Contact for more information:
Mauricio Barberi
Vice President, Worldwide Marketing
Computer Generated Solutions, Inc.
212-261-2074
mbarberi@cgsinc.com
vineyard vines® Selected as All-Star Awards Winner by Apparel Magazine
New York, NY, October 23, 2008 -- Computer Generated Solutions, Inc. (CGS), a leader in innovative IT solutions and outsourcing services, today announced that vineyard vines has been selected as an All-Star Awards winner by Apparel Magazine for outstanding achievements in the apparel industry.
Recipients of Apparel Magazine’s All-Star Award represent apparel businesses that demonstrate innovation, excellence in management, a strong track record for growth and corporate goodwill that reflects positively in the industry.
“We are honored to be receiving this award,” stated Shep Murray, co-founder of vineyard vines. “With vineyard vines’ continued expansion of our retail and on-line operations, we now have an integrated and flexible solution to help automate processes and support rapid growth.”
In 2007, vineyard vines selected CGS’ BlueCherry® Enterprise, PLM, EDI, and Microsoft Dynamics™ SL financials and integration to support their internal and external growth. They required a solution with more robust functionality and flexibility to support expanded distribution capabilities and forecasted growth and to provide visibility across their entire supply chain.
“We are delighted with the recognition given to vineyard vines,” commented Paul Magel, senior vice president, CGS Application Solutions. “Our technology and business solutions will continue to support vineyard vines’ initiatives for greater operational efficiency and accelerated growth and expansion.”
The All-Star Awards will be presented at the 2008 Tech Conference on November 5th at the Fashion Institute of Technology (FIT) in New York City.
About vineyard vines®
vineyard vines®, a company best known for its elegant neckties, was founded in 1998 on Martha’s Vineyard by brothers Shep and Ian Murray. The company now offers a full-line of apparel and accessories for men, women, and children. vineyard vines® products are sold through a direct mail catalog, online at vineyardvines.com, in over 600 specialty and department stores worldwide, and at eight free-standing stores in Greenwich, Conn., Westport, Conn., Washington, D.C., Mashpee, Mass., Edgartown, Mass., Nantucket, Mass., Memphis, Tenn., and at the Ocean Reef Club in Key Largo, Fl.
About CGS
For twenty five years, Computer Generated Solutions, Inc. (CGS) has enabled global organizations to build competitive advantages by delivering technology enabled business solutions. CGS offers end-to-end solutions and services including ERP, CRM, PLM, PSA, IT services, systems integration, application development, learning, ILT, staffing, IT help desk, BPO and outsourcing solutions. Established in 1984, CGS is headquartered in New York City and maintains a worldwide presence with 18 offices in North America, Europe and Asia. For more information visit
http://www.cgsinc.com.
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