
toward this vision, and the results that the clients are realizing from moving
toward this vision.

"Chris has over 20 years of experience in the logistics industry guiding clients
to become best in class with significant savings in their transportation spend
and improved customer service," said Dan Dershem, CEO and president,
LeanLogistics. "Chris expanded his function beyond traditional sales to forge
partnerships between his customers and LeanLogistics, jointly creating best
practices to address industry challenges."

Mr. Timmer was recognized for his vision of the connected supply chain where all
trading partners share information - suppliers, carriers, shippers, 3PLs, etc.
LeanLogistics` On-Demand TMS® currently processes over 6,000,000 shipments per
year representing over $5 Billion in annual freight charges. Over 25,000 users
interact with over 5000 carriers and process over 175,000,000 transactions.

Chris Timmer is responsible for marketing, sales, customer relationships, and
the development and deployment of solutions for the LeanLogistics customer base.
Prior to joining LeanLogistics, Chris held multiple positions with Third-Party
Logistics companies, from transportation operations to Supply Chain management,
where he developed solutions for clients in the food products industry. Chris
has served as President of the Western Michigan CSCMP Roundtable for many years.

ABOUT SUPPLY & DEMAND CHAIN EXECUTIVE

Supply & Demand Chain Executive is the executive's user manual for successful
supply and demand chain transformation, utilizing hard-hitting analysis,
viewpoints and unbiased case studies to steer executives and supply management
professionals through the complicated, yet critical, world of supply and demand
chain enablement to gain competitive advantage. On the Web at
http://www.SDCExec.com.

ABOUT LEANLOGISTICS

LeanLogistics provides clients with Transportation Solutions and Expertise to
manage their Supply Chain, connect to all their trading partners, and
continuously maximize their return-on-investment.

Leveraging one of the industry`s largest transportation networks, LeanLogistics
combines technology and services to tailor transportation solutions to the needs
of our clients. LeanLogistics develops network-based products for the good of
the transportation community as a whole: shippers, carriers, and suppliers --
and they are relevant to every shipment every day.

LeanLogistics Supply Chain Services is an innovative and customized combination
of software with best practices and business process outsourcing that ensures
clients realize maximum value.

Implementation speed is unprecedented and clients realize extremely rapid value,
with typical payback in less than one year -- Return on Cash. Clients include
Barilla America, Meijer, Ace Hardware, Otis Spunkmeyer, Pinnacle Foods, Rich
Products, and Unilever.

LeanLogistics, a division of CHEP, headquartered in Holland, MI, was founded by
veterans of transportation and Third-Party Logistics (3PL). For additional
information, visit http://www.LeanLogistics.com or call 616.738.6400.

ABOUT CHEP

CHEP is the global leader in pallet and container pooling services serving many
of the world's largest companies. The company has nearly 7000 employees and
operates in 45 countries. Combining superior technology and an asset base of
more than 300 million pallets and containers, CHEP offers its customers
exceptional value, a platform that enables reduction in customer product damage,
and an environmentally sustainable logistical solution. Supply chains served
include consumer goods, produce, beverage, and the automotive industry. With
global partners that include Procter & Gamble, SYSCO, Kellogg's, Kraft, Nestle,
Ford and GM, CHEP is known for Handling the World's Most Important Products.
Everyday. For more information about CHEP, please visit: http://www.chep.com.

LeanLogistics®, LeanAdvisor®, On-Demand TMS®, and WebSettle® are registered
trademarks of LeanLogistics, Inc. and Return on Cash is a trademark of
LeanLogistics, Inc. Trademarks and registered trademarks are the property of
their holder.

LeanLogistics
Ginger Stegmier
ginger.stegmier@leanlogistics.com
(616) 738-6400 x423

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