Mincron Software Systems Why Should You Consider Mincron

Mincron Software Systems Why Should You Consider Mincron? 1

Products People Process Performance We provide the rich linkage others do not 2

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About Briarcliff Solutions § Parent Company Briarcliff Solutions § Primary Offices Houston, TX: Mincron Software Solutions Rockaway, NJ: AL Systems § Solutions for Improving Distribution § Customer-Centric Operations 4

• About ALSystems § Leader in Improving Your Flow of Merchandise in Retailing Paperless Order Fulfillment Solutions (Voice/Lights/RF) Print & Apply Solutions Cross Docking Solutions High-Volume In-Motion Manifesting Solutions RFID Solutions Automated Sortation and Conveyor Control Solutions Urban Outfitters URBAN OUTFITTERS Tiffany’s 5

About Mincron Leader in Improving Your Flow of Merchandise in Wholesale Distribution § Mincron History Founded in 1980 Named one of the top 10 technology providers for distribution companies Provide high value solutions to the wholesale distribution market § Mincron Strong Leader Over 17, 000 Users ERP, WMS, Light Mfg Customers from 10 to over 1000 users IBM Power System i Sell only one software solution – Dedicated team to your product! 6

Our Corporate Goal § Provide the best of breed solutions so our customers can exceed their customers expectations. § Provide cost effective solutions § Provide the latest technologies § Produce Results “In the first year alone, the system lowered our inventory by about 1 million dollars and substantially increased our turns. ” VP & General Manager Bardon 7

Customer for Life! § Mincron strong leader Focused on the PVF industry Over 58% of waterworks supplies sold in the US are processed through the Mincron Software We sell only one software solution We are a financially secure partner 8

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Products Core Application Advanced Technology Bid & Lot Management Water Works Industrial Pipe Plumbing CUSTOMERS Municipal Rebate Management Purchasing and Inventory HVAC Document Automation Business Connect Interfaces Accounting and Financials Web Store Front Physical Inventory Traffic Management Business Intelligence Warehouse Management Technology and Tools System Infrastructure Business Connect Integration IBM DB 2 Database Business Rules User Interface Install SERVICES Order Management R&D Support Consult Custom TECHNOLOGY ARCHITECTURE UFO 10

WHAT MAKES US DIFFERENT? 11

Smart user interface § Intelligent integration layer § Allows multiple views of the business data GUI – Graphical User Interface CUI - Character User Interface WAP - Wireless Application Protocol § Phones, RF devices, palm, printers, scanners 12

Company l Technology l Products l Services Easy to Use § Consistent Powerful Search Engine Customers - Products Vendors - Transactions sophisticated indexing, and merging § Portal View Concept for customer service excellence § Tailor views* § Customize documents § Plain Paper Printing* § View Sales History § Section Group Category lookup Our customer’s use the Mincron order entry when ordering remotely. We were able to increase sales from one customer from $300, 000 to over $1, 000 in one year! - Tammy Meck, Mainline Supply 13

Seamless integration § Seamlessly import and export data in virtually any format – Including submittals § Delivered over any connectivity protocol (HTTP, FTP, SMTP or Fax). § Whether you're using a PDA, a laptop, a Web browser. With support available for VMI, EDI and XML, as well as secure socket layer § Download or upload excel documents with the push of a button § Reports become PDF files with the click of a button 14

Real time all the time Position yourself in time. No need to save reports. All transactions post to the G/L Inventory is committed in real-time and as a function of time * When you need information you need it to be current. Never Be Stuck In Time Again! 15

Proactive instead of reactive Event Management – To Do’s There’s a To-Do Queue for functions in your company: • Customer Service • Purchasing • Accounting/Credit, etc… Messaging system Integration to Data analysis tools “Get a Day’s Job Done in a Day’s Time!” without leaving your desk 16

Company l Technology l Products l Services Security § Allows you control and accountability § Limit access to need to know basis only § Audit control system keeps track of all user activity by documenting changes. § Disaster recovery Services § DB 2 Version from IBM has never had a worm or bug shut down a system. 17

Company l Technology l Products l Services Application Framework CUSTOMER FOR LIFE § § The Mincron Application Framework is a set of business rules that gives Mincron its unique capabilities. At the core of the Mincron Application Framework are evolutionary design concepts including Transactional Processing and Dynamic Indexing. It’s Easy to use It works in real-time all the time Secure control in the right hands It has a smart user interface for each individual user § It integrates and automates with ease. Plays nice with other systems. § Event management to do lists so no task goes undone! “Well designed package that understands the flow of information within my business” - Dan Willett, General Manager, EJ Prescott 18

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Mincron is Easy to Train and Easy to Use Navigation = Easy and Familiar • Windows “Look ‘n Feel” • Command or Function • Key-driven Capability • User-Defined Toolbar • Personalization of Screens Standard Operating Procedures • Best Practices Based • Diagram Oriented • Customizable • Department Driven • Job Function Driven • Clear Roadmap Powerful Search Engine • Any order Any portion • Phonetic matching • Wildcard searches • True String Search • Multiple Fields • User Defined Fields Pervasive System Help • Field-based Help • On-Line Help • FAQ’s • How-To’s • World-Class Support Org 20

Implementation TASKS Mincron Project Kickoff ØGap ØProject initiation meeting ØScope clarification ACTIVITIES Develop model ØTeam development Create data conversion templates ØData ØProof ØTest Analysis ØDevelop import template process definition Ø to Identify any differences to the template ØDefine configuration options data to existing system individual interface designs ØTest Facilities Setup ØHardware Set up ØPerform labeling tasks ØSetup network infrastructure configuration settings ØEstablish site survey process DELIVERABLES ØProject management approach ØScope document ØConduct ØFinalize processing and facilities setup maintenance support training ØConduct branch rollouts per ØProvide rollout Intermatic support model ØGeneral trouble shooting Extensive Mincron Support rollout plan Plan Mass Rollout individual branch site surveys customized education ØProject Rollout Education & Support ØConduct ØDesign ØCraft Data Testing Phase ØGap analysis ØCompeted findings conversion ØMajor process programs documentation ØData import ØDocumented templates configuration options ØSite survey procedures ØTesting sign offs ØIndividual interfaces design document ØProperly configured facility based on site survey procedures ØNetwork architecture tested. ØOn-site training per rollout event ØBranch go-live ØProgram management ØRollout help desk program ØEducation program 21

Consulting Services Application Consulting • Mincron installs the solutions • Time tested training • Conversion of data • On budget planning Network Consulting • Wide Area Networks (WAN) • Local Area Networks (LAN) • Virtual Private Networks (VPN) • Wireless Networks • Internet & Broadband Business Consulting • Vertical specific • Instructing in best practices • Training Methodologies • Business Specific Modifications System Consulting • System Optimization • Disaster Recovery/High Availability • Storage Analysis 22

Mincron University ØClass Room Training (CRT) • Houston, TX Campus • Professional Courseware • Comprehensive Curriculum • Hands-On Workshops ØComputer-Based Training (CBT) • Self Paced Learning • Engaging Audio and Video Interactivity • System-Wide Education The Source for Education 23

Post Implementation § Dedicated Team of Professionals Analyze Performance of Mincron Measure Against Competitors Recommend Best Practices Ensure ROI 24

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Our Customers Robertson Supply, Inc 26

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