Manassas, VA. and Toronto, Ontario -- October 17, 1999 -- INSIGHT, Inc., the leading provider of optimization–based planning and scheduling systems for solving the most complex issues of the world's top companies, announces that Dr. Richard F. Powers, President of Insight, Inc., received the Council of Logistics Management's Distinguished Service Award at the organization's annual meeting in Toronto, Ontario, Canada, on October 17, 1999. He is the 35th person to receive this award since it was inaugurated in 1965 as a tribute to John Drury Sheahan, pioneer logistics consultant and a partner in the consulting firm that bore his name.

The Council of Logistics Management presents the Distinguished Service Award annually to an individual who has made significant contributions to the art and science of logistics management. The award is the highest honor that can be bestowed upon an individual for achievement in logistics.

Dr. Powers earned his PhD in management information systems from the University of Minnesota, and an MBA in distribution management from Michigan State University. He is a founding member of the Management Science Roundtable and a frequent speaker at seminars and conferences. He is also a past president of the Council of Logistics Management.

Prior to founding Insight, a firm which designs and implements logistics management support systems, Dr. Powers headed the analysis of the largest distribution system study ever undertaken for the Department of Defense. The results of that study formed the blueprint which has been followed over the past twenty years for the Department of Defense's logistics infrastructure. Dr. Powers also served as an advisor to the Secretary of Defense on defense manpower and logistics policies and programs. In addition to his other activities, Dr. Powers has taught in the graduate management programs of several universities in the Washington, DC area.

He has given generously of his time to share his thoughts in speaking roles at the Council of Logistics Management's annual conferences and roundtable meetings. From 1984-1991, Dr. Powers served as a member of the CouncilÍs Executive Committee. He worked jointly with Dr. Bernard La Londe on the 1993 CLM Delphi study to identify the roles and attributes of logistics professionals in the 21st century.

Kevin A. O'Laughlin, partner with Ernst & Young, and Chairperson of the Award Selection Committee, delivered the testimonial to Dr. Powers during a ceremony on Sunday afternoon, October 17, 1999, at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre and presented him with a plaque to symbolize the honor.

About INSIGHT, Inc.

INSIGHT software and consulting provide optimization-based planning and scheduling to solve the logistics and supply chain management issues of the world's top companies. INSIGHT solves these latest, critical and most complex issues for 40% of Fortune Magazine‰s top fifty firms. Clients often select INSIGHT when other solutions have failed. These clients rely on INSIGHT to gain the greatest competitive advantage from the best answer. Clients include BASF, BPAmoco, Compaq, ExxonMobil, Johnson & Johnson, Motorola, PepsiCo, Perrier, Procter & Gamble, Unilever, Toyota, and Ingram Books.

Using the X-System^®, a proprietary optimization engine, INSIGHT provides a variety of planning and scheduling solutions. Examples include crew scheduling, transportation planning, production planning, and design of global supply chains. INSIGHT is a growing provider of optimization components, partnering with third party software providers to deliver best-of-breed solutions. Call INSIGHT offices in Virginia at (703) 366-3061 or in Oregon at (541) 388-6998. On the Web, visit www.INSIGHT-MSS.com.

About the Council of Logistics Management (CLM)

The mission of the Council of Logistics Management is to serve the evolving logistics profession by developing, advancing, and disseminating logistics knowledge.

In its thirty-eight year history (as of 2001), the Council of Logistics Management (CLM), relying on the active participation and expertise of its members, has sought to enhance the development of the logistics profession by providing logistics professionals with educational opportunities and relevant information. To this end, CLM exists to provide you with a variety of programs, services, and activities to enhance your involvement in, satisfaction with, and contribution to the profession.

The Council of Logistics Management is a not-for-profit organization of business personnel who are interested in improving their logistics management skills. CLM works in cooperation with private industry and various organizations to further the understanding and development of the logistics concept. This is accomplished through a continuing program of organized activities, research, and meetings designed to develop the theory and understanding of the logistics process, promote the art and science of managing logistics systems, and foster professional dialogue and development within the profession.

The Council of Logistics Management is particularly concerned with three important areas:

• developing and improving logistics management skills by creating opportunities for communication and dialogue among those in the profession
• adding to the knowledge base of logistics theory and practice by arranging for and conducting research
• serving as a resource to create an awareness of the significance of logistics to business activities and its critical role in the global economy

The Council of Logistics Management is a professional business organization of individuals throughout the world who have interests and/or responsibilities in logistics and the related functions that make up the logistics profession. CLM membership consists of 15,000 women and men from a diverse worldwide population. 6,000 of these members attend the annual conference.

The Council of Logistics Management is located at 2805 Butterfield Road, Suite 200, Oak Brook, Illinois 60523 U.S.A. The telephone number is (630)574-0985 and the Web site is www.CLM1.org.

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