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VF Imagewear Selects Escape Sales Force Automation Software Solution
5/24/2004
SAN DIEGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--May 24, 2004--Indra Technology Inc., a leading provider of order automation business solutions for the apparel and footwear industries, announced that VF Imagewear Inc., a subsidiary of VF Corporation, has gone live with Escape(TM) for their sales force.

"Our sales force has totally embraced Escape(TM)," stated Ken Wood, National Sales Manager, VF Imagewear Inc. "It has eliminated the traditional burden placed on our order entry staff by providing the necessary tools into the field, allowing our sales reps to work more efficiently and more closely with our customers in meeting their needs. Additionally, we were able to book record numbers for our Fall Import season due to the easy ordering process plus the detailed data visibility that Escape(TM) provides our entire sales team. Even though we haven't tabulated our total cost savings, we anticipate they will be substantial. Our company realized significant savings through reduced handling (manual order entry), air freight shipping costs, online inventory status, and error reduction."

Marilyn Davis, Director of IS, VF Imagewear Inc., added, "We selected Escape(TM) because we felt it best met our unique needs and requirements. Indra worked directly with our project team to ensure our implementation stayed within a very tight budget and timeline."

About VF Imagewear Inc.

VF Imagewear is a subsidiary of VF Corporation, the world's largest apparel company and a leader in jeanswear, intimate apparel, sportswear, workwear and daypacks. Its principal brands include Lee(C), Wrangler(C), Riders(C), Rustler(C), Vanity Fair(C), Vassarette(C), Bestform(C), Lily of France(C), Nautica(C), Earl Jean(C), John Varvatos(C), JanSport(C), Eastpak(C), The North Face(C), LeeSport(C), and Red Kap(C). Additional information on VF Corporation can be accessed through their website: www.vfc.com

About Indra Technology Inc.

The Escape(TM) software solution consists of a suite of fully integrated components to automate and dramatically streamline a manufacturer's non-EDI ordering channels into their existing back office system. Clients include VF Corporation (NYSE:VFC), Perry Ellis Intl. (Nasdaq:PERY), Russell Corporation (NYSE:RML), Top Flite Golf Company (a wholly owned subsidiary of Callaway Golf).

For more information on Escape(TM) and how it can help your company's sales order & management process, contact Indra Technology Inc.: www.orderautomation.com; sales@indratech.com; 858-576-0593.
 
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