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27 October 2004

Implementation Investments

WestPoint Stevens Selects New Generation Computing's e-SPS with e-PDM to Streamline Sourcing, Production

New Generation Computing Inc. (NGC), a wholly owned subsidiary of American Software Inc. announced that WestPoint Stevens Inc. has selected NGC's Web-based sourcing and production system, e-SPS, along with its product data management module, e-PDM, to streamline global sourcing and production.

WestPoint Stevens plans to install the software at its Clemson, SC, facility by the end of the fourth quarter. With e-SPS and e-PDM, the company's sourcing operation will be able to complete steps in the production of in- process and finished goods as well as gain end-to-end visibility of the entire global production process.

"The software will improve our ability to deliver sourced products to our customers on time and on budget," said David Stone, CIO and senior vice president of information technology with WestPoint Stevens. "We're impressed with NGC's track record with major companies and retailers, and are confident that NGC's products will produce significant returns in a very short period of time."

NGC's e-SPS consists of 11 software modules: e-Product Development, e- RFQ's & Bids, e-Pre Production, e-Production Tracking, e-Collaboration, e- Pack, e-Shipment Tracking, e-Exceptions, e-Quality, e-Executive Information Systems and Reporting, and Event Tracking and Management System. Current e- SPS users include VF Corporation, Maidenform Inc., Wilsons Leather, Dick's Sporting Goods Inc., Kellwood Company, Russell Corp., Gold Toe Brands Inc. and S. Schwab Company.

WestPoint Stevens Inc. is a premier home fashions consumer products marketing company with a wide range of bed linens, towels, blankets, comforters and accessories that are marketed under well-known brand names such as Grand Patrician, Patrician, Martex, Atelier Martex, Baby Martex, Utica, Stevens, Lady Pepperell, Seduction, Vellux and Chatham, which are all registered trademarks owned by WestPoint Stevens Inc. and its subsidiaries and under licensed brands including Ralph Lauren Home, Disney Home and Glynda Turley. For more information, visit http://www.westpointstevens.com

New Generation Computing Inc. (NGC), a wholly owned subsidiary of American Software Inc., has 25 years of experience developing software for the apparel and sewn products industries. NGC's 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-PDM, a product lifecycle management tool; and RedHorse, a comprehensive ERP system. NGC's 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; AMAS, a specialized apparel business control, accounting, import management and MRP system; and Full Package.

Headquartered in Miami, NGC has sales offices worldwide. Its customers include VF Corporation, Dick's Sporting Goods Inc., Wilsons Leather, Jos. A. Bank Clothiers Inc., Kellwood Company, Hugo Boss, Gold Toe Brands Inc., Russell Corp., Little Me, Haggar Clothing Company, Maidenform Inc. and William Carter Co. For more information, call NGC at (305) 556-9122, send an e-mail to sales@ngcsoftware.com or visit http://www.ngcsoftware.com .

 

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