Friday, December 21, 2007

Abas ERP System -- Indispensable Part of Sunny Chemical

Abas Business Solutions (PRC) Ltd announced today that the Company's ABAS Trade software specialize for trading firm has been successfully implemented by Sunny Chemical (H.K.) Limited.

Founded in 1997, Sunny Chemical (H.K.) Ltd. is a trading firm with headquarter in Hong Kong and sales offices in 12 China cities. It runs many kinds of chemical products like paint, dope, plastic additives, etc.

In 2003, since the previous IT system couldn't meet the requirements of rapid business development. Sunny Chemical decided to upgrade it to ERP system. Mr. Avan Cheung, the General Manager, said, "We sell more than 1000 kinds of products in HK and Mainland China, and serve over 6000 enterprises. With our rapid development, our Supply Chain is becoming more and more complicated and forms a complex data management system." The previous system could only operate in one place and data couldn't be share immediately between offices. It requires more communication between offices and the decision-making information might not be known in time, which increased the operation risks.

Considering these situations, Sunny Chemical hoped the future ERP system could optimize Supply Chain procedures and achieved multi-area operation.

In 2005, having compared over 20 ERP vendors, Sunny Chemical decided to select German ABAS ERP software, which could meet its multi-area operation requirements. After 8 months' implement, Sunny Chemical ran ABAS Trade lively in May 2006.

Having run Abas ERP for 1.5 years, Sunny Chemical believes its choice is exactly right.

The successful multi-area ERP operation makes data immediately sharing between different offices become true. Nowadays, staffs in headquarter can track sales details, latest stocks level etc. at any moment, which efficiency decision-making progress. Before Abas Trade, it needed to assign staffs to communicate with each sale office to collect information for over 100 operation reports to business partners monthly. It was a waste of time and man power, and may also induce losses from human misplay and material delay. Now, all related material can be collected by system automatically. Central data process provides accurate and real-time operation reports, which improve work efficiency and quicken market response. During the past 1.5 years, ABAS Trade has really become one important part to help Sunny Chemical grow. Just as Mr. Avan Cheung said, "We appreciate the flexibility, persistence and stability of ABAS system very much. It's important for our daily running; it's an indispensable part and the backbone of company operation."

About Abas

Abas Business Solutions (PRC) Ltd is a recognized leader in delivering collaborative ERP solution. It was founded in Hong Kong in 2003 and established branches in Shenzhen and Shanghai afterward. It aims to provide comprehensive ERP software and IT services from consulting to software development & support to SMEs in China. Now, we have over 1900 customers with 36000 users worldwide. For details, please visit our website: http://www.abas-prc.com.

START-IT Magazine names abas ERP among “Top 50 Technology Awards” Winners

START-IT magazine has announced the winners of its first annual Top 50 Technologies awards and has selected abas ERP among the winning entries.

The Top 50 Technologies Awards honor products that target the manufacturing space and help companies to improve their business practices. Winning products were gauged on their uniqueness and functionality in the market.

START-IT selected abas ERP, the business ERP software solution for small and midmarket production companies, among the winning technologies based on its product approach of ERP as a strategic investment. Abas ERP is designed to adapt to its client’s changing business environments without impacting the upgrade path and allowing for significantly longer utilization.

"The products selected as winners in the first Top 50 Technologies possess unique capabilities and characteristics in today’s marketplace. While considering hundreds of applicants, the editors of START-IT chose products that fit the needs of the manufacturing community,” said Peggy Smedley, editorial director of START-IT. “These companies are providing manufacturers with innovative and emerging technologies that enhance revenue opportunities and improve business practices.”

Source :
ABAS Software

Thursday, December 20, 2007

ABAS Software lays the foundation for a Business Training Center in Vietnam

Professors at the University of Technical Education HCMC can now incorporate a proven ERP system into their curriculum thanks to the generous donation of 40 licenses from ABAS Software. Last Thursday, Chief Operating Officer Peter Forscht ceremoniously presented the forty licenses to Prof. Thai Ba Can, director of the University of Technical Education, thereby laying the groundwork for a business training center. The licenses also include future system upgrades.

Peter Forscht, COO ABAS Software AG & Prof. Dr. Thai Ba Can, University of Technical EducationThe training center is designed to help students gain practical experience in addition to theoretical knowledge. It will also be used to educate employees from local businesses to better familiarize them with international process standards. ABAS Software’s partner in Vietnam, KRM Ltd., will train the university professors in the abas ERP functions and help them develop their teaching curriculums.

ABAS Software has been forging such university relationships for many years. Today, 15 universities worldwide are equipped with abas ERP. "Both sides benefit from this kind of cooperation," explains Forscht, "the professors and students offer valuable feedback, and the universities have the option to use a modern ERP system for a practical business education."

About abas Business Software

ABAS Software is focused in the development of its trademark abas Business Software (ERP, PPC, MRP, eBusiness), an ERP solution designed for small and mid-size companies. Abas Business Software includes abas ERP for production, abas Trade for distribution and service companies, and the eBusiness solution abas eB.

Wednesday, December 19, 2007

Ramco Systems strengthens its position in Retail segment with breakthrough orders

Ramco Systems, a leading provider of software products and services, has strengthened its position in the retail segment by providing comprehensive applications and IT solutions with key orders from leading US-based handcrafted Chocolatier Bissinger’s, Subhiksha - India's largest supermarket, pharmacy & telecom chain and Dutyfree Distribution Services Pvt. Ltd. – the supply chain company based at SEZ Cochin.

Commenting on the success, Mr.Chetan Pathak, VP - Enterprise Solutions, Ramco Systems, said, “Ramco is delighted to expand aggressively into the retail segment. In today’s competitive scenario, we provide retailers with a solution that further enhances their operational efficiency and reduces costs”.

Ramco offers development, delivery and implementation of Web Services to the technology backbone of Subhiksha’s proposed e-commerce portal, merchandise management solutions to Dutyfree Distribution Services Pvt. Ltd. and a complete package of Ramco’s Enterprise Solutions including Ramco's Food and Beverage ERP Software, Ecommerce, Retail Business Software, and Business Analytics solutions to Bissinger’s.

Ramco Enterprise Series – Merchandise Management System, along with other components of Ramco’s retail software solution, provide retail industry with a proven, agile and extendible option to meet their technology needs. Ramco has proven experience of more than a decade in the retail sector.

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Ramco Systems

Monday, December 17, 2007

Brandbase chooses Microsoft Dynamics AX – ERP solution

Sunrise Technologies, Inc. announces that Brandbase USA, Inc. has chosen Microsoft Dynamics AX as its new ERP solution. Brandbase needed a flexible system that would have the ability to grow with them as their business expands across the globe.

Brandbase specializes in brand cultivation for the action sports industry. Located in Broomfield, CO, Brandbase has a unique set of offerings to assist young companies with growing their brands into major worldwide players. These companies can depend on Brandbase to provide expertise in sales, marketing, production, and distribution of their products to the global marketplace. Brandbase turned to Sunrise Technologies for a back-end ERP system that would allow them to be flexible to the needs of this customer base.

“Brandbase was looking for a solution that combined cutting edge technology with a solid reputation. Dynamics AX is an adaptable solution that can work with our evolutionary product line. Sunrise has phenomenal experience in our industry and we knew that they would provide the best service for Brandbase,” said Doug Saunders, VP of Operations at Brandbase.

“We are very excited to add Brandbase to our growing list of apparel customers,” states John Pence, President of Sunrise Technologies. “As a life-long skier and father of snowboarders I am also delighted that Sunrise has an opportunity to work with a company in such a high-performance industry. Our TAF solution is a perfect fit for a company like Brandbase.”

Sunrise Technologies was founded in 1994 as a consulting services company and has implemented many successful supply chain and ERP solutions. Sunrise is a Microsoft Gold Certified partner and is specifically recognized by Microsoft as the Microsoft Dynamics AX provider and industry expert for the textile, apparel, and footwear industries. Sunrise is headquartered in Winston-Salem, North Carolina with regional offices in Dallas, Texas and Los Angeles, California and a technology center in China.

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Sunrise Technologies

Baker Consulting, LLC Adds Systems Consultant

Baker Consulting, LLC, a leading regional reseller and custom developer of Sage Accounting and CRM software, has employed Kevin Gillen as a Systems Consultant.

Gillen brings to Baker Consulting over 5 years of ERP consulting experience and over 3 years of CRM implementation experience. Gillen is a certified Sage SalesLogix CRM engineer and developer. Kevin’s extensive background in CRM and ERP software includes project management, pre-sales support, implementation consulting, customization, end user trainer and technical support.

“Baker Consulting is seeing a large pickup in the general CRM market,” commented Danny Baker, Principal for Baker Consulting, LLC, “With all Gillen’s previous experience in the CRM and ERP field our clients will gain an easier transition into their new applications.”

Gillen will be based in the Greenville, SC office. He received his Bachelor degree from Bob Jones University.

Baker Consulting, LLC is a professional consulting firm providing business management solutions to a broad spectrum of companies. With locations in Columbia and Greenville, South Carolina, they provide the Southeast with exceptional business solutions based on the Sage Software product family. They are a team of experienced professionals each with a unique area of expertise and a diverse skill set. Principals Tim Baker and Danny Baker formed Baker Consulting, LLC in 2002 as a professional consulting firm specializing in applying software solutions to solve business problems.

Baker Consulting, LLC are also members of American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA), the AICPA IT member section, and the South Carolina Association of Certified Public Accountants.

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Baker Consulting, LLC

Wednesday, December 12, 2007

Three NGC Customers Named Winners of Apparel All-Star Awards

Apparel Magazine Selects Maggy London, Michael Stars, and Russell Athletic as 2007 All-Star Award Winners

NGC® (New Generation Computing®) today announced that three of its customers – Maggy London, Michael Stars and Russell Athletic – have been named winners of Apparel Magazine’s 2007 All-Star awards. Each year, Apparel Magazine honors ten outstanding apparel businesses based on their innovation, excellence in management, track record of growth, and corporate goodwill that reflects positively on the industry. The All-Star winners were selected by the editorial staff based on nominations from industry executives, and each will be profiled in the December issue of the magazine.

Apparel Magazine will formally recognize the winners during the opening session of Apparel’s 2007 Tech Conference today at the Fashion Institute of Technology in New York. The ceremony will also name the 2007 Grand All-Star, chosen from one of the ten winners.

Maggy London was selected for the award based on the overall growth and success of their various apparel brands, including Maggy London, London Times, Donna Morgan, Ali Ro, Suzi Chin for Maggy Boutique, Muse and Shani. Maggy London is in the process of implementing NGC’s e-PLM software for product lifecycle management and this will further enhance their ability to grow in the future. “NGC has and will continue to help us become more efficient in our business processes. We are honored to be acknowledged for our hard work and achievement over the past year,” said Jerry Sholtz, Corporate Senior Vice President, Finance and Administration at Maggy London. Maggy London has also implemented NGC’s e-SPS® software for global sourcing and RedHorse® software for apparel ERP.

Michael Stars was selected for Apparel’s All-Star Award for its incredible growth, including expansion into retail, and its innovative and unique approach to style and sizing, among other things.

Russell Athletic was chosen as an All-Star for its emphasis on continually improving apparel performance and comfort, its aggressive branding initiatives targeted toward the youth market, and for the many ways in which it contributes to the community.

“NGC congratulates each of these deserving companies who have been recognized as the ‘best of the best’ in the apparel industry,” said Alan Brooks, president, NGC. “We appreciate their leadership and innovation, and it is an honor to be associated with them. We wish Maggy London, Michael Stars and Russell Athletic continued success in the coming months and years.”

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 has an extensive customer base of leading brands and retailers, including VF Corporation®, AX Armani Exchange®, Carter’s®, Casual Male Retail Group®, Maggy London, Hugo Boss®, Dick’s Sporting Goods, Vikki Vi, 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 http://www.ngcsoftware.com/.

Source : New Generation Computing

Monday, December 3, 2007

Linux Link about OpenPro ERP Software

OpenPro ERP systems is one of the first Web Based Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems available. Our new latest version 4.2 is flexible to run on any operating system and SQL database. OpenPro software is complete, best-of-breed solution that delivers outstanding value based on exceptional price/performance and functionality. OpenPro ERP Software is a open source product written in PHP and can use several popular SQL databases such as mysql, mssql, ibm db2 and oracle. It ia moduler product that includes financials, accounting, supply chain distribution and manufacturing.

Source :
OpenPro

OpenPro ERP(Enterprise Resource Planning) Software announces its latest release version 5

OpenPro is the leader in licensed Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) using the open source LAMP technology. Version 5.0 has over 500 enhancements, many benefits for small to enterprise size businesses. Some enhancements are for our many international distributors that include new 9 language version, English, Spanish, German, French, Italian, Portuguese, Arabic, Japanese, Chinese languages are new available for distribution. "This new release is so OpenPro can expand our international Distributors" says President and CEO Jim Clark. Other new features include new menu system, new look and feel, built in communications module (fax, email, electronic, printed), business paperless workflow and document imaging.

With version 5 OpenPro updated the executive desktop with flash graphics. OpenPro tries to use the best of the Open Source community offers, like LAMP technology, with version 5 we have phone and fax integration using proven open source products. OpenPro even has an interface to Asterisk FreePBX phone systems and Hylafax faxing software. OpenPro also has a few feature, create a screen with AJAX controls.

Organization like LAMP helps communities and businesses by making professional software available for the smaller organizations at a reasonable cost. Now small businesses can purchase software like OpenPro for less that half the cost of other traditional products..

OpenPro, Inc. a leader in licensed Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) software using open source LAMP technology. Version 5.0 has many benefits for small to enterprise size businesses. Some enhancements include new menu system, new look and feel, built in communications module (fax, email, electronic, printed), business workflow and document imaging.

OpenPro, which has delivered quick start business software to hundreds of American businesses since 1998, announced a version 5.0 of Easy ERP and Enterprise Software.

The software includes modules for finance (Payables, Receivables, General Ledger, Budgets, Check Recon, fixed assets, job costing), wholesale distribution (Order Processing, Inventory Control, Bar Coding, Retail POS. warehousing and purchasing), manufacturing (Bill of Material, Routings, MRP, MPS CRP), customer relationship management (CRM) and e-commerce. OpenPro even has interface to wireless portable terminals for manufacturing and warehousing.

OpenPro is the first to offer implementation options, bring in-house on a server, host with a hosting company or ASP or Software as a service. OpenPro being the first fully web based ERP software product is ideal ASP or Software as a service option for most businesses, because users only need a connection to the Internet to access the software, which runs on a computers worldwide.

OpenPro is first to have features built into ERP Software like built in document imaging. You can attach documents to most of the transactions within the OpenPro system. User customizable Work Flow is built into OpenPro to improve customer relationship and speed of transactions.

When you compare OpenPro with other software packages, OpenPro ranked highest in technical features and functionality. This evaluation compared OpenPro with Tier 1 Enterprise software packages like Oracle and SAP, Mid-level software companies like Microsoft Business Solutions and Best Software. OpenPro excelled in test with manufacturing software packages like Epicor, Macola, Made2Manage, Cincom, Jeeves, and JobBOSS. OpenPro also came on top with comparing ASP solutions like netsuite, and open source solutions like ComPiere. OpenPro customers have saved millions of dollars from converting from packages like these to OpenPro.

Because of Easy ERP software design, and OpenPro's Rapid Implementation Method, a business can be set up, trained and running OpenPro software within a day.

OpenPro is certified using US-FASB and international IASB standards, VAT taxing, Euro dollars Approved, Compliant with Sarbanes Oxley (SOX) for public companies, APICS certified for inventory control, ISO 9000 Compliant, and FDA 21 CFR part 11.

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OpenPro

Friday, November 30, 2007

XeBusiness supplies computer based ERP & MIS systems to garment, footwear, soft goods and household textile suppliers trading globally

XeBusiness supplies computer based business management (ERP / MIS) systems to garment, footwear, soft goods and household textile suppliers trading globally.

The company is a leading business to business provider of Apparel specific supply chain solutions that allow client companies to automate their in-house functional processes and to also integrate these with systems in use at their customers, suppliers and business partners to improve service levels and reduce operating cost.

Systems help clients to:

Strategically:

- Generate competitive advantage

Tactically:

- Increase sales
- Improve profits
- Achieve accurate and timely information to support decision making
- Reduce operating and capital costs
- Improve customer service - right product, right place, right time
- Trade Dynamically - provide a customised and quick response to demand

Source : XeBusiness

VAI’s S2K Software Named One of Manufacturing’s Top 50 Technologies by START-IT Magazine

VAI (Vormittag Associates, Inc.), an IBM Premier Business Partner and a leader in enterprise solutions, announced today that its S2K Enterprise for Manufacturing has been selected by START-IT magazine for receipt of a Top 50 Technologies award. These awards recognize innovative technology products aimed at the manufacturing industry.

“Top 50 Technologies has identified 50 of the best products on the market to assist manufacturing companies in improving business practices,” said START-IT’s Editorial Director, Peggy Smedley. “VAI’s S2K for Manufacturing is a prime example of a company exhibiting an innovative spirit and a commitment to product excellence for today’s manufacturers.”

VAI provides a wide variety of mid-size manufacturing companies worldwide with a comprehensive enterprise software solution. S2K Enterprise for Manufacturing can help manufacturers minimize costs and maximize profitability in a modern, easy to use, cost effective application.

Bob Vormittag, President and CEO, VAI, said, “VAI’s software products are designed to enhance a company’s efficiencies and increase its responsiveness. We understand that manufacturers face intense pressure from domestic and international competition and we are committed to providing quality enterprise solutions that deliver a real return on investment (ROI).”

Source :
Vormittag Associates, Inc.

Thursday, November 29, 2007

REACH ERP on Microsoft Dynamics

The primary role of ERP software in today's business is to help streamline processes at an organizational level and lead to increased transparency overall and there are various ERP solutions that can offer this. But very few of them cater specifically to mid-sized and small organizations. Also, hardly any of them would have specific focus on a particular industry.

REACH ERP on Microsoft Dynamics is a great offering as it is tailor-made for the Soft Goods Industry. Since the change needed organization-wise to successfully implement an ERP system has a great impact on the organizations' processes, and can cause great damage if improperly handled, it is imperative to rely on someone who has similar experience and singular commitment towards your industry.

Why is REACH ERP on Microsoft Dynamics your best solution?

• The "All-In-One Solution" for the Apparel/Fashion/ Home Furnishings/Leather industries

• Built on Microsoft Dynamics, the leading mid market ERP Solution globally

• Familiar Microsoft look and feel, making learning for new users easy

• Integration available with REACH suite of applications

REACH ERP on Microsoft Dynamics will help you achieve the following:

Reduced cycle times

REACH ERP on Microsoft Dynamics can be tailored to support the exact needs to reduce your cycle times. This can be done because of its powerful combination of out-of-the-box functionality and ease of customization. The solution has broad functionality that supports build-to-order, engineer-to-order, and build-to-forecast supply chain models across both discrete and batch-process manufacturing modes. It is particularly well suited for manufacturers operating in a mixed-mode environment.

Integrated communication and collaboration

REACH ERP will help you effectively streamline and integrate customer service, design, sampling, merchandising, production, distribution and financial processes thus enabling optimal utilization of resources across the enterprise. You can synchronize internal communication as well as communication between upstream and downstream channel partners ensuring that the supply chain becomes more responsive, efficient and profitable.

Capitalize on global opportunities

Get ahead of your competitors by access to real-time integrated information. REACH ERP lets you have a global view of the business cutting across various functions and enables you to react fast to market change. It is designed so that new sites, languages, currencies, and local functionality can be enabled easily, helping your company take advantage of the global marketplace quickly.

Accurate estimation and waste reduction

End-to-end integration of company data ensures all parties have the latest, most accurate information. Aggregate production planning, routing and the most recent data help in precise estimation of inputs. This leads to cutting down on wastage, shortening time-to-market cycles for new collections and styles while accelerating your ROI.

Achieve world-class quality standards

REACH ERP on Microsoft Dynamics helps breed a culture of continuous quality improvement in products, processes, information and other enterprise functions. By effecting process control, it helps identify consistent problem areas and provides for easy recording of inline defects, thus producing a quality product commensurate with customers' expectations.

Source : REACH Sewn Technologies and Consulting Pvt. Ltd

Wednesday, November 28, 2007

Three NGC Customers Named Winners of Apparel All-Star Awards

NGC® (New Generation Computing®) today announced that three of its customers – Maggy London, Michael Stars and Russell Athletic – have been named winners of Apparel Magazine’s 2007 All-Star awards. Each year, Apparel Magazine honors ten outstanding apparel businesses based on their innovation, excellence in management, track record of growth, and corporate goodwill that reflects positively on the industry. The All-Star winners were selected by the editorial staff based on nominations from industry executives, and each will be profiled in the December issue of the magazine.

Apparel Magazine will formally recognize the winners during the opening session of Apparel’s 2007 Tech Conference today at the Fashion Institute of Technology in New York. The ceremony will also name the 2007 Grand All-Star, chosen from one of the ten winners.

Maggy London was selected for the award based on the overall growth and success of their various apparel brands, including Maggy London, London Times, Donna Morgan, Ali Ro, Suzi Chin for Maggy Boutique, Muse and Shani. Maggy London is in the process of implementing NGC’s e-PLM software for product lifecycle management and this will further enhance their ability to grow in the future. “NGC has and will continue to help us become more efficient in our business processes. We are honored to be acknowledged for our hard work and achievement over the past year,” said Jerry Sholtz, Corporate Senior Vice President, Finance and Administration at Maggy London. Maggy London has also implemented NGC’s e-SPS® software for global sourcing and RedHorse® software for apparel ERP.

Michael Stars was selected for Apparel’s All-Star Award for its incredible growth, including expansion into retail, and its innovative and unique approach to style and sizing, among other things.

Russell Athletic was chosen as an All-Star for its emphasis on continually improving apparel performance and comfort, its aggressive branding initiatives targeted toward the youth market, and for the many ways in which it contributes to the community.

“NGC congratulates each of these deserving companies who have been recognized as the ‘best of the best’ in the apparel industry,” said Alan Brooks, president, NGC. “We appreciate their leadership and innovation, and it is an honor to be associated with them. We wish Maggy London, Michael Stars and Russell Athletic continued success in the coming months and years.”

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 has an extensive customer base of leading brands and retailers, including VF Corporation®, AX Armani Exchange®, Carter’s®, Casual Male Retail Group®, Maggy London, Hugo Boss®, Dick’s Sporting Goods, Vikki Vi, 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

Source :
New Generation Computing, Inc

NGC Celebrates 25 Years of Technology Innovation and Leadership in the Apparel Industry

NGC® (New Generation Computing®) today announced that it is celebrating its 25th anniversary as a technology leader for the Fashion, Apparel, Footwear and Retail industries. Founded in 1982, NGC has grown to become one of the apparel industry’s most highly regarded software companies, with a track record of innovation, a customer base that includes many of the industry’s best-known brands and retailers, and offices around the world.

NGC is responsible for a number of “firsts” that have enabled apparel brands and retailers to transform their supply chain operations by gaining real-time visibility, improving speed to market and enhancing product quality. Recent accomplishments include:

• e-SPS® software, the first web-based, global sourcing application and one of the industry’s leading applications for global sourcing and visibility;

• The SQL Series, the first suite of web-based software to incorporate PLM, Global Sourcing and ERP into an apparel-specific, end-to-end solution; and

• The first English-to-Simplified Chinese Production Manager designed for use in Chinese factories.

From the beginning, NGC has pioneered many other innovations that have helped shape the modern apparel industry. These include the first apparel manufacturing and factory management software applications designed for PC technology, introduced in the company’s early years.

From a single location in 1982, NGC now has offices in New York, Los Angeles, China, India, Mexico, and El Salvador in addition to its Miami headquarters. An extensive background in the apparel industry separates NGC from its competitors; the executive team and senior management all had experience in the apparel industry prior to joining NGC. The company continually studies the marketplace and is passionate about developing and delivering technology solutions that help brands and retailers operate more efficiently.

“Over the past quarter century, NGC has continued to innovate and evolve, reflecting the fast-paced changes of the apparel industry,” said founder and president, Alan Brooks. “We’re thankful to our loyal customers, who include many of the ‘who’s who’ of apparel and retail. And we are fortunate to have a strong, cohesive team of professionals who are very knowledgeable about both apparel and technology.”

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 has an extensive customer base of leading brands and retailers, including VF Corporation®, AX Armani Exchange®, Carter’s®, Casual Male Retail Group®, Maggy London, Hugo Boss®, Dick’s Sporting Goods, Vikki Vi, 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.

Leading Fashion Company, Zhejiang Yaying Garment, Completes Successful Lawson Software Implementation

Lawson Software today announced the successful implementation of the Lawson M3 Enterprise Management System for Zhejiang Yaying Garment Co. Ltd. (Yaying Garment), a Sino-Italian company specializing in fashion for women.

Yaying Garment designs, manufactures, and distributes women’s apparel in the People’s Republic of China under two brand names – Elegant Prosper and Elena Miro. Yaying Garment is a modern multi-branded business enterprise with 2,800 employees and an annual turnover exceeding RMB500 million. The company has plans to go global and will be exploring new markets in Southeast Asia, the United States and Europe.

On a mission to enhance its operational system for internationalization, Yaying Garment selected the Lawson M3 Fashion solution after considering a number of domestic and foreign enterprise software providers. Yaying Garment required a system that can accommodate the demands of a diversified product range, low production volume per order, and the dynamic market trends inherent in the fashion industry. Other requirements included scalability, compatibility and advanced functionality of the enterprise software system for the company’s development in the long run.

The Lawson M3 Fashion solution supports enterprises on a full operation flow ranging from sales, marketing logistics, production, and finance through a platform with different applications that are fully integrated and highly compatible. The Lawson M3Fashion solution can be implemented by a fashion company as a full enterprise software solution, or it can be implemented using a modular approach that can help simplify integration with other applications already in use.

Lawson worked closely with the team from Yaying Garment for eight months and successfully implemented the Lawson solution, centralizing the management of different parts of its operating process such as production, planning, procurement, inventory, and financial management. The implementation team needed only to configure the workflow on the Lawson M3 system which helped keep the cost of implementation low and reduced risks.

“In the course of implementing the Lawson system, we moved away from transplanting the entire workflow from our daily operations, but focused on optimizing our workflow by considering carefully the actual circumstances that may affect the operations,” said Zhu Honggen, vice president and chief financial officer, Yaying Garment. “For example, in ensuring a smooth operation, the workflow structure we adopted for our Lawson M3 system is based on ‘persons-in-charge’ approach instead of the conventional way of functional divisions in the company.”

Through the Lawson M3 implementation, Yaying Garment established within the enterprise a highly efficient and visible supply chain, and a common work platform that saw the following operational improvements:

- Establishment of a standardized product database;
- Creation of a smooth and efficient workflow;
- Setting up of a fully integrated supply chain system; and
- Integration of financial research and analysis systems.

“With a true understanding of the global fashion industry and its best practices, Lawson is well poised to help garment enterprises execute their fast fashion strategies with greater simplicity,” said David Hope, regional marketing director for Lawson in Asia and Japan.

The implementation of the Lawson M3 Fashion solution helps foster the idea of modern business management within Yaying Garment, establishes a new mindset within the management team and helps the company establish leadership in the Chinese fashion industry. The Lawson M3 Fashion solution will help Yaying Garment establish a more efficient and effective cooperation with business partners and suppliers, and allows the company to provide a richer customer experience.

About Lawson Software

Lawson Software provides software and service solutions to 4,000 customers in manufacturing, distribution, maintenance and service sector industries across 40 countries. Lawson’s solutions include Enterprise Performance Management, Supply Chain Management, Enterprise Resource Planning, Customer Relationship Management, Manufacturing Resource Planning, Enterprise Asset Management and industry-tailored applications. Lawson solutions assist customers in simplifying their businesses or organizations by helping them streamline processes, reduce costs and enhance business or operational performance. Lawson is headquartered in St. Paul, Minn., and has offices around the world. Visit Lawson online at www.lawson.com.

About Yaying Garment

Zhejiang Yaying Garment Co. Ltd. is a Sino-Italian joint venture engaged in the research and development, sales and marketing, information, logistics and production of women’s apparel under two flagship brands, Elegant Prosper and Elena Miro. The Company has an expanding network of over 300 outlets, adding 80 new shops per year. Yaying Garment is a member company of the Mirogolio S.P.A. group of Italy and Zhejiang Huazhiyi Investment Co. Ltd. For more information, please visit www.elegant-prosper.com; www.miroglio.com.

Tuesday, November 27, 2007

Aria Apparel Software Solutions Provider Celebrates 15th Anniversary!

This year marks Aria’s 15th Anniversary of providing state of the art technology solutions to the apparel and related industries. The span of time has seen four versions of our comprehensive Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) product suite and over 450 installations throughout the globe!

The new Aria 4XP is the latest in a line of end-to-end ERP products and an entirely new breed of ERP software designed from the ground up as a reliable and scalable enterprise solution.

In keeping true to its founding principle as a technology innovator, Aria introduced last year the Digital Order Form (DOF), a perfect solution for any organization that relies on a field sales force and requires an efficient yet simple sales automation tool. The DOF replaces the traditional paper order form, helps minimize errors, and speeds up the field sales cycle.

This year, Aria plans to release a new and improved Online Issue Reporting & Tracking system, a new Supply Chain Management (SCM) add-on to our ERP suite, and several more exciting enhancements to our flagship Aria 4XP product suite.

We look forward to another 15 years of successes for our company and our customers.

Source :
Aria Systems

Axon Infosoft India Pvt. Ltd - Apparel + ERP Software

Apparel + is a “Perfect Suite” that automates the entire operations of the garment manufacturing process with seamless integration at all levels and web enabled. Today, Apparel + is being used as a vital management tool in the manufacturing outlets of apparel (Knitted , Woven & leather). The product refinements are constantly carried out for the last 10 years and greatly fine tuned with generalized concepts and features to match the industry needs in total.

Apparel + is designed from the industry experts guidelines and it is scalable to small, medium and larger corporate's with multi company and multi user options. The product has all built in functions to cater to the mid sized and higher end markets with easy customizable options to fit in to their specific needs.

Apparel + has a unique MIS query which is totally web-enable with drilled down facility. This backtracking feature helps the top management to monitor the entire activities happening in their organization wherever they are over the web. Automatic alarming and messaging on enquiry follow up's, order summary, cost deviations, schedule with Time and Action calendar deviations, reminders on approval deadlines, quality definitions and control, payables and receivables alerts, Bill pass pending list, etc., are some of the unique features integrated to the software. The web enabled modules allows the management to view the Enquiry / Follow Up's/ Order details / Planning and Scheduling / Budgeting / Bill of Material / Purchase and Stock with Value / Process & Production status / Quality Approval & Inspection / Approvals status / Inventory Management / Despatch status from any part of the world and also has the facility to generate any specific in formations instantly.

Apparel + is developed using the latest state of art technology tools and ensures easy migration to any latest plate forms. Apparel industry normally has a distributed production and functional units with a considerable geographical distances, the application needs a tight integration approach and should be loaded with all key functionalities with easy migration options. Apparel + also supports Wide Area Networking to connect and synchronize the data between your offices and factories at multi locations.

Apparel + supports Digitization of the documents, International EDI (Electronic Data Interchange) and bar coding integration at all levels.

Apparel + is designed to work as the way YOU look at your business. Apparel greatly improves customer satisfaction and credibility, with instant information flow on all their queries at any given time.

FUNCTIONALITIES

- Marketing (Pre Sales)
- Sales Order Processing (Post Sales)
- Planning & Scheduing (T & A)
- Purchases & Stores Management
- Raw Material Store
- Process Management
- Production & Floor Management
- Printing / Embroidery / Other Stages
- Sewing
- Checking /Ironing /Packing /Despatch
- Quality & Inspection
- Sales & Export Documentation
- Asset Management
- Personal Management
- Financial Accounting System
- Web Based MIS Query Reports
- House Keeping Set Up & Registration

Source :
Axon Infosoft India Pvt. Ltd

Monday, November 26, 2007

AIMS Expands With Web Tools, Services

Los Angeles-based software provider AIMS Technology Solutions Inc. is taking a step backward. Small- to mid-size apparel companies usually come to AIMS to handle sales and order processing. Now the company has expanded its product line to enable its clients to conduct transactions before the orders reach the accounting department. Having formed a partnership with Beverly Hills-based Focal Technology Inc., AIMS now offers transactional tools such as electronic shopping carts as well as Web development services at costs well below those of other third-party vendors.

The tools allow AIMS customers and others to conduct transaction through an e-commerce site or a B2b online showroom-type environment, allowing them to export the data into the AIMS system. AIMS handles the rest of the process, including processing ASN (advanced shipping notifications) and EDI transactions, bill of material, letters of credit, cutting tickets, factor assignment and inventory tracking.

The new applications are a missing piece of a puzzle AIMS has been working on. By providing a transactional platform, users can go paperless and even place orders at a trade show, provided there is a wireless environment.

The partnership also allows AIMS/Focal to help companies build their e-commerce and B2B Web presence from the ground up if needed.

In addition, Focal is a Microsoft gold-certified partner, which a title awarded only to the software giant’s top customers. This allows Focal/AIMS to participate in beta testing as well as expediting customer support. It also has allowed AIMS to stage events such as Microsoft’s’ “Truck Across America” demo in June, when a 42-foot mobile studio was brought to the Los Angeles Fashion District to promote AIMS’ and Focal’s products.

The shopping-cart technology gives users full administrative capabilities as well as a secure environment through SSL encryption and a Hack Resistant seal of approval, which is akin to anti-virus software.

“They can bring their Web or e-commerce environments into their shopping carts the same way you would change the background for your Windows environment. It’s easy,” explained Focal’s Shahin Kohan. The system also allows users to zoom in on product shots as well as incorporate features such as celebrity blogs, generate gift certificates and discounts, and employ marketing tools such as Google product searches.

AIMS can integrate with the popular accounting program QuickBooks so users can view invoices, purchase orders, payments and account histories without re-keying data or switching to a different program.

“We’re allowing the smaller companies to act like the giant companies, using the same type of system at a fraction of the cost. You can spend $25,000 for a shopping cart or get one from us for $175 a month,” said Kohan.

AIMS Chief Executive Officer Scott Chaban agreed. “We provide as much functionality as six-figure software. The behind-the-scenes technical experience that comes with this is phenomenal. Not to diminish our customer, but they’re getting a much better product than they even understand.”

The alliance with Focal Technology is one of several AIMS has made over the past couple years to augment its service offerings. It recently partnered with Continental Business Credit for factoring and Groupe BDM for remote order-entry services. For more information visit
www.aimstsi.com.

Source :
AIMS - Apparel Information Management System

Thursday, August 30, 2007

IQMS Releases Limited Edition of EnterpriseIQ

IQMS, a leader in the design and development of Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) software, today released a limited edition of EnterpriseIQ, the company's widely-used, single-source ERP software. Packaged to meet the needs of single-site manufacturers and small supply chain environments, EnterpriseIQ LE version provides a real-time foundation for collaborative e-business at a lower cost point than the full version. IQMS achieves the lower price benefit by packaging just the functionality most often used by manufacturers with single-plant operations.

"There's a growing demand for innovative ERP software solutions targeted to small manufacturing enterprises," says Randy Flamm, president and founder of IQMS. "To be competitive and grow, small manufacturers need the same visibility and control over core business data that large-scale manufacturers enjoy, but more often than not small companies cannot afford large ERP investments. With EnterpriseIQ version LE, we are giving small manufacturers a cost-effective means to drive efficient, lean operations throughout their supply chain. Now small manufacturers can operate on a level playing field with their larger competitors."

EnterpriseIQ LE version gives small manufacturers the same set of core capabilities found in the full version. Functionality such manufacturing and inventory management, quality control, sales, distribution, and financial and accounting management are all included in a single database and at an affordable price. Certain functionality used to support larger operations is not included, such as EPlant which is used for multi-plant operations.

Customers who will benefit most from EnterpriseIQ LE are those who operate only one plant and currently have no ERP system in place. By choosing EnterpriseIQ LE these customers will gain a comprehensive, modular, single-source ERP solution that can be tailored to fit their business needs and designed to scale up with optional modules that work seamlessly within the core system. IQMS is also offering a migration path with this LE version for companies that eventually grow into multiple locations.

About IQMS

Since 1989, IQMS has been a pioneer in the design and development of ERP software for repetitive, process and discrete manufacturing industries. Today, IQMS provides leading real-time manufacturing, accounting, machine monitoring, quality control, supply chain, CRM and eBusiness solutions to the automotive, medical, packaging, consumer goods and other manufacturing markets. The only complete, single-source enterprise software solution, EnterpriseIQ offers real-time front office, accounting, manufacturing and supply chain management in a single database. With offices across North America, Europe and Asia, IQMS serves manufacturers around the world. Visit IQMS online at www.iqms.com .

Source : Thomas Publishing Company

Exact Software Announces Release of JobBOSS 10

Exact Software(TM), a leading provider of solutions that connect the people, processes and knowledge essential to an organization, today announced version 10 of Exact JobBOSS®, its industry leading shop floor manufacturing software. JobBOSS 10 provides support for the Microsoft Vista operating system and also includes several usability enhancements and new features designed to improve the ease with which job shops, custom manufacturers and high-tech shops working in the global economy can manage and improve performance.

As a Microsoft Gold Certified Partner, Exact JobBOSS is committed to remaining compliant with the latest Microsoft products. With JobBOSS 10, Exact JobBOSS customers will have full compliance with the 32-bit Business Edition versions of Microsoft Windows Vista Business, Vista Enterprise and Vista Ultimate. JobBOSS 10 is one of the first job shop software solutions to be compliant with Windows Vista. As a result, users can take advantage of Vista's major enhancements, which include a new user interface, an improved search engine and more powerful graphics technology. In addition, JobBOSS v10 will continue to run on Windows 2000 and Windows XP workstations.

In addition to Microsoft Vista compliance, JobBOSS 10 offers a number of usability enhancements and new functionality, including vendor price breaks to ensure more accurate material pricing, as well as greater flexibility for transferring raw materials from a job back to stock. JobBOSS 10 also features improved raw stock look-ups in both Order Processing and Purchasing, making it quicker and easier for users to find materials to place on jobs or purchase orders (POs). As a result, job shops and custom manufacturers now have even more powerful capabilities for materials control and full inventory management for raw stock, hardware, supplies and finished goods.

"JobBOSS 10 provides our customers with significant new functionality and enhancements for improved usability, flexibility and performance," said Steve Massey, general manager for Exact JobBOSS. "By upgrading to version 10, JobBOSS users will have even greater visibility and control over all aspects of their shops, helping them to increase productivity and profitability, and achieve their business goals."

Exact JobBOSS is the leader in shop management software for job shops, small to medium-sized make-to-order, engineer-to-order, contract and mixed-mode manufacturers, and has maintained that leadership standing since it was originally developed in Minneapolis, MN in 1984. Customers worldwide benefit from the control that JobBOSS gives them to easily manage all of the processes and changes their shops experience on a daily basis. For more information, please visit www.exactamerica.com/jobboss.

About Exact Software(TM)

Established in 1984, Exact Software is one of the world's leading providers of business software solutions. Its integrated solutions comprise traditional Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) as well as related software solutions such as Human Resource Management (HRM), Customer Relationship Management (CRM), Project Management and Electronic Workflow.

Exact is headquartered in Delft, the Netherlands and has offices in Europe, the Middle East, North and South America, Asia, Australia and Africa. With around 2,600 employees, subsidiaries in more than 40 countries, solutions available in 40 languages, Exact currently serves customers in more than 125 countries across five continents.

Source : http://news.thomasnet.com/fullstory/526416/2585

Epicor Announces Leading South East Asian Retailer Selects Epicor|CRS Retail Suite, ERP Applications

Epicor Software Corporation (NASDAQ:EPIC), a leading provider of enterprise business software solutions for the midmarket and divisions of Global 1000 companies, today announced one of the biggest apparel retailers in South East Asia has selected EpicorCRS’ retail store management solutions to provide enhanced operational visibility and efficiency.

In addition to EpicorCRS’ Microsoft .NET-based Point-of-Sale (POS), the retailer plans to implement CRS Inventory Management, and the CRS Promotional Events and Retail Mail applications within its 90 store locations. Additionally, plans call for the deployment of the CRS Merchandising application, which includes the CRS Allocations™, CRS Transfers Plus™, and CRS Retail DataWarehouse™ modules, along with Epicor’s Warehouse Management application. They have also purchased the third party EDI application from TIE Global, which Epicor resells, as well as Epicor’s advanced planning solution. All new functionality will be integrated with Epicor iScala financial management applications, which the retailer has already deployed.

“We are pleased to have completed negotiations on this retail contract, which is the second of the two deals we had expected to close in our 2007 second quarter ended June 30, 2007, as mentioned in our earnings announcement last month,” said George Klaus, chairman and CEO of Epicor. “This deal is very significant for Epicor; it is the first retail CRS system to be selected by a retail organization headquartered outside the U.S., and is representative of the benefits and synergies of our acquisition of CRS Retail Systems in late 2005. As a result of this acquisition, we are now able to bring the value of the EpicorCRS retail suite to customers outside the U.S. due to our international presence and global support. Additionally, this customer’s selection of solutions from across our integrated product lines demonstrates Epicor’s ability to support customers’ needs from point-of-sale to back office.”

About Epicor Software Corporation

Epicor, named one of FORTUNE magazine’s 100 Fastest-Growing Companies in 2006, is a global leader dedicated to providing integrated enterprise resource planning (ERP), customer relationship management (CRM), supply chain management (SCM) and professional services automation (PSA) software solutions to the midmarket and divisions of Global 1000 companies. Founded in 1984, Epicor serves over 20,000 customers in more than 140 countries, providing solutions in over 30 languages.

Employing innovative service-oriented architecture (SOA) and Web services technology, Epicor delivers end-to-end, industry-specific solutions for manufacturing, distribution, retail, hospitality and services that enable companies to drive increased efficiency, improve performance and build competitive advantage. Epicor solutions provide the scalability and flexibility to meet today's business challenges, while empowering enterprises for even greater success tomorrow. Epicor offers a comprehensive range of services with its solutions, providing a single point of accountability to promote rapid return on investment and low total cost of ownership. Epicor’s worldwide headquarters are located in Irvine, California with offices and affiliates around the world. For more information, visit www.epicor.com .

Source : http://home.businesswire.com/portal/site/google/index.jsp?ndmViewId=news_view&newsId=20070814005457&newsLang=en

Wednesday, August 29, 2007

LAWSON Software has beaten SAP and Microsoft for a deal to install its technology across the global operations of surfwear company Rip Curl.

The M3 suite is being introduced in Australia but the process is expected to take 12 months, after which it will be made available in Europe and then the US and distribution centres in Asia.

This second phase is expected to take 18 months.

The deal was signed two months ago, and although its cost was not disclosed, it is understood Lawson's product was 30 per cent cheaper than SAP or Microsoft systems.

IBM, a global partner of Lawson, will provide the platform for the software to run on.

The new technology will replace Rip Curl's legacy systems, which have grown independently across its global operations for 20 years.

Chief financial officer Michael Daly said the present systems were unable to communicate with each other and that was restricting growth.

"The decision makers in our business have had limited ability to share information and carry out central sourcing, which can affect our margins," Mr Daly said.

Lawson Australia-New Zealand managing director Stephen Moore said the deal boosted its position in the fashion market.

"Rip Curl conducted an extensive global search and we were in direct competition with SAP and Microsoft, but we're delighted to say they're now part of our surf apparel vertical," he said.

Source : http://www.australianit.news.com.au/story/0,24897,22317795-15306,00.html

DiaVision users to gain from STG diamond software

The new Sarin To Go (STG) diamond presentation software gives users of Sarin’s DiaVision Professional Edition an edge above their competitors by enabling them to burn photo images.

The new Sarin To Go (STG) diamond presentation software gives users of Sarin’s DiaVision Professional Edition an edge above their competitors by enabling them to burn photo images, Hearts & Arrows images, scanned certificates, and grading reports of a diamond (or diamonds) onto a CD for their customers to view before purchasing – be it a wholesaler, retailer, or a customer wanting to show it to his wife at home, without the diamonds having to leave the office or store.

• Available to all users of DiaVision Professional Edition.
• Multiple diamonds can be burnt onto a single CD for the customer.
• When inserted into the CD drive, the CD opens an attractive web-like window with diamond’s image, details, grading certificate, and a special educational section from The Sarin Diamond Academy.
• Using the Configuration Wizard, you can include your company’s name and contact details on each CD.
• No installation is needed by your customer. Everything she needs is on the CD you give her.

Monday, August 27, 2007

ERP Software Solutions

What is ERP?

ERP stands for Enterprise Resource Planning. ERP software integrates all of your major business processes, which helps ensure consistent data across all your functional departments. ERP applications typically consist of modules such as Marketing and Sales, Field Service, Production, Inventory Control, Procurement, Distribution, Human Resources, Finance, and Accounting.

Their Compiere ERP business process model fully integrates ERP and CRM capabilities to help you effectively manage a wide range of functions across your enterprise. Compiere offers an effective blend of enterprise resource planning, customer relationship management, partner relationship management, supply chain management, and online analysis processing. This gives you the ability to make qualified business decisions based on a seamless, 360-degree view of your business, customers and vendors.

Does my enterprise need an ERP software solution?

For years only large corporations have been able to enjoy the benefits of ERP applications. Now, Compiere ERP and CRM puts the power of timely and consistent communications within reach of small to medium-sized businesses by offering superior ERP software that is affordable, adaptable, and scalable.

Is your company burdened by multiple data sources that you can't integrate? Are you losing time and money by duplicating order entries and business processes throughout your enterprise? Are timely customer delivery and inventory stocking procedures getting to be more than your current system can handle? Do you have multiple warehouses that share resources or do you frequently do business in a multi-currency, multi-tax environment? If you answered yes to one or more of these questions, then your enterprise may want to consider investing in Compiere ERP.

Can ERP software improve my company's business performance?

ERP solutions give you the ability to save time and money across your entire enterprise. With ERP software you need only input customer, vendor, and order data once and then share it across your functional departments. You can automate inventory and warehouse procedures as well as billing and accounting procedures. You can use ERP applications to create reports and analyze enterprise trends quickly and easily, allowing you to respond quickly to shifts in the market. Compiere also helps make e-commerce easy. The information in our Web Store is shared with the standard application, so no synchronization or extra integration work is required.

Will an ERP application fit the way I do business?

With traditional ERP solutions, this question was vital. ERP applications normally come with a built-in system of "Best Practices" whose restrictive rules limit your business processes. That is not the case with Compiere. Our ERP system was built to adapt to your business structure because we know that every company has unique needs. Compiere is not only easy to customize, we also make it easy to change your ERP implementation decisions at a later time. We know that every company grows and changes and we created software that can adapt with you.

Can ERP software help with my integration problems?

One of the reasons businesses look into an ERP installation is that their enterprise is experiencing difficulty in integrating the information they have stored in widely diverse applications that can't "talk" to one another. Organizations within a company may even use different programs to perform the same functions. When you install an ERP application you solve many of your information integration problems. Compiere ERP is an integrated Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) and Customer Relations Management (CRM) software solution that combines the power of point of sales (POS), distribution and inventory, e-commerce, accounting, and workflow systems within one robust application. With an ERP system you have better data quality, since information need only be entered once to be available to the entire company. You are also able to easily run reports using enterprise-wide data, allowing you to quickly see trends developing within specific organizations or across your entire company. If you require industry specific software that requires integration with your ERP system you may wish to speak with one of our nearly 100 Compiere Partners worldwide for assistance.

Is a "single instance" of ERP better?

Although every business is unique, running only one instance of an ERP provides several advantages. When running a single instance of ERP, you save time and have better quality information across the company because you need only input that information once rather then multiple times. Running a single ERP instance also means all your financial data resides in one place which creates a simpler audit trail, eliminates consolidation errors, and saves time and money when closing your books. A single instance also allows you to run comprehensive company-wide reports that allow executives to share resources more easily across the company and see where cross-promotional opportunities may be in order. Single ERP instances are generally less expensive to support, and migration to the newest Compiere ERP release is quicker and easier, allowing you to take advantage of the latest features we have to offer in a timely manner.

Can I use ERP to manage a global enterprise?

Compiere ERP is an excellent solution for managing a global enterprise. Traditional ERP applications weren't developed for the complexities of the global market. Gaps in functionality arise when these features are simply layered on top of existing code. However, Compiere ERP was designed with global markets in mind, featuring multi-currency, multi-tax, multi-costing, multi-accounting and multi-organizational functionalities. Our accounting solutions cater to the needs of your enterprise, no matter what currency or schema you use. Compiere even provides the flexibility to account in one or more Accounting Schema in parallel.

Compiere's Rich and Reach interfaces allow users all over the world to connect with your ERP system, so geography is no barrier to your business. Plus Compiere ERP also features language packs and the ability to customize both the Web Store and the application itself to suit your language requirements.

About Compiere:

Compiere, Inc. delivers the most widely used open source enterprise resource planning (ERP) and customer relationship management (CRM) solution with more than 1.2 million software downloads.

The Compiere Difference: Easier and Affordable ERP

Compiere is changing the economics of business solutions by making Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) and Customer Relationship Management (CRM) easier. Easier to acquire. Easier to implement. Easier to extend. Easier to change.

Typical business solution software vendors aren't focused on making their solutions easier, more adaptable or more affordable. Instead, they spend over 50 percent of their revenues convincing you to buy their products (sales and marketing) and less than 10% of revenues on innovation. This unbalanced business approach has lead to a consolidated software industry providing customers with fewer choices and even less innovation.

Compiere is taking a fresh and balanced approach to business solution software. We develop Compiere in the open and distribute it through open source licensing.

Source : Compiere, Inc. - http://www.compiere.com/erp.php#erp-enterprise

Saturday, August 25, 2007

InSiteShip Demonstrates Shipping Made Easy at Infor User Conference

InSite Software Solutions, Inc. a strategic publisher of shipping software solutions, and an Infor Complmentary Partner, today announced it will be a Bronze Sponsor while exhibiting and demonstrating its solutions at Inforum 2007, Infor's annual user conference being held September 9-12, at Las Vegas' Sands Expo and Convention Center. The company will showcase the latest version of its solution, InSiteShip, in Inforum's Solutions Expo, at Booths 501 and 503.

We are thrilled with the opportunity to meet with more than 6000 of Infor's customers in a single setting," said Kevin Cooper, Manager of Business Development for InSite Software. "Inforum allows us to thank the many InSiteShip customers, Infor Affiliates and Infor employees for their continued support in helping us significantly grow our installed base of shipping software solutions for the Infor ERP SyteLine and Infor ERP Visual software solutions."

InSiteShip is a shipping software solution designed to optimize and enhance the shipping processes of the ERP SyteLine and Infor ERP Visual software solutionsfor mid-sized manufacturers and is a part of the Infor Complementary Partner Program. Inforum attendees will have an opportunity to learn more about InSiteShip software shipping solutions at the session titled "Shipping Made Easy for SyteLine and Visual" on Monday September 10th at 1:00 PM.

"InSite Software Solutions is a valued Infor partner that helps us offer industry-leading shipping solutions that ensure our customers' continued success and growth," said Scott Williams, senior director of global alliance and partner management, Infor. "Inforum 2007 provides a world-class platform for our partners and customers to share ideas and learn more about the global Infor community."

Inforum 2007 is expected to attract customers, partners from around the world who come to learn about new business opportunities, collaborate on Infor's business-specific solutions, and get the latest news on the product roadmaps for their solutions. Attendees will have the opportunity to participate in hundreds of educational sessions on topics such as best practices, tips and techniques, product seminars, business strategy, and industry trends.

Source : http://www.prweb.com/releases/shipping/software/prweb548650.htm

Wednesday, August 22, 2007

Gloria Jeans opts for JDA Software to expand retail business

JDA Software Group Inc announced that Gloria Jeans Corporation, one of the largest European manufacturers and retailers of denim and family apparel, has licensed JDA Portfolio Merchandise Management and the JDA Enterprise Planning suite to enable the growth of its retail business and provide visibility into the supply chain, allowing for more strategic decision-making capabilities.

Gloria Jeans provides denim and apparel products to more than 6,600 wholesale outlets, in addition to its 70 company-owned and 220 partner-owned stores. The company conducts retail and manufacturing operations in three countries, including Russia, Ukraine and Byelorussia, and operates production facilities in Russia, China, Kazakhstan and Turkey.

Gloria Jeans selected JDA Software’s highly functional, best-of-breed solutions to support its strategic focus on transitioning from a wholesaler to a combined retailer-wholesaler model.

“We recognized that JDA is the leader in the fashion/apparel retail software industry and would be able to provide the expertise and the right solution for our strategic business objectives,” said Vladimir Melnikov, chief executive officer of CJSC, Gloria Jeans Corporation.

“In order for us to implement best fashion retail practices, specifically in the area of inventory management and planning, we required a robust system that accurately manages the flow of information throughout our enterprise, ultimately resulting in profitable growth.”

Arnaud Decarsin, JDA regional vice president, said, “Recognized by Forbes Magazine as one of the top brands in Russia, Gloria Jeans is an undisputed market leader for denim and family apparel. JDA is very proud to be a part of Gloria Jeans’ retail expansion and we are confident that our proven solutions will enable them to achieve their business objectives now and will support their future strategic goals.”

JDA’s Portfolio Merchandise Management solution ensures timely, accurate transaction information across the enterprise as the foundation for inventory optimization.

The JDA Enterprise Planning suite is a collaborative and configurable, workflow-driven planning solution that synchronizes all planning metrics and reconciles them throughout the enterprise. The entire suite consists of JDA Enterprise Planning, JDA Assortment Planning, JDA Allocation and JDA Enterprise Knowledge Base.

Source : http://www.fibre2fashion.com/news/textiles-technology-news/newsDetails.aspx?news_id=37457

OptiTex launches new version of 3D Runway software

Israel based OptiTex, a leading international developer of software for the fashion and textile industry, has just announced the release of its new 3D suite of tools incorporated into the latest version of its flagship software product geared for the textile, home furnishing, upholstery and other sewn products industries.

With these latest innovative developments, OptiTex is looking to further enhance the current workflow so commonly practiced in the textile industry by enhancing the collaboration between design and production and by providing the means to a fresh and innovative shopping experience for both the enterprise customer as well as the private customer.

The accuracy of OptiTex 3D Runway software enhances the quality of the products produced and reduces product development time from design through production, thus providing a fast and accurate solution for sales and marketing on the Internet.

OptiTex 3D Runway is a fabric simulation software system that allows for instant visualization of pattern modification using 3D on-screen models with adjustable body measurements. The system enables several simulated posture positions and continuity of movement with the garments while enabling the customer to evaluate and comment on the final product immediately, before any production material is used.

Moreover, OptiTex 3D Runway provides the perfect tool to fully present animated current or future collections in a rich 3D environment with diverse backgrounds and the possibility of preparing a full Fashion Show with more than one avatar on screen.

This new Version of OptiTex 3D Runway includes a Fabric-Converter/Editor, which provides a comprehensive solution for OptiTex customers to create their own library of fabrics that were tested for use with the system.

A new partnership with DAZ 3D, market leaders in developing software and creating digital 3D content, has resulted in the development of a 3D dynamic solution for DAZStudio, art software for budding 3D artists as well as professional 3D designers, photographers, filmmakers, animators and illustrators.

Source : http://www.fibre2fashion.com/news/textiles-technology-news/newsdetails.aspx?news_id=37740&page=1

Epicor|CRS Retail Suite for footwear & apparel industry

Epicor Software Corporation, a leading provider of enterprise business software solutions for the midmarket and divisions of Global 1000 companies announced one of the world’s largest athletic footwear and apparel companies with over $1 billion in annual revenue has selected EpicorCRS’ retail store management solutions to provide enhanced operational visibility and efficiency.

In addition to EpicorCRS’ Microsoft .NET-based Point-of-Sale (POS) and Merchandising applications, which includes CRS Allocations, CRS Transfers Plus and CRS Retail DataWarehouse modules, the specialty retailer plans to implement the CRS MobileStore and CRS RetailStore Central solutions, leveraging EpicorCRS’ professional services group for deployment support.

“We are very pleased to have completed negotiations on this retail contract, which we originally expected to close in our 2007 second quarter ended June 30, 2007, as we mentioned in our earnings announcement last month,” said George Klaus, chairman and CEO of Epicor.

“EpicorCRS is the ideal choice for retailers who demand proven, integrated, full-featured, scalable and global solutions, and we continue to expect a solid second half of the year in the retail segment of our business.”

Source : http://www.fibre2fashion.com/news/textiles-technology-news/newsDetails.aspx?news_id=39015

Lectra's hi-tech solutions for fashion sector at SAMAB!

Lectra, the world leader in integrated technological solutions dedicated to industries that use soft goods, will showcase its whole range of solutions and services especially designed to allow fashion players to shorten their time to market and gain in competitivity, at its 840m²-stand during SAMAB to be held from September 11–13th in Milan, Italy.

In particular, Lectra will present its PLM offering, Lectra Fashion PLM, its new Kaledo design offer, created especially for designers, its 3D virtual prototyping solution, Modaris 3D Fit, and its new range of cutters, VectorFashion.

Four times a day, at the Lectra stand, visitors will be able to attend a 15-minute show illustrating a collection, from its conception to sale. Shows will take place at 10 am, 12 noon, 2:30 pm and 4:30 pm.

Shows will also be offered at regular intervals on the following 4 themes: collection lifecycle management, collection design, product development, and expert software.

Lectra Fashion PLM is the leading PLM solution devoted to fashion, offering a virtual collaborative environment that supports iterative processes for design, development (specifications, sourcing and pattern-making) and collection marketing up to the point of sale.

The integration of business applications as well as collection and process management software enables action to be taken in key areas leading to improved performance for fashion companies: capacity for innovation, brand identity, frequency and time to market, quality assurance, control of development costs for products and materials, management and synchronization of multiple processes, and decision-making about collection content.

In this way, Lectra Fashion PLM meets the two-fold demand for innovative products and profitability. With an ever-increasing number of collections, Kaledo ensures significantly faster product development cycles.

The new Kaledo range, which covers all the requirements for designing collections, prints, knits and yarn-dyed woven fabrics, offers style and textile designers an intuitive working environment, loyal to their trade.

This innovative solution improves communication between the design teams and their network whether in-house or out, guaranteeing the quick development of products in harmony with the original concept.

With Kaledo Collection, this offer’s cornerstone, designers have a unique tool enabling them to design and modify their collections fast; all the models, styles, components and materials are actually saved and each modification made to a style, color or fabric is automatically made in all the documents.

By combining fabric data (thanks to a library of 120 fabrics, each with its mechanical characteristics), 2D patterns, and 3D virtual mannequins (standard and configurable), Modaris 3D Fit enables realistic simulation and visualization of the garment models in 3D, with a variety of different fabrics, motifs and color ranges. It ensures control of garment fit, style and collection validation.

This innovative solution reduces the number of physical prototypes required. It facilitates teamwork between designers, pattern-makers, product developers and marketing teams as well as exchanges between prime contractors and sub-contractors.

Manufacturers face productivity and flexibility challenges. In addition to increasingly diversified orders with shorter and shorter delivery times, there is a need to control costs and offer perfect quality.

By offering a technological response adapted to clothing manufacturers’ needs for expansion, Lectra has demonstrated its added value and ensured a fast return on investment.

To enhance production capacity, the new generation of VectorFashion has a powerful motor that allows for cutting of more garments and faster, thus increasing productivity by up to 15%.

It guarantees an ultra-precise cut, even with edges at a tangent, to optimize marker making and save up to 5% of fabric per year. Manufacturers can fill up to 50% more orders, thanks to a reliable solution with integrated preventive maintenance.

Source : http://www.fibre2fashion.com/news/textiles-technology-news/newsDetails.aspx?news_id=38905

IBM to refresh M&S in-store systems

IBM announced that it has won a systems integration contract with Marks & Spencer, the leading UK retailer, to refresh its in-store technology and systems over the next three years.

Under the contract IBM will project manage the deployment of key areas of Marks & Spencer's in-store systems across its UK and Ireland store estate. This will include the implementation of the Beanstore point-of-sale application from IBM Business Partner PCMS.

"This investment in our store systems is an important part of our store modernisation programme, which is designed to improve the overall shopping experience for our customers, including better and faster service at the till point," said Darrell Stein, IT Director of Marks & Spencer. "IBM has the expertise to implement solutions which meet the needs of M&S and its customers."

"Our work with Marks & Spencer is the latest example of IBM's strength in delivering customer-focused solutions in the retail industry," added John Riccio, Retail Industry Leader for IBM in the UK, Ireland & South Africa.

Source : http://www.fibre2fashion.com/news/textiles-technology-news/newsDetails.aspx?news_id=39462