CombineNet to Present Strategic Sourcing Optimization Insights at National Association of Purchasing Management–Twin Cities Conference

PITTSBURGH, PA—September 19, 2006

CombineNet's Chief Marketing Officer Paul Martyn will conduct an in-depth presentation on the optimization technologies being used today in strategic sourcing, at the 9th annual National Association of Purchasing Management - Twin Cities (NAPM-TC 2006) fall regional conference.

On October 16 from 11:25 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., Martyn will discuss how optimization-enabled sourcing practices help drive inefficiencies and costs out of the supply chain. Martyn's presentation, "Optimization-Enabled Sourcing Practices," will uncover the mystery of optimization as it relates to advanced sourcing & supply network design. NAPM - TC 2006 is being held at the Minneapolis Marriott Airport Hotel on October 16 & 17.

Optimization has become a revolutionary technology for sourcing and supply chain professionals," said Martyn. "It's truly a case where technology has created a new paradigm by enabling supply chain teams to act on the complex data that they once struggled to harness."

As the leading provider of advanced sourcing technology, CombineNet experts speak at a wide range of conferences on optimization technology and sourcing practices. This fall, look for CombineNet at NAPM-TC 2006, as well as ProcureCon USA 2006 on October 9-12 in Scottsdale, Arizona, and the Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals (CSCMP) Annual Conference on October 15-18 in San Antonio, Texas.

CombineNet's advanced sourcing solutions have played a pivotal role in helping the world's largest and most sophisticated companies optimize their supply networks, leading to savings of over $3B on $22B in aggregate spend. CombineNet's participation in the supply chain community helps to educate professionals on best practices and new technologies for driving efficiency into the supply chain and creating strong supplier relationships.

About CombineNet

CombineNet, the advanced sourcing technology company, helps companies achieve the absolute best value and lowest total cost of ownership for goods and services. CombineNet's Advanced Sourcing Application Platform enables companies to engage in Expressive Commerce™, the strategic sourcing initiative that allows buyers and sellers to communicate supply and demand more expressively, collaboratively and strategically. The result is a win-win for both buyer and supplier, where greater innovation and efficiency are driven into the supply chain. CombineNet's ASAP consistently produces 10, 15, even 20 percent greater actual cost savings than other e-sourcing solutions, and has delivered more than 45x ROI for the largest businesses in the world including General Mills, PepsiCo, Procter & Gamble, Siemens and others. For more information, visit www.combinenet.com.

About NAPM

NAPM-Twin Cities' purpose is to provide leadership in supply management, offering professional resources and developmental opportunities that encourage and support individual members' professional learning and growth experience. For more information, visit http://www.napm-twincities.org/home.cfm

Media Contacts:

Greg Holt
CombineNet Inc.
Director of Marketing
Phone: 412.471.8200
gholt@combinenet.com