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Valerie Brodie
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Worldwide Marketing
Computer Generated Solutions, Inc.
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vbrodie@cgsinc.com
Computer Generated Solutions Holds Third Annual International User Group Conference
Customer Attendance Exceeds Expectations
NEW YORK, NY - November 22, 2004, Computer Generated Solutions (CGS) held the 3rd Annual International User Group Conference. Customers from the U.S. and around the world congregated at The Venetian Resort and Casino in Las Vegas Nevada for this yearly event. "This Annual International User Group Conference was significant to CGS and our client base. We announced several new products and programs to help our customers stay competitive in today's changing business environment," says Paul Magel, CGS Senior Vice President of the Application Solutions Division. "The conference focused on Globalization, a pressing issue among the fashion industry. Through our robust conference program, CGS provided the tools to enable globalization today and in the future."
Over 100 companies were in attendance for this three-day event that included Industry Keynotes, CGS product information, and valuable networking opportunities. Keynote Presenters included Mary O'Rourke, Co-Founder and Managing Director of the Jassin-O'Rourke Group. O'Rourke, a leading consultant on International strategy for the fashion industry, explored the dynamics of competitive sourcing and provided a detailed look at the new sourcing landscape.
"The CGS Annual International User Group Conference is the one venue where the users of our products and services can talk directly to our experts," Magel adds "Equally important, they can talk face-to-face with their industry peers to learn firsthand about best practices, unique applications, EDI implementation, power reporting, new product development and industry trends."
The Conference, designed to provide CGS customers with exposure to state-of-the-art software management for the apparel and footwear industries, also unveiled several new programs and announced BlueCherry 5.0, the next generation in global ERP solutions. BlueCherry 5.0 offers current and new clients a robust solution with enhanced warehouse solutions, functionality, tools, user experience, and customer support. BlueCherry 5.0 is a complete global solution for today's competitive environment.
New programs announced at this year's conference include:
- CGS' Hardware Initiative - a complete end-to-end solution for CGS clients that enables one-stop shopping for all software and hardware needs.
- BlueCherry University - an application training curriculum for BlueCherry users including comprehensive learning to become BlueCherry Certified
- BlueCherry Customer Advisory Council - a new program to enable CGS to collaborate on the business requirements of the customer base through close interaction with a select cross-section of industry leaders and the BlueCherry management team.
A leading software provider to the softgoods industry, CGS' User Conference attracted top executives from companies including Billabong USA , Cosabella, Diane Von Furstenberg, Eileen Fisher, Fortune Casuals, Fresh Produce Sportswear, Marc Jacobs International, Spanx, Men's Wearhouse, Waitex, Wicked Fashions, Studio One and many more.
Response overall from this year's attendees was overwhelmingly enthusiastic, with many reporting the Conference's content and the networking opportunities it provided far surpassed expectations. Plans for the 2005 CGS International User Conference has already begun and dates will be announced shortly.
Computer Generated Solutions, Inc. (CGS) is a leading provider of system integration, software, training, and managed services to businesses and government agencies worldwide. CGS offers a broad array of services including e-business consulting and application development, ERP, CRM and Shop Floor solutions, system integration, learning services, help desk, and professional staffing. Established in 1984 and headquartered in New York City , CGS maintains a presence in 29 locations around the globe including the United States , Canada , and India . For further information, visit http://www.cgsinc.com/.
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