Product Intelligence improves operational performance in apparel industry
17 Sep '07
3 min read
Centric Software, the leading provider of Product Intelligence applications for the extended enterprise announced the first web-based application suite for the apparel industry that offers collection and line planning as well as product specification and product sourcing.
For the first time, the apparel industry can conduct operational performance management with a set of applications specifically designed for the entire process from line planning to introduction. This unique application suite enables apparel retailers, brands and manufacturers to speed time-to-market, cost-effectively source products for private label brands, and increase profitability.
"Our roots in collaborative product design and key performance metric visibility have given us unique expertise to develop applications that integrate functions and improve operational performance in the apparel industry," said Chris Groves, president and CEO of Centric Software.
"Centric's Product Intelligence applications provide greater insight into all sources of product and business information for better decisions and execution. This apparel suite is the first to deliver the right information to multiple functions for fast, efficient response to business objectives and market opportunities."
Centric's integrated apparel suite consists of three secure web-based applications that provide immediate visibility into product specifications, sourced products, suppliers, costs, forecasts,orders and calendars. The benefits extend from the executive office to individual designers to suppliers in an easy-to-use interface.