American Software Introduces e-SPS 2003 for Retailers, Apparel Manufacturers, Brand Managers, Importers
ATLANTA, GA (June 18, 2003) – American Software, Inc. (NASDAQ: AMSWA) announced today that New Generation Computing Inc. (NGC), a wholly-owned subsidiary of American Software, introduced the 2003 version of e-SPS, Web-based strategic sourcing software that provides retailers, apparel manufacturers, brand managers and importers with end to-end visibility and the remote management of global production processes.
The new version of e-SPS features enhanced user functions and reporting capabilities with its 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. Using e-SPS, sourcing executives and vendors can exchange production data and complete steps in the production process, including product-development tasks, in real time via the Internet.
“Sourcing executives are cutting back their travel to Asia and other regions where their own production facilities or vendors are located,” said Alan Brooks, president of NGC. “We developed e-SPS 2003 with this in mind and expect to build on the success we’ve already experienced in the retail and apparel manufacturing sectors. The demand for e-SPS continues to rise as companies learn of the immediate ROI that major retailers and apparel manufacturers have enjoyed using our product.”
Current e-SPS users include Wilsons Leather, Dick’s Sporting Goods Inc. (NYSE: DKS), Ralph Lauren Childrenswear and Kellwood Company.
About New Generation Computing
New Generation Computing Inc. (NGC) is a global software company that has 25 years of experience developing and marketing business applications for apparel manufacturers, brand managers, retailers, importers and other businesses in the sewn-products industry. The company’s products include AMAS, a specialized apparel business control, accounting and MRP system; e-SPS, a Web-based sourcing and production system; TPM, a shop-floor control and manufacturing execution system; EZ-Ship, a labeling, packing and shipping system for remote factories; SP&E, a screenprint and embroidery management system; and Full Package, a multi-lingual business control system for offshore enterprises.
Headquartered in Miami, NGC has sales offices worldwide and more than 600 clients, including Dick’s Sporting Goods, Wilsons Leather, Kellwood, Hugo Boss, Russell Corp., Ralph Lauren Childrenswear, Haggar Clothing Company, Maidenform and William Carter. For more information, call NGC at (305) 556-9122, e-mail gab@ngcsoftware.com or visit: www.ngcsoftware.com
About American Software, Inc.
Headquartered in Atlanta, American Software develops, markets and supports one of the industry`s most comprehensive offering of integrated business applications, including enterprise-wide, supply chain management, Internet commerce, financial, warehouse management and manufacturing packages. e-Intelliprise™ is a total ERP/supply chain management suite, which leverages Internet connectivity and includes multiple manufacturing methodologies, full global capability and integrated data marts. The Company’s Flow Manufacturing® solution is the first dedicated application for automating demand-based manufacturing operations as a best-of-class client/server extension to existing ERP systems. American Software owns 86% of Logility, Inc. (NASDAQ: LGTY), a leading supplier of collaborative value chain planning solutions via the Internet. New Generation Computing (NGC) is American Software’s wholly-owned subsidiary that provides product solutions for the apparel, sewn and retail products industry by providing functionality that allows these customers to improve efficiencies, lower operating costs, reduce supply chain time, meet complex customer requirements, improve supply chain visibility, improve inventory management, and reduce production costs.
For more information, contact: American Software, 470 East Paces Ferry Rd., Atlanta, GA 30305 (800) 726-2946. (404) 261-4381. FAX: (404) 264-5206 INTERNET: www.amsoftware.com or E-mail: ask@amsoftware.com
Forward Looking Statements
It should be noted that 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 effect of competitive products and pricing; the continued viability and effectiveness of strategic alliances; and the irregular pattern of the Company’s revenues, as well as a number of other risk factors which could affect the future performance of the Company. For further information about risks the Company could experience as well as other information, please refer to the Company’s Form 10K for the year ended April 30, 2002 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.
Contact Information:
Vince Klinges
Chief Financial Officer
(404) 264-5477
vklinges@amsoftware.com
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