Superior Uniform Group Uses a Superior Uniforms Forecasting Group

Friday 19th of September 2008 09:45:31 PM

Steelwedge Software has designed a software packed named "Collaborative Sales Forecasting and Sales and Operations Planning" solutions. Also called by the acronym S&OP, the software offers superior forecasting methods that are now being embraced by the textile industries.

Recently, the Superior Uniform Group, designer of uniforms and promotional clothing, announced the company had selected Steelwedge to assist in a program focusing on improving their uniform and clothing sales forecasting. This is just the first step Superior Uniform Group is taking to improve overall sales and long term planning.

Steelwedge CEO Glen Margolis said. ""We are pleased to have been selected by Superior Uniform Group for their Sales Forecasting initiative. Their decision is further validation of the need for manufacturers to bridge the planning gap between CRM and ERP applications for Sales & Operations Planning."

Vice President of Sales Administration for the Superior Uniform Group added, "Our goal is to improve sales forecasting accuracy while minimizing the amount of effort and distraction for the field sales team. We are looking to formalize and streamline our sales forecasting process, and better communicate our customer's requirements to the rest of the organization. After careful review we determined that Steelwedge provided the best value with a comprehensive, collaborative planning solution that is easy to use."

The software program developed by Steelwedge consolidates data from different systems to generate accurate sales forecasts. The forecasts will use data abstracted from Salesforce.com and SAP systems. The Steelwedge innovative forecasting program uses the Steelwedge Enterprise Enabled Excel (E3) technology. This technology has already established a track record of assisting customers with improving planning and profitability. One of the forecasting programs most beneficial features is the ability to forecast using product mixes. When this feature is coupled with the program's feature which allows it to use a variety of data sources, the result is a highly effective forecasting tool.

Superior Uniform Group is a USA company that specializes in the design of specialized uniforms for commercial purposes.

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