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CHICAGO, March 21 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- SSA Global(TM) (NASDAQ:SSAG), a leading global provider of extended enterprise solutions and services, today announced that Progressive International, a provider of advanced kitchenware products, is using the SSA Warehouse Management Solution (SSA WMS) to achieve a faster, more accurate distribution process that improves the company's ability to meet its customer demands. (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20051213/CGTU005LOGO ) SSA WMS is providing Progressive International with advanced warehouse management capabilities that improve control and visibility of people, processes and inventory within the company's warehouse and in its supply chain. In particular, Progressive is benefiting from better picking and, packing processes automated by task management and native radio frequency (RF) capabilities that help them improve productivity by replacing manual pick-to-bin processes with automated pick-to-carton processes. The solution runs on an IBM eServer iSeries and was implemented with support from SSA Global partner, Cornerstone Solutions. "SSA WMS is giving Progressive the ability to better manage and measure our warehouse operations so we can be more efficient and effective in handling the wide spectrum of requirements associated with the distribution operations of PIC," said Pat Klein, vice president, Logistics, Progressive International Corporation. "In addition to the functional capabilities of SSA WMS, we benefited greatly from the fact that the SSA Global and Cornerstone Solutions teams took the time to learn our business to make sure our new warehouse management solution would support our business today and into the future." "Warehouse optimization is an important differentiator for companies that have an extensive product line and operate in a complex supply chain, requiring flexibility in responding to changing customer needs," said Jim Handy, president of SSA Global Strategic Solutions. "SSA WMS has been developed to deliver the best-in-class warehouse management capabilities so companies like Progressive International can gain competitive advantage through improved fulfillment and distribution processes and higher customer service levels." SSA Supply Chain Management (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 Progressive International Corporation Progressive International markets a full product range of quality kitchenware that is sold in the United States, Canada, Europe, South America and other international destinations through diversified trade channels. The company sells its products to a large number of accounts that include department stores, specialty houseware chains, independent gourmet and coffee retailers, national and regional mass merchants, mail order companies and online retailers. About SSA Global SSA Global(TM) (NASDAQ:SSAG) is a leading provider of extended ERP solutions for manufacturing, distribution, retail, services and public organizations worldwide. In addition to core ERP applications, SSA Global offers a full range of integrated extension solutions including 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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