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MANAGEMENT'S PLAN (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified | 9 Months Ended |
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Jun. 30, 2013 | Jun. 30, 2012 | Sep. 30, 2012
MANAGEMENT'S PLAN [Abstract] |  |  |
Revenue decline to previous period, percentage | 23.60% |  |
Gross margin improvement to prior period, percentage | 9.90% |  |
Cash generated from operations | $ 1,343 | $ (437) |
Long-term debt and capital lease obligations, current | 5,700 |  |
Current portion of long-term debt | $ 5,403 |  | $ 583

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