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Yahoo
29-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Aptean Unveils Keynote Speakers for 'UNITE 2025': Futurist Erica Orange and Trailblazing Veteran Col. Nicole Malachowski, USAF (Ret.)
ALPHARETTA, Ga., May 29, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Aptean, a global provider of mission-critical enterprise software solutions, is excited to announce two distinguished keynote speakers for 'UNITE 2025', its flagship North American customer conference: renowned futurist and thought leader, Erica Orange, along with decorated veteran and trailblazer, Col. Nicole Malachowski, USAF (Ret.). Taking place in Orlando, Florida from October 6-9, 2025, this premier event will offer engaging sessions, cutting-edge insights and unparalleled networking opportunities. The theme of this year's conference, 'Elevate Your Game,' is designed to inspire businesses to push boundaries, embrace innovation and lead with confidence in an ever-evolving market. With two dynamic keynote speakers—each bringing distinct perspectives on transformation, leadership and forward-thinking strategy—Aptean reinforces its commitment to delivering a dynamic and empowering experience for attendees. Erica Orange, Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer of The Future Hunters, is one of today's foremost futurists and is renowned for her bold insights into emerging trends and disruptive technologies. At UNITE 2025, she will explore how AI is reshaping the business landscape and what it means for decision-makers looking to stay ahead. With a deep understanding of the intersection between AI, innovation and strategic foresight, she will inspire attendees to reimagine possibilities and explore how future-focused thinking can unlock next-level growth. Ms. Malachowski, the first woman pilot to join the elite U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds, embodies perseverance, leadership and the ability to excel under pressure. A decorated combat veteran, White House Fellow, and passionate advocate for resilience and reinvention, Nicole will share inspiring personal stories and lessons in courageous leadership – offering a roadmap for navigating change with strength and clarity. Inspired by the metaphor of ', Nicole will challenge attendees to move beyond perceived limitations, foster deeper collaboration, drive accountability and unlock their full potential. 'Our customers come to UNITE not just for product insights, but to be inspired and empowered,' said TVN Reddy, CEO at Aptean. 'Erica and Nicole truly exemplify the spirit of 'Elevate Your Game.' Through their powerful stories, deep expertise and visionary leadership, they will challenge our customers to think bigger, lead boldly and take decisive action that drives meaningful results.' Aptean UNITE 2025 will offer attendees a robust agenda of product deep dives, customer panels, industry networking and thought leadership sessions—all designed to help users maximize the value of their Aptean solutions and unlock new opportunities. To learn more about UNITE 2025, or to register for the event, visit our event website. About Aptean Aptean is a global provider of industry-specific software that helps manufacturers and distributors effectively run and grow their businesses. Aptean's solutions and services help businesses of all sizes to be Ready for What's Next, Now®. Aptean is headquartered in Alpharetta, Georgia and has offices in North America, Europe and Asia-Pacific. To learn more about Aptean and the markets we serve, visit Aptean and Ready for What's Next, Now are Registered Trademarks of Aptean, Inc. All other company and product names may be trademarks of the respective companies with which they are associated. MEDIA INQUIRIES MediaRelations@ while retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error while retrieving data Error while retrieving data Error while retrieving data Error while retrieving data
Hamilton Spectator
28-05-2025
- Business
- Hamilton Spectator
Aptean Expands DACH Manufacturing ERP Footprint Through Acquisition of VLEX
KULMBACH, Germany and ALPHARETTA, Ga., May 28, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Aptean Inc., a global front-runner of AI-driven ERP solutions, is pleased to announce the acquisition of Vlexgroup AG ('VLEX'), a leading provider of variant-manufacturing focused ERP solutions for SME customers in the DACH region headquartered in Kulmbach, Germany. The acquisition of VLEX further increases Aptean's DACH footprint while also bolstering its ERP capabilities for the variant-manufacturing sector. For over 40 years, VLEX has provided mission-critical variant-manufacturing solutions designed to manage complex, diverse, and fast-moving challenges across the SME manufacturing sector in the DACH region. With deep industry expertise, VLEX's talented team aligns with Aptean's strategic focus on the SME manufacturing industry in the DACH region, further strengthening commitment to innovation and excellence. 'VLEX has a proven track record with over four decades of experience delivering mission-critical variant-manufacturing solutions across the DACH market,' said TVN Reddy, CEO of Aptean. 'VLEX's product VlexPlus delivers state of the art software solutions specifically designed to manage the complex needs of the variant manufacturing industry and is backed by a team of seasoned industry experts. VLEX will be an important driver in our strategy to scale our DACH manufacturing capabilities. Welcoming the VLEX team and customers into the Aptean family marks a significant step forward in our shared commitment to innovation and success.' 'We are delighted to join a global organization like Aptean, where together we can continue to develop and deliver innovative solutions to our customers. The combination of our businesses offers an exciting opportunity for VLEX's future growth given our shared commitment to innovation and customer satisfaction. Being part of Aptean presents our customers and our team with exciting opportunities for growth and development and we can't wait to get started,' said Jens Pfeil-Schneider, Chairman Managing Director of VLEX. About VLEX For over 40 years, VLEX has been a reliable partner for digital transformation and automation in medium-sized manufacturing companies and wholesale businesses. At the heart of their offer is the cloud-enabled ERP software VlexPlus, which acts as a central data and process hub, mapping all processes in the Customer's value chain right down to the shop floor. Developed for the complex requirements of variant and order manufacturers, the ERP software is based on one of the most modern technology and process frameworks available today. It enables consistently networked work across system and company boundaries. To learn more visit: About Aptean Aptean is a global provider of industry-specific software that helps manufacturers and distributors effectively run and grow their businesses. Aptean's solutions and services help businesses of all sizes to be Ready for What's Next, Now®. Aptean is headquartered in Alpharetta, Georgia and has offices in North America, Europe and Asia-Pacific. To learn more about Aptean and the markets we serve, visit . Aptean and Ready for What's Next, Now are Registered Trademarks of Aptean, Inc. All other companies and product names may be trademarks of the respective companies with which they are associated. For Media Inquiries Please Contact MediaRelations@
Fibre2Fashion
16-05-2025
- Business
- Fibre2Fashion
Innovation Award Winners announced for Techtextil & Texprocess 2025
The 2025 Innovation Award winners for Techtextil North America and Texprocess Americas have been officially announced, recognizing technologies and forward-thinking solutions shaping the future of the technical textiles and sewn products industries. Award Recipients: The 2025 Innovation Award winners for Techtextil North America and Texprocess Americas have been announced. Honorees include UNIFI, Automatex, JUKI, and Aptean for breakthroughs in sustainability, automation, and digitalisation. These innovations aim to enhance efficiency and reshape the future of technical textiles and sewn products. The next shows will be held in Raleigh (2026) and Atlanta (2027). Techtextil North America Best New Technology: UNIFI – REPREVE Takeback Texprocess Americas Best New Technology & Digitalization: Automatex – Automated Fitted Sheet Sewing and Folding Line Best New Technology: JUKI – JUKI DX-01 Best New Concept: Aptean – Aptean Shop Floor Control 'These winners represent the kind of innovation that is not only exciting but deeply impactful to how our industries operate,' said Kristy Meade, Vice President of Technical Textiles & Technology Shows, Messe Frankfurt Inc . 'Their technologies are pushing boundaries and solving real-world challenges.' One of this year's honorees emphasized the critical role of innovation in today's manufacturing landscape: 'Receiving this award means a lot to us, having been in the industry for many years,' said Per Bringle, Senior Manager at Aptean . 'Increasing efficiencies in productivity is just more important than ever right now. We really appreciate the recognition for the tools we've developed to help manufacturers automate, shrink costs, and become more efficient. Bringing these technologies to the table to keep the margins intact and create greater throughput is needed now more than ever.' The next edition of Techtextil North America will take place August 4–6, 2026 in Raleigh, North Carolina. Texprocess Americas will return May 11–13, 2027 in Atlanta, once again co-located with Techtextil North America. Note: The headline, insights, and image of this press release may have been refined by the Fibre2Fashion staff; the rest of the content remains unchanged. Fibre2Fashion News Desk (HU)
Yahoo
07-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Logility, an Aptean Company, Delivers Industry-Leading Tariff Response Solutions With Deployment in as Little as 20 Days
"We're proud to be recognized as a leader in the QKS Group SPARK Matrix™ for Supply Chain Network Design 2025," said Allan Dow, President of Logility. "The need to quickly evaluate shifts in demand, navigate tariffs, and assess the impact of disruptions like plant shutdowns, supplier shortages, port closures, and government mandates has never been greater. Logility's Network Design and Optimization solution provides actionable recommendations for continuously and iteratively optimizing networks to help minimize the impact of disruptions and improve outcomes. Alongside solutions like demand planning and supplier management, it can empower supply chain leaders to survive and even thrive in our current environment." The QKS Group SPARK Matrix™ evaluates vendors based on technology excellence and customer impact. It offers an in-depth analysis of global market dynamics, major trends, vendor landscapes, and competitive positioning. By providing a competitive analysis and ranking of leading technology vendors, the SPARK Matrix TM delivers strategic insights that help users access provider capabilities, differentiate competitively, and understand market positions. According to Pruthvi Raj, Senior Analyst at QKS Group, "Logility is redefining Supply Chain Network Design by seamlessly integrating continuous network optimization with AI-powered decision-making. The company's platform enables real-time, incremental network adjustments, ensuring organizations maintain agility in response to disruptions. With a robust data management infrastructure, including Neo4J Graph Database and in-memory computing, Logility's platform is designed to enhance scenario modeling and accelerates decision-making. Its advanced greenfield analysis and embedded analytics can help to equip businesses with the strategic foresight needed to optimize costs, service levels, and sustainability in an increasingly volatile supply chain environment." ATLANTA, May 07, 2025 --( BUSINESS WIRE )--Logility, an Aptean company and an AI-first leader in supply chain management, has been recognized as a technology leader in the 2025 SPARK Matrix™ analysis of the Supply Chain Network Design (SCND) market by QKS group. Driven by advanced, AI-powered network optimization capabilities, Logility's Network Design Optimization software application can be a powerful tool for navigating the uncertainties created by shifting tariff policies and other disruptive events. With deployment in as little as 20 days, the software goes beyond traditional network design to help enable a continuous network design process that empowers organizations to respond rapidly. Story Continues Logility Network Design and Optimization can be deployed in as little as 20 days, with models available in as little as 7 to 10 days. This AI-driven software application helps power a continuous network design process, which allows organizations to respond more effectively to disruptions in whatever form they take, including tariffs. Tariffs are often thought of as a one-time cost increase, but they are part of a larger system where freight costs shift, supplier costs fluctuate, and demand changes. Companies need a comprehensive view of their supply chain network to understand how every change impacts procurement, production, and distribution. Logility's tools support the analysis of multiple future scenarios and modeling of different tariff outcomes to help organizations foresee the effects of changes before making costly decisions. According to Kumar Anand, Principal Industry Analyst at QKS Group "The SCND market is evolving rapidly, driven by the increasing complexity of supply chains, frequent disruptions, and the need for data-driven decision-making. Organizations are prioritizing resilience, cost efficiency, and operational agility, making intelligent network optimization a critical capability. Logility is well-positioned to address these demands through its AI-driven, continuously optimizing SCND platform. By integrating real-time logistics reference data, automated realignment of planning models, and predictive analytics, Logility enables businesses to dynamically adapt their supply chain networks to market fluctuations. This alignment with industry trends helps ensure that enterprises can proactively manage risks, optimize costs, and enhance service levels, while maintaining flexibility in an unpredictable global landscape." SPARK MatrixTM: Supply Chain Network Design, 2025: About Logility Logility, an Aptean company, is a market-leading provider of AI-first supply chain management software engineered to help organizations build sustainable digital supply chains that improve people's lives and the world we live in. Logility's fully integrated, AI-driven end-to-end platform helps clients know faster, turn uncertainty into opportunity, and transform supply chain from a cost center to an engine for growth. Learn more at About Aptean Aptean is a global provider of industry-specific software that helps manufacturers and distributors effectively run and grow their businesses. Aptean's solutions and services help businesses of all sizes to be Ready for What's Next, Now®. Aptean is headquartered in Alpharetta, Georgia and has offices in North America, Europe and Asia-Pacific. To learn more about Aptean and the markets we serve, visit Logility is a Registered Trademark of Logility, Inc. Aptean and Ready for What's Next, Now are Registered Trademarks of Aptean, Inc. All other company and product names are trademarks of the respective companies with which they are associated. Contact: press@ About QKS Group: QKS Group is a global advisory and consulting firm focused on helping clients achieve business transformation goals with Strategic Business and Growth advisory services. At QKS Group, our vision is to become an integral part of our client's business as a strategic knowledge partner. Our research and consulting deliverables are designed to provide comprehensive information and strategic insights for helping clients formulate growth strategies to survive and thrive in ever-changing business environments. For more available research, please visit View source version on Contacts Media Contact: QKS Group Shraddha Roy PR & Media Relations Regus Business Center 35 Village Road, Suite 100, Middleton Massachusetts 01949 United States Email: shraddha.r@
Business Wire
05-05-2025
- Business
- Business Wire
Logility®, an Aptean® company, to Showcase Intelligent Order Response at 2025 NA Gartner® Supply Chain Symposium
ORLANDO, Fla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Logility, an Aptean company, and an AI-first leader in supply chain management, is excited to announce its participation in the 2025 NA Gartner Supply Chain Symposium|Xpo™, taking place May 5 th – 7th at the Walt Disney World Dolphin Resort in Orlando, Florida. During this event, Logility will offer a first look at its newest solution, Intelligent Order Response, which uses an AI-first approach designed to automate and optimize near-term order fulfillment based on dynamic business goals. Now Available: Intelligent Order Response revolutionizes order fulfillment by replacing rigid rules with a dynamic, AI-powered solution. Now Available: Intelligent Order Response revolutionizes order fulfillment by replacing rigid rules with a dynamic, AI-powered solution. This innovative software application is designed to continuously monitor near-term demand-supply imbalances, automate the majority of allocation decisions, and provide AI-driven recommendations to address shortages. By integrating seamlessly with an organization's ERP and supply planning systems, Intelligent Order Response can help to optimize order allocation to align with business goals, to reduce costs, and supply chain penalties and increase profits. Logility will also showcase Network Design Optimization, which can help organizations optimize their networks in the long and short term. This software application, which can be deployed in as little as 20 days, supports a Continuous Network Optimization process whereby on-going, iterative network adjustments can be proactively identified, allowing organizations to better navigate disruption. "The ability to manage uncertainty in the face of tariffs and other market conditions has never been more critical,' said Allan Dow, President of Logility. 'I look forward to talking with supply chain leaders at the Gartner Supply Chain Symposium|Xpo™ about how Logility's AI-first approach can help them thrive. The challenges they face are bigger, more frequent, and more impactful. AI-first solutions like Intelligent Order Response and Continuous Network Optimization provide new ways to address them.' During the event, Logility client, U.S. AutoForce, will present Navigating Hyper Growth: U.S. AutoForce's AI-First Journey. Successfully navigating explosive growth requires supply chain agility and adaptability. With end-to-end planning capabilities provided by the Logility® Decision Intelligence Platform, U.S. AutoForce uses an AI-first approach to empower planners, overcome disruptions, and optimize performance across their complex supply chain. They will share how they have been able to improve inventory turns by 10%, automate tasks, and increase forecast accuracy and fill rates across 75 warehouses and millions of SKUs. To learn more visit or stop by booth #486 at Gartner Supply Chain Symposium|Xpo™. GARTNER is a registered trademark and service mark of Gartner, Inc. and/or its affiliates in the U.S. and internationally and is used herein with permission. All rights reserved. About Gartner Supply Chain Symposium/Xpo Gartner Supply Chain Symposium/Xpo is the premier gathering of trailblazers, thought leaders and industry experts pushing the boundaries of supply chain. Future-Focused. Value-Driven. Uncover the latest supply chain insights and solutions with experts, CSCOs, peers and service providers. Take three days to step away and discover inspiration, innovation and actionable insights necessary to drive future strategic and financial success. About Logility Logility, an Aptean company, is a market-leading provider of AI-first supply chain management software engineered to help organizations build sustainable digital supply chains that improve people's lives and the world we live in. Logility's fully integrated, AI-driven end-to-end platform helps clients know faster, turn uncertainty into opportunity, and transform supply chain from a cost center to an engine for growth. Learn more at About Aptean Aptean is a global provider of industry-specific software that helps manufacturers and distributors effectively run and grow their businesses. Aptean's solutions and services help businesses of all sizes to be Ready for What's Next, Now®. Aptean is headquartered in Alpharetta, Georgia and has offices in North America, Europe and Asia-Pacific. To learn more about Aptean and the markets we serve, visit Logility is a Registered Trademark of Logility, Inc. Aptean and Ready for What's Next, Now are Registered Trademarks of Aptean, Inc. All other company and product names are trademarks of the respective companies with which they are associated.
