ELAN International, a Designer and Manufacturer of Young Contemporary Collections, Selects NGC’s Apparel ERP
and Shop Floor Control System
ELAN designs and sells globally inspired fashions for the active woman
NGC Software, a leading provider of fashion
PLM, Supply Chain Management, and apparel ERP software, today announced that ELAN International has selected NGC’s ERP and
Shop Floor Control System. ELAN will use NGC’s software to ensure that the company continues to deliver on its reputation for
customer service, flexibility and excellent quality at competitive pricing.
Since 1991, the Miami-based company has designed, manufactured and sold young contemporary collections, loungewear, resort wear
and sweaters. ELAN International provides fashionable clothing in high-quality, comfortable fabrics featuring flattering
silhouettes with a relaxed fit.
NGC’s apparel ERP and Shop Floor Control systems will
help ELAN run its business and manage manufacturing processes throughout their global operations, both at the company’s factory and
with suppliers. NGC’s ERP will allow the company to manage all aspects of its business, with features that include EDI, Customer
Order Processing, Purchasing, Production Orders, Inventory Control, Distribution, Accounting and Reporting. Using NGC’s ERP, ELAN
can streamline workflows, reduce costs and improve profitability, while increasing inventory turns.
ELAN will use NGC’s Shop Floor Control software at its factory to more effectively track labor, production payroll and work in
process, while providing executives with detailed management reports. Shop Floor Control is a proven global solution to help reduce
costs and increase operating efficiencies.
“ELAN International has a strong commitment to customer service, flexibility and excellent quality, and we’re pleased they have
selected NGC’s software,” said Mark Burstein, president of Sales, Marketing and R&D, NGC Software. “Together we will ensure
ELAN’s manufacturing processes meet and exceed the commitments they have made to quality.”
About ELAN International
ELAN International is a manufacturer and wholesaler of young contemporary collections, lounge wear, resort wear, and sweaters.
Since 1991, ELAN International has built its reputation around customer service, flexibility, and excellent quality at competitive
pricing. The company focuses on the active woman with a sense of style who appreciates good value without compromising quality. For
more information, visit: www.ELAN-usa.com
About NGC
NGC Software is a leading provider of Product Lifecycle Management (PLM), Supply Chain Management, ERP and apparel
manufacturing software and services for brands, retailers and consumer products companies. NGC solutions help increase
profitability, reduce costs, improve speed to market and product quality, and manage compliance and testing. NGC was recognized as
a leader in 34 categories in the 2015 RIS News Software Leaderboard and has received top rankings by leading
industry analysts.
In addition, NGC has been recognized as a top 100 supply chain and logistics company by Inbound Logistics,
SupplyChainBrain and Supply & Demand Chain Executive. NGC customers include A|X Armani Exchange,
Aeropostale, Billabong, Carter’s, Destination XL, Hugo Boss, Jos. A. Bank, Marchon Eyewear, Spanx, Swatfame, 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
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NGC Software
Marisol Gomez, 305-556-9122
Director of Marketing
mgomez@ngcsoftware.com
or
Ketner Group (for NGC)
Jeff Ketner, 512-794-8876
jeff@ketnergroup.com
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