FEDERATED CO-OPERATIVES AND MOTEK REDEFINE WAREHOUSE PRODUCTIVITY
Priya goes live in Saskatoon Canada with voice-picking

BEVERLY HILLS, CALIF. - August 12, 2002 - Federated Cooperatives Limited, a major food retailer in Western Canada, went live with Motek’s Priya warehouse management system in Saskatoon. Federated selected Motek for its Microsoft Windows technology platform. Committed to a solution that delivered custom functionality without the need for custom code, Federated sought a configurable solution that included new technologies like voice picking and integrated labor standards all in one package.

Priya's hands-free voice capabilities and engineered labor standards will give Federated optimized picker efficiency and accuracy. Voice technology reduces picking time by allowing workers to interact with Priya without taking their hands and eyes off their work. Accuracy is ensured as pick results are confirmed by speaking into wireless voice units. Engineered labor standards improve productivity 30% by allowing management to compare actual time versus engineered standards for every warehouse move. Federated’s industrial engineering manager, Phil Thiemann, praised Priya’s voice picking saying, "Priya’s voice functionality gives the picker two hands back."

Dawn Stramer, Motek project manager, said, "Federated’s main goal was to deliver enhanced productivity without disrupting ongoing operations. Federated underwent a careful and thorough testing phase to ensure a smooth go-live."

Federated subsequently purchased an enterprise-wide site license for all of its North American distribution centers. "Motek’s insistence on configurability rather than hard to maintain customizations will lead to further successful implementations and lower maintenance costs as Federated installs Priya across its organization," said Thiemann.

About Federated Co-operatives Limited
Federated Co-operatives Limited, headquartered in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, is a co-operative of over 300 retailers providing a range of goods from dry and frozen groceries to crop supplies and petroleum products. Federated provides central wholesaling, manufacturing, distribution and administrative services to member retail co-operatives throughout Western Canada. Information on Federated Co-operatives is available at www.fcl.ca.

About Motek®
Motek is the developer of Priya, a Windows rules-based, real-time warehouse management system. Priya helps companies in the retail, wholesale, and third-party distribution markets streamline their warehouse operations using "Intelligent RFâ." Since 1991, Motek has been the market's technology leader. Privately owned, Motek has garnered industry awards for innovation and technical excellence, and consistently ranks as one of Southern California's fastest growing companies. Information on Motek is available at www.motek.com