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CHICAGO, April 11 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- SSA Global(TM) (NASDAQ:SSAG), a leading provider of enterprise business software and services, today announced that Moran Industries, Inc., a premier logistics provider, is using the flexible business rules and configuration capabilities of SSA Warehouse Management (SSA WMS) to better serve existing customers and expand into new markets. (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20051213/CGTU005LOGO ) SSA WMS is providing Moran Industries with the flexibility to configure its warehouses to handle diverse customers and complex product lines that often require value-added services (e.g. labeling and shrink wrapping); different pick and pack processes; tracking; different receiving processes across multiple modes of transportation (e.g. rail, over-the-road) and receiving units (e.g. full pallet, parcel, multimodal containers); different requirements for storage and refrigeration and Food and Drug Administration (FDA) compliance mandates. "The 3PL(third-party logistics) market is an extremely competitive business environment and our decision to purchase SSA WMS has taken our company to a new level," said Michael Gilger, project director, Moran Industries, Inc. "The industry-leading capabilities of SSA WMS have opened new doors in markets that we previously were unable to serve." The best-of-breed third-party logistics (3PL) functionality in SSA WMS is enabling Moran Industries to reengineer its business processes to improve the efficiency and throughput of its warehouse operations, positioning the company to react more quickly to changing customer requirements. "SSA WMS is enabling us to meet the challenge of complex customer requirements in a way that maintains the efficiency we need to be competitive," Gilger said. "The flexibility and configurability of the solution and the support provided by the SSA Global OnePoint Services team enabled Moran Industries to reduce training costs and go live with SSA WMS at three locations in less than 12 weeks." SSA SCM, which includes SSA Advanced Planning and Scheduling, SSA Warehouse Management and SSA Transportation Management, is a comprehensive solution utilized by leading retailers, logistics and distribution companies, and manufacturing firms to fuse the demand chain with the supply chain. SSA SCM provides companies with the ability to forecast demand; take an order; give an accurate promise date; source and manufacture the right goods; position inventory properly; and pick, pack, and ship efficiently while maintaining a minimal finished goods inventory. About Moran Industries, Inc. Moran Industries provides 48-state trucking service and owns and operates over 1.8 million square feet of modern storage facilities. In addition to warehousing, Moran offers full distribution services to ensure prompt and efficient merchandise delivery. For more information visit http://www.moranlogistics.com/ . About SSA Global SSA Global(TM) (NASDAQ:SSAG) is a leading provider of enterprise business software for mid-sized and large organizations, primarily in select manufacturing, consumer and services industries. The company's software solutions include enterprise resource planning, financial management, human capital management, corporate performance management, customer relationship management, product lifecycle management, supply chain management and supplier relationship management. Headquartered in Chicago, SSA Global has over 50 locations worldwide and its product offerings are used by customers in over 90 countries. For additional information, visit the SSA Global web site at http://www.ssaglobal.com/ . SSA Global(TM) is the corporate brand for product lines and subsidiaries of SSA Global Technologies, Inc. SSA Global, SSA Global Technologies and SSA GT are trademarks of SSA Global Technologies, Inc. Other products mentioned in this document are registered, trademarked or service marked by their respective owners. Forward-Looking Statements These materials may contain "forward-looking statements." Forward-looking statements include, without limitation, any statement that may predict, forecast, indicate or imply future results, performance or achievements, and may contain the words "believe," "anticipate," "expect," "estimate," "intend," "project," "plan," "will be," "will likely continue," " will likely result," or words or phrases with similar meaning. All of these forward-looking statements are based on estimates and assumptions made by our management that, although we believe to be reasonable, are inherently uncertain. Forward- looking statements involve risks and uncertainties, including, but not limited to, economic, competitive, governmental and technological factors outside of our control that may cause our business, strategy or actual results to differ materially from the forward-looking statements. We operate in a changing environment in which new risks can emerge from time to time. It is not possible for management to predict all of these risks, nor can it assess the extent to which any factor, or a combination of factors, may cause our business, strategy or actual results to differ materially from those contained in forward-looking statements. Factors you should consider that could cause these differences include, among other things: -- General economic and business conditions, including exchange rate fluctuations in the United States and abroad; -- Our ability to identify acquisition opportunities and effectively and cost-efficiently integrate acquisitions; -- Our ability to maintain effective internal control over financial reporting; -- Our ability to attract and retain personnel, including key personnel; -- Our success in developing and introducing new services and products; -- Competition in the software industry, as it relates to both our existing and potential new customers. http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20051213/CGTU005LOGO http://photoarchive.ap.org/ DATASOURCE: SSA Global CONTACT: Press, Maria Diecidue of SSA Global, +1-312-258-6000, , or Scott Goldberg of Edelman, +1-312-297-7414, , or Investors, Dawn Drella of SSA Global, +1-312-474-7694, Web site: http://www.ssaglobal.com/

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