For further information, please contact:

Rik Schrader
VP - Business Development, Marketing & Sales
AquiTec, Inc.
312.264.1935
rschrader@aquitecintl.com

Ronald Margulis
Managing Director
RAM Communications
908.232.3230
ron@rampr.com

AquiTec Retains RAM Communications as
Marketing Communications Consultants

CHICAGO and WESTFIELD, N.J. -- July 10, 2001 -- AquiTec, a leading provider of supply chain execution software, today announced that it has retained RAM Communications, a public relations firm specializing in retail technology, as marketing communications counsel. RAM Communications will be assisting AquiTec, formerly Worldwide Chain Store Systems, with media relations, issue research and analysis, editorial analysis, public affairs and case studies.

"Ron Margulis and RAM Communications know retail technology from top to bottom in terms of contacts with trade media, associations, academics, analysts and consultants. Working with Ron will help us positively influence the groups that influence our current and potential customers, and that will help us grow our business," said Rik Schrader, Vice President, Business Development, Marketing and Sales, AquiTec.

Ronald Margulis, Managing Director of RAM Communications, said; "The AquiTec offering is clearly one that is improving the operation of retailers and wholesalers in the U.S., Canada, Europe, South America and South Africa. And, when a company can prove they are helping to optimize business processes, as AquiTec is doing with warehouse management, order management and procurement, it is easier to attract the attention of the trade media and consultants to the industry."

About AquiTec, Inc.
AquiTec, Inc. is a leading provider of Supply Chain Execution (purchasing, billing/order management, labor management and WMS) software for traditional and e-commerce distribution channels. AquiTec's software allows companies to use the Internet and traditional communication methods to efficiently manage and control the flow of inventory throughout the supply chain, from procurement operations through to invoicing the Customer. Companies use AquiTec's software to reduce supply chain costs and increase customer loyalty and satisfaction. AquiTec provides global service and support for its software from established facilities in the USA, United Kingdom and South Africa. For more information about AquiTec, Inc., visit www.aquitecintl.com.

About RAM Communications
RAM Communications, based in Westfield, NJ, provides public relations counseling and marketing and editorial support to more than a dozen other clients, including the Association of Sales & Marketing Companies, CHEP, National Grocers Association, Nat Sherman, Carttronics, Stirling Douglas Group and AmeriQuest Transportation. Ronald Margulis, an award-winning business journalist and editor who is also a third generation grocer, founded the company in 1992. More information on RAM Communications is available at www.rampr.com.