AL Systems' March Knowledge Conference Features Keynoter Patrick Sedlak
Focus On Overlooked High Performance Distribution Factors

Rockaway, N.J.—January 24, 2006— Industry expert Patrick S. Sedlak, a principal of the supply chain consultancy Sedlak, will offer "10 Critical, Yet Often Overlooked Factors in High Performance Distribution Operations" during the upcoming knowledge conference organized and hosted by AL Systems (www.alsystemsinc.com/knowledge.html). The conference will be held on March 10th from 9 A.M. to 4 P.M. at the Guttenberg Information Technologies Center on the NJIT University Heights campus in Newark (www.njit.edu/campustour). Continental breakfast, lunch and refreshments will be provided.

"We expect that those attending this conference will be able to apply Patrick Sedlak's powerful insights to make immediate and lasting improvements to their distribution operations," said Christopher Castaldi, AL Systems vice president of client development.

Mr. Sedlak, one of the most recognizable and sought after figures in the industry, has for more than 20 years provided supply chain and distribution consulting services to many American companies such as Kirkland's, PetSmart, Henkel, Victoria's Secret, Office Depot and Pacific Sunwear. His areas of expertise include strategic planning, economic justification, overall concept development, facility location analysis, materials handling and information systems selection and implementation. In addition to past AL Systems conferences, he has presented to the Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals, the North American Material Handling Show and Forum, Warehousing Education and Research Council (WERC) and the National Conference on Operations & Fulfillment.

Previous AL Systems-sponsored conferences on Cross Docking and other subjects of great interest to manufactures, retailers and suppliers have been attended by executives from Urban Outfitters; Gymboree; Toys R Us; Cabela's; Tiffany & Co.; AAFES; Dots, and Burlington Coat Factory, U.S. Army/Air Force Logistics, among many others.

Admittance to the conference is by invitation only. To request an invitation, call Christopher Castaldi at 973-586-8500, extension 205; or send e-mail to ccastaldi@alsysinc.com. Attendees can book accommodations at the Hampton Inn & Suites at a special conference rate (973-483-1900). A shuttle bus will take attendees from the hotel to the NJIT campus on the morning of the conference. Lunch will be provided.

About Sedlak
Sedlak is an independent consulting firm headquartered in Highland Hills, Ohio. Sedlak specializes in a full range of supply chain and distribution consulting services: strategy development, network analysis, facility planning and design, workforce optimization, productivity improvement, and information and material handling systems selection and implementation. Information about the company, founded in 1958, and its services are available on www.jasedlak.com.

About AL Systems
Since 1979 AL Systems, based in Rockaway, N.J., has produced integrated solutions that speed the flow of merchandise through distribution centers. The company provides clients with applications—such as for Paperless Picking, Packing and Putting; Cross Docking, and Shipping—that reduce the cost of distributing merchandise. Clients of AL Systems include Urban Outfitters, 3M Pharmaceuticals, Kohl's Department Stores, Simon & Schuster, Mervyns, Talbots, Burlington Coat Factory, Gymboree Corporation and The Men's Wearhouse. For more information, visit www.alsystemsinc.com

For more information contact:
Lisa Gyongyosi
973.586.8500, x215
info@alsystemsinc.com
www.alsystemsinc.com