ASCI Completes Widespread Software Installation Project for ConocoPhillips

ANCHORAGE, Alaska, Nov. 9 /PRNewswire/ -- Asset Management Services (AMS), a
subsidiary of Advanced Supply Chain International (ASCI), a global leader in
supply chain management, announced today final implementation of Oniqua's OAS
- Inventory software at 22 ConocoPhillips work sites.

The global implementation was approved by ConocoPhillips after extensive
evaluation of the OAS Inventory software at three global pilot sites, where
impressive ROI results were achieved and used to build a strong business case.
AMS used the pilot sites' ERP system data to create a strong, global set of
analysis processes to manage inventories consistently, while also
accommodating local site needs and variations in ERP system setup.

Ultimately, the project came in 28% under the allocated budget and was
completed well under the typical year it takes for an installation of this
magnitude. The project commenced in September of 2008 and went live at all
ConocoPhillips locations on April 1, 2009.

ConocoPhillips was able to realize immediate value and savings after OAS -
Inventory installation, and the ROI of their investment, based on operational
results to date, is expected to exceed 400%. Approximately 1.7 million items
are currently under management control in ConocoPhillips' item catalogue
worldwide.

"Because of this project's scale, ASCI used a multi-site, large system
implementation methodology, expanding upon the single site approach used for
the pilot projects. This successful tactic minimized impact on the user
community, incorporated streamlined project governance, and sought out active
participation and feedback from ConocoPhillips users at each site," said
AMS/ASCI Director of Analytics Rick Magnuson. "Although a different approach
was used in the single-site roll-outs, ASCI's methodology proved dynamic and
flexible enough for easy adaptation at either single-site or complex, multi
business-unit installations," Magnuson continued.

To facilitate smooth product-knowledge transfer, ASCI provided the project
team with a set of pre-packaged business processes, set-up guidelines, and
work flow recommendations to be adopted world-wide at ConocoPhillips. Such
guidelines ensure product sustainability and continuity in executing the
system across all business units.

For more information, please visit www.ascillc.com.

About Advanced Supply Chain International

ASCI, a high-performance supply chain and asset management firm, delivers
efficiency and impressive return on investment when no one else can. Based in
Anchorage, Alaska, since 1999, ASCI has a strong reputation for safety, highly
skilled personnel, and consistent adaptation to new challenges. By
incorporating solid strategy, planning, and state-of-the-art technology, ASCI
has become a global leader in the delivery of supply chain and asset
management solutions to asset-intensive industries.

SOURCE Advanced Supply Chain International

Jim Mills of J.F. Mills/Worldwide, +1-303-639-6186,
jfmills@jfmillsworldwide.com, for Advanced Supply Chain International; or Mike
Schwarz, Vice President of Business Development of Advanced Supply Chain
International, +1-720-560-5750, mike.schwarz@ams4solutions.com