The Salient Point: Special Edition

Salient, HighJump Software Partner on Integrated DSD Solution for Business Performance Optimization

HighJumpNew reporting options for direct-store-delivery will help customers
better measure and manage performance.

Salient Management Company, a global supplier of performance optimization software for large, transactional businesses, has appointed Minneapolis, MN-based HighJump Software as an OEM partner for its Salient Dashboard Miner and Dashboard Viewer.

HighJump, a global provider of supply chain management software with over 4,500 customers, is developing a new integrated solution for the direct-store-delivery market, based on Salient's innovative, proven technology. Initial purchases of the new browser-based, platform-independent business intelligence solution, called OmniTech Decision, are already underway as customers recognize the value of complete visibility into the performance of their business, according to Derek Curtis, Director of Delivery Solutions at HighJump Software.

"This is an ideal partnership between two companies that take great pride in providing best-in-class solutions to help DSD businesses find new ways to improve their operations," says Russell Fleischer, HighJump CEO. "Salient has a solid track record in performance management technology and HighJump has extensive expertise and a robust customer base in DSD mobile and route accounting, EDI solutions, and warehouse management."

"Through this partnership we will deliver self-service managerial decision support to HighJump customers on the fly and on any device," says Tom DeMay, VP Partners for Salient.

"The timing is perfect for Salient and HighJump to combine their leading technologies in the DSD industry," according to Guy Amisano, Salient CEO. "DSD companies are under tremendous pressure to reduce costs and improve profitability through more efficient supply chain management, while at the same time customer demands and expectations continue to increase. We will help bring superior operations and decision support capabilities to these companies, enabling them to improve efficiency and profitability throughout their organizations."

About HighJump Software Inc. (www.highjump.com)

HighJump Software is a global provider of supply chain management software that streamlines the flow of inventory and information from supplier to store shelf. HighJump Software solutions for distribution and logistics, direct store delivery, trading partner connectivity, mobility and manufacturing include: warehouse management systems, transportation management systems, route accounting systems, manufacturing execution, mobile sales, ERP data collection and the TrueCommerce™ EDI Solutions Platform. Functionally rich and highly adaptable HighJump Software solutions support growing and evolving businesses in distribution, food and beverage, 3PL, retail, healthcare and consumer goods industries. The company has more than 4,500 customers worldwide. For more information contact
Katie Wolfe, Marketing Communications Manager at 800-328.3271 ext. 1186.

Source: Salient




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