China Supply Chain Council Awards Manhattan Associates 2006 Supply Chain Leadership Award

Leading supply chain solutions provider, Manhattan Associates, Inc. (NASDAQ: MANH), announces that it was named the winner of the China Supply Chain Council’s 2006 Supply Chain & Logistics award. The award, presented during the CHaINA Summit + Expo in Shanghai, recognizes supply chain management best practices and supply chain excellence being achieved in Mainland China. Manhattan Associates was selected as winner of the Best IT Supply Chain Solution in China as part of its successful solution implementation with DirectGroup China, a division of the multi-national Bertelsmann media group. The award recognizes Manhattan Associates as the firm who has best shown excellence in developing and delivering supply chain expertise and consulting services in China. This is based on its rapid and successful implementation of its world leading Warehouse Management solution to power the establishment of Bertelsmann’s new third party logistics business in China. By utilizing the solution's inventory and productivity management capabilities, DirectGroup China has improved the accuracy and efficiency of its warehouse inventory and operation, lowered cost by reducing on-site operation staff and achieved automatic data transmission through direct connection with its clients' ERP systems. "DirectGroup entered the Chinese book distribution market and expanded its business vigorously over the past decade. In order to further grow our business in China, we decided to tap the third party logistics market by leveraging our existing warehouse facilities to provide value added services to our clients," said Michiel Hijma from Bertelsmann DirectGroup China, who was present with Manhattan Associates’ area and corporate executives at last night’s awards ceremony and gala event in Shanghai. "We approached several international and local logistics solutions providers to identify the right solution, which can provide connection with our clients' ERP systems and is flexible and scalable to support our business development in the third party logistics market. We chose Manhattan Associates not only because it is a renowned global leader that provides proven supply chain solutions, but also because it has a strong and experienced local team to provide implementation support. With quick and quality implementation of the third party logistics system by Manhattan Associates, we've successfully created a platform that enables us to expand our third party logistics in the Chinese market." "We are honored to be selected by the China Supply Chain Council for this recognition of our customer success and supply chain skills in China," said Jimmy Ong, Managing Director of Manhattan Associates China and SE Asia Operations. "Our focus is on satisfying our local and global customers’ supply chain needs with pragmatic and innovative solutions to improve their business operations so they can improve their operations and better serve their customers.” He continued, "Through the powerful capabilities of our Warehouse Management solution, we were able to meet the business requirements of Bertelsmann DirectGroup's warehouse operation in China. Our solution's ease of installation also enabled quick implementation of Bertelsmann DirectGroup China's Warehouse Management solution within three months -- from project study to full operation. Furthermore, our solution is flexible and scalable and can help meet Bertelsmann DirectGroup China's changing requirements in the future. In addition to providing software solutions to Bertelsmann DirectGroup China, we also provided consultancy on how to design its business process as well as training its staff to meet the need of future growth.” This award comes on the evening of Manhattan Associates’ own record-breaking Momentum China User Conference -- a standing room only event in Shanghai attended by more than 200 customers, prospects and partners. This, the 3rd annual Momentum China conference -- which precedes similar area events next week in Tokyo, Japan and Melbourne, Australia – provides a key opportunity for companies of all sizes and across multiple industries to come together for strategic thought leadership, networking and idea-sharing and, as this year’s tagline suggests, is a forum that helps attendees gain ‘Supply Chain know how. Right now.’ The Momentum conferences offer attendees a fresh outlook on innovations in supply chain management and tools and knowledge for overcoming today’s business challenges and optimizing operations. While last year’s Momentum China event focused on Manhattan Associates’ success in China in the Pharmaceutical and 3PL industries, this year’s customer case study speakers include area Retail leaders including Daphne and Paradise, as well as partners Symbol and Zebra. "We are very excited how far we have come since we incorporated in China in 2004 – currently supporting more than 30 live sites in China with our Warehouse Management and Trading Partner Management solutions which offer unique capabilities in the marketplace,” stated Jeff Baum, senior vice president of International Operations. "With a focused staff of more than 150 people serving the region, including more than 30 local Chinese nationals, as well as a strong and growing community of partners, we are committed to the China market and our customers’ success. We are establishing leadership by delivering superior supply chain solutions across the pharmaceutical, retail, consumer goods, high tech, tobacco and 3PL industries in China and throughout Asia Pacific.” In addition to this distinguished award in China, Manhattan Associates Asia Pacific’s recent awards include last year’s prestigious Best Young Asian Supply Chain Solution Provider award at the SCM Logistics Awards and the Best Application of SCM Software in China award by Global Supply Chain for the success with MOL Logistics. About Manhattan Associates, Inc. Manhattan Associates® is a leading supply chain solutions provider. The company’s supply chain planning, supply chain execution, business intelligence and business process platform capabilities enable its more than 1200 customers worldwide to enhance profitability, performance and competitive advantage. For more information, please visit www.manh.com.