MIAMI, May 4, 2010 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- NGC® (New Generation Computing®) today announced that Inbound Logistics Magazine has selected NGC as one of the Top 100 Logistics IT Companies for the third year in a row. This annual award recognizes the "best of the best" companies in supply chain management, logistics and transportation, as chosen by the editors of Inbound Logistics.
Every April, Inbound Logistics editors recognize 100 logistics IT companies that support and enable logistics excellence. Drawn from a pool of more than 300 companies, using questionnaires, personal interviews, and other research, Inbound Logistics selects the Top 100 Logistics IT Providers who are leading the way in 2010. Editors seek to match readers' fast-changing needs to the capabilities of those companies selected. All companies selected reflect leadership by answering Inbound Logistics readers' needs for simplicity, ROI, and efficient implementation.
"Top 100 Logistics IT Providers such as NGC empower supply chain management and logistics, and continue to offer innovative and practical solutions in the face of economic uncertainty," said Felecia Stratton, editor, Inbound Logistics. "During 2010, NGC consistently provided the kinds of technology solutions Inbound Logistics readers need to successfully manage their global enterprises. As shippers, carriers, and 3PLs increase their use of logistics IT, NGC continues to be flexible and responsive, anticipating customers' evolving needs. Inbound Logistics is proud to honor NGC for innovative solutions empowering logistics and supply chain excellence."
"NGC is delighted to be recognized by Inbound Logistics as a Top 100 Logistics IT Provider for the third consecutive year," said Alan Brooks, chairman, NGC. "During the recession, retailers and brands faced tremendous challenges, but NGC was successful in helping our customers improve time to market, drive down supplier costs, and position themselves for the economic recovery."
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 NGC
NGC® (New Generation Computing®) is a leading provider of PLM and Global Sourcing solutions for brands, retailers, manufacturers and importers of consumer products. NGC helps our customers increase profitability of private-label merchandise, reduce cost of goods sold, improve speed to market and product quality, and manage compliance and testing.
NGC received the highest possible ranking in a leading analyst firm's 2009 and 2008 reports on PLM for apparel and footwear and has been recognized as a top 100 supply chain and logistics company by Inbound Logistics, Global Logistics & Supply Chain Strategies and Supply & Demand Chain Executive. It's no wonder that VF Corporation®, A|X Armani Exchange®, Carter's®, Casual Male Retail Group®, R.G. Barry, Hugo Boss®, Dick's Sporting Goods, Isda & Co., STONY Apparel, Tristan & America®, 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 http://www.ngcsoftware.com/">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 NGC's (the Company) products and services including economic conditions within the e-commerce markets; the timely availability and market acceptance of these products and services; 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 and American Software could experience as well as other information, please refer to American Software, Inc's. Form 10-K for the year ended April 30, 2009 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: http://www.amsoftware.com.