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Lawson Software Again Named to Food Logistics 100 List

^{Published on 2009-01-14 06:41:02, Last Modified on 2009-11-02 16:08:39 - Market Wire}
 

ST. PAUL, Minn.--([ BUSINESS WIRE ])--Business magazine Food Logistics named Lawson Software (Nasdaq: LWSN) as part of its annual Food Logistics 100. The listing showcases technology solution providers that help grocery and food service manufacturers and distributors gain a competitive advantage by transforming their supply chains.

The magazine's editorial staff selected the current list from end user and solution provider nominations based on how nominated companies' offerings help food service organizations gain a logistical advantage. This is the fifth annual Food Logistics 100 list.

"Inclusion on this list two years running demonstrates our leadership in helping food and beverage companies address their key business challenges," said Vicki Griffith, marketing director, Food & Beverage, Lawson Software. "It also reinforces Lawson's reputation for making our customers stronger by helping them control costs and manage complex global supply chains."

Lawson is included on the most recent Food Logistics 100 list because it provides a broad range of technology solutions and services targeted at the food service industry while addressing the needs of companies of varying sizes that make up the food supply chain. For example, the Lawson M3 Supply Chain Management suite helps companies collaborate throughout the supply chain, while helping manage the complexities of working globally. It combines sophisticated planning and optimization tools with advanced procurement applications and comprehensive fulfillment options. The Lawson M3 Supply Chain Management suite also gives users tools that can help them gain a competitive edge through simplified use of resources and inventories.

In addition, Lawson QuickStep Food and Beverage, a pre-configured, industry-specific ERP application package, helps food and beverage companies cut traditional ERP implementation time by more than 50 percent, which ultimately helps reduce implementation costs and speed time-to-value. And Lawson M3 Analytics for Food & Beverage helps food companies simplify deployment of a complete package of business intelligence tools by offering 70 pre-configured key performance indicators (KPIs) and 50 pre-built scorecard reports commonly used by food companies.

The full Food Logistics 100 list was featured in the latest issue of Food Logistics magazine and at [ www.foodlogistics.com ].

About Lawson Software

Lawson Software provides software and service solutions to 4,500 customers in healthcare, manufacturing, distribution, maintenance and service sector industries across 40 countries. Lawson's solutions include Enterprise Performance Management, Supply Chain Management, Enterprise Resource Planning, Customer Relationship Management, Manufacturing Resource Planning, Enterprise Asset Management and industry-tailored applications. Lawson solutions assist customers in simplifying their businesses or organizations by helping them streamline processes, reduce costs and enhance business or operational performance. Lawson is headquartered in St. Paul, Minn., and has offices around the world. Visit Lawson online at [ www.lawson.com ].

Forward-Looking Statements

This press release contains forward-looking statements that contain risks and uncertainties. These forward-looking statements contain statements of intent, belief or current expectations of Lawson Software and its management. Such forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future results and involve risks and uncertainties that may cause actual results to differ materially from the potential results discussed in the forward-looking statements. The company is not obligated to update forward-looking statements based on circumstances or events that occur in the future. Risks and uncertainties that may cause such differences include but are not limited to: uncertainties in uncertainties in the software industry; uncertainties as to when and whether the conditions for the recognition of deferred revenue will be satisfied; increased competition; general economic conditions; the impact of foreign currency exchange rate fluctuations; continuation of the global credit crisis; global military conflicts; terrorist attacks; pandemics, and any future events in response to these developments; changes in conditions in the company's targeted industries and other risk factors listed in the company's most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Lawson assumes no obligation to update any forward-looking information contained in this press release.