Technology Resource Guide
These technology innovators create industry-specific software solutions for manufacturers, importers, distributors, and retailers of all sizes. Continuous developments in integrated systems provide better communication, control, and efficiency at every stage of an enterprise’s supply chain. Expert staffs offer consultation, customization, implementation, training, and tech support.AG Systems/PERFECT FITtrade;707 Cesar Chavez St.San Francisco, CA 94124(415) 821-6300; Fax (415) 821-6332www.perfectfit.netContact: Alan GrinbergClient Base: Small to medium-sized apparel and accessory manufacturers, importers, and distributors.Products: PERFECT FIT, an Apparel Management Software System, is used for order entry, customer tracking, inventory control, production control, accounting, and all other related management tasks. The software has more than 25 modules available, so clients can purchase only the functions they need. Multiple preferences within the software allow custom configuration.What’s New: The Contact Manager allows the user to send invoices, confirmations, statements, and purchase orders as PDF attachments to emails which are recorded in the customer/vendor file. Batch processing is available. The Credit Card Processing System is completely integrated and secure, works with all merchant accounts, and is easy to implement. Services: Software sales, installation, and training; transfer of legacy data; business and computer consulting; custom software systems and modifications; and a great tech support staff committed to a rapid response. Software can be delivered via internet, which means you can install the same day and save California sales tax. Competitive Edge: Our 22 years of experience with windows operating systems, high level programming tools, and continual development have enabled us to create an easy to use and powerful computer program at a very competitive price. AIMS Technology Solutions, Inc.127 E. 9th St. Suite 212Los Angeles, CA 90015(310) 556-2215 or (213) 629-2780 Fax 714-973-0907www.AIMStsi.comsales@AIMStsi.comContact: Henry Cherner / Rachael CarsonProducts: Apparel Information Management System (AIMS) is a complete order and production processing system for every sector of the industry, offering integrated EDI, AIMS GL Accounting Integration, UPS WorldShip & FedEx Ship Manager Integration, Web-based order processing, factor integration, online retail sales integration, and more.What’s New: AIMS Remote Order Link allows sales reps to enter orders into AIMS while at trade shows without needing to access the internet. With AIMS Scan & Pack, you can scan garments as they are received into final inventory, as they are placed in each carton, and in your warehouse for physical inventory. AIMS WebLink automates the process of creating online catalogs using data already stored in your AIMS style master and allows wholesale customers and sales reps to access styles, orders, inventory, and account activity. With Apparel Easy Shop, retail customers can purchase inventory directly from your website. Education: AIMS makes a commitment to the apparel industry through its support and involvement with educational institutions such as Cal Poly Pomona, Los Angeles Trade Technical College, California Design College, University of Arkansas, Saddleback College, Fashion Careers International, Art Institute of San Diego, and Fashion Business Incorporated. These institutions use the AIMS program as a core part of their apparel business curriculums.Centric Software655 Campbell Technology Pkwy, Ste. 200Campbell, CA 95008(408) 574-7802; Fax (408) 866-5869www.centericsoftware.comalatham@centricsoftware.comContact: Ann LathamClient Base: Apparel, footwear, and accessories wholesalers, manufacturers, retailers, and licenseesProducts: Centric Software is a leading provider of product lifecycle management and sourcing solutions. Designed specifically for the fashion industries, Centric solutions enable companies to speed new collections to market, drive margin improvement, and improve global collaboration and compliance with partners and suppliers.What’s New: The Centric 8 Suite of PLM and sourcing solutions include line planning, calendar management, product specification, product sourcing, enterprise search, storyboard, and materials management in one easy-to-use enterprise solution.Services: Consulting, implementation, and technical supportCompetitive Edge: Each Centric 8 module delivers critical functionality that enables dramatic process improvement. Growing companies can start with one or two modules to address the most pressing issues. Large global companies can gain additional synergies by using the entire suite of Centric 8 solutions. All modules deploy quickly and provide measurable ROI in less than one year.GlobalTex (866) 878-8778www.globaltex.comTrade Show: GlobalTex: LA International Textile Fair, the next generation tradeshow for comprehensive fashion design and production, will launch Apr. 28–30 at the Los Angeles Convention Center and feature an international collection of resources from The Americas, Europe, and Asia. The show will attract top manufacturers, designers, product developers, retailers, and wholesalers by offering leading products, helpful services, and practical seminars.Innovative Systems, LLC22282 Mill Creek Dr., Ste. 125Laguna Hills, CA 92653(949) 707-1560; Fax (949) 707-5208www.isllc.comsales@isllc.comContact: Joe SchaeferClient Base: Medium to large sized apparel, footwear, and accessory manufacturers, importers, and distributorsProducts: The award-winning Full Circlereg; Apparel Software integrates all aspects of your company’s software requirements on one platform. Modules include financials to PLM, ERP, forecasting, domestic manufacturing, MRP, sourcing, supply chain management, costing, sales order processing, regular and reserve allocation, RF warehouse management, multi currency, and much more.What’s New: Clients all run on one standard version of our software solution; Monthly version releases are updated to our entire customer base. Services: Software installation, on-site training, consulting, on-going support and services, and a complete EDI service bureau, EDI Directreg;Competitive Edge: Full Circlereg; Apparel Software was developed in a true thin client language and is 100% GUI for easy navigation and use. It has an open architecture data base for data mining without the cost of custom programming, can be scaled to any version of UNIXtrade; without conversion, and can accommodate your growth.Logility, Inc.470 E. Paces Ferry Rd.Atlanta, GA 30305(800) 762-5207www.logility.commduke@logility.comContact: Michelle DukeClient Base: More than 1,250 customers worldwide include small, medium, large, and Fortune 1000 companies in the apparel, soft goods, retail, consumer goods, and wholesale distribution industriesProducts: Logility Voyager Solutionstrade; is a complete supply chain management solution that features performance monitoring capabilities in a single Internet-based framework and provides supply chain visibility; demand, inventory, and replenishment planning; sales and operations planning (S&OP); supply optimization; manufacturing planning and scheduling; transportation planning and management; and warehouse management.What’s New: With Logility Voyager Solutions, fashion manufacturers can leverage the market intelligence of sales and brand planning teams to better forecast new collections and plans segmented by division, region, and product line; refine projections based upon early or pre-season sales; and model size curves based on historic selling patterns in like items and markets.Services: ExpressROI Implementation Service helps customers realize maximum value in the shortest time possible.Competitive Edge: Logility’s technology is easy to use, easy to implement, easy to integrate, and especially easy to justify. It enables soft goods and apparel companies to boost profit margins, shorten cash-to-cash cycles, reduce inventory risk, improve carrying costs, and raise service levels. New Generation Computing Inc.reg; (NGCreg;) 14900 NW 79th CourtMiami Lakes, FL 33016 (305) 556-9122; Fax (305) 828-6358 West Coast: 2234 E. Colorado Blvd. Pasadena, CA 91107 (323) 497-4200www.ngcsoftware.comnancy@ngcsoftware.comContact: Nancy Brooks Client Base: Fashion, apparel, footwear, and retail industriesProducts: NGC’s SQL Series is a comprehensive suite of integrated, end-to-end solutions for PLM (e-PLMreg;), Global Sourcing (e-SPSreg;) and ERP (RedHorsereg;). Competitive Edge: NGC delivers fast, proven ROI. Every day, the industry’s best brands and retailers increase gross margins, reduce the cost of goods sold, and improve speed to market and product quality with NGC software. NGC was rated as “Strong Positive”—the highest possible ranking—in a leading analyst firm’s 2008 report on PLM in Apparel, Footwear and Accessories. NGC was also recognized as a Top 100 Logistics IT Company for 2008 by Inbound Logistics and honored by Global Logistics & Supply Chain Strategies (GL&SCS) magazine as one of its “100 Great Supply Chain Partners” for 2008. Leading companies such as VF Corporation, A|X Armani Exchange, Carter’s, Casual Male Retail Group, Maggy London, Hugo Boss, Dick’s Sporting Goods, Isda & Co., Tristan & America, Axis, and many others rely on NGC. OptiTex USA325 W. 38th St., Ste. 1107New York, NY 10018(212) 629-9053; Fax (212) 629-9055www.optitex.comContact: Sabrina CoveClient Base: Key textile industries including apparel, industrial fabrics, upholstery, automotive, and aeronauticsProducts: Our apparel-specific software includes a suite of preproduction and production tools featuring 2D flat pattern design, 3D garment simulation, animated garment simulation, fabric texture, and colorway variation. Entire lines can be created virtually, eliminating wasted material and speeding products to market.What’s New: OptiTex now offers 3D to 2D garment flattening, 3D digitizing, updated models, and the ability to create animated 3D cloth and virtual fitting simulations, as well as improved integration with PDM/PLM systems via a newly developed API. OptiTex also provides online sales tools to promote branding and customer loyalty.Services: Full production pattern design, grading, marker making, nesting, file conversion services, and 3D design, 3D flattening, animation services, and 24-hour online support.Competitive Edge: OptiTex, a Microsoft Certified Developer, is fully Windows based, uses an open architecture, and integrates seamlessly with hardware and software already on the market. It offers a user-friendly nature, highly-customizable on-screen environment, and environmentally-friendly efficiency. All design modules exist within the same application; no conversion is needed between modules. Pacific Apparel Systems12459 W. Washington Blvd.Los Angeles, CA 90066(310) 397-1123; Fax (310) 397-1163Toll-free (866) 397-1123www.pacificapparelsystems.comcarl@pacificapparelsystems.comContact: Carl GinsbergProducts: A fully integrated, easy-to-use, Windows-based software solution that provides comprehensive business features. A fully integrated, in-house EDI module, as well as a Factor Transaction Processing module, is available. The user-friendly Help System provides visual and text-based instructions for all areas of the system.What’s New: We now support Microsoft’s Sequel Server Database (SQL).Services: Our dedication to constant program enhancements provides new features as customers’ requirements change. New reports and displays are provided on a regular basis. We also offer training and telephone and interactive support.Competitive Edge: Our extensive experience authoring apparel software enables us to provide comprehensive but easy-to-use software solutions for any size company at very cost-effective pricing. A 30-day free trial of the system is available.
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