Amphire Helps Markon Cooperative Increase its Efficiency and Visibility Throughout the Supply Chain

Multi-phased Project Expedites Purchase Orders, Doubles Annual Sales, and Exceeds Annual Growth

REDWOOD CITY, CALIF., - June 5, 2008

Amphire® Solutions, the leading global Software as a Service (SaaS) provider of technology solutions for the foodservice industry and institutional supply chains, and Markon Cooperative, the first produce-purchasing agent for foodservice, announced today the results of its ongoing partnership. Since signing with Amphire to improve transactional efficiency and visibility, Markon has doubled its annual sales volume, exceeded annual growth by 25 percent and tripled the number of suppliers using Amphire Connect, an on-demand ordering platform. The partnership allows Markon to continually improve services and further expand its business.

Amphire Connect facilitates Markon's expansion by enabling the company to increase order process efficiency, increase order accuracy and decrease transaction bottlenecks. Shipping manifests from suppliers that were once received manually are now received electronically and flow directly into Markon's back office system. Over 400 suppliers worldwide use the platform to process orders across the Amphire network.

"The results of our relationship with Amphire have far exceeded our expectations," said Tim York, president of Markon Cooperative. "Amphire's seamless integration with our back office system and internal order processes is an important value-added service that has allowed us to be more efficient throughout our supply chains."

Today, Markon procures, delivers and markets fresh produce for 11 of the leading independent foodservice distributors in North America. Markon members collectively account for more than $14 billion in annual sales.

"With today's faltering economy and shrinking margins, products like Amphire Connect give our customers a competitive advantage," stated Mark Barnekow, president and CEO of Amphire Solutions. "Markon's growth and continued focus on improving supply chain efficiencies are a testament to our evolving vision for the supply chain and we are pleased with the outcomes it's brought to Markon."