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FRANCE: Children Worldwide Fashion selects Centric PLM
29 May 2013
Paris-based Children Worldwide Fashion Group (CWF) has selected Centric Software's product lifecycle management (PLM) system to help streamline its product development process.
SPAIN: Mango to implement Centric PLM solution
22 April 2013
Spanish clothing business Mango is to implement a product lifecycle management (PLM) system from Centric Software as part of global growth initiatives.
US: Canonge to lead Centric Software's European ops
16 April 2013
Product lifecycle management (PLM) specialist Centric Software Inc has promoted Fabrice Canonge to vice president and general manager for its European operations.
Apparel software trends: What else is on the agenda?
2 April 2013
What else is likely to be topping the apparel industry's software agenda this year? Using technology to help mitigate risk in the supply chain, automating data capture, and greater collaboration and information exchange between apparel retailers and brands and their suppliers are all highlighted. Tapping into social media and mobile technologies will also contribute to speed and accuracy.
Apparel software trends: Investing for the future
2 April 2013
Where should apparel firms be focusing their software investments now if they want to remain competitive into the future? According to industry experts consulted by just-style, technology agendas should include tools that better integrate all data between supply chain partners and offer end-to-end visibility, flexibility and speed.
Apparel software trends: Tackling the challenges
2 April 2013
Faced with a raft of challenges across the apparel supply chain, how can software help tackle the key issues? Tools that connect all trading partners, streamline the end-to-end process, and give industry leaders the flexibility and time to address everything from new opportunities to unexpected events can all contribute to a competitive edge.
Apparel software trends: Supply chain challenges
2 April 2013
Social and environmental compliance are the main issues facing today's apparel supply chains, according to industry experts consulted by just-style. The continued shift towards faster and faster fashion cycles, along with pressure on retailers to adapt to an omni-channel experience, are also throwing up challenges when it comes to flexibility in global sourcing.
UK: AMG to implement Centric Software PLM system
28 March 2013
Outdoor wear group AMG plans to implement Centric Software's PLM system.
US: Speedo selects vrMockshop for visual merchandising
12 March 2013
Swimwear brand Speedo is to use the vrMockshop visual merchandising software to help to maximise its range planning and retail space through 3-D mock-ups and store planograms.
FRANCE: Systeme U to roll out Centric PLM system
25 February 2013
French hypermarket operator Systeme U is set to roll out Centric Software's PLM system to help manage the growth of its private-label apparel lines.
US: Mobile app helps enhance sample review process
6 February 2013
A new mobile app designed to enhance the sample review process has been introduced by Centric Software.
US: Black Diamond Equipment selects Centric PLM
23 January 2013
Black Diamond, which specialises in outdoor performance gear including apparel, has selected the product lifecycle management (PLM) system from Centric Software to help improve its materials management functions.
US: Centric Software closes $19m in new financing
5 December 2012
Product lifecycle management (PLM) specialist Centric Software Inc has raised another $19m in venture capital financing - which it intends to use to fuel ongoing product and business development efforts, including its core Centric 8 PLM platform.
SWITZERLAND: Tally Weijl selects Centric Software PLM solution
1 November 2012
Fast fashion retailer Tally Weijl has selected Centric Software for its product lifecycle management (PLM) system to manage the entire product development and sourcing process for all of its apparel, footwear and accessories collections.
US: DeSL appoints Friedman as North America sales VP
22 October 2012
Online solutions provider DeSL has appointed Marc Friedman as vice president of sales for North America.
US: Ports 1961 to implement PLM to manage collections
12 September 2012
Luxury fashion firm Ports 1961 is to implement the full product lifecycle management (PLM) system from Centric Software to help manage its apparel collections and support future growth.
US: Centric Software speeds PLM implementation time
16 August 2012
The Centric 8 product lifecycle management (PLM) system for the apparel and footwear markets should be easier and faster to deploy thanks to a new way of implementing the technology developed by Centric Software.
ITALY: Dsquared2 rolls out Centric Software PLM
21 February 2012
Dsquared2 has revealed that it has rolled out product life cycle management software from Centric Software.
US: Centric launches PLM collection management module
4 November 2011
Centric Software is launching a new collection management module for its PLM system, to enable users to create customer-specific product catalogues and assortments.
UK: JD Sports Fashion selects Centric PLM software
10 August 2011
Sports and casual wear retailer JD Sports Fashion Plc has selected Centric Software to provide product lifecycle management (PLM) software to help improve the product development process for its apparel lines.
FRANCE: Sock maker Kindy selects Centric PLM
30 June 2011
Kindy SA, the French manufacturer and distributor of socks and children's shoes, has selected Centric Software to provide its product lifecycle management (PLM) system.
US: Centric Software names European GM
19 May 2011
As part of its ongoing expansion in Europe, Centric Software Inc has hired Stefano Lena as its new vice president of global sales and general manager of its European operations.
just-style management briefing: More software trends to watch
4 May 2011
After weathering the storm of recession, today's apparel companies now face a significantly more challenging and competitive market. Technologies they would be wise to watch in the year ahead include lead time optimisation, business intelligence, cloud computing and 3D tools.
just-style management briefing: The key focus for software investments
4 May 2011
Where should apparel firms be focusing their software investments now if they want to remain competitive into the future? According to industry experts consulted by just-style, technology agendas should include strong core business systems, better use of business analytics, and integrated PLM, sourcing and supply chain capabilities.
just-style management briefing: Software helps tackle industry issues
4 May 2011
Using the right software is key to helping the apparel industry tackle some of the issues it faces in 2011. Firms need the right analyses and information to take the right decisions at the right time and remain competitive in a changing environment, from product development through to the shop floor.
just-style management briefing: Apparel supply challenges in 2011
4 May 2011
Among the biggest challenges facing global apparel supply in the year ahead are rising raw material costs, the changing business climate in China, upward pressure on retail prices, fragile consumer demand, and the need to have the right inventory at the right place at the right time, according to industry experts consulted by just-style.
US: Centric Software introduces PLM Quality module
2 March 2011
Centric Software has introduced a new Quality module for its product lifecycle management (PLM) system, which is designed to help quality teams streamline the quality control process while improving cost effectiveness.
FRANCE: Christine Laure selects Centric for PLM
1 December 2010
French fashion design and retail company Christine Laure has selected Centric Software Inc to provide its product lifecycle management (PLM) system.
CANADA: Western Glove Works implements Centric PLM
19 October 2010
Apparel maker Western Glove Works has completed the first stage of its implementation of the Centric 8 product lifecycle management (PLM) system, with a 12-week installation meaning it can put the tool to work in its current-year product cycles.
US: Centric launches design app
11 October 2010
Centric Software has introduced a Fashion iPad app in Paris this month, called the Centric 8 Collection Book for Fashion.
