Contact for more information:
Valerie Brodie
Vice President
Worldwide Marketing
Computer Generated Solutions, Inc.
212-261-2074
vbrodie@cgsinc.com
Computer Generated Solutions Introduces Bluecherry Merchandising
Real-time software solution to effectively plan product lines across multiple distribution channels
NEW YORK, NY (March 16, 2005) - Computer Generated Solutions, Inc. (CGS) today introduced BlueCherry Merchandising, a real-time software solution to effectively plan product lines across multiple distribution channels. The newest addition to BlueCherry Enterprise Suite, BlueCherry Merchandising is a solution acquired by CGS from Connectrix Sytems, a leading provider of merchandising solutions. BlueCherry Enterprise is 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 softgoods manufacturers, distributors and retailers. Over 100 leading fashion clients are currently running their business on the BlueCherry suite of solutions.
BlueCherry Merchandising enables best-practice processes by providing more comprehensive, more detailed, more systematized, and more real-time information to insure accurate and informed decision-making. Having all of the business information in one place with easy access will provide immediate benefits to any client - including ease of line set-up, elimination of duplicative effort, and standardization of work across the organization.
Once those highly detailed plans are developed, BlueCherry Merchandising integrates fully with the BlueCherry Enterprise Suite - allowing for the integration of the up-front process of merchandise planning with the downstream product development process, manufacturing process, and distribution process.
The addition of BlueCherry Merchandising into the BlueCherry Enterprise Suite of offerings now offers fashion manufacturers, importers and retailers a true end-to-end solution from product concept and design to inventory management. The integrated solution allows for the seamless, real-time flow of information through the entire process. Catering to a variety of channels, BlueCherry now offers this unique solution to retail, catalog, Internet and wholesale environments.
"BlueCherry Merchandising meets an obvious need in the industry", remarks Paul Magel, Senior Vice President of CGS' Application Solutions Division. "The solution has already been implemented by leading retailers helping them manage retail outlets, catalog businesses and large online models. The integration of merchandise planning into into the BlueCherry family broadens our reach and widens our commitment as an end-to-end solution provider to the fashion industry."
BlueCherry Merchandising integrates every individual, every department, and every company from design to delivery into a larger value added supply chain that includes colleagues, customers, and suppliers. BlueCherry Merchandising delivers new levels of efficiency, productivity and profitability.
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 softgoods 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, with offices throughout the United States, Canada and India; CGS services customers in five continents in more than 20 countries around the globe. For further information, visit .
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