Lawson Software Named Best Supply Chain Management Solutions Provider at SCMLogistics Conference

Lawson Software (Nasdaq: LWSN) was named "Best Supply Chain Management Solutions Provider” among other recipients of the 4th annual SCMLogistics Excellence Awards. SCMLogistics unveiled the awards in Singapore during the 2008 SCMLogistics World conference in October. This is an annual gathering of global supply and logistics solutions, technology and service professionals.

The SCMLogistics Advisory Board judging committee included SCM thought leaders, practitioners and academics. Judges selected this year’s award recipients from hundreds of provider nominations showcasing success in implementing supply chain management strategies. Additional criteria considered for nominees included:

• Functionality and ease of use of the provider’s solution
• Performance of the solution as measured by customers
• Innovations and new market initiatives put forth by providers

"This prestigious award highlights Lawson’s deep understanding of industry-specific supply chain processes,” said David Hope, vice president and regional managing director for Lawson in Asia & Japan. "It also validates our rapid deployment model designed to help customers in our target vertical markets speed time to value.”

Lawson provides supply chain management solutions to customers such as TAL Apparel, Nippon Paint, BlueScope Steel, Malaysia Dairy, Thai Gypsum, and TIPCO Foods. The Lawson M3 Supply Chain Management Suite is designed to help increase visibility and improve material flow through the supply chain by managing planning, scheduling, procurement and fulfillment to enhance service levels and profitability.

The Lawson M3 Supply Chain Management Suite is designed to work with increasingly complex supply chains and high volumes of transactions. It provides flexible tools to help with strategic decision making and operational control.

More information on the SCMLogisticas Excellence Award is available at http://www.terrapinn.com/2008/scmawards/index.stm.

About Lawson Software

Lawson Software provides software and service solutions to 4,500 customers in manufacturing, distribution, maintenance, healthcare and service sector industries across 40 countries. Lawson’s solutions include Enterprise Performance Management, Supply Chain Management, Enterprise Resource Planning, Customer Relationship Management, Manufacturing Resource Planning, Enterprise Asset Management, Human Resource Management, and industry-tailored applications. Lawson solutions assist customers in simplifying their businesses or organizations by helping them streamline processes, reduce costs and enhance business or operational performance. Lawson is headquartered in St. Paul, Minn., and has offices around the world. Visit Lawson online at www.lawson.com.

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