Choice Logistics Selected by Elekta as Supply Chain Provider for Domestic and International Mission Critical Medical Service Parts

NEW YORK – June 9, 2008 - Choice Logistics, the global leader in highly optimized, flexible, mission-critical service parts logistics systems, has announced that Sweden-based Elekta, a global provider of medical technology for fighting cancer and brain disorders, has selected Choice as its service parts supply chain partner for both forward and reverse logistics. Choice will manage service parts delivery in a several countries including Italy, Germany, Japan and the U.S., with future expansion planned for France.

“We are honored to work with Elekta to support the critical inventory logistics needs of this worldwide leader in the medical technology field,” said Gary Weiss, executive vice president of operations, Choice Logistics. “Our vast network will improve Elekta’s ability to service complex medical equipment that helps oncologists and neurologists save lives around the world. Choice’s commitment to expanding its worldwide infrastructure is demonstrated through our new partnership with Elekta.”

Elekta operates on a global basis with approximately 40 percent of its business in the U.S and with significant volumes in the UK, Germany, France, Italy and Japan. Choice was selected as a result of its extensive, comprehensive network of 340 strategic stocking locations (SSLs) throughout the world. The SSLs and seven global regional distribution centers (RDCs) ensure delivery of mission critical service parts within two- and four-hours, anywhere necessary. This network allows Elekta to consistently meet demanding service level obligations and maintain client commitments.

“The nature of Elekta’s work is the very definition of mission critical,” said Nigel Weston, vice president supply chain management, Elekta. “Choice’s sophisticated global infrastructure is helping us improve our ability to support the latest in medical technology for neurosurgeons, oncologists and radiation therapists. These specialized medical professionals count on us to keep their systems functioning as reliably and smoothly as possible. If we don’t have the right parts in the right place at the right time, a human life could be impacted in a significant way. We take this responsibility very seriously, and we know that Choice has the same level of dedication.”

As with all clients, Elekta is assigned a dedicated Choice support specialist to manage their service parts logistics supply chain to help optimize visibility and accountability for inventory asset management. With parts ranging from $1,000 to $40,000, Elekta’s needs are extremely diverse and require specialized care and attention. In addition to Choice’s urgent, on-demand service parts deliveries, its flexible network gives Elekta the ability to fulfill routine maintenance requirements on an ongoing basis as well.

About Elekta
Elekta is an international medical technology group, providing oncologists, radiation therapists, neurosurgeons and many other medical specialists with state-of-the-art tools to fight serious disease.

Elekta provides advanced clinical solutions and comprehensive management and information systems, as well as services for improved cancer care and management of brain disorders.

Elekta’s systems and solutions are used in more than 5,000 hospitals around the world. Clinical and information management solutions include, among others, Leksell Gamma Knife® for non-invasive treatment of brain disorders, Elekta Axesse™ for stereotactic radiosurgery or radiotherapy of the spine and body and Elekta Synergy® for advanced intensity modulated and image guided radiation therapy, as well as the MOSAIQ™ suite of software for image-enabled EMR and efficient management of clinical and patient data.

With more than 2,500 employees globally, Elekta corporate headquarters are located in Stockholm, Sweden and the company is listed on the Nordic Exchange under the ticker EKTAb.

About Choice Logistics
Choice Logistics creates highly optimized, flexible service parts logistics systems built to meet the unique challenges of mission-critical, global service organizations. More than 300 strategic stocking locations (SSLs) around the world provide 24x7x365 same-day solutions and strategic inventory management. Choice blends new thinking with focused insight to address the challenges and opportunities of leading companies to provide them with a competitive advantage. Avaya, Cisco, Dell, EMC, Fujitsu, Hitachi Data Systems and others have selected Choice as their preferred global provider of outsourced logistics. To learn more about Choice Logistics, visit www.choicelogistics.com; call (800) 593-2108, or e-mail info@choicelogistics.com.

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Choice Logistics Selected By Credence Systems As Exclusive Service Parts Supply Chain Partner

NEW YORK – June 2, 2008 - Choice Logistics, the global leader in highly optimized, flexible, mission-critical service parts logistics systems, has been selected by Credence Systems Corporation, a global provider of automated test equipment for semiconductor manufacturers, to provide national and international service parts management logistics to support its customer base.

“We are pleased to have the opportunity to serve a forward-thinking company like Credence that seeks to constantly improve its operations to maximize resources,” said Michael Katz, CEO, Choice Logistics. “Credence is dedicated to the success of its customers. By closely collaborating with Credence to fulfill a full range of service part logistics needs, we can assist in the continued delivery of exceptional service. We look forward to a fruitful long-term relationship.”

Choice will strengthen Credence Systems’ commitment to its customers by consolidating disparate supply chain systems into a more simplified and efficient system, allowing for more flexible and improved service level agreements (SLAs) for direct parts deployment. Choice will work with Credence on an ongoing basis to identify the ideal network of stocking locations to strategically position service parts throughout the world. Choice’s integrated IT network will seamlessly interact with Credence’s internal operations to support inventory control in real time.

“The selection of a reliable service parts logistics partner for our supply chain operations was a critical decision for Credence,” said Traci White, senior director of logistics, Credence. “We have very demanding SLAs and our customers expect us to deliver the parts they need to meet their business objectives. Teaming with a specialist such as Choice allows us to efficiently manage our supply chain to ensure that we exceed our customers’ expectations regardless of location. Choice’s carrier neutral approach along with its reliable processes, infrastructure and global footprint provide the flexibility we need to be wherever we’re needed the most.”

Credence’s automated test equipment portfolio spans a wide spectrum of sophistication and pricing. More than 20,000 in- and out-bound transactions will be managed by Choice on a monthly basis, initially from three strategically located stocking centers in San Francisco, Singapore and Rotterdam, Netherlands.


About Credence
Credence Systems Corporation is a global provider of automated test equipment (ATE) solutions to the high growth, consumer semiconductor industry. Credence is committed to deliver the highest standards of value -- an optimal combination of technology, turn-around time, reliability, ease of use, service and support -- to every customer, which enables important cost and performance advantages for integrated device manufacturers (IDMs), wafer foundries, outsource assembly and test (OSAT) suppliers and fabless chip companies worldwide. An ISO 9001-certified company with a presence in 20 countries, Credence is headquartered in Milpitas, California. More information is available at http://www.credence.com.

About Choice Logistics
Choice Logistics creates highly optimized, flexible service parts logistics systems built to meet the unique challenges of mission-critical, global service organizations. More than 300 strategic stocking locations (SSLs) around the world provide 24x7x365 same-day solutions and strategic inventory management. Choice blends new thinking with focused insight to address the challenges and opportunities of leading companies to provide them with a competitive advantage. Avaya, Cisco, Dell, EMC, Fujitsu, Hitachi Data Systems and others have selected Choice as their preferred global provider of outsourced logistics. To learn more about Choice Logistics, visit www.choicelogistics.com; call (800) 593-2108, or e-mail info@choicelogistics.com.