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Boston, MA – July 2, 2009 – Tempur-Pedic International, a manufacturer, marketer and distributor of premium mattress and pillows worldwide, announced this week it has selected Optiant's PowerChain inventory and supply chain optimization suite.

Tempur-Pedic said it will employ Optiant's PowerChain Suite to achieve both strategic and tactical goals within its supply chain operations.

Tempur-Pedic's initiatives call for both a streamlined supply chain network and elevated levels of customer service. Achieving this goal lies in the company's ability to unlock different options with the advanced techniques offered by PowerChain. The company said it requires an end-to-end planning solution that can deliver holistic optimizations across the business.

Optiant said its PowerChain Suite sets optimal safety stock levels, positions inventory, establishes rules for replenishment, and optimizes inventory policies.

"Optiant is proud to work with industry leaders as we deliver multi-echelon inventory optimization and supply chain network design solutions. We respect Tempur-Pedic's leadership in the consumer products industry and look forward to a great collaborative relationship," said Fred Lizza, Optiant CEO.

Optiant said its PowerChain provides a set of tools designed to build business intelligence and create strategies to improve the performance of inventory, helping businesses make more informed decisions about their inventory practices.