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SAF replenishment software optimally utilizes transport capacities

Tägerwilen (euro adhoc) -

SAF will present new functionalities of its software SAF SuperStore 
and SAF SuperWarehouse at the EuroCIS trade fair in Düsseldorf
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Subtitle: SAF will present new functionalities of its software SAF 
SuperStore and SAF SuperWarehouse at the EuroCIS trade fair in 
Düsseldorf
Tägerwilen, March 1, 2010. SAF AG, which is
listed in the Prime Standard of the Frankfurt Stock Exchange (ISIN 
CH0024848738), and is one of the world´s leading suppliers of 
automated forecasting and ordering systems for retailers, will 
present expanded functionalities of its core products SAF SuperStore 
and SAF SuperWarehouse at the EuroCIS trade fair (March 2-4, 2010) in
Düsseldorf. While using automated ordering processes with SAF 
engines, retailers benefit primarily from the improved forecasting 
quality and the optimized truck capacity utilization (Truck 
Optimization Function).
The new function Truck Optimization of the SAF SuperWarehouse 
ordering software helps retailers to optimally utilize their 
transport capacities and to ensure efficient truck capacity 
utilization. Half-empty truck shipments are avoided, and truck 
loading is optimized in line with truck operating ranges thus 
reducing transport costs. The new software function considers many 
order restrictions that play an important role in optimal truck 
loading such as truck volume, logistical units and stackability of 
products.
In addition, with the help of SAF DC-Link, warehouse demand is 
reconciled with store orders and integrated into the order 
calculation. In doing so, the software considers not only warehouse 
demand but also the forecasted demand of all stores. Influencing 
factors (for example, sales promotions, seasonal effects etc.) are 
considered at warehouse as well as at store level to ensure high 
order quality. That helps retailers to improve product availability 
while optimizing inventory and service levels in the warehouse at the
same time.
SAF Engines forecasting quality has also been further enhanced in 
Release 5.1.0. The SAF solutions have always stood out for their 
outstanding forecasting quality as they automatically consider 
several influencing factors such as seasonality, trends, calendar 
events and promotions. With the help of the new function 
"Extrapolation of Trend", SAF SuperWarehouse and SAF SuperStore 
consider the effect of sales-influencing factors such as advertising 
and calendar events on increasing and declining sales of items. For 
instance, new store openings simultaneously trigger a higher number 
of product shipments from the warehouse.
The newly integrated alert function SAF Exception called "Forecast 
Correction" enables users to more quickly recognize the impact of a 
forecast correction on the existing demand. If, for example, the 
retail company´s headquarters decides to modify an order forecast 
centrally, the SAF alert function informs order writers in the stores
about such modifications. That way, users can better understand why 
the system automatically modified the order. This minimizes 
unnecessary manual interventions in the ordering process.
SAF will demonstrate how retail companies can make their 
replenishment process more efficient and improve their competitive 
position at the same time at the EuroCIS - Europe's leading 
specialized exhibition for information technology and security in the
retail business - trade fair in Hall 14, Booth D29 in Düsseldorf from
March 2-4, 2010.
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About SAF AG SAF Simulation, Analysis and Forecasting AG specializes 
in the development of automated ordering and forecasting software for
retailers and industrial manufacturers. SAF deploys the demand chain 
management approach, which controls replenishment planning based on 
consumer demand patterns. SAF software assists users to realize 
substantial cost savings and optimizes general logistics conditions 
through its simulation capabilities. As a result, significant 
competitive advantages are achieved along the entire value chain: 
lower inventories, improved product availability, and last, but not 
least, a higher level of customer satisfaction.
SAF AG was established in 1996 by Dr. Andreas von Beringe and Prof. 
Dr. Gerhard Arminger. SAF shares are listed at the official market 
(Prime Standard) at the Frankfurt Stock Exchange (FWB). SAP AG is 
major shareholder with approx. 70 percent. Today, the company employs
approx. 100 people. Consolidated sales revenues for fiscal year 2008,
were approx. 13.4 million EUR with consolidated profit of 2.1 million
EUR according to IFRS statements. SAF´s products are distributed in 
many European countries as well as in the United States. The company 
is headquartered in Tägerwilen, Switzerland. SAF also has a 
subsidiary in the United States: SAF Simulation, Analysis and 
Forecasting U.S.A., Inc., Grapevine, Texas and in Slovakia, 
Bratislava: SAF Simulation, Analysis and Forecasting Slovakia s.r.o. 
with the focus on Nearshore-Development.
Forward Looking Statements and Estimates This information contains 
forward looking statements based on assumptions and estimates of 
SAF's Management Board. Although we assume the expectations in these 
forward looking statements are realistic, we cannot guarantee they 
will prove to be correct. The assumptions may harbor risks and 
uncertainties that may cause the actual figures to differ 
considerably from the forward looking statements. Factors that may 
cause such discrepancies include, among other things, risks that are 
mentioned in the annual report 2008. SAF does not plan to update the 
forward looking statements, nor does it assume the obligation to do 
so.
end of announcement                               euro adhoc

Further inquiry note:

Astrid Strömer
+41 (0)71 666 79 48
astrid.stroemer@saf-ag.com

Branche: Software
ISIN: CH0024848738
WKN: A0JD78
Index: Prime All Share, Technology All Share
Börsen: Frankfurt / regulated dealing/prime standard
Berlin / free trade
Stuttgart / free trade
Düsseldorf / free trade
München / free trade

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