Retailers invited to see how transactions are processed;
special manufacturer program announced

HIGH POINT, NC - FurnishNet today announced that it will demonstrate its Internet-based solutions for transaction management here during the Fall High Point Market, October 18-25. Retailers and manufacturers will be able to see how purchase orders, acknowledgements, advance ship notices, and invoices are processed using FurnishNet. In addition to live demonstrations in its permanent space on the 12th floor of the International Home Furnishings Center, FurnishNet will arrange on-site meetings with manufacturers in their showrooms.

Using state-of-the-art plasma screens to project the live demonstration, retailers can see the data flow for key transactions using FurnishNet. Along with a step-by-step explanation of how the process works, retailers can discover how to send a purchase order and accept acknowledgements, advance ship notices and invoices electronically directly into their system.

"We're looking forward to showing how our solutions for transaction management and parts management can benefit all retailers, regardless of what computer system they are currently using," said Ron Sellers, FurnishNet's Vice President of Sales. "With this Market, retailers can see firsthand how FurnishNet works, and get a better sense of how easy it is to streamline transactions electronically with their manufacturers."

In addition to the special screenings available to retailers during Market, FurnishNet has announced the launch of its manufacturers program. FurnishNet's dedicated sales team will be scheduling meetings with manufacturers in their showrooms to review the current and projected volume of transactions passing through FurnishNet, and also to discuss the benefits of connecting to FurnishNet's growing retail community.

"We've made a lot of exciting announcements over the past few weeks regarding retailers that have signed with FurnishNet," said Sellers. "We're looking forward to meeting with manufacturers during Market to walk them through the benefits of connecting to the retail community through FurnishNet. The benefit for manufacturers is that FurnishNet can accelerate the adoption rate for electronic transactions with their key business partners, which will save them time, reduce manual processes, and, best of all, save them money."

To learn more about transaction management solutions now available through FurnishNet, contact Ron Sellers at (800) 854-2263, ext. 2525 or visit www.furnishnet.com.

About FurnishNet
FurnishNet, a wholly owned subsidiary of GERS, provides Internet-based supply chain solutions for retailers, manufacturers, and suppliers in the home furnishings industry. FurnishNet offerings include parts management and transaction management solutions that streamline processes, eliminate waste, enhance operations, and improve consumer satisfaction. Leveraging GERS Retail Systems' 27 years of experience in the home furnishings industry, FurnishNet is well positioned to offer solutions tailored to the business needs of the trade. For more information, visit www.furnishnet.com.