MIAMI – March 3, 2008 – NGC® (New Generation
Computing®) today announced that Hart Schaffner & Marx, a
subsidiary of Hartmarx Corporation, a provider of upscale
business, casual and golf apparel, is implementing NGC’s e-PLM
for Product Lifecycle Management and TPM (The Production
Manager) for shop floor control.
The company’s selection of NGC software is a key part of
Hartmarx’s strategy to become a more agile, nimble organization
and an even stronger partner with its retail customers. “Hart
Schaffner & Marx is focused on helping our retailers bring
increased value to their consumers and differentiate themselves
in a very tough business climate,” said Shouvik Dutta, Vice
President of Information Technology, Hart Schaffner & Marx. “In
order to achieve this, we are implementing more flexible,
cost-effective and efficient business and IT processes to give
us increased visibility and control of the product lifecycle.”
Hartmarx sought a vendor who could provide a best-in-class,
apparel-specific PLM solution, as well as shop floor control
software for the company’s U.S. factories. NGC’s e-PLM and TPM
provided the out-of-the-box functionality and flexibility that
Hartmarx required. “We wanted a PLM solution that would
transform the product lifecycle and integrate to our enterprise
ERP system,” Dutta explained. “At the same time, we needed to
gain much tighter control of the factory floor. With NGC, we can
do both, enabling us to bring products to market in a much more
timely and cost-effective manner.”
Benefits of NGC’s software solutions include:
Shorter product lifecycle, faster speed to market.
e-PLM and TPM will reduce product development cycle time
through end-to-end visibility, improved collaboration and
automated processes. As a result, Hartmarx can get products
to market faster and more efficiently, providing a new level
of service to its retail customers.
Easy integration with enterprise solutions.
e-PLM and TPM fully integrate to Hartmarx’s SAP® enterprise
system – an important factor in Hartmarx’s selection of NGC.
This will provide Hartmarx with real-time visibility of data
throughout the enterprise and allow the company to leverage
the large volume of information in its ERP system.
Streamlined application portfolio.
Hartmarx’s selection of NGC software is part of the
company’s strategy to gain new efficiencies by replacing
manual processes and homegrown software solutions with a
core group of industry-leading solutions that are easier to
manage and maintain.
“Hartmarx has a proud history of quality, innovation and style,
and NGC is pleased to work with Hartmarx to provide strategic
software solutions for the company’s ongoing success,” said Alan
Brooks, president, NGC. “The implementation is already underway,
and we look forward to working with Hartmarx on a successful
implementation.”
About Hartmarx
Hartmarx produces and markets business, casual and golf apparel
under its own brands, including Hart Schaffner Marx, Hickey
Freeman, Palm Beach, Coppley, Monarchy, Manchester
Escapes, Society Brand, Racquet Club, Naturalife, Pusser's of
the West Indies, Brannoch,
Sansabelt, Exclusively Misook, Barrie Pace, Eye, Christopher
Blue, Pine IV, Wörn, One Girl
Who, Zooey by alice heller and b.chyll. In addition, the Company
has certain exclusive rights under licensing agreements to
market selected products under a number of premier brands such
as Austin Reed, Tommy Hilfiger, Burberry men's tailored
clothing, Ted Baker, Bobby Jones, Jack Nicklaus, Claiborne,
Pierre Cardin, Perry Ellis, Lyle & Scott, Golden Bear, Jag and
Starington. The Company's broad range of distribution channels
includes fine specialty and leading department stores,
value-oriented retailers and direct mail catalogs.
About New Generation Computing
NGC® is a leading Fashion, Apparel, Footwear and Retail software
company. NGC's SQL Series is a comprehensive suite of
“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, Goody’s
Family Clothing, Hugo Boss®, Dick’s Sporting Goods, Isda & Co.,
Tristan & America®, Axis®, Wilson’s Leather®, 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,
2007 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: e-SPS, NGC 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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