The UK’s leading supplier of integrated business systems will exclusively market the popular fashion PLM software across Europe as a standalone PLM package or integrated with its Microsoft Dynamics enterprise solution.
Montreal, CANADA – April 11, 2013 — Visual 2000 International Inc. and K3 Business Technology Group plc (K3) have reached an agreement that establishes K3 as the exclusive distributor of the Visual PLM.net® product lifecycle management software to fashion and soft goods retailers and brand manufacturers in Europe. K3 will offer the globally popular design, product development, and pre-production management and collaboration solution as either a standalone PLM package or as an integrated component of its Microsoft Dynamics®-based multichannel retail and wholesale solution. The companies expect the new alliance to propel sales of both products in the European marketplace.
“With their strong industry presence and customer commitment, we are pleased to partner with K3 to expand the use of Visual PLM.net in Europe,” stated Charles Benoualid, Visual 2000 Vice President of Research and Development. “As fashion and soft goods retailers and brands increasingly look to PLM to streamline and simplify operations, we are confident that K3 can help these companies discover the distinct advantages of our flexible, out-of-the-box solution. We look forward to a long and mutually rewarding business relationship.”
Visual 2000 is globally recognized for its industry expertise and best-in-class software solutions that deliver exceptional price, performance and functionality. Visual PLM.net incorporates a wide range of fashion-specific capabilities; including line planning, storyboarding, image management, tech pack management, content management, color management, business intelligence, time and action calendars, supplier relationship management, and more. Global fashion brands such as HUE® (Kayser-Roth Corporation), Mountain Equipment® (OSC Limited), and Jigsaw® (Robinson Webster Holdings Ltd.) use Visual PLM.net to manage product development and enable collaboration among in-house teams and their global supply chains.
“After a thorough evaluation of the PLM market place, we decided that the Visual PLM.net software was the best fit for fulfilling our customer requirements across Europe, whilst complementing our market and product strategy solutions,” stated Tom Milne, Chairman of K3 Business Technology Group. “This powerful yet easy to use technology will complement and enhance K3’s Microsoft Dynamics offering making it one of the most comprehensive end to end channel management solutions’ in the market. This new partnership demonstrates our commitment to delivering top class business systems to the fashion, apparel and soft goods industries and will further strengthen our position in Europe.”
About K3
K3 is the UK’s largest Microsoft Dynamics partner delivering multi-channel solutions that enable retailers, wholesalers and brand manufacturers to create joined up shopping experiences for their customers.
Over 18 years’ experience delivering award winning solutions, to more than 800 internationally recognized brands, has helped our experienced team of multichannel consultants develop the most complete range of end to end solutions available to Microsoft Dynamics users. As a Microsoft Gold Certified Partner, member of Microsoft’s Advisory Council for Retail and Europe’s only Partner certified for the AMR Retail Research accreditation, we offer a clearly defined roadmap and proven products backed up by Microsoft’s $2billion investment in the Dynamics platform. To learn more about K3, please visit www.k3btg.com
About Visual 2000
Visual 2000 International Inc. develops and markets comprehensive software solutions for the apparel, fashion and soft goods industries. The company’s flagship Visual End-2-End™ Solution combines Product Lifecycle Management (PLM), Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP), Supply Chain Management (SCM), Warehouse Management System (WMS), business intelligence (BI), sales force automation (SFA), customer relationship management (CRM), and E-Commerce capabilities in a single, integrated solution that enables retailers, brands, and manufacturers to gain visibility and control across the entire concept-to-consumer fashion lifecycle.
Visual 2000 products leverage leading-edge Microsoft® technologies such as SQL Server®, .NET® framework, and the Silverlight® development platform. Headquartered in Montreal, Visual 2000 maintains offices and distribution channels in Toronto, New York, Los Angeles, Europe, and China. For more information, visit http://www.visual-2000.com.
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Microsoft, Microsoft Dynamics, Excel, SQL Server, .NET, and Silverlight are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries.
Visual End-2-End, Visual PLM.net, Visual ERP.net, Visual SCM.net, Visual WMS.net, Visual BI.net, Visual EDI.net, Visual B2B.net, Visual B2C.net, Visual C2B.net, Visual SFA.net, and Visual CRM.net and are registered trademarks or trademarks of Visual 2000 International Inc.
HUE is a registered trademark of Kayser-Roth Corporation
Mountain Equipment is a registered trademark of Bollin Group Limited
Jigsaw is a registered trademark of Robinson Webster (Holdings) Limited
The largest artwork and décor firm in Canada is implementing natively integrated Visual PLM.net and Visual ERP.net solutions to support increased productivity and efficiency across its supply chain, distribution, and other operations.
Montreal, QC CANADA — April 8, 2013 — Visual 2000 International Inc. (http://www.visual-2000.com) announces that wall décor leader Ren-Wil Inc. is implementing the integrated Visual PLM.net® Product Lifecycle Management and Visual ERP.net™ Enterprise Resource Management solutions at its LaSalle, Quebec headquarters. One of the largest manufacturers and importers of framed pictures, mirrors, and lamps in North America, the company designs medium to high-end artwork that is sold through major furniture, gift, bath, glass and lighting stores across Canada and the United States. Ren-Wil expects the integrated PLM/ERP solution to streamline business processes and increase efficiency throughout its operations.
“From its inception in 1967, Ren-Wil applied a successful controlled growth strategy that allowed us to expand and innovate without compromising quality or customer service,” explained Ren-Wil Chief Financial Officer Albert Sayegh. “Although our growth has been strong, we eventually realized that our ability to remain on track would be centered on integrating systems. We established a comprehensive plan that would catapult our systems to the forefront of technology. Using advanced Business Intelligence (BI) and state-of-the-art supply chain solutions, we are able to successfully drive our business to the next level. Today, we’re continuously improving productivity and efficiency in the import and distribution of home décor products thanks to Visual 2000 International ERP and PLM systems.”
Visual PLM.net will help Ren-Wil streamline and manage its design, product development, sourcing, and other pre-production processes. Visual ERP.net will manage the order to cash processes, improve supply chain collaboration and execution, and improve accuracy and efficiency of warehousing and distribution activities.
Visual 2000 Canada Sales Director Alain Perez added, “We are pleased to be working with Ren-Wil. Like many other growing companies, they have come to recognize how fully integrated systems can eliminate the gaps in process visibility and functional capabilities that are common with independent or loosely connected business systems. We look forward to helping them to achieve their current and future business goals.”
About Ren-Wil
Founded in 1967, Ren-Wil is one of the largest manufacturers and importers of medium to high-end wall decor in North America. Its diverse line of artwork comprises thousands of pictures, mirrors, and lamps that are sold by major furniture, gift, bath, glass and lighting stores across Canada and the United States. The contract division answers the needs of architects and designers by supplying a variety of institutions. Utilizing exclusive profiles, in-house artists, and unique framing techniques, Ren-Wil has become known as “The Innovator” of the framed art industry.
About Visual 2000
Visual 2000 International Inc. develops and markets comprehensive software solutions for the Apparel, Footwear, and Accessories (AFA) industry. The company’s flagship Visual End-2-End™ Solution combines Product Lifecycle Management (PLM), Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP), Supply Chain Management (SCM), Warehouse Management System (WMS), business intelligence (BI), sales force automation (SFA), customer relationship management (CRM), and E-Commerce capabilities in a single, integrated solution that enables retailers, brands, and manufacturers to gain visibility and control across the entire concept-to-consumer fashion lifecycle.
Visual 2000 products leverage leading-edge Microsoft® technologies such as SQL Server®, .NET® framework, and the Silverlight® development platform. Headquartered in Montreal, Visual 2000 maintains offices and distribution channels in Toronto, New York, Los Angeles, Europe, and China. For more information, visit http://www.visual-2000.com.
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Microsoft, Excel, SQL Server, .NET, and Silverlight are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries.
Visual End-2-End, Visual PLM.net, Visual ERP.net, Visual SCM.net, Visual WMS.net, Visual BI.net, Visual EDI.net, Visual B2B.net, Visual B2C.net, Visual C2B.net, Visual SFA.net, and Visual CRM.net and are registered trademarks or trademarks of Visual 2000 International Inc.
PTS America, one of the world’s largest makers of porcelain, stoneware, and fine china, will implement Visual PLM.net and Visual ERP.net at its New York headquarters.
New York, NY – April 1, 2013 — Visual 2000 International Inc. (http://www.visual-2000.com) announces that PTS America, Inc. will implement the integrated Visual PLM.net® product lifecycle management and Visual ERP.net™ enterprise solutions at its New York headquarters. One of the world’s largest vertical manufacturers of ceramic tableware, PTS will utilize the new software to manage product designs and specifications, purchasing and accounting, sales and distribution of its 222 Fifth®, Westbury Court®, Coventry, and private label brands. The company expects the new systems to streamline operations in its decoration department, increase overall process visibility and financial controls, and improve distribution and customer service.
“We started out looking for a system to manage silk screen development and other activities in our decoration department,” explained PTS Executive Vice President Charles Gallagher. “Visual 2000 showed us how we could do that and much more with an integrated business system. They have the industry-specific capabilities and flexibility we needed right out of the box. This will make it possible for us to quickly increase speed and efficiency throughout our entire operation. ”
Visual PLM.net will be used primarily in the PTS decoration department, where original silk screens are developed for printing ceramic transfers with many unique special effects. Visual ERP.net will manage the company’s financials, order-to-cash, supply chain, importing, and other key business processes. Warehousing and distribution tools in the system will be used to streamline the flow of information to and from the company’s third-party logistics (3PL) operation. PTS expects to go-live on the new system in the third quarter of 2013.
“We are honored to be selected by PTS,” noted Farhat Awan, Visual 2000 USA Sales Director. “With such a close alignment of customer needs and system capabilities, we are confident that they will quickly realize significant improvements. We are confident that they will continue to advance their business as they benefit from having all of their key operations and information in an integrated design-to-delivery system.”
About PTS America, Inc.
Known for diversity, quality of materials, shapes, and decoration, PTS strives to offer the world’s best quality-to-value ratio in its tableware by streamlining distribution and manufacturing. Blending raw materials to create unique porcelain, stoneware and fine china, PTS craftsmen take great pride in every step of the process; from formulating glazes to producing their own forming molds. PTS markets tableware under the brand names 222 Fifth, Westbury Court, and Coventry; and designs and produces private labels for a variety of renowned retailers.
About Visual 2000
Visual 2000 International Inc. develops and markets comprehensive software solutions for the Apparel, Footwear, and Accessories (AFA) industry. The company’s flagship Visual End-2-End™ Solution combines Product Lifecycle Management (PLM), Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP), Supply Chain Management (SCM), Warehouse Management System (WMS), business intelligence (BI), sales force automation (SFA), customer relationship management (CRM), and E-Commerce capabilities in a single, integrated solution that enables retailers, brands, and manufacturers to gain visibility and control across the entire concept-to-consumer fashion lifecycle.
Visual 2000 products leverage leading-edge Microsoft® technologies such as SQL Server®, .NET® framework, and the Silverlight® development platform. Headquartered in Montreal, Visual 2000 maintains offices and distribution channels in Toronto, New York, Los Angeles, Europe, and China. For more information, visit http://www.visual-2000.com.
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Microsoft, Excel, SQL Server, .NET, and Silverlight are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries.
Visual End-2-End, Visual PLM.net, Visual ERP.net, Visual SCM.net, Visual WMS.net, Visual BI.net, Visual EDI.net, Visual B2B.net, Visual B2C.net, Visual C2B.net, Visual SFA.net, and Visual CRM.net and are registered trademarks or trademarks of Visual 2000 International Inc.
222 Fifth and Westbury Court are trademarks of PTS America, Inc.
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