MILWAUKEE, Oct 2, 2002 /PRNewswire-FirstCall via COMTEX/ -- Manpower Inc. (NYSE: MAN) was recently selected by Denver-based J.D. Edwards & Company (Nasdaq: JDEC) as the primary provider of staffing services for the company's 18 U.S. and 60 international offices. The three-year contract is estimated to be worth $10 million annually. J.D. Edwards provides a complete spectrum of enterprise and business-to-business software as well as consulting, education and support services.

"As an international technology provider, J.D. Edwards requires efficiency and innovation in every area of its business," said Barbara Beck, Manpower's executive vice president - U.S. and Canadian Operations. "Manpower's presence in 61 countries and our cutting-edge human resource technology are just a few of the factors that ensure our staffing services will exceed those expectations."

The contract, effective immediately, will support J.D. Edwards offices in North America, Europe, Asia and Latin America.

"Our commitment to customer service is particularly strong because we believe our success is contingent upon our customers' success. Manpower shares our philosophy," said Robert M. Dutkowsky, chairman, president and CEO of J.D. Edwards. "That common ground, paired with the quality of the company's worldwide assessment, training and placement capabilities, make Manpower the top staffing provider for J.D. Edwards around the world."

About Manpower

Manpower Inc. is a world leader in the staffing industry, providing workforce management services and solutions to customers through 3,900 offices in 61 countries. The firm annually provides employment to two million people worldwide and is an industry leader in employee assessment and training. In North America, Manpower staffing services include administrative, industrial and contact center personnel as well as the assignment of contract professionals in information technology, scientific, finance, engineering, telecommunications and other professional areas under the Manpower Professional brand. More information on the company can be found at www.us.manpower.com .