UARM Under Armour

Pack to Light Solutions Support Large Retail Client Base ROCKAWAY, N.J., Oct. 3 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- AL Systems, Inc., the leading supplier of software solutions for improving distribution, announces that Under Armour(R) (NASDAQ:UARM), a leading supplier of branded performance apparel, footwear and accessories, will use the AL Systems' 600 light DynaPack Pack-to-Light solution to support their large retail clients like The Sports Authority, Dick's, Academy and Modell's. AL Systems DynaPro Series of paperless picking and packing solutions will be used to increase accuracy of order fulfillment, shorten order fulfillment times, and increase productivity and throughput within Under Armour's distribution network. "Under Armour recently selected AL Systems to help improve our fast- growing distribution operation," said Larry Rohleder, Director of Distribution Planning for Under Armour. "We needed to add horsepower to our current "put to store" operation. DynaPro from AL Systems adds the functionality we need today to speed order fulfillment, along with the scalability to handle the challenges of tomorrow." "With AL Systems paperless picking and packing solutions, paperwork is eliminated, productivity dramatically increases and error rates plummet," said Paul Lightfoot, CEO of AL Systems, Inc. "DynaPack's sophisticated pack-to- light capability offers scalability and flexibility to quickly optimize retail store order fulfillment within demanding supply networks." Because of Under Armour's rapid growth, the company is upgrading and expanding its current technology infrastructure, which includes its SAP enterprise software. The new AL Systems' DynaPack solution will meet their need for warehouse management functionality by replacing radio frequency (RF) scanners used within the warehouse for packing products en route to stores. "The hands-free aspect of DynaPack was especially appealing when handling footwear and other cube intensive items," said Rohleder. The DynaPack Pack-to- Light capability allows Under Armour to process thousands of SKUs with improved accuracy and throughput, while it reduces errors and streamlines flow through the warehouse. AL Systems clients reduce the costs of order fulfillment using paperless picking, packing and putting, cross-docking, in-motion shipping manifesting, and warehouse control solutions. In addition, AL Systems' solutions offer real-time reporting and labor optimization, and integrate seamlessly with virtually all information technology infrastructures. About AL Systems, Inc. AL Systems provides clients with integrated supply chain software solutions that improve the flow of merchandise through distribution centers. AL Systems solutions include paperless picking, packing and putting; cross- docking, in-motion manifesting; RFID; high-volume manifesting; automated print & apply solutions; and automated sortation and conveyor control (WCS). We help our clients reduce order fulfillment costs and distribute goods faster and more accurately. Clients of AL Systems include Pacific Sunwear, Under Armour, Tiffany & Co., Gymboree, Simon & Schuster, 3M Pharmaceuticals, Kohl's Department Stores, Mervyn's, REI, Talbots, Men's Wearhouse and Urban Outfitters. AL Systems, in its fourth consecutive year of profitable growth, has been helping clients improve distribution operations for more than 25 years. For more information, visit http://www.alsystemsinc.com/. About Under Armour, Inc. Under Armour(R) (NASDAQ:UARM) is a leading developer, marketer and distributor of branded performance apparel, footwear and accessories. The brand's moisture-wicking synthetic fabrications are engineered in many different designs and styles for wear in nearly every climate to provide a performance alternative to traditional natural fiber products. The Company's products are sold worldwide and worn by professional football, baseball, and soccer players, as well as athletes in major collegiate and Olympic sports. The Under Armour European headquarters is located in Amsterdam's Olympic Stadium, and its global headquarters is located in Baltimore, MD. For further information, please visit the Company's website at http://www.underarmour.com/. For more information contact: Becky Boyd MediaFirst PR - Atlanta (770) 642-2080 DATASOURCE: AL Systems, Inc. CONTACT: Becky Boyd, MediaFirst PR - Atlanta, +1-770-642-2080, or Web site: http://www.alsystemsinc.com/ http://www.underarmour.com/

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