CIMdata PLM Industry Summary Online Archive
6 April 2005
Implementation Investments
Rocky Shoes and Boots Selects New Generation Computing's e-SPS to Help Streamline Global Production
New Generation Computing Inc . (NGC), a wholly owned subsidiary of American Software Inc. announced that Rocky Shoes and Boots Inc. has selected NGC's Web-based sourcing and production system, e-SPS to help streamline its global production of footwear.
Rocky Shoes and Boots has installed the software at its Nelsonville, Ohio, headquarters. e-SPS will enable the company's sourcing team to complete steps in the production lifecycle in real time via the Internet.
"NGC's e-SPS will provide us with end-to-end visibility of our entire global sourcing functions," said David Sharp, COO of Rocky Shoes and Boots. "We conducted extensive research and found that NGC's software products are recognized as the industry standard by leading apparel and footwear manufacturers."
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.
Rocky Shoes and Boots is a Nelsonville, Ohio-based manufacturer and retailer of outdoor and occupational footwear. Founded in 1932, the company has more than 3,000 retail and catalog outlets nationwide. For more information, visit http://www.rockyboots.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. Manufacturers, brand managers, retailers and importers use NGC's business applications to manage the design, sourcing and production of finished products. 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.
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