Supply Chain & Tech Focus Resource Guide
Whether your company is looking for fabric and yarn sourcing, complete supply-chain solutions, or a trade show that will showcase resources for the entire concept-to-delivery product lifecycle, here we highlight some resources that can cover your needs. Included is a special focus on technology and software solutions that cater to manufacturers, importers, distributors, and retailers of all sizes. The expert staffs offer consultation, customization, implementation, training, and tech support.
AG Systems/PERFECT FITtrade;707 Cesar Chavez St.San Francisco, CA 94124(415) 821-6300Fax (415) 821-6332www.perfectfit.netContact: Alan GrinbergProducts: PERFECT FIT Apparel Management Software System has more than 25 modules available, so clients can purchase only the functions they need. PERFECT FIT is used for order entry, customer tracking, inventory control, production control, accounting, and all other related management tasks. Multiple preferences within the software allow custom configuration.What’s New: A new Forecasting module that takes into account customer order delivery dates, purchase order, and cut receipt dates so you can print a report that shows available to sell on a weekly basis.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.Competitive Edge: Our 24 years of experience with Windows operating systems has enabled us to create an easy-to-use and powerful computer program at a very competitive price. The powerful built-in double entry accounting system is complete with accounts payable, payroll, and general ledger.Buhler Quality Yarns Corp.1881 Athens HighwayJefferson, GA 30549(706) 367-9834Fax (706) 367-9837www.buhleryarns.comsales@buhleryarns.comContact: David Sasso, Werner Bieri, Victor Almeida, Linda NewtonProduct Line: Ring-spun yarn with 100% Supima, 100% Micro Modal, 50/50 Supima Micro Modal, and 50/50 Supima Outlast. Yarn count ranges from 12/1 Ne to 90/1 Ne.What’s New: Royal Spun and fashion slub yarns in Supima and Supima Micro Modal for supersoft, comfortable, durable, bright, and extraordinarily strong fabricsCompetitive Edge: Service, quality, innovation, and flexibilityComputer Generated Solutions/BlueCherry200 Vesey St.New York, NY 10281(212) 408-3800www.bluecherry.combluecherry@cgsinc.comContact: Paul MagelClient Base: More than 200 mid-market to enterprise-class apparel manufacturers and wholesalers around the globeProducts: BlueCherry enables soft-goods companies to streamline processes, gain visibility, reduce costs, increase productivity, and enhance competitiveness. BlueCherry’s comprehensive capabilities include Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP), Product Lifecycle Management (PLM), Supply Chain Management (SCM), Shop Floor Control (SFC), Warehouse Management (WMS), E-Commerce, Salesforce Automation (SFA), Business Intelligence (BI), Electronic Data Interchange (EDI), and more.Services: CGS has been at the forefront of fashion and technology since 1984. Our people are recognized industry leaders, including the American Apparel & Footwear Association (AAFA). What’s New: In September 2009, CGS introduced the all-new BlueCherry Infinity, which leverages the latest Microsoft technology to deliver a superior user experience and unmatched scalability.Competitive Edge: BlueCherry Infinity will change the way you look at enterprise business software. From its new Microsoft Office–like user interface to its robust multi-tier architecture, BlueCherry was designed to make you productive from day one and provide the scalability to deliver as your needs grow. Design-Knit, Inc.1636 Staunton Ave.Los Angeles, CA 90021(213) 742-1234Fax (213) 748-7110www.designknit.comshalat@designknit.comContact: Shala TabassiProducts: Designer and better contemporary knit fabrics from sheer to heavy weightWhat’s New: New items include novelty and basic fabrics with tencel, microtencel, cashmere, silk, wool, rayon, linen blends, Modal blends, lurex, organic cotton, organic Supima cotton, organic Supima/micro Modal, Supima blends, rayon hemp, recycled poly, rayon bamboo, yarn-dye solids and stripes, garment dyeable stripes, engineered stripes, and an extensive collection of fabrics made with eco-friendly fibers.
OptiTex USA325 W. 38th St., Ste. 1107New York, NY 10018(212) 629-9053; Fax (212) 629-9055www.optitex.comContact: Sabrina CoveProducts: Our apparel-specific software includes a suite of preproduction and production tools featuring 2-D flat pattern design, 3-D 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 3-D to 2-D garment flattening, 3-D digitizing, updated models, and the ability to create animated 3-D cloth and virtual fitting simulations, as well as improved integration with PDM/ PLM systems via a newly developed API.Services: Full production pattern design, grading, marker making, nesting, file-conversion services, 3-D design, 3-D flattening, animation services, and 24-hour online support.Competitive Edge: OptiTex 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: New features, 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.SPESA EXPO9650 Strickland Road, Ste. 103-324Raleigh, NC 27615(919) 872-8909Fax (919) 872-1915www.spesaexpo.comdave@spesa.orgContact: Dave GardnerShow Dates: May 18–20, 2010, at the Georgia World Congress Center in AtlantaDescription: SPESA EXPO is a comprehensive exhibition and educational event for the fashion and sewn-products industry. It covers the entire concept-to-delivery product lifecycle by showcasing the complete range of resources for design, product development, preproduction, sourcing, production, and distribution, including machinery and equipment, fabrics and materials, trims, and components, production, and supply-chain services, IT and software solutions, logistics and distribution, education and professional services, and more. For 2010, SPESA EXPO is co-locating with two prominent textile events, ATME-I/MEGATEX and Techtextil North America, to form the first-ever Textile and Sewn Products Industry Week in Atlanta.Waitex International135 West 36th St., 4th Fl.New York, NY 10018(212) 967-8100; Fax (212) 967-8180www.waitex.cominfo@waitex.comContact: Candice WongServices: Complete supply-chain solutions including warehouse distribution, proprietary information technology platforms for inventory and shipping management, order processing/EDI, UCC128, ASN, TMS, scan and pack capability, complete back-office data-processing services, and apparel ERP software on demand via remote accessSpecial Services: Garment pressing and label sewingCompetitive Edge: With more than 28 years of experience in the garment industry and more than 3 million square feet of warehousing facilities on the East and West coasts, Waitex serves all sizes of companies with flexibility, reliability, efficiency, and cost savings.
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