Maryland Work-Life Alliance Honors Manugistics with the 'Workplace Ex

    Business Editors/Technology Writers

    ROCKVILLE, Md.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--April 8, 2005--Manugistics Group, Inc. (Nasdaq:MANU), a global leading provider of synchronized supply chain and revenue management solutions, was awarded the 'Workplace Excellence' Seal of Approval from the Maryland Work-Life Alliance for the fifth consecutive year. Manugistics was acknowledged again this year because of its longstanding commitment to ensuring a positive work/life balance for all employees.
    The 'Workplace Excellence' Seal of Approval recognizes visionary local employers that view work/life as a strategic business imperative. Through the implementation of work/life strategies, health and wellness programs and flexibility, employers like Manugistics have created healthy work environments that result in superior personal and organizational effectiveness.
    "Manugistics is honored to receive the Maryland 'Workplace Excellence' Seal of Approval for the fifth year in a row," said Manugistics CEO Joe Cowan. "The Manugistics team delivers supply chain solutions for companies all over the world whose supply chains are absolutely critical to their success. We are proud of the recognition, acknowledging that Manugistics offers employees an environment that pursues excellence and inspires innovation critical to our success to stay one step ahead of demand."
    At an awards ceremony held today, Congressman Chris Van Hollen (R-MD) and Montgomery County Executive Douglas Duncan awarded Manugistics with the prestigious honor before an audience of more than 500 Maryland business executives, marking their commitment to workplace excellence.
    "Each of today's winners strives to raise the bar for workplace excellence -- they are the pioneers of the work/life movement and demonstrate to the business community at-large that workplace excellence is not just a 'nice thing to do', but it is a strategic business imperative for financial success. Workplace excellence has become a standard, and is no longer seen as an exception to the rule," said Lindsay Conn, Executive Director of the Maryland Work-Life Alliance.

    The Maryland Work-Life Alliance, a public, private, nonprofit coalition founded by Montgomery County, Maryland and Discovery Communications, Inc. is committed to building and recognizing "Excellent Places To Work" throughout the State of Maryland. For more information, please visit www.worklifealliance.org.

    About Manugistics Group, Inc.

    Manugistics powers the synchronized supply chain. Clients depend on Manugistics to position them one step ahead of demand. With Manugistics' unparalleled supply chain and revenue management solutions, clients achieve maximum forecast and inventory accuracy, leverage industry leading pricing and yield management solutions to maximize profits while ensuring constant supply for constantly changing demand. Its clients include industry leaders such as AT&T, BMW, Boeing, Caesars Entertainment, Canadian Tire, Cingular, Circuit City, Coca-Cola Bottling, Coty International, Delta Air Lines, DHL, Diageo, Dixons, DuPont, Eurostar Railway, Georgia-Pacific, Great North Eastern Railway (GNER), Harley-Davidson, Harrah's Entertainment, H.J. Heinz, John Deere, LL Bean, Limited Brands, Kraft Foods, Marriott, McCormick, Nestle, Nissan, RadioShack, The Scotts Company, Sears, Sinotrans, Unilever and Wickes Building Supplies. For more information, go to www.manugistics.com.

    FORWARD LOOKING STATEMENT

    This announcement contains forward-looking statements that involve risks and uncertainties that include, continuing weak demand for supply chain management software, the ability of the Company to effectively align its cost structure with revenues, and unintended adverse effects of the Company's recent restructuring and cost containment initiatives and recent organizational changes. More information about factors that potentially could affect Manugistics' financial results is included in Manugistics filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including its Annual report on Form 10-K for the year ended February 29, 2004 and Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the period ended November 30, 2004. Manugistics assumes no obligation to update the forward-looking information contained on this announcement.

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CONTACT: Manugistics Group, Inc. Press Contacts: Sheila Blackwell, 301-255-5486 sblackwell@manu.com or Edelman Kristine Gager, 202-326-1747 kristine.gager@edelman.com

KEYWORD: MARYLAND INDUSTRY KEYWORD: HARDWARE SOFTWARE HUMAN RESOURCES SOURCE: Manugistics Group, Inc.

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