Elemica Supply Chain Roadshow in Germany Showcases Electronic Invoicing, Replenishment & Procurement

Exton, PA, and Ludwigshafen, Germany - November 7, 2008 - Elemica, the industry-leading business process network for the external supply chain, will host a Supply Chain Roadshow in Germany on November 18, 2008, at the headquarters of BASF SE, 67056 Ludwigshafen, Germany. Supply chain executives from chemical and industry related companies will learn the benefits of paperless technologies for electronic invoicing and digital signatures, the advantages of replacing manual processes with automation to streamline replenishment and lower inventory carrying costs, and the benefits of connecting their ERP system to the Elemica Network to automate procurement for improved revenues and profits. Elemica management and users from BASF and other companies will give presentations in German language and deliver case studies of real-world examples.

"Elemica has the most advanced and flexible technology to connect quickly to our customer and supplier base to improve processes and facilitate collaboration," said Ralf Kahre, BASF SE. "We would like to offer other companies in Germany the opportunity to learn from users like Solvay, OXEA, Wacker and Penta how they are using the Elemica Network and solutions and how new partners can benefit from these experiences." "By removing manual effort and human error, companies like BASF can vastly improve the efficiency and quality of various processes, including order management, inventory management, logistics, and procurement." said Mike McGuigan, CEO of Elemica, Inc. "Overall, companies which use the Elemica Network and solutions can do more with less, lower operating costs, and dramatically improve customer service." The agenda for the event includes an Elemica overview by CEO Mike McGuigan, presentations by various companies connected with Elemica, a moderated panel discussion and Q&A with all speakers, a lunch buffet and networking opportunities. For information on the Roadshow, contact Nadja Lannert: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or register on Elemica's website: http://www.elemica.com. Elemica provides the backbone for connectivity between industry trading partners and state-of-the-art automated processes that streamline the supply chain and enables new leves of efficiency, serviceability, and profitability. Elemica increases visibility into supply chain processes for improved exception management, alerting, and reporting.