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Bracknell, UK, 21 April 2008

3M Supply Chain Solutions, a division of diversified technology company 3M and the international operating arm of HighJump Software, today announced that it will be hosting a one-day seminar on the theme “Getting a better return on your Supply Chain Investment” on Wednesday 14 May at 3M Centre in Bracknell, Berkshire.

“After the success of last year’s Warehouse Management Vendor Seminar, we are holding another free discussion group for warehouse, logistics and IT professionals as well as end-users,” comments Leo Valentin, General Manager EMEA, 3M Supply Chain Solutions. “The seminar will address major issues including the benefits of voice technology, performance measurement techniques and how fast-moving enterprises can squeeze the most out of their supply chain investment.”

In a series of sessions from 9.30am until 3.30pm, delegates will hear from the following mix of vendor, consultancy and end user experts:

* Zetes European RF and voice solutions provider Zetes will be on hand to discuss and demonstrate the latest voice technology being deployed today and how an investment in voice solutions can optimise your current warehouse performance.

* Mike Dymond, Key Performance Improvement Ltd Key Performance Improvement Ltd, a leading logistics performance consultancy, will present how, through a performance measurement and modelling exercise, a leading UK retailer was able to avoid a considerable capital spend and make a £10 million + annual saving by rationalising its distribution network.

* Jonathan Jackman, 3M Supply Chain Solutions 3M Supply Chain Solutions, a leading Supply Chain Execution vendor, will demonstrate how an adaptable technical architecture, and the ability to deploy functionality outside of the traditional WMS, can greatly improve a company’s return on its supply chain investment.

* Haydn Costin, gm2 Logistics Learn how UK paper products distributor gm2 Logistics has improved the performance of its warehouse operations and exploited its investment in warehouse management systems by turning its WMS from a ‘locked vault’ into a ‘library’.

To register for the event or request further information, please contact Scott Stanford via Email: SupplyChainSolutions@mmm.com,
Tel: 01344 857 753 or visit www.3Msupplychainsolutions.com/uk.

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