Broder Bros. Co. Selects New Generation Computing’s e-SPS with e-PDM to Streamline Sourcing, Production
MIAMI, April 1, 2005 – New Generation Computing Inc. (NGC), a wholly owned subsidiary of American Software Inc. (NASDAQ: AMSWA), today announced that Broder Bros. Co. has selected NGC’s Web-based sourcing and production system, e-SPS, along with its product data management module, e-PDM, to streamline global sourcing and production.
Broder Bros. Co. plans to install the software at its Trevose, Pa., facility by June 2005. With e-SPS and e-PDM, the company’s sourcing operation will have the ability to complete steps in the production of in-process and finished goods as well as gain end-to-end visibility of the entire global production process.
“The software will enable us to manage our product development, sourcing and production management more effectively and get our products into the hands of our customers in a timely fashion,” said Michael Fabrico, vice president of Information Technology with Broder Bros. Co. “We chose NGC because of its reputation in the industry and its commitment to finding ways for manufacturers to streamline the production of their products.”
NGC`s e-SPS with e-PDM consists of 12 software modules: e-PDM, 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 Broder Bros. Co.
Broder Bros. Co. is the nation`s largest wholesaler of imprintable apparel and the world’s largest distributor of sport shirts. The company owns and operates three divisions in the imprintable sportswear industry: "Broder," "Alpha" and “NES.” Through these three long-standing and well-recognized industry names, the company operates 17 distribution centers that are strategically located throughout the United States. For more information, visit www.broderbros.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.
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