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Press Release
Ivory International
Chooses NGC’s e-PLM® and e-SPS® Software
for Integrated PLM and Global
Sourcing
NGC’s software will improve supply chain agility, help Ivory
International design closer to the trends
MIAMI – Sept. 16, 2008 – NGC® (New Generation
Computing®) today announced that Ivory International, a private
label manufacturer of men’s and women’s apparel for leading
retailers, has selected NGC’s e-PLM and e-SPS software to
provide an integrated, end-to-end solution for PLM and global
sourcing.
Together, e-PLM and e-SPS form the industry’s first, most widely
installed and most comprehensive solution encompassing the
entire product lifecycle for apparel, footwear and accessories.
e-PLM and e-SPS cover every step of the complex
design/production process – from design concept through sourcing
and product quality, to receipt at the DC – with a web-based
solution that centralizes information, enhances collaboration,
and streamlines workflows to transform the product lifecycle.
“When it came to selecting a strategic partner for PLM and
global sourcing, NGC was the logical choice,” said Roger
Mayerson, executive vice president of product development and
global sourcing, Ivory International. “I had experience
implementing e-PLM and e-SPS prior to joining Ivory
International, and NGC’s software proved to be a best-in-class
solution. I know firsthand the power of e-PLM and e-SPS to
improve supply chain efficiency, speed to market and quality,
while also driving down costs.”
NGC’s software will enable Ivory International to provide faster
turnaround for its customers, which include many of the world’s
best-known apparel and general merchandise retailers. “In
today’s challenging retail climate, it’s more important than
ever for us to deliver high-quality products on time and at the
right price, and to provide the highest possible level of
service to our retailers,” Mayerson said. “NGC’s software will
enable us to do that.”
e-PLM and e-SPS will help Ivory International manage its vendors
around the world and will allow the company to:
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Design closer to the trends. By shortening the product
lifecycle and improving workflows and supply chain
efficiency, NGC’s software will enable Ivory International
to postpone style decisions until the last minute. This will
allow the company to design closer to the trends and take
advantage of fast-changing consumer preferences.
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Improve supply chain agility. By replacing inefficient
supply chain management tools such as spreadsheets and
emails with NGC’s web-based solution, Ivory International
can develop a highly responsive, agile supply chain. With
real-time visibility and collaboration, the company can
quickly react to the latest sales and merchandising data
from its customers, communicate information to the factories
and make adjustments as needed at the factory level.
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Enable future growth. e-PLM and e-SPS will easily scale
to meet Ivory International’s future growth, allowing the
company to quickly expand its business to meet increased
demand from its customers.
“Ivory International has an impressive customer base of leading
retailers, and e-PLM and e-SPS will provide a strategic supply
chain solution that can help take the company’s business to the
next level,” said Alan Brooks, president, NGC. “NGC is excited
to be working with Roger Mayerson, and we look forward to a
successful partnership.”
About Ivory International
Ivory International is a leading manufacturer of private label
apparel goods for top-tier retailers in the United States.
Headquartered in Miami, Florida, Ivory International is focused
on delivering exceptional value and service to the company’s
retail customers.
About New Generation Computing
NGC® is a leading Fashion, Apparel, Footwear and Retail software
company. NGC's SQL Series is a comprehensive suite of
integrated, end-to-end solutions for PLM (e-PLM®), Global
Sourcing (e-SPS®) and ERP (RedHorse®). The SQL Series provides
real-time visibility to product information, accelerates speed
to market, and enables quality control throughout the supply
chain to help deliver superior products. NGC customers include
leading brands and retailers such as VF Corporation®, A|X Armani
Exchange®, Carter’s®, Casual Male Retail Group®, Maggy London,
R.G. Barry, Hugo Boss®, Dick’s Sporting Goods, Isda & Co.,
Tristan & America®, Axis®, Parigi Group and many others. NGC has
offices in Miami, New York, Los Angeles, China, India, Mexico
and El Salvador and is a wholly owned subsidiary of American
Software Inc. (NASDAQ: AMSWA). For more information, visit
www.ngcsoftware.com.
Forward-Looking Statements
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 Company’s
ability to satisfy in a timely manner all SEC required filings
and the requirements of Section 404 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of
2002 and the rules and regulations adopted under that Section;
the challenges and risks associated with integration of acquired
product lines and companies; 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 Company's Form 10-K for the year ended April 30,
2008 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.
Media Contacts:
Nancy Brooks
Jeff Ketner
Vice President, Marketing
KetnerBarnes Inc. (for NGC)
nancy@ngcsoftware.com
jeff@ketnerbarnes.com
(305) 556-9122 x 369
(512) 794-8876
TRADEMARKS: NGC, New Generation Computing, e-SPS, e-PLM
and RedHorse are registered trademarks of New Generation
Computing, Inc. All other trademarks or registered trademarks
are properties of their respective companies.
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