Centric Software Delivers First Apparel Suite With Operational Performance Management.Seamless Integration An addition of a new application, routine or device that works smoothly with the existing system. It implies that the new feature or program can be installed and used without problems. Contrast with "transparent," which implies that there is no discernible change after installation. of Line Planning, Product Specification, and Sourcing Drives Speed, Growth and Profitability SAN JOSE San Jose, city, United States San Jose (sănəzā`, săn hōzā`), city (1990 pop. 782,248), seat of Santa Clara co., W central Calif.; founded 1777, inc. 1850. , Calif. -- Centric Software, the leading provider of Product Intelligence[TM] applications for the extended enterprise, today announced the first web-based application See Web 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 (1) (Chief Executive Officer) The highest individual in command of an organization. Typically the president of the company, the CEO reports to the Chairman of the Board. 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. The three applications manage technical product specifications (Centric Product Specification), supplier performance and sourced product management (Centric Product Sourcing), and calendar and line planning (Centric Decision Center). All applications uniquely combine metrics entered directly into the system with live information from suppliers and in-house repositories such as spreadsheets, product databases, ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning) An integrated information system that serves all departments within an enterprise. Evolving out of the manufacturing industry, ERP implies the use of packaged software rather than proprietary software written by or for one customer. systems, email and other documents. [TABLE OMITTED] Customers can deploy the three Centric apparel applications simultaneously or choose to deploy one application at a time. The deployment timeframe for either approach is within months, versus the years that it typically takes to deploy traditional PLM (Product Life cycle Management) A comprehensive information system that coordinates all aspects of a product from initial concept to its eventual retirement. Sometimes called the "digital backbone" of a product, it includes the requirements phase, analysis and design solutions. About Centric Software, Inc. With Product Intelligence solutions from Centric Software, global executives and multidisciplinary teams collect all relevant information for any product or program initiative, decide on the appropriate action, execute on the initiatives, and assess progress against business goals. Global enterprises, such as Artsana, Le Coq Sportif Le Coq Sportif (IPA: [lə kɔk spɔʀtif], translated in English as The Sporting Rooster) is a French company producing sports equipment such as shoes and T-shirts. , Coleman, Bristol-Myers Squibb Bristol-Myers Squibb (NYSE: BMY), colloquially referred to as BMS, is a pharmaceutical corporation, formed by a 1989 merger between pharmaceutical companies Bristol-Myers Company, founded in 1887 by William McLaren Bristol and John Ripley Myers in Clinton, NY (both were , Emerson, Hamilton Sundstrand, Iowa State University Academics ISU is best known for its degree programs in science, engineering, and agriculture. ISU is also home of the world's first electronic digital computing device, the Atanasoff–Berry Computer. , Medimmune, Moen, Siemens, Timex, and Watson, use Centric's solutions to achieve top line revenue growth and cost reductions. Customers represent multiple industries including apparel, aerospace, automotive, AEC/owner operator, consumer goods consumer goods Any tangible commodity purchased by households to satisfy their wants and needs. Consumer goods may be durable or nondurable. Durable goods (e.g., autos, furniture, and appliances) have a significant life span, often defined as three years or more, and and life sciences. For further information on Centric Software, please visit: www.centricsoftware.com. Centric is a registered trademark of Centric Software and Product Intelligence is a trademark of Centric Software. All other brands and product names may be trademarks of their respective owners. |
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