Supply Chain Services

Friday, January 9, 2009, 9:00 am EST          

Global4PL Awarded a New Supply Chain Management Engagement by Infinera Corporation

SANTA CLARA, CA --(MARKET WIRE) -- Jan 9, 2009 -- Global4PL Supply Chain Services, an industry leading supply chain consulting and transportation management company for Fortune 5000 manufacturers, importers and retailers, has been awarded a new supply chain management engagement by Infinera Corporation. The engagement extends through 2009 the existing year long relationship in which Global4PL's expert staff provides industry advice and operational support to Infinera's logistics operations.

"We are proud to have been able to contribute to Infinera's growth of the past 12 months, in particular by expanding its international and national supply chain network. Our mission over the next year is to deliver an industry-leading approach that improves upon already achieved supply chain efficiencies," said Jeff Chiu, President of Asia-Pacific operations for Global4PL.

This new contract highlights the growing, strategic importance of the supply chain for major companies such as Infinera Corporation. Expected benefits include superior focus on customer service and improved distribution processes and network systems. By working with Global4PL across much of the globe, Infinera Corporation will be better placed to respond to marketplace changes quickly and effectively, maintaining a high level of service to customers.

"Infinera Corporation and Global4PL will be working together to continue this outsourced approach to maximize time and cost benefits," said JB Delaney, Director Demand and Supply.

"We are thrilled to have been awarded the contract extension, which represents a solidification of our existing business with Infinera Corporation and the high tech industry. This represents a major win for our team under any market condition, but it is extremely positive under the current global economic conditions. This contract will enable us to keep expanding our operations and ensure that all parties are benefitting from the creation of value," commented Sergio Retamal, President and CEO of Global4PL.

About Global4PL Supply Chain Services:

Global4PL provides transportation and supply chain services that maximize business supply chain competitive advantage with tools, consulting and transportation services. For more on Global4PL's global transportation services, cost management and contract negotiation services, software and programs, please visit http://www.global-4pl.com.

About Infinera:

Infinera provides Digital Optical Networking systems to telecommunications carriers worldwide. Infinera's systems are unique in their use of a breakthrough semiconductor technology: the photonic integrated circuit (PIC). Infinera's systems and PIC technology are designed to provide customers with simpler and more flexible engineering and operations, faster time-to-service, and the ability to rapidly deliver differentiated services without reengineering their optical infrastructure. For more information, please visit http://www.infinera.com.