WestPoint Stevens Selects New Generation Computing's e-SPS with e-PDM to Streamline Sourcing, Production MIAMI, Oct. 27 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- New Generation Computing Inc. (NGC), a wholly owned subsidiary of American Software Inc. (NASDAQ:AMSWA), today announced that WestPoint Stevens Inc. (OTC:WSPT) (BULLETIN BOARD: WSPT) has selected NGC's Web-based sourcing and production system, e-SPS, along with its product data management module, e-PDM, to streamline global sourcing and production. WestPoint Stevens plans to install the software at its Clemson, SC, facility by the end of the fourth quarter. With e-SPS and e-PDM, the company's sourcing operation will be able to complete steps in the production of in- process and finished goods as well as gain end-to-end visibility of the entire global production process. "The software will improve our ability to deliver sourced products to our customers on time and on budget," said David Stone, CIO and senior vice president of information technology with WestPoint Stevens. "We're impressed with NGC's track record with major companies and retailers, and are confident that NGC's products will produce significant returns in a very short period of time." NGC's e-SPS consists of 11 software modules: e-Product Development, e- RFQ's & Bids, e-Pre Production, e-Production Tracking, e-Collaboration, e- Pack, e-Shipment Tracking, e-Exceptions, e-Quality, e-Executive Information Systems and Reporting, and Event Tracking and Management System. 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. About WestPoint Stevens WestPoint Stevens Inc. is the nation's premier home fashions consumer products marketing company with a wide range of bed linens, towels, blankets, comforters and accessories that are marketed under well-known brand names such as Grand Patrician, Patrician, Martex, Atelier Martex, Baby Martex, Utica, Stevens, Lady Pepperell, Seduction, Vellux and Chatham, which are all registered trademarks owned by WestPoint Stevens Inc. and its subsidiaries and under licensed brands including Ralph Lauren Home, Disney Home and Glynda Turley. For more information, visit http://www.westpointstevens.com/ . About New Generation Computing New Generation Computing Inc. (NGC), a wholly owned subsidiary of American Software Inc., has 25 years of experience developing software for the apparel and sewn products industries. Manufacturers, brand managers, retailers and importers use NGC's business applications to manage the design, sourcing and production of finished products. NGC's business applications include the NGC SQL Series, the only integrated product development, global sourcing and ERP system that is available today to sewn-products enterprises. The NGC SQL Series consists of e-SPS, a global sourcing and production system; e-PDM, a product lifecycle management tool; and RedHorse, a comprehensive ERP system. NGC's other products are EZ-Ship, a labeling, scan/pack and shipping system; e-RMM, a raw-material management system; TPM, a shop-floor control and manufacturing execution system; AMAS, a specialized apparel business control, accounting, import management and MRP system; and Full Package. Headquartered in Miami, NGC has sales offices worldwide. Its customers include VF Corporation, Dick's Sporting Goods Inc., Wilsons Leather, Jos. A. Bank Clothiers Inc., Kellwood Company, Hugo Boss, Gold Toe Brands Inc., Russell Corp., Little Me, Haggar Clothing Company, Maidenform Inc. and William Carter Co. For more information, call NGC at (305) 556-9122, send an e-mail to or visit http://www.ngcsoftware.com/ . Safe Harbor Statement: Except for historical information contained herein, certain matters set forth in this press release are "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the U.S. Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Such forward-looking statements involve certain risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those in the forward-looking statements. Such risks and uncertainties may be attributable to important factors that include but are not limited to the following: Product margins may vary from those projected; Raw material prices may vary from those assumed; Additional reserves may be required for bad debts, returns, allowances, governmental compliance costs, or litigation; There may be changes in the performance of financial markets or fluctuations in foreign currency exchange rates; Unanticipated natural disasters could have a material impact upon results of operations; There may be changes in the general economic conditions that affect customer practices or consumer spending; Competition for retail and wholesale customers, pricing and transportation of products may vary from time to time due to seasonal variations or otherwise; Customer preferences for our products can be affected by competition, or general market demand for domestic or imported goods or the quantity, quality, price or delivery time of such goods; There could be an unanticipated loss of a material customer or a material license; The availability and price of raw materials could be affected by weather, disease, energy costs or other factors; The future results of operations may be adversely affected by factors relating to the Chapter 11 proceedings. The information contained in this release is as of October 25, 2004. WestPoint Stevens assumes no obligation to update publicly any forward-looking statements, contained in this document as a result of new information or future events or developments. Forward Looking Statements: It should be noted that this press release contains forward-looking statements that are subject to substantial risks and uncertainties. There are a number of factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those anticipated by statements made herein. These factors include, but are not limited to, changes in general economic conditions, technology and the market for the Company's products and services including economic conditions within the e-commerce markets; the timely availability and market acceptance of these products and services; the effect of competitive products and pricing; the uncertainty of the viability and effectiveness of strategic alliances; and the irregular pattern of the Company's revenues. For further information about risks the Company could experience as well as other information, please refer to the American Software, Inc. Form 10-K for the year ended April 30, 2004 and other reports and documents subsequently filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission. For more information, contact: Vincent C. Klinges, Chief Financial Officer, American Software, Inc., (404) 264-5477 or fax: (404) 237-8868. DATASOURCE: New Generation Computing Inc. CONTACT: Bryna Jacobs, , or David Schull, , both of Thorp & Company for New Generation Computing Inc., +1-305-446-2700; or Lorraine D. Miller, CFA, of WestPoint Stevens, +1-404-378-0491, or Web site: http://www.ngcsoftware.com/ http://www.amsoftware.com/ http://www.westpointstevens.com/ Company News On-Call: http://www.prnewswire.com/comp/048263.html

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