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Computer Generated Solutions, Inc.
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Circa Corporation Transforms Business System with Fully Integrated BlueCherry® Suite
Fashion belt and accessories designer
and manufacturer Circa Corporation will replace its legacy software
systems with the latest CGS BlueCherry Infinity business software
solution. The San Francisco based company expects the fully
integrated software suite to enable it to achieve greater
operational efficiencies and enhance collaboration across product
development, manufacturing, sourcing, financial and customer service
operations.
New York, NY, November 18, 2009 —Computer
Generated Solutions Inc. (CGS) announces that fashion belt
and accessories company Circa Corporation (http://www.circacorp.com)
has agreed to replace its legacy business systems with the latest
BlueCherry Infinity enterprise software suite. The
new software will enable the San Francisco-based company to gain the
control and efficiencies of a fully integrated business solution
while leveraging the latest fashion-specific advancements in
financial management, product development, sourcing and
manufacturing. Circa anticipates that BlueCherry will increase its
ability to control costs, communicate with vendors, speed new
products to market, reduce chargebacks and increase customer
satisfaction.
“In deciding to move away from our aging AS/400 business
system, we wanted an integrated Windows-based solution that had the
specific capabilities we need to improve the operational performance
of our business,” noted Circa IT manager Hoang Nguyen.
“After a thorough evaluation of both large and small system
providers, we concluded that CGS and BlueCherry offered the best fit
in terms of industry expertise, technology platform and overall
integration.”
When implementation is completed in early 2010, the new system
will provide product lifecycle management (PLM), enterprise resource
planning (ERP), financial management (through Microsoft Dynamics)
and complete integration with Circa’s deployment of the CGS Leadtec
shop floor control system. Also factoring into the selection,
BlueCherry Infinity employs the latest Microsoft database technology
(Microsoft SQL Server 2008) and development framework (Microsoft
.NET) to deliver a comfortable and productive Office-like user
experience.
In addition to overall process and business planning
improvements, Circa will leverage BlueCherry Infinity to enhance
collaboration and management of bills of materials, bills of labor,
costing, royalties, bulk orders and other critical brand and private
label business activities.
“We are delighted to be selected by Circa for this important
step forward in their business,” noted Paul Magel, senior vice
president, CGS application solutions. “We look forward to
working with them to modernize and better integrate their business
systems, driving improved efficiencies and business processes.”
About Circa Corporation
Founded in 1967, Circa Corporation designs, manufactures and
delivers men's, women's and children's belts and accessories for
major retailers, specialty stores and boutiques worldwide. The
company provides its customers with personalized design and
development to suit their unique merchandising needs. With a rich
heritage of quality manufacturing, Circa balances the capabilities
of its U.S. manufacturing and distribution facilities with the
skills of overseas partner factories to provide incomparable
customer service.
About CGS
For twenty-five years, CGS has enabled global enterprises, regional
companies and government agencies to drive breakthrough performance
through technology. With global delivery capabilities, expertise
across leading platforms and deep experience in multiple industries,
CGS has become the IT partner of choice for over 3,500 organizations
worldwide. CGS delivers a wide array of proprietary and third-party
software applications; consulting and IT services; outsourced
contact center solutions; and learning & communications platforms.
CGS is headquartered in New York City and maintains a worldwide
presence with 20 offices in North America, Europe and Asia. For more
information please visit
http://www.cgsinc.com
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BlueCherry is a registered trademark, and
BlueCherry Infinity and Leadtec are trademarks of Computer Generated
Solutions, Inc.
Microsoft, Windows, Office, .NET, SQL Server, and
Microsoft Dynamics are either registered trademarks or trademarks of
Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries.
