Rocky Shoes and Boots Selects New Generation Computing’s e-SPS to Help Streamline Global Production
MIAMI, April 6, 2005 – New Generation Computing Inc. (NGC), a wholly owned subsidiary of American Software Inc. (NASDAQ: AMSWA), today 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.
About Rocky Shoes and Boots
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 www.rockyboots.com.
About New Generation Computing
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.
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 www.ngcsoftware.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 uncertainty of the viability and effectiveness of strategic alliances; and the irregular pattern of the Company`s revenues. For further information about risks the Company could experience as well as other information, please refer to the American Software, Inc. Form 10-K for the year ended April 30, 2004 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:
Bryna Jacobs or David Schull
Thorp & Company
(305) 446-2700
bjacobs@thorpco.com
dschull@thorpco.com
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