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Aeropostale selects NGC's supply chain management system

June 6, 2011

NGC has announced that Aeropostale, Inc. has selected NGC's supply-chain management software as the company's international supply chain management system. The rapidly growing mall-based retailer wanted to improve visibility, collaboration and communication between its vendors and international licensees.

Aeropostale is a mall-based, specialty retailer of casual apparel and accessories, principally targeting 14 to 17 year-old young women and men through its Aeropostale stores and 7 to 12 year-old kids through its P.S. from Aeropostale stores. Aeropostale maintains control over its proprietary brands by designing, sourcing, marketing and selling all of its own merchandise. The company currently operates 908 Aeropostale stores in 49 states and Puerto Rico, 59 Aeropostale stores in Canada and 47 P.S. from Aeropostale stores in 13 states.

NGC's software provides Aeropostale with a complete system to manage all phases of its international supply chain management.

• The system enables Aeropostale to instantly deliver its international purchase orders and revisions to its vendors around the world, with integrated Work-in-Process that allows users to track and update the production status of each order.
• The system manages all aspects of logistics, including bar code labels, ASNs and shipping paperwork.
• NGC's software includes integrated workflow calendars, with alerts, exception management and collaboration tools to ensure that all production schedules stay on track.
• In addition to the above, the NGC application supports the growth of the international business, scaling as needed as Aeropostale expands its international footprint.

"Aeropostale has emerged as a powerful teen brand that offers its customers the best combination of fashion and value," said Mark Burstein, president of sales, marketing and R&D, NGC. "We're looking forward to working with them on a successful implementation that will bring new productivity and efficiency to the Aeropostale global supply chain."