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Comfort Footwear Brand Klogs® Goes Live with BlueCherry ERP
in Just Ten Weeks
Latitudes Inc., owner and manufacturer
of the Klogs USA comfort footwear brand, has implemented the CGS
BlueCherry business software in a fraction of the typical ERP setup
timeline. CGS footwear-specific capabilities and rapid project
methodology helped the company accelerate key benefits including
improved process tracking, inventory and cost controls, and retail
collaboration.
New York, NY, January 29, 2010
— Computer Generated Solutions
Inc. (CGS) announces that Latitudes Inc.,
owner and manufacturer of popular comfort footwear brand Klogs®
USA, has successfully implemented the BlueCherry enterprise resource
planning (ERP) software solution at its Sullivan, Missouri (USA)
headquarters. Latitudes achieved a fully-live system status complete
with shipping and integration to existing Microsoft Dynamics®
SL accounting software in just ten weeks. The company is already
realizing significant benefits from the new software, including
greater visibility into operations, improved tracking and management
of raw materials and inventory, and better control of standard and
actual costs throughout the manufacturing process. Keys to the
extraordinarily quick implementation included Latitude’s dedication
to the project and CGS’ Rapid Implementation Methodology and deep
footwear industry expertise.
“Our search for a fully integrated ERP with solid footwear
and style/size/dimension core capabilities led us to BlueCherry”,
noted Latitudes Director of Operations Jennifer Whitchurch.
“The system gives us deep footwear functionality in a single,
easy to use solution. With the easily accessible system reports and
inquiry capabilities, we are now able to manage by exception. These
and other factors enabled us to finish the project on time and under
budget.”
BlueCherry also improves Latitudes’ management of raw materials
and finished goods as items are automatically subtracted from
inventory as they are consumed throughout the manufacturing process.
This also yields more timely and precise actual cost calculations
for the company. The new system also provides integrated electronic
data interchange (EDI) collaboration with multiple Klogs USA retail
partners. Moving forward, the company plans to utilize BlueCherry to
automate and streamline additional business processes.
“We applaud the Latitudes team on this highly successful and
efficient system implementation”, commented Paul Magel, senior
vice president of CGS application solutions. “By focusing the
proper attention on both project planning and execution, Latitudes
has greatly accelerated their speed to benefit with the BlueCherry
system. The opportunity to partner with such a fine organization
clearly expands the CGS footwear knowledgebase and footprint.”
About Latitudes, Inc.
Privately held Latitudes, Inc. is the owner and manufacturer of the
popular Klogs USA brand of molded polyurethane and leather slip-on
footwear. Latitudes has been in the business of supplying shoe
components to the footwear industry for over 40 years. The Klogs USA
brand was launched in 1999 and all polyurethane Klogs are
manufactured at the company headquarters in Sullivan, Missouri.
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.
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BlueCherry is a registered trademark of Computer Generated
Solutions, Inc.
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Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries.
