MIAMI – March 18, 2008 – NGC® (New Generation
Computing®) today announced that BioWorld Merchandising, a
manufacturer of licensed and private-label headwear and
accessories, has selected NGC’s e-PLM and e-SPS™ software for
Product Lifecycle Management and Global Sourcing.
Together, e-PLM and e-SPS will provide a seamless, end-to-end
solution to help BioWorld manage product design and sourcing for
hundreds of licensed brands in music, entertainment and
beverages, as well as its own private-label business. “For each
of our licensed styles, we must manage two processes in parallel
– our own product development, as well as providing designs and
samples to our licensees for approvals or revisions,” said Raj
Malik, president, BioWorld.
“When you apply this process to hundreds of licensees – each
with its own design requirements and multiple SKUs – plus our
own private label brands, it’s a very complex business model,”
he continued. “Time is of the essence. We built our business on
being able to quickly turn licensed products from China, usually
within 60 days. Our customers have become accustomed to this
fast turnaround and now expect it.”
With the rapid growth of its business and an increasing demand
for fast turnaround, BioWorld sought a new solution to replace
its manual processes, improve speed to market, and provide
real-time visibility throughout the product lifecycle, from
design to approvals, sourcing and delivery. BioWorld selected
e-PLM and e-SPS as its enterprise platform for PLM and global
sourcing after evaluating solutions from other leading software
vendors. “When we saw the capabilities of e-PLM and e-SPS, we
felt that NGC had a solution that could help us greatly improve
our operational efficiencies and deliver the highest level of
service to our clients,” said Omar Cantu, executive vice
president, BioWorld.
Key benefits of NGC’s solution for BioWorld include:
- Centralized information to reduce errors.
e-PLM and e-SPS eliminate the need for BioWorld to enter
information into several different systems to track product
development, sourcing and client approvals. As a result, NGC
software will enable BioWorld to minimize errors, avoid
duplication, and shorten its product lifecycle.
- Improved communications throughout the supply
chain. NGC’s software is web-based, allowing
BioWorld and its suppliers to access a “single version of
the truth” that contains all relevant information and
communications for each style. “Everyone will be on the same
page at the same time, which will greatly improve our
communications and accuracy,” said Cantu.
- Integration with existing systems.
e-PLM and e-SPS will integrate with BioWorld’s existing ERP
system and other enterprise software.
“NGC’s software can help BioWorld transform its product design
and global sourcing, while providing a solid platform to handle
the company’s continued growth," said Alan Brooks, president,
NGC. “We look forward to working with BioWorld and helping them
take advantage of the many benefits of e-PLM and e-SPS.”
About BioWorld Merchandising
BioWorld Merchandising is an industry leader in manufacturing
and distributing fashionable licensed and private label headwear
and accessories. Headquartered in Irving, Texas, BioWorld sells
products at every level of retailer and to independent customers
throughout the United States, Canada and Europe. BioWorld is the
leading wholesaler of licensed music merchandise, offering
licensed music products to more than 80 percent of specialty
music retailers in the U.S. Bioworld’s license categories also
include entertainment, beer/beverage and branded properties, as
well as private label merchandise. BioDomes, the company’s
initial brand, reflects the latest trends, treatments and
fashions for baseball caps, knit caps and other headwear. For
more information, visit www.bioworldmerch.com.
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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