2014 十月 6

Materials management done right with advanced PLM.

Previously, we discussed the challenges facing materials-driven companies in the luxury goods, outdoor gear and sporting goods industries. From large numbers of samples to extensive prototyping and exacting production requirements, material costs loom large for these companies. Obviously, this has a significant impact on a company’s bottom line.

Materials management done right can lead to margin preservation and market success. But done without careful attention to the web of complexities, it can lead to failure in the market. So the question is—what’s the differentiator between getting it right or getting it wrong?

For many companies it’s advanced product lifecycle management software for apparel, footwear and consumer good industries (PLM) designed to meet the specific needs of materials-driven product development. PLM has long been recognized for helping companies improve the design, development and production of on-trend products, optimizing lead times and managing sourcing. PLM replaces a chaotic system of multiple spreadsheets, scattered documents and an overwhelming amount of email. And it allows every person involved in a product’s design and manufacture—from marketing and product designers to sourcing and international suppliers—to work collaboratively with one set of comprehensive, accurate and up-to-date information.

Companies that live and die by materials experience all of these same benefits, plus an instant visibility into materials requirements, purchases and inventory at locations across the supply chain. That can be down the hall, across the country or on the other side of the globe. PLM can also help these companies enhance their brand identity – something these brands have spent an enormous amount of time and resources to create. To learn more about the issues related to materials-driven product development, read our white paper.

Centric 8 PLM for apparel, footwear and consumer goods companies is a solution that a number of materials-driven brands have implemented to achieve these benefits and more. To learn how we can do the same for you, contact Centric.