Technology Resource Guide
Looking for increased efficiency, control, and integration in your company’s operations? The right apparel-specific technology system can help facilitate high function and save time and money. These tech providers can tailor solutions to your needs and back them with implementation, training, and support.AG Systems PERFECT FIT Apparel Management Software System has been in use and development for 22 years and is used for order entry, customer tracking, inventory control, production control, accounting, and all other related aspects of managing a small- to medium-sized apparel business. With more than 25 modules available, clients can purchase only the functions they need. Multiple preferences within the software allow custom configuration. Flagship product PERFECT FIT 7 is designed for Microsoft VISTA and Apple Macintosh OSX and features multiple order windows, internal forms that can be used as templates, and a powerful built-in double entry accounting system at a very competitive price. Visit www.perfectfit.net. 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. AIMS WebLink wholesale integration automates the process of creating online catalogs and allows wholesale customers and sales reps to access styles, orders, inventory, and account activity. AIMS Remote Order Link allows sales reps to enter orders into AIMS while at trade shows without needing to access the Internet. For more information on products and services, visit AIMS Technology Solutions at www.AIMStsi.com.Innovative Systems, LLC, founded in 1994, is a developer and proven provider of enterprise-wide software solutions for the sewn-products industry, including manufacturers, importers, and distributors. Its industry-specific solutions, designed and tailored for mid- to large-sized companies, are used as a supply-chain management tool in the manufacturing of apparel, accessories, and footwear. Visit www.isllc.com.Lawson provides an integrated supply-chain solution for apparel, footwear, home textile and accessories companies, from manufacturing to retail and concept to consumer. It offers product lifecycle management (PLM) and support product design and development, as well as enterprise resource planning (ERP) to handle sourcing, distribution, and manufacturing. Its client base includes manufacturers, wholesalers, design/source/distributors and retailers with significant private brand. Lawson allows the user to manage style and nonstyle products and to simplify global supply-chain operations with benefits that include shorter time-to-market; better customer service; higher efficiency and lower costs; inventory reductions; and a more demand-driven supply chain. Lawson Professional Services offers simplicity as a single-solution partner and delivers services in one complete package that includes consulting services; learning services; implementation and upgrade services; packaged services; and application management services. Visit www.lawson.com.New Generation Computing Inc.reg; (NGCreg;) serves fashion, apparel, footwear, and retail industries with its NGC’s SQL Series, which is a comprehensive suite of integrated, end-to-end solutions for PLM (e-PLMreg;), Global Sourcing (e-SPSreg;), and ERP (RedHorsereg;). Cacheacute;, a nationwide specialty retailer of sophisticated women’s sportswear and dresses, has recently selected NGC’s e-PLM and e-SPS software. NGC delivers fast, proven ROI. NGC was rated as “Strong Positive”—the highest possible ranking—in a leading analyst firm’s 2008 and 2009 reports on PLM in Apparel, Footwear and Accessories. NGC was also recognized as a Top 100 Company for 2009 by Supply and Demand Chain Executive and honored by Global Logistics & Supply Chain Strategies (GL&SCS) magazine as one of its “100 Great Supply Chain Partners” for 2009 and 2008. Visit www.ngcsoftware.com.OptiTex USA’s 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. These products shorten the development cycle by using virtual fittings and simulations. With its wide range of options, entire textile lines can be created virtually, eliminating wasted material and speeding products to market. OptiTex offers improved integration with PDM/PLM systems via a newly developed API. The system 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. Visit www.optitex.com. Pacific Apparel Systems offers a fully integrated, easy-to-use, Windows-based software solution with comprehensive business features for any size company at very cost-effective pricing. A fully integrated, in-house EDI module and a Factor Transaction Processing module are available, and the user-friendly Help System provides visual and text-based instructions for all areas of the system. In addition to continual program enhancements and features, the tech company offers training and telephone and interactive support. A 30-day-free trial of the system is available. Visit www.pacificapparelsystems.com.Sublitext is a sublimation design company that produces custom art in-house with the latest technology. Setting us apart, we have an in-house design staff with years of design and embellishment experience. Our designs cover from toddler to plus sizes in a wide range of art specializing in juniors and misses, retro ’80s trends, and hippie and bohemian looks. We are located in Vernon, Calif., and respond to all customers’ needs both on the East and West Coasts. For further information, please contact Bob Cohen at (323) 605-0001 or e-mail him at bob@itctextile.com.
These listing are provided as a free service to our advertisers. We regret that we cannot be responsible for any errors or omissions within the Technology resource guides.
