National Logistics Management Named Winner Of

Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year® 2004 Award

Detroit, Mich., June 21, 2004 – National Logistics Management was named a winner by professional services firm Ernst & Young LLP for the Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year 2004 Awards in Eastern Michigan in the Business Services category. Scott Taylor was selected from a number of nominees in Eastern Michigan by an independent panel of judges comprised of local community and business leaders and announced at an award banquet on June 17, 2004 at the Ritz Carlton, Dearborn.

“I’m honored to be recognized with this prestigious award,” said Scott Taylor, CEO and founder of National Logistics Management (NLM). “Most importantly, I’m pleased to share it with the entire organization, which is truly responsible for this accolade. We have a strong and dedicated team at NLM that consistently goes more than the extra mile to ensure client satisfaction and service excellence.”

NLM targets one-third growth annually and has achieved this target consistently since its inception in 1991. Taylor expects to manage $200 million in transportation spend for 2004.

National Logistics Management (NLM), a Detroit-based business, is the only North American logistics company that specializes in premium freight shipping. NLM employs a proprietary Web-based process that allows manufacturing organizations to dramatically cut costs and control quality while seamlessly sustaining inventory flow. NLM serves the automotive industry, the Big Three as well as several automotive suppliers.

Scott Taylor will be eligible for consideration for the Entrepreneur of the Year 2004 national program. Winners in several national categories, as well as the Overall National Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year, will be announced at the annual awards gala in Palm Spring, CA on November 20, 2004.

About The Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year® Awards Program

The Entrepreneur of the Year awards program was created and is produced by professional services firm Ernst & Young LLP. As the first award of its kind, Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year recognizes outstanding entrepreneurs who are building and leading dynamic and growing businesses. The program honors entrepreneurs through regional, national and global award programs in over 100 cities and 35 countries.

About Ernst & Young

Ernst & Young, a global leader in professional services, is committed to restoring the public’s trust in professional services firms and in the quality of financial reporting. Its 103,000 people in more than 140 countries around the globe pursue the highest levels of integrity, quality, and professionalism to provide clients with solutions based on financial, transactional, and risk-management knowledge in Ernst & Young's core services of audit, tax, and transaction advisory services. Further information about Ernst & Young and its approach to a variety of business issues can be found at www.ey.com/perspectives. Ernst & Young refers to all the members of the global Ernst & Young organization.

About NLM

National Logistics Management, headquartered in Detroit, has been recognized as one of the most accomplished premium freight management companies in North America, employing Internet technology coupled with highly specialized, personalized service. Its techniques for Web-based bidding, scheduling, shipping, tracking, and receiving payments for expedited freight have transformed the manner in which manufacturers order urgent shipments of components, resulting in sharply reduced costs and improved quality of service. NLM is distinguished by the expertise of its event specialist team, its proprietary approach to quality and the proven technology applications the company creates and employs. An ISO-9001-2000 Certified business, NLM continuously seeks to create innovations in anticipation of clients’ needs. For more information, visit www.nlmi.com.