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4R Systems Selected as a Company to Watch at Annual Enterprise Awards Sponsored by The Eastern Technology Council of Pennsylvania
WAYNE, PA - December 4, 2002 - 4R Systems, Inc., a leading provider of analytical software that enables retailers and manufacturers of short lifecycle products to accurately match supply with demand, today announced that it was chosen as a 'Company to Watch' at the Eastern Technology Council's Enterprise Awards held last evening at the Pennsylvania Convention Center in Philadelphia.
For the past ten years, the Enterprise Awards, presented by The Eastern Technology Council of Pennsylvania, in partnership with PricewaterhouseCoopers, recognizes and honors leadership and outstanding achievement in the technology and life sciences industries throughout the Philadelphia region. Winners, finalists and 'Companies to Watch' are recognized for contributions to their business, their industry, and the community. A distinguished, independent panel of judges is responsible for their selection.
"We are pleased that The Eastern Technology Council has recognized the unique characteristics of our retail technology and potential as a company," said Jeff Singer, CEO at 4R Systems. "The Council has been instrumental in working with the region's high tech community to create an environment where companies like ours can develop and prosper. 4R Systems is proud to receive this honor."
The Enterprise Awards Gala is among one of the most prestigious honors for technology companies in the Philadelphia area. Rob McCord, President and CEO of The Eastern Technology Council stated, "the judges appointed by the Eastern Technology Council selected 4R Systems as one of six 'Companies to Watch,' indicating that the retail software vendor is likely to grow, thrive and succeed in the region's competitive marketplace."
About 4R Systems
4R Systems, Inc. is a leading provider of analytical software that allows
retailers and manufacturers to increase the profitability of short lifecycle
products by accurately matching supply with demand. 4R's products leverage
transactional and point-of-sale (POS) data and turn it into critical decision-making
information for forecasting and supply planning. The company was founded by
supply chain experts Marshall Fisher of The Wharton School and Ananth Raman
of Harvard Business School, whose groundbreaking research on product lifecycles
with over 30 world-class retailers pioneered the retail analytics sector.
4R is based in Wayne, Pennsylvania, and has offices in Boston, Massachusetts and Milan, Italy. Notable clients include Ahold, American Pacific, Kenneth Cole Productions, Linens 'n Things, Nokia and Stride Rite. For more information, please visit www.4rsystems.com or call 1-866-4RSYSTEMS.
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