MIAMI, MIAMI, July 19 2006?New Generation Computing Inc. (NGC), a
wholly owned subsidiary of American Software Inc. (NASDAQ: AMSWA), today
announced that Maggy London International Ltd. has selected NGC RedHorse, a
comprehensive ERP solution; e-SPS, a web-based integrated Global Sourcing
solution and e-PDM, a Product Lifecycle Management solution for their worldwide
operations across all Maggy London divisions. NGC products are designed
specifically for the sewn products industry (Apparel, Footwear, Retailers, Brand
Management and Home Furnishings) and are used by manufacturers, brand managers,
retailers and importers to manage the design, sourcing and production of raw
material and finished products.
Maggy London will install RedHorse, e-SPS and e-PDM at their New York
headquarters and overseas offices to help streamline core business processes
including global sourcing, supply chain and calendar management, technical and
quality assurances, inbound logistics and inventory control. Product
installation will begin with the Maggy London brand and then eventually be
installed across all eight Maggy London divisions and affiliates.
selected NGC solutions based on their focus on the apparel industry and
experience in understanding our business needs and operational processes,?said
Jerry Sholtz, Corporate Senior Vice president, Finance and Administration, Maggy
London International Ltd. ˜GC is staffed with professionals and technologists
that come from the apparel business and are ready to hit the ground running.?
—aggy London faces unique IT and process challenges as each of our divisions
currently maintain their own system for executing its functions from design
through completion of production into our DC. This creates redundancy in data
entry as well as operational inefficiencies in a company such as ours with
multiple styles, fabrics and sourcing options,?said Lee Polsky, Corporate
Executive Vice president, Global Sourcing and Supply Chain Management, Maggy
London International Ltd. expect NGC solutions to replace our various
formats of spreadsheets and minimize the onslaught of daily e mails. We are
confident that NGC various solutions will provide us, our offices, and
factories with complete global visibility and transparency throughout our entire
supply chain.?
˜GC RedHorse, e-SPS and e-PDM solutions, all specifically designed for
companies involved with the manufacturing of apparel, will provide Maggy London
with real time global visibility throughout their supply chain, increase
operational efficiencies and transparency by creating a standardized platform
across the company,?said Alan Brooks, President, New Generation Computing.
RedHorse is a highly robust ERP solution with enhanced features and
functionality throughout its various modules consisting of: Customer Order
Processing, EDI Information System, Invoicing and Accounts Receivable, Finished
Goods Inventory Control, Components Inventory, Purchasing and Receiving,
Accounts Payable, General Ledger, Import Management, Remote Plant Management,
Locator System and Screen Printing and Embroidery.
NGC e-SPS is a comprehensive web-based Global Sourcing solution that
consists of multiple software modules: e-PDM, e-RFQ & Bids,
e-Pre-Production, e-Production Tracking, e-Collaboration, e-Pack, e-Shipment
Tracking, e-Exceptions, e-Quality, e-Reporting and Event Tracking Management
System.
NGC e-PDM is a Product Lifecycle Management solution that increases speed to
market and facilitates collaborative global communication by enabling companies
to organize and share common business processes and information around the
world.
About Maggy London Maggy London International Ltd. was established in 1979 and is the
leading better dress, suit and separates brand in America. The company operates
under the labels Maggy London, London Times, Donna Morgan, Suzi Chin, Muse,
Anthracite, Shani and Lizzatti. Each division also provides design and
production to many fine retailers under their private label brands. The branded
collections are carried in the finest specialty stores in the country and major
department stores such as Nordstroms, Federated, DIllards and Belk. http://www.biscottiinc.com/biscotti.html.
About New Generation Computing Inc. New Generation Computing Inc. (NGC), a wholly
owned subsidiary of American Software Inc., (AMSWA) has 25 years of experience
developing software for the apparel and sewn products industries. Manufacturers,
brand managers, retailers and importers use NGC business applications to manage
the design, sourcing and production of finished products. NGC business
applications include the NGC SQL Series, the only integrated product
development, global sourcing and ERP system that is available today to
sewn-products enterprises. The NGC SQL Series consists of e-SPS, a global
sourcing and production system; e-PLM, a product lifecycle management tool; and
RedHorse, a comprehensive ERP system. NGC other products are EZ-Ship, a
labeling, scan/pack and shipping system; e-RMM, a raw-material management
system; TPM, a shop-floor control and manufacturing execution system.
NGC is headquartered in Miami. Its customers include: VF Corporation, Russell
Corp., Carter's, Dick Sporting Goods Inc., Gold Toe Brands Inc, Haggar Clothing
Company, Hugo Boss, Jos. A. Bank Clothiers Inc., Armani Exchange, Maidenform
Inc., Wilsons Leather, and Rocky Shoes & Boots. For more information, call
NGC at (305) 556-9122, send an e-mail to sales@ngcsoftware.com or visit www.ngcsoftware.com.
Forward Looking Statements
It should be noted that this press release contains forward-looking
statements that are subject to substantial risks and uncertainties. There are a
number of factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from
those anticipated by statements made herein. These factors include, but are not
limited to, changes in general economic conditions, technology and the market
for the Company's products and services including economic conditions within the
e-commerce markets; the timely availability and market acceptance of these
products and services; the effect of competitive products and pricing; the
uncertainty of the viability and effectiveness of strategic alliances; and the
irregular pattern of the Company's revenues. For further information about risks
the Company could experience as well as other information, please refer to the
American Software, Inc. Form 10-K for the year ended April 30, 2005 and other
reports and documents subsequently filed with the Securities and Exchange
Commission. For more information, contact: Vincent C. Klinges, Chief Financial
Officer, American Software, Inc., (404) 264-5477 or fax: (404) 237-8868. |
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