Sponsors | 2013 Apparel Tech Conference West

DEMATIC provides integrated material handling solutions that incorporate process improvements, material flow technologies, controls and software to reduce operational costs, maximize productivity, and optimize supply chain performance. For more than 70 years, DEMATIC has proven to be a competent single source supplier that engineers, manufactures, implements and life cycle supports the core material handling technologies required to operate effective logistics solutions.

Retailers, brand owners and manufacturers around the world rely on Gerber’s YuniquePLM™ product lifecycle management software to optimize the design, planning, sourcing and collaborative development process enabling them to get the right products to market on time and at the right cost.

Because YuniquePLM is a solution designed specifically for the apparel, accessories and footwear industries, it delivers the highest value in the shortest time frame.

The software is quickly embraced by designers because it is structured around an intuitive, well-designed user interface. IT professionals adopt it because it easily integrates with existing ERP systems.

Infor provides enterprise applications and services, helping 70,000 customers improve operations, drive growth and quickly adapt to changes in business demands. With decades of experience in apparel, footwear, home textiles, and accessories, Infor helps more than 1100 customers manage the entire fashion process, from design, development, and sourcing to production and distribution.

For over 30 years, NGC Software has led the market in software solutions for fashion, apparel and footwear brands, retailers, and consumer product companies providing:
• Product Lifecycle Management (PLM)
• Global Sourcing|Supply Chain
Management (SCM)
• Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP)

Companies can select from over 60 software modules to tailor a solution that meets their specific requirements. No other software company can match NGC’s product breadth, experienced resources and in-depth knowledge of the fashion industry.

NGC solutions help our customers increase profitability, reduce costs, improve speed to market and product quality, and manage product testing and compliance. Using NGC’s PLM, customers have seen margin improvements ranging up to 20 percent and have reduced cycle times up to 40 percent – while increasing efficiency, controlling costs, and improving product quality.
NGC maintains offices throughout North America, Latin America, and Asia to implement and support our customers throughout the world, which include leading companies such as: A|X Armani Exchange, Aeropostale, Alberto Makali, Billabong, Carter’s, Casual Male, Excelled Sheepskin & Leather, GTM Sportswear, Hugo Boss, Jos. A. Bank, Marchon Eyewear, Sport Obermeyer, Spanx, Swatfame, VF Corporation, and many others. NGC is a wholly owned subsidiary of American Software, Inc., (NASDAQ: AMSWA).

SheerID is an innovative technology company that makes it possible for retailers to offer online promotions to qualified members of special interest groups. SheerID forms a bridge between the point-of-sale and any database, allowing commercial enterprises to verify that customers qualify for special offers like student discounts or military discounts.

Lectra is the world leader in integrated technology solutions that automate, streamline and accelerate product design, development and manufacturing processes for industries using soft materials. Lectra develops the most advanced specialized software and cutting systems and provides associated services to a broad array of markets including fashion (apparel, accessories, footwear), automotive (car seats and interiors, airbags), furniture, as well as a wide variety of other market sectors, such as aeronautical and marine industries, wind power and personal protective equipment.

TAGSYS RFID is transforming the way to connect, communicate and interact with goods. We provide item-level inventory management systems that streamline the supply chain, enabling companies to control pricing strategies, increase sales and improve customer satisfaction. With a proven track record in deploying RFID in demanding environments, TAGSYS leads the industry with the largest R&D investment to expand the potential of RFID.

As one of the world’s largest and fastest-growing technology companies, PTC helps Retail, Footwear and Apparel leaders address industry-specific challenges, as well as everyday business pressures. Our Product Lifecycle Management solution provides line planning, specification management, merchandizing, product development, sourcing, costing, quality and compliance with full supply chain collaboration capabilities for managing the complete product lifecycle.

KWI’s innovation – delivering leading-edge SaaS solutions in 1985 to being in the forefront of technology advancements delivering true Cloud retail solutions – enables retailers with enterprise functionality to achieve success with a full integrated Merchandising Suite, CRM, POS, Mobility, and LP. KWI customers include Intermix, Theory, True Religion, and Brighton Collectibles.