MIAMI, May 20, 2009 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- NGC(r) (New Generation Computing(r)) today announced that Inbound Logistics Magazine has selected NGC as one of the Top 100 Logistics IT Companies for the second consecutive year. This prestigious recognition is designed to provide supply chain and logistics executives with a complete guide to the industry's best-in-class technology and service providers.
The Top 100 listing, selected by the editorial staff at Inbound Logistics, recognizes those IT companies that support and enable logistics excellence. The editors compiled this year's list after evaluating more than 500 companies through a comprehensive process of questionnaires, research, and feedback from readers that determine which companies meet the readers' needs for simplicity, ROI, and efficient implementation.
NGC(r) won the award based on the strength of its end-to-end solutions for PLM (e-PLM(r)), Global Sourcing (e-SPS(r)) and ERP (RedHorse(r)) and its long track record of successful implementations for leading apparel, fashion, footwear and retail companies. NGC recently became the first apparel-specific software company to offer a solution that helps companies comply with the complex regulations of the Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act (CPSIA).
"Solutions providers such as NGC empower logistics and supply chain management, continuing to offer innovative and practical solutions in the face of demand volatility," says Felecia Stratton, editor, Inbound Logistics. "NGC consistently provides the kinds of technology solutions business logistics managers need to successfully manage their global enterprises. Inbound Logistics is proud to honor NGC as a 2009 Top 100 Logistics IT Provider for excellence in providing solutions that answer our readers' needs for quick ROI, while still maintaining ease of use and efficient implementation."
"The global apparel industry is undergoing unprecedented changes due to the economic downturn, and supply chain visibility is essential to helping companies navigate through these difficult times," said Alan Brooks, president, NGC. "NGC is working closely with our customers to continue delivering the solutions that are critical to their success, and we are thrilled to be recognized again by Inbound Logistics as one of the industry's leading logistics IT providers."
About Inbound Logistics
Inbound Logistics is the pioneering publication of demand-driven logistics practices, also known as supply chain management. IL's educational mission is to help businesses efficiently manage logistics, reduce and speed inventory, and neutralize transportation cost increases by aligning their supply to demand and adjusting enterprise functions to support that paradigm shift. More information about demand-driven logistics practices is available at www.inboundlogistics.com
About New Generation Computing
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's SQL Series is a comprehensive suite of integrated, end-to-end solutions for PLM (e-PLM(r)), Global Sourcing (e-SPS(r)) and ERP (RedHorse(r)). NGC received the highest possible ranking in a leading analyst firm's 2008 report on PLM for apparel and footwear and has been recognized as a top 100 supply chain and logistics company by both Inbound Logistics and Global Logistics & Supply Chain Strategies.
It's no wonder that VF Corporation(r), A|X Armani Exchange(r), Carter's(r), Casual Male Retail Group(r), Maggy London, R.G. Barry, Hugo Boss(r), Dick's Sporting Goods, Isda & Co., Tristan & America(r), Parigi Group and many other leading companies rely on NGC.
NGC has offices in Miami, New York, Los Angeles, China, India, Mexico and El Salvador and is a wholly owned subsidiary of American Software Inc. (Nasdaq:AMSWA). For more information, visit www.ngcsoftware.com.
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Forward-Looking Statements
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 Company's ability to satisfy in a timely manner all SEC required filings and the requirements of Section 404 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 and the rules and regulations adopted under that Section; the challenges and risks associated with integration of acquired product lines and companies; 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 Company's Form 10-K for the year ended April 30, 2008 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.