Leading business publication unveils annual top 100 listing of technology solution providers

Melville, NY (December 12, 2007) Food Logistics, the only publication exclusively dedicated to covering the movement of product and information through all channels of the food supply chain, this week announced its fourth annual list – the Food Logistics 100 – featuring top technology solution providers that serve the needs of a unique segment of the food service industry.  The list is compiled through end-user nominations. Each company listed is top in their field for assisting food, beverage and consumer packaged goods companies to transform their supply chains.

“Our readers turn to Food Logistics to learn about new solutions for improving productivity and reducing costs throughout their operations,” explained Katherine Doherty, editor-in-chief of Food Logistics magazine. “The corporate executives and on-site managers who rely on the magazine want to know what solutions are available to help them reach their business goals. The Food Logistics 100 is a vital resource for them.

Hundreds of companies were nominated by end-users and solution providers. Winners were chosen by the magazines editorial staff. The final list is featured in the cover story of the November/December 2007 issue of Food Logistics, as well as online at www.foodlogistics.com.

The Food Logistics 100 is an alphabetical listing designed to help the readers of Food Logistics find the best technology service and solution providers for various logistic challenges.  Appian Logistics Software, Inc was honored as a Top 100 provider.

About Appian Logistics Software, Inc.
Founded in 1987, Appian Logistics Software is acknowledged as an industry leader in providing solutions that work for transportation companies and has been recognized as one of the top 100 Logistics and Supply Chain software providers. Appians success is driven by consistently reducing clients planning time by 70-90% and reducing route operating costs by 10-25%.  To date, Appian has installations at nearly 800 client sites. For more information please visit www.appianlogistics.com.

Contact: Marketing Manager, 1-800-893-1250 marketing@appianlogistics.com

About Food Logistics
Food Logistics is a B2B publication serving the information needs of food, beverage and consumer packaged goods executives involved in warehousing, transportation and information technology, as well as third-party and refrigerated service providers. Through our print and online products, we provide news; trends and best practices that help more than 20,000 grocery and foodservice suppliers, distributors and retailers make better business decisions. On the web at www.foodlogistics.com.

Food Logistics and Foodlogistics.com are published by business-to-business media leader Cygnus Business Media. The company reaches nearly 15 million business owners, executives and professionals annually through its portfolio of over 175 media products. Cygnus Business Medias leading business publications, tradeshows, conferences, websites, online products and custom marketing capabilities enhance brand identity, generate sales leads, and build product awareness as they strengthen customer/client relationships. For more information on how Cygnus Business Media can help you achieve your advertising and marketing objectives, visit www.cygnusb2b.com.

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