Shaw Industries Converts to New ODM050 Optimization Module

January 2, 2008

Dalton, GA - - Shaw is replacing all finished goods optimization and order assignment systems with FloorSoft`s new ODM050 SKU optimizer. While Shaw has long been utilizing FloorSoft`s original Batch and Online FOCUS systems, installation of the new ODM050 optimizer gains them the following significant advantages:

1. Elimination of the "nightly downtime window" for Batch optimization of orders and assignments, dramatically increasing the production capacity of their data center
2. Employment of the most powerful, state of the art optimization engine for finished goods assignment in the industry
3. Greatly enhanced master roll splitting capability
4. Superior dyelot control logic for multi-lot assignment to orders when required, minimizing the number of dyelots assigned and closing lots wherever possible
5. Real-time batch optimization by SKU
6. Backorder allocation by SKU on demand
7. Automatic optimized assignment of new orders at the order desk
8. Optimized assignment of EDI orders as they are received by data transmission
9. Optimization by SKU at any desired point in the order fulfillment and shipping process
10. Much opportunity for future growth and flexibility in this area.
11. Reduced program maintenance and easier deployment of custom modifications easier by consolidating all finished goods optimization into one program.

Quintie Petrel, project leader for FloorSoft, says, "This has been a long time coming, and it is great to see this become a reality. It has long been our vision to see the mills with this capability. ODM050 is a definite step forward in terms of technology for Shaw."