CIMdata PLM Industry Summary Online Archive
30 June 2009
Implementation Investments
Billabong Selects NGC for PLM and Global Sourcing
NGC® (New Generation Computing®) announced that Billabong has selected NGC’s e-PLM® for Product Lifecycle Management and e-SPS® for Global Sourcing and Visibility. NGC’s software will be implemented worldwide as a strategic PLM and global sourcing solution for Billabong across all of the company’s regions and brands.
Billabong selected NGC after a detailed and rigorous evaluation of the industry’s leading PLM vendors. “We chose NGC based on the functionality and ease of use of their solutions, as well as NGC’s deep understanding of the fashion and apparel industries,” said Mike Savage, General Manager of Product Development, Billabong International Limited.
“Billabong is an exciting, dynamic company and one of the hottest brands in action-sports apparel,” said Alan Brooks, President, NGC. “NGC is honored that we were selected by Billabong, and we look forward to a successful implementation.”
About Billabong
Billabong International Limited's core business is the marketing, distribution, wholesaling and retailing of apparel, accessories, eyewear, wetsuits and hardgoods under the Billabong, Element, Von Zipper, Honolua Surf Company, Kustom, Palmers Surf, Nixon, Xcel, Tigerlily, Sector 9 and DaKine brands.
Billabong International's products are licensed and distributed in more than 100 countries and are available in approximately 10,000 doors worldwide. For more information, visit http://www.billabong.com.
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