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Valerie Brodie
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Worldwide Marketing
Computer Generated Solutions, Inc.
212-261-2074
vbrodie@cgsinc.com
Computer Generated Solutions Launches Bluecherry 5.0
The next generation in global ERP solutions
NEW YORK, NY - February 1, 2005 - Computer Generated Solutions, Inc. (CGS) today released BlueCherry 5.0, the next generation offering of BlueCherry Enterprise - a robust suite of multi-platform enterprise resources planning (ERP), supply chain management (SCM) and sales automation systems specifically designed to meet the needs of soft goods manufacturers, distributors and retailers. Over 100 leading apparel and footwear clients are currently running their business on the BlueCherry suite of solutions.
Primarily driven by the massive changes in the international trade picture that have begun in 2005, companies in the industry need to dramatically restructure their supply chains and software management systems to handle the new global realities. BlueCherry 5.0 will enable fashion manufacturers, importers and retailers to thrive in this type of environment - by taking 20 years of CGS' industry experience and coupling it with some of the most advanced technology available today, BlueCherry 5.0 is a powerful but at the same time intuitive and easy to use program for the industry.
BlueCherry 5.0 offers more new features and functionality than any release in the product's history. This version of BlueCherry is a catalyst into the next generation of ERP.
"The industry is moving at light speed and globalization is a necessity", comments Paul Magel, CGS' Senior Vice President of the Application Solutions Division. "Regular enhancements to BlueCherry have always been a part of our overall strategy. However, with BlueCherry 5.0, we have spent significant development time and focus to take this product to the next level and provide our customers with the best solution in the marketplace that can improve their business processes globally. BlueCherry 5.0 features were developed with direct input from our customers. We are proud to deliver this product to the marketplace."
BlueCherry 5.0 was released on February 1st with a live event in both New York and Los Angeles, where over 150 customers gathered to get an in-depth look at this new release. The next-generation version offers:
Complete Globalization
- BlueCherry now meets many globalization requirements by providing multi-currency and multi-language interfaces, as well as being able to meet taxation requirements of the various countries in which BlueCherry clients sell their products.
- 2005 is being called the "big bang" in the Apparel Industry - as most global tariffs and quotas go away. BlueCherry 5.0 has been optimized to meet many of these new sourcing demands.
Tighter integration with Microsoft
- BlueCherry has been completely re-optimized to an even greater level of integration with the Microsoft Platform - allowing clients to take full advantage of the developments advances in the Microsoft Office Suite and infrastructure products.
- As a Microsoft Gold Level Partner, CGS partners with Microsoft in the pioneering application of Microsoft's latest programming tools to CGS's vertical industry applications.
A New Interface developed by the users, for the users
- CGS took a "wish list" from over 100 customers and developed the new generation of the product to meet these requirements.
- Net result - an easy to use and flexible product for the fashion industry.
BlueCherry (www.bluecherry.com) a CGS application, offers a suite of multi-platform enterprise resources planning (ERP), supply chain management (SCM) and sales automation systems specifically designed to meet the needs of soft goods manufacturers, distributors and retailers.
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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