ISELIN, NJ, October 3, 2009 –ecVision, an award winning provider of product lifecycle and supply chain software solutions, has been rated in Gartner’s annual research report "MarketScope for PLM in Apparel, Footwear and Accessories" released on September 21, 2009 (ID Number: G00171001). ecVision believes its inclusion this year is attributed to its strategic initiatives to broaden the scope of its PLM capabilities.

Gartner authors Marc Halpern and Peter Bambridge identify a trend for solution providers providing AFA organizations with extensions to the typical PLM and SC applications that address the need to "manage increasing risk in new product launches, produce tighter forecasts of sales by line, address increased pressures to make the right decisions, and use offshore sourcing to keep costs low."

ecVision is debuting a functional module for apparel, footwear and accessories (AFA) product data management and development later this year. The Develop module will add to its product lifecycle management, supply chain, and global trade management suite of plug-and-play modules.

"The addition of PDM capabilities to our solution strengthens the entire suite", says Cheryl Layne, VP of Products for ecVision. "Our expertise in this area is strong and our product offering enables current and new customers to maximize their IT dollars with a complete solution that spans all functional areas for private brand management."

To learn more about ecVision’s solutions, access other case studies or to learn more about this and other upcoming events, visit www.ecvision.com.

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About ecVision:
ecVision provides sourcing and supply chain management software for private brands that enables collaboration and visibility with their supply network. XpressCommerce® is a configurable, web-based solution for private label owners and manufacturers to facilitate better relationships with trading partners through standardized documents and process flow from product concept to receipt. The end result is minimized risk, lower supply chain costs, improved speed to market and the protection of brand quality.
Headquartered in New Jersey, ecVision has offices in Hong Kong and China, in addition to a partner network in 15 countries providing overseas support to worldwide users.