Fashion Avenue Dashboard Lets Apparel Manufacturers and Their Customers Access Information On-Demand to Drive Business Decisions and Improve the Bottom Line
NEW YORK--Sept. 12, 2005--What fall colors of that swing coat are selling swiftly in St. Louis? Sky IT Group can customize an apparel manufacturer`s desktop to tell him or her just that -- or how yesterday`s shipments will affect year-to-date profit goals -- or what`s in stock this very moment for just-in-time delivery to a key customer.
Sky IT Group, a leading provider of business intelligence solutions for the apparel industry, today announced immediate availability of its Fashion Avenue Dashboard -- "Fashion Dash" -- to help apparel manufacturers and retailers and their customers use real-time data to help make informed business decisions that can improve their customer relationships and bottom lines.
Tailor-made for the Fashion Industry
Sky IT Group, with more than 100 collective years of experience in the apparel industry, developed its Web-enabled software and hardware solution in response to the needs of small- to mid-sized apparel manufacturing companies, which rely on information systems for operational support but typically cannot fully leverage the data in their existing legacy application software. Fashion Avenue Dashboard combines data -- from inside and outside the company -- in a simple format enabling executives to make faster decisions that are more informed.
"Our solution is built specifically for the apparel industry`s complex business challenges and is customized to fit an individual company`s needs and business rules," said Jay Hakami, Sky IT Group president. "Whether it`s used to obtain retail analysis from EDI 852 reports or to understand aged inventory and available-to-ship, within two weeks of installation, Fashion Dash provides measurable results thanks to the depth of apparel industry experience among our team."
Fashion Avenue Dashboard combines WebFOCUS(TM), the powerful query/reporting tool from industry leader Information Builders, Inc., with skilled IT professionals to deliver the apparel industry`s first comprehensive reporting platform. Priced affordably, Fashion Dash is hardware platform and database independent and, therefore, integrates with most existing ERP systems to give small- and mid-sized manufacturers and retailers trends, information and capabilities previously available only to larger companies.
A Single Version of the Truth
Fashion Avenue Dashboard offers an easy-to-view desktop display of critical information most relevant to an employee`s role and responsibilities -- from the executive offices to sales, production and distribution functions. Dashboard data provides quick analysis of business activity, with drill-down capabilities to elaborate on any given product or problem. The information provided in real-time reports can replace mountains of paper that would require hours of analysis and integration, only to become out-of-date within minutes. While each desktop view is customized, the data is retrieved from common sources, adding credibility, reliability, security and consistency throughout a company`s departments and geographic locations.
Driving Customer Success
"The ability to view data that will provide insight into sales, inventory and production enables us to see trends," said Lorenzo Bighi, Valentino`s chief operations officer. "With Fashion Dash, we can address and resolve issues faster and more effectively, which will benefit our bottom line."
When apparel manufacturers install Fashion Avenue Dashboard, they also can choose to provide customers and suppliers with their own Web-enabled portal to access relevant data. This feature provides information customers need in real-time and reduces time spent by sales teams and customer service representatives.
"With the help of Sky IT Group, we`ve been able to translate data into actionable information we can use to analyze sales and profitability and supply and demand constraints," said Jody Giles, chief information officer of Under Armour(R) Performance Apparel.
Delivered to Your Desktop
Fashion Dash can be used across a company, with customized views. For example:
-- A CEO can monitor key performance indicators (KPIs), receiving proactive alerts on his PDA. He or she can apply what-if scenarios to analyze possible ways to improve sell-through and margins.
-- A CFO can identify the root of a problem and react more quickly, eliminating possible charge backs and margin erosion.
-- A CIO can provide fast, meaningful information to company decision makers, allowing them to react to industry changes and protect their sales margins.
-- A VP of production can identify the source of problems, which could delay shipping to customers and result in possible discounting of merchandise.
-- Inventory production costs can be cut by creating a just-in-time environment that coordinates sales and production information effectively.
-- Sales teams can easily view order status online, and if there is a problem can suggest alternatives to customers to complete shipments.
-- Customers can access on-demand product catalogs and secure collaboration on orders.
About Sky IT Group
Located on Fashion Avenue in New York City, Sky IT Group specializes in providing business intelligence solutions to the apparel manufacturing and retail industries. Since 1997, customers, including brands like Elie Tahari, Inc., Garan, Michael Kors, Nautica, Prada (USA), Under Armour Performance Apparel and Valentino, have benefited from the company`s solutions that optimize IT investment and produce significant bottom-line benefits. Visit www.skyitgroup.com for more information.
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For a demo and more information on Sky IT Group`s Fashion Avenue Dashboard, customers may contact: 866-SKY-3500, ext. 104.
CONTACT:
Sky IT Group
Kelly Brandner
303-289-4303
kellybrandner@msn.com
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