USA : STONY APPAREL implements NGC’s Global Enterprise System - Technology News USA

NGC(New Generation Computing)announced that STONY APPAREL, a branded and private label manufacturer of girls and junior apparel for some of the nation’s largest retailers, is implementing NGC’s Global Enterprise System software suite, including e-PLM for Product Lifecycle Management, e-SPS forGlobal Sourcing & Visibility, and RedHorse ERP for EDI,Customer Order Processing, Inventory Management, Shipping and Financial Accounting.The implementation is currently underway, and STONY APPAREL is quickly realizing benefits even in the early stages of therollout. For example, NGC helped STONY APPAREL quickly implement the EDI module in RedHorse. As a result, STONY was able to meet a complex EDI requirement from a Tier 1 retailer and book a very large order – something that wouldn’t have been possible without the new software.STONY APPAREL selected NGC’s software suite to help manage the company’s rapid growth, streamline business processes and provideglobal visibility. STONY sought an “end to end” ERP, PLM andGlobal Sourcing software solution to transform its design, customer service, production and shipping processes for the hundreds of styles produced each month – and NGC’s integrated solutions were a perfect fit.“We needed an integrated system that could tie everything together, and that is why we selected NGC,” said Richard Swartz, CFO, STONY APPAREL. “The fact that we could receive local implementation support through NGC’s West Coast office was also important, as NGC’s highly skilled technical professionals can work closely with us to ensure that we receive rapid ROI.”When the software implementation is complete, STONY APPAREL expects to see a number of benefits including:- Improved collaboration. NGC’s PLM and global sourcing software provides end-to-end visibility throughout the design and production process, and the web-based solution enablescentralized, web-based communications and collaboration between STONY and its factories in Mexico, Central America and China. The software’s calendars help STONY’s employees and suppliers manage the production workflow, and alerts are automatically triggered whenever deadlines aren’t met – allowing production problems to be quickly identified and resolved. - Better margins. When implemented, NGC’s software will greatly improve STONY’s design costing processes, allowing the apparel company to quickly provide its retail customers with pricing and ensure that target margins can be met. - Elimination of redundancies. With NGC’s integrated solution, STONY APPAREL will be able to eliminate redundant data entries.“It will be easier to copy and create new styles without doing double entries, and that affects everything from Bill ofMaterials through costing and accounting,” said Tracy Gale,director of technical services and technical design, STONYAPPAREL.- Enhanced customer service. e-PLM, e-SPS and RedHorse willenableSTONY to deliver the highest level of customer service as its business grows, allowing the company to continue to respond rapidly to customer requests, without sacrificing turnaround timeor quality.

UK : Juco, new eco-alternative to cotton is launched - Textile News UK

Jutexpo Limited, the UK’s leading supplier of eco-friendly jutebags, announced the launch of its new Juco range. Juco is made from 75% jute and 25% cotton and has been developed to take the best properties of both fibres to create an ecological alternative to cotton and canvas bags that: - Is just as strong and reusable - Is produced from a sustainable resource - Has a lower carbon footprint - Has a lower water footprint - Has a lower overall ecological impactThe current drive to reduce landfill waste has meant that demand for reusable bags has increased – but not every reusable bag is good for the environment when factors such as sustainability, carbon footprint and water footprint are considered. Jute is one of the most important natural fibres in the world andis a completely sustainable resource. It is a natural alternativeto plastic and as the production process for jute bags is predominately manual, their carbon footprint is low. In addition,the crop is mainly rain-fed with little need for fertilisers or pesticides, so the water footprint is also low. Juco, made from 75% jute, has all the qualities and versatility of jute and cotton, so can be used in much the same way –shopping bags, fashion bags, wine bottle bags and sandwich bags to name but a few of its applications. With its environmental credentials it is the most ecologically-friendly alternative to cotton and canvas-based products. Barrie Turner, CEO of Jutexpo says: ‘By combining the best characteristics of jute and cotton, we have provided a new eco-friendly alternative to help drive the reduction of plastic bags and landfill waste in our environment.’ Jutexpo Limited is the UK’s leading provider of ethically-produced jute and juco bags. The bags are frequently used as an ecologically-friendly replacement for plastic and cotton bags and are regularly seen on most high streets.

Katt Williams Was Arrested For Stealing Jewelry And Coins

The day after comedian Katt Williams was arrested for burglary and criminal trespassing in Georgia following an alleged home invasion, details about the incident continue to trickle out.

Williams was said to have a crowbar when he entered a home in Newnan, about 40 miles southwest of Atlanta, according to local police cited in an Associated Press story. He allegedly stole $3,555 in jewelry and collectable coins. The victim, identified in a police report as Daniel Broach, called police around 9 p.m. to report the break-in.

The 38-year-old Williams remained jailed Monday (November 9) in suburban Atlanta after a Coweta County judge set bond at more than $41,000 during a court hearing.

The comedian's lawyer, William Briggs, told TMZ his client had been staying for three weeks with "full permission" on the property of producer Barry Hankerson while filming a movie. Briggs said that Williams was involved in a dispute with one of Hankerson's employees, who fabricated the incident.

In a recording of a 911 call obtained by TMZ, the caller says Williams wouldn't let him leave and "threatened to beat me up." The caller also said he wasn't sure if Williams had a weapon.

Williams was admitted to a psych ward in South Carolina last November and was arrested on gun charges in New York before performing hours later at Carnegie Hall. Prosecutors later dropped the charges after encountering problems proving their case. The comedian also skipped his scheduled hosting duties at the 2008 BET Hip-Hop Awards and an appearance on "Late Night With Conan O'Brien."