(CHICAGO – April 20, 2004) John Galt Solutions, Inc., a provider of leading-edge solutions and software in the forecasting, demand planning and collaborative market space, has announced the formation of a Customer Advisory Board. Scheduled to meet for the first time on April 20th, the new board is comprised of a representative sampling of twelve John Galt customers from the manufacturing, consumer packaged goods, food and beverage industries, and educational organizations.

According to Kai Trepte, Vice President of Sales and Operations for John Galt Solutions, recruiting a formal board of advisors from among its installed user base was a natural next step in advancing company's growth strategy and product development plans. "In developing and enhancing our Atlas Planning Suite and ForecastX software solutions, we have always worked closely with existing clients—listening to their suggestions and responding to their changing business needs," said Trepte. "Formalizing the process through the Customer Advisory Board will enable us to tap into their expertise on corporate and product-related issues, so John Galt can continue to lead the market with ground-breaking, affordable and easy to use solutions."

John Galt Solutions, Inc., a privately held company, provides leading-edge solutions and software in the forecasting, demand planning and collaborative market space. They strive to improve mid-size businesses' forecasting and demand planning processes through accurate, innovative solutions and customer partnerships. John Galt Solutions, Inc. provides a broad family of ForecastX products and service that meet the forecasting, demand planning and collaborative needs of any company at every level of growth, including companies such as Fidelity Investments, Levis Canada, The Hoover Company and The Chinet Company. Founded in 1996, John Galt Solutions, Inc. has experienced 100% growth every year of existence.

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