Supply & demand chain executive selects ngc as a 2019 sdce 100 award winner
Miami--(business wire)--new generation computing, inc. (“ngc”), a leading provider of cloud-based solutions for product lifecycle management (plm), supply chain management (scm), quality control and vendor compliance, today announced that it was selected as a recipient of supply & demand chain executive’s 2019 sdce 100 awards for the ninth consecutive year. the sdce 100 is an annual list of 100 great supply chain projects that serve as a map for supply chain executives who are looking for new opportunities to drive improvement in their own operations. the award spotlights successful and innovative transformation projects that deliver bottom-line value and achieve supply chain excellence. this year, ngc was recognized for its work with jockey international, inc., a 143-year-old brand recognized around the world for its premium underwear and apparel. jockey needed a common platform for all plm-related elements, with one source of information for all departments and vendors. the brand sought to manage workflows in a global, collaborative environment to increase speed to market and manage lead times as effectively as possible. the company implemented ngc’s andromeda plm® to give users real-time visibility and control from product concept to customer availability. using andromeda plm, jockey has decreased lead times by as much as two to eight weeks. jockey has also seen significant operational improvements, thanks to process consolidation and streamlining, fewer clicks, and significant overall time savings with andromeda plm. jockey can also evaluate, manage and report on vendor performance using the vendor management features in andromeda®, which contributes to the company’s lead time reduction and allows it to quickly resolve any issues with vendors. “ngc is proud to be recognized once again for our work in helping leading apparel brands and retailers like jockey implement innovative solutions that improve product development and supply chain processes,” said mark burstein, president, ngc. “this is one of many examples of how andromeda is helping companies streamline product development, reduce costs and quickly respond to customer demands.” about supply & demand chain executive supply & demand chain executive is the executive's user manual for successful supply and demand chain transformation, utilizing hard-hitting analysis, viewpoints and unbiased case studies to steer executives and supply management professionals through the complicated, yet critical, world of supply and demand chain enablement to gain competitive advantage. visit them on the web at www.sdcexec.com. about jockey international, inc. founded in 1876, jockey international, inc. is a privately held company with headquarters in kenosha, wis. today, jockey apparel products are sold in major department and specialty stores in more than 145 countries around the world. jockey is committed to quality, comfort, fashion and innovation. as jockey grows, the simple commitment to serve consumers' needs continues to be the company's hallmark. for more information, visit www.jockey.com. about ngc ngc powers the digital supply chain with the andromeda cloud platform®, enabling brand owners and retailers to maximize revenue and profit by accelerating lead times, streamlining product development and supply chain management, and optimizing distribution. ngc solutions cover the entire concept to customer lifecycle, including product lifecycle management (plm), supply chain management, quality and compliance, as well as integrated business planning (ibp) and demand, inventory, supply and retail optimization. leading global brands and retailers rely on ngc solutions, including brooks brothers, carter’s, destination xl, fanatics, foot locker, jockey international, lacoste, spanx, vf corporation and many others. ngc has offices in miami, new york, los angeles, canada, china, india, mexico, and el salvador and is a wholly owned subsidiary of american software, inc. (nasdaq: amswa), named one of the 100 most trustworthy companies in america by forbes. for more information, visit www.ngcsoftware.com. 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, continuing u.s. and global economic uncertainty, the timing and degree of business recovery, unpredictability and the irregular pattern of future revenues, dependence on particular market segments or customers, competitive pressures, delays, product liability and warranty claims and other risks associated with new product development, undetected software errors, market acceptance of the company’s products, technological complexity, the challenges and risks associated with integration of acquired product lines, companies and services, as well as a number of other risk factors that could affect the company’s future performance. for further information about risks the company and american software could experience as well as other information, please refer to american software, inc.’s current form 10-k and other reports and documents subsequently filed with the securities and exchange commission. for more information about risks the company could face as well as other information, contact vincent c. klinges, chief financial officer, american software, inc., 470 east paces ferry rd., atlanta, ga 30305, (404) 261-9777. fax: (404) 264-5206 internet: www.amsoftware.com andromeda®, andromeda plm®, andromeda cloud platform® and new generation computing® are registered trademarks of new generation computing, inc.
