Rocky Shoes selects New Generation’s e-SPS for streamlining global production

08/04/2005

Rocky Shoes and Boots Inc., manufacturer and retailer of outdoor and occupational footwear, has selected Web-based sourcing and production system e-SPS from New Generation Computing Inc., software developer for the apparel and sewn products industries and the subsidiary of American Software Inc., to help streamline its global production of footwear.

 

The company has installed the software at its Nelsonville, Ohio, headquarters, where it will enable its sourcing team to complete steps in the production lifecycle in real time via the Internet.

 

"NGC's e-SPS will provide us with end-to-end visibility of our entire global sourcing functions," said David Sharp, COO of Rocky Shoes and Boots. "We conducted extensive research and found that NGC's software products are recognised as the industry standard by leading apparel and footwear manufacturers." 

 

Current e-SPS users include VF Corporation, Maidenform Inc., Wilsons Leather, Dick's Sporting Goods Inc., Kellwood Company, Russell Corp., Gold Toe Brands Inc. and S. Schwab Company.