CARY, N.C., Jan. 22, 2003 -- BridgePoint, Inc. the leading provider of global, multimode supply chain visibility solutions announced today the release of Version 6.0 of its supply chain solution. The Version 6.0 release of BridgePoint's solution adds new features for simplifying connectivity, managing data quality and distributing information across the enterprise.

BridgePoint's Version 6.0 release improves connectivity to domestic and international carriers, suppliers and customers by adding additional message sets to an already long list of available options. The recent additions include several new standards developed specifically by ocean, rail and road carriers. By adding these message sets, BridgePoint makes it possible for carriers to join the BridgePoint network without requiring expensive and time consuming message modifications.

The Version 6.0 release also enables clients to take greater control of their own data quality processes using an expanded data management toolkit. The improved toolkit builds upon BridgePoint's analysis and diagnostic tools that were part of a data management released in October of 2002 and packages them into a customizable user interface available to clients.

"One of the goals of the Version 6.0 release is to make clients self reliant when it comes to monitoring, measuring and controlling data quality", says Peter Sola, vice president of commercial services. "Past releases automated many of these processes and others continue to be managed by us. But Version 6.0 allows clients to prioritize objectives and choose which, if any processes they would like to manage themselves."

Also included in BridgePoint's Version 6.0 release are application hooks that allow information to be easily shared with other applications (ERP, CRM, TMS, etc.). These application hooks provide a seamless exchange of critical supply chain data collected by BridgePoint to be distributed to various other applications that use it for planning, forecasting and customer service.

Independently or integrated with other supply chain tools, BridgePoint solution enables clients to reduce inventories, improve customer service and substantially decrease logistics operating costs through the proactive management of product deliveries across the supply chain. The Version 6.0 release is the latest in the continuous evolution of supply chain visibility and event management solutions that provide connectivity, data management, order and product tracking, alerts and exceptions, and analytical reporting. 

About BridgePoint
BridgePoint, a division of CSX Corporation, is headquartered in the Research Triangle Community of North Carolina's Raleigh/Durham area. Their logistics networking solutions enable clients to reduce inventory and improve cycle times. The solution suite includes their proven logistics network with data integration and applications for product and order visibility, alerts and exception management, carrier contracting and others that offer immediate value measured in operational improvements and tangible financial results.

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