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March 1, 2006

ARC Advisory Group Names Baxter Planning Systems Leading Supplier of Advanced Inventory Optimization (AIO) Solutions; Leader in Service Parts

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Baxter Planning Systems (www.bybaxter.com), the premier provider of aftermarket parts planning solutions, today announced that ARC Advisory Group clearly recognizes the company as the leading solution provider in several different categories in its February 2006 ARC Strategies Report. The report clearly positions Baxter atop all industry competitors in the service parts planning market.

"For companies with a multiechelon supply chain, the implementation of AIO solutions, with associated processes that allow the solution to be used to its full potential, is a best practice," ARC Strategies, February 2006.

In the report, Baxter Planning Systems is listed as the "Leading AIO Supplier of Software as a Service" and the "Leading AIO Suppliers of Knowledge Based Outsourcing," as well as a "Supplier Whose References Reported a High ROI or Quick Payback Period."

"Baxter's leadership position is a direct result of our domain expertise and 100% commitment to service and client satisfaction," said Greg Baxter, Founder and CEO for Baxter Planning Systems. "When employing an AIO type solution, it is critical to have knowledgeable support available to help maximize return on investment. Our employees have a very strong service and service parts background and we pass this expertise on to our client base 24/7/365. We are honored that ARC has recognized our expertise by naming Baxter the market leader."

Not only is Baxter continuing to offer today's leading companies the best parts planning solution on the market, all Baxter clients are automatically upgraded to the new release of Prophet by Baxter (including training) every time the company introduces a new product release. This represents a unique attribute that the company has employed since its inception in 1993.