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Computer Generated Solutions, Inc.
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Contract Garment Producer BTapparel Gains Real-Time Visibility with Leadtec™ System
BTapparel has implemented the Leadtec
real-time shop floor control system from CGS to replaces an existing
batch piecework payroll system to gain up-to-the-minute visibility
and reporting that the uniform and fashion product contract
manufacturer will use to reduce production bottlenecks, update
customers on order status, and ensure more timely customer
deliveries.
New York, NY, February 24, 2010
— Computer Generated Solutions
Inc. (CGS) announces that Southern California contract
garment producer BTapparel, Inc. (http://www.btapparel.com)
has recently installed its Leadtec real-time shop floor control
system. A short 15-day implementation coincided with the company’s
January 1 expansion and move into a new 12,000 square foot facility
in Fountain Valley, California. The 50-workstation Leadtec system
replaces a batch piecework payroll system and is expected to
significantly reduce production bottlenecks while providing the
up-to-the-minute status reporting and visibility needed to
streamline operations and ensure customer delivery times.
We produce everything from complex military uniforms to
fast-changing fashion goods,” noted BTapparel President Brad
Thompson. “We quickly recognized the advantages that a real-time
system could bring to us in terms of production visibility and
ensuring customer delivery dates. After researching the market, we
found Leadtec to be the most comprehensive and the system best
suited for our business. Our employees quickly embraced Leadtec due,
in part, to the real-time performance and earnings feedback they get
right at their individual computer terminals. In addition to all of
the expected improvements, I personally appreciate that product
pricing and cost monitoring is much easier with Leadtec.”
“While it was a challenge to make the move to a new facility
and implement the new system all at once, we can already see how the
system will pay for itself within one year,” continued
Thompson. “Leadtec’s real-time reporting has already helped us
win a new fashion customer. After months of discussions, they came
and saw our new capabilities and had the confidence to immediately
give us their business. While it is a significant investment for a
small company like ours, we see this technology as part of the
foundation we need to enable faster and more efficient growth in the
near future.”
BTapparel doubled its floor space in the recent move and plans to
increase employment to approximately 70 people in 2010. The company
currently produces a technically complex military uniform requiring
over 140. The company also manufactures a full range of commercial
fashion under contract with major apparel retailers and brands.
“We are pleased to have BTapparel as a client partner,”
stated Jim Hoerig, vice president and general manager of Leadtec.
“They have done a superb job of implementing and are already
seeing benefits in the first month of operation. The powerful
combination of management commitment and operator buy-in for the new
system has set them on a path to accomplish tremendous results in
the shortest possible time.”
About BTapparel
Founded in 1999, BTapparel is a privately held service based
contract manufacturer of fashion and other apparel products. In
2010, the company relocated to a new facility, doubling its floor
space to 12,000 square feet. BTapparel offers retailers, brands, and
government contractors a one-stop shop for complete concept through
final production processes with pattern, sampling, cutting, sewing,
finishing, and packaging services. The company employs approximately
50 people in Fountain Valley, California.
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 thousands of
organizations worldwide. CGS delivers a wide array of proprietary
and third-party business applications, technology and business
services, outsourcing solutions and learning & communications
platforms. Headquartered in New York City, CGS maintains a worldwide
presence with 20 offices in North America, Europe and Asia. For more
information please visit
http://www.cgsinc.com.
For more information on the Leadtec real-time shop floor control
system please visit
http://www.leadtec.com.
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Leadtec is a trademark of Computer Generated Solutions, Inc.
