Brooks Sports, Inc. Signs Multi-Suite Contract With Lawson Software.Lawson M3 applications will provide visibility across business processes and improve operational efficiencies ST. PAUL St. Paul as a missionary he fearlessly confronts the “perils of waters, of robbers, in the city, in the wilderness.” [N.T.: II Cor. 11:26] See : Bravery , Minn. -- Lawson Software (Lawson Software, St. Paul, MN, www.lawson.com) A software company that specializes in ERP for vertical markets including health care, retail, public sector, professional and financial services. (Nasdaq:LWSN) today announced it signed a multi-suite contract with Brooks Sports, Inc. for Lawson M3 enterprise software applications. Under the contract, the company will implement Lawson Business Intelligence, Supply Chain Management and e-Procurement application suites to provide functionality specifically designed for fashion and apparel manufacturers to meet Brooks' growing business needs. The contract was signed in Lawson's second quarter of fiscal 2007, which ended Nov. 30, 2006. Brooks Sports, Inc., located in a Seattle suburb suburb, a community in an outlying section of a city or, more commonly, a nearby, politically separate municipality with social and economic ties to the central city. In the 20th cent. , designs and markets performance running footwear Footwear consists of garments worn on the feet. It is worn for a variety of reasons, including protection against the environment, hygiene and adornment. Usually, socks and other hosiery are worn between the feet and the footwear, except for sandals and flip flops (thongs). , apparel and accessories for men and women. Its products are sold in more than 40 countries worldwide. "Our goal was to find a solution that would provide new and improved process and work flow, while supporting best-in-class service and revenue growth," said Laurie Hayward, director of customer operations for Brooks. "By offering greater visibility into our critical business functions, the Lawson applications will help us achieve faster time-to-market, cost savings and process improvements." The Lawson applications will replace Brooks Sports' legacy business system, which had become highly modified and disjointed. As a result, the system was unable to provide the scalability and visibility that was necessary for the company to effectively compete on a global basis. With insight into the supply chain, Lawson will help enable global sourcing for the company. "A company such as Brooks Sports is planning and managing a variety of products with a very complex supply chain, so total visibility is needed from the design process to selling," said Bob McKee, fashion industry strategy director, Lawson Software. "Lawson applications are developed with the flexibility to help customers achieve a faster time-to-market and optimize optimize - optimisation their business processes." Lawson Professional Services (job) professional services - A department of a supplier providing consultancy and programming manpower for the supplier's products. will provide implementation services for Brooks Sports' system roll out, which the company expects to complete by fall 2007. About Lawson Software Lawson Software provides software and service solutions to 4,000 customers in manufacturing, distribution, maintenance and service sector industries across 40 countries. Lawson's solutions include Enterprise Performance Management, Supply Chain Management, Enterprise Resource Planning See ERP. (application, business) Enterprise Resource Planning - (ERP) Any software system designed to support and automate the business processes of medium and large businesses. , Customer Relationship Management, Manufacturing Resource Planning Manufacturing Resource Planning (MRP II) is defined by APICS as a method for the effective planning of all resources of a manufacturing company. Ideally, it addresses operational planning in units, financial planning in dollars, and has a simulation capability to answer , Enterprise Asset Management and industry-tailored applications. Lawson solutions assist customers in simplifying their businesses or organizations by helping them streamline processes, reduce costs and enhance business or operational performance. Lawson is headquartered in St. Paul, Minn., and has offices around the world. Visit Lawson online at www.lawson.com. Forward-Looking Statements forward-looking statement A projected financial statement based on management expectations. A forward-looking statement involves risks with regard to the accuracy of assumptions underlying the projections. This press release contains forward-looking statements that contain risks and uncertainties. These forward-looking statements contain statements of intent, belief or current expectations of Lawson Software and its management. Such forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future results and involve risks and uncertainties that may cause actual results to differ materially from the potential results discussed in the forward-looking statements. The company is not obligated ob·li·gate tr.v. ob·li·gat·ed, ob·li·gat·ing, ob·li·gates 1. To bind, compel, or constrain by a social, legal, or moral tie. See Synonyms at force. 2. To cause to be grateful or indebted; oblige. to update forward-looking statements based on circumstances CIRCUMSTANCES, evidence. The particulars which accompany a fact. 2. The facts proved are either possible or impossible, ordinary and probable, or extraordinary and improbable, recent or ancient; they may have happened near us, or afar off; they are public or or events that occur in the future. Risks and uncertainties that may cause such differences include but are not limited to: uncertainties in Lawson's ability to realize synergies and revenue opportunities anticipated from the Intentia International acquisition; uncertainties in the software industry; uncertainties as to when and whether the conditions for the recognition of deferred revenue will be satisfied; global military conflicts; terrorist attacks; pandemics, and any future events in response to these developments; changes in conditions in the company's targeted industries; increased competition and other risk factors listed in the company's most recent Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q Form 10-Q See 10-Q. filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Lawson assumes no obligation to update any forward-looking information contained in this press release. |
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