Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) 

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Product Lifecycle Management (PLM), defined by some as a solution that will reduce product development cycle time, lower product cost, improve product quality, and when done correctly, reduce day-to-day operating expenses that plague an already margin-conscious fashion industry.

  ApparelMagic: ApparelMagic® is the industry leader in apparel management solutions, with more than 27 years of excellence. Web-enabled, PC & Mac compatible, ApparelMagic offers ERP, PDM, CRM, PLM, EDI and Accounting in one integrated solution.  ApparelMagic offers the MOST COST EFFECTIVE ERP/eDI Solution in the industry as well as ApparelMagic® To Go for iPads and Notebooks,  ApparelMagic® Web, your live web based order entry system, and ApparelMagic® Plus, your powerful customization tool, to write your own scripts, reports and layouts.  ApparelMagic To Go and ApparelMagic Web enable your sales team to show your digital showroom and take orders ANYWHERE, on your iPad, laptop or other web friendly mobile solution (with or without internet access.)  No other ERP software combines the ease of use, power, technology and friendly service.  ApparelMagic provides direct and immediate access to the latest status of any line, any customer, any accounting report.  ApparelMagic provides a visual feast of images, specs, revisions, instructions, sales history and other tools to easily to determine all options and respond effectively. ApparelMagic also supports easy integration with UPS, FedEx, e-commerce links to your shopping cart and 3d-party warehouse systems. ApparelMagic's user friendly visual interface, worldwide deployment options and comprehensive reports give you unmatched power to move your business forward. Systems begin at under $5,000 with convenient lease options as low as $250 monthly (contact them for most current pricing). All systems include free training, live technical support, product updates and powerful online help tools. Contact: John Murphy, ApparelMagic, 1764 North Congress Ave, West Palm Beach, FL 33409. Toll Free: 888-636-0002. Email: sales@apparelmagic.com.  Visit: www.apparelmagic.com


  A2000 Software by GCS: The A2000 ERP package expertly handles all of an organization's transactional requirements. The system provides separate, yet totally integrated modules for PDM, Production, Forecasting and Inventory, Warehousing, Order Processing, Allocation and Sales, Shipping, Accounting, EDI, Report Writer and System Administration, as well as business specific customized modules for Catalog, Telemarketing, and Web-enabled consumer based sales. When business needs change, sales volume increases or additional divisions are added you should not have to change your software, causing expensive disruption to your business. A2000 has worked closely with major manufacturers and distributors to develop a fast, state of the art application that is truly geared exclusively to the apparel, home furnishings, and accessory industries. With today's increasingly competitive and ever changing business environment it is important to keep a lean, efficient organization. They can deliver the power, scalability and customized functionality of A2000 to companies of all sizes at affordable costs.


  Bluewater Software: DeSL's PLM application is one of the ultimate tools in collaborative product design and development. Designed to be used by all parties in the development process, the solution delivers a true web-based, real time, collaborative network specifically aimed at reducing development time lines and increasing quality. The solution is based on Microsoft.NET technology. Apparel software modules are also avialble for ERP, CRM, WMS and lobal sourcing to meet the particular demands of the Fashion, Apparel, Clothing, Footwear and Accessories sectors.


  Business Management Systems Inc.: Business Management Systems-VerTex PLM As one of the most experienced providers of PLM solutions for the apparel, textiles, footwear, and other sewn products industries, Business Management Systems (BMS) has developed VerTex to help you maximize your competitiveness and profitability. By extending the capabilities of product lifecycle management upstream to initial line planning and downstream to sourcing and delivery, VerTex simply delivers greater competitive advantage and measurably better returns than conventional PDM, PLM and supply chain management software. Address: 33-00 Broadway Suite 308 Fair Lawn NJ, 07410 E-mail: info@bmsystems.com  Phone 1.800.266.4046


  Centric 8 PLM Software: The Centric 8 Platform was developed specifically with the needs of retail, apparel, footwear and consumer goods companies in mind. Centric 8 PLM's interconnected modules are flexible, configurable and span the entire product process, from concept to customer.  Centric provides intuitive, user friendly and completely web-based solutions.  An easy-to-use, “single version of the truth” approach to line planning, global sourcing, calendar management, materials management, quality management, collection management, technical design and continuous improvement of retail execution. Industry-first PLM mobile apps to keep your product team connected whenever and where ever product inspiration, development and execution occurs.


  Computer Generated Solutions - CGS Computer Generated Solutions: BlueCherry Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) provides the fashion industry with a state-of-the-art integrated system for the development and management of the product development process, manufacturing process, and distribution process. BlueCherry PLM will enable best-practice processes by providing more comprehensive, more detailed, more systematized, and real-time information to insure accurate and informed decision-making. Having all of the business information in one place with easy access will provide immediate benefits including ease of set-up, little or no duplication of effort, and standardization. Users will also leverage the extensive functionality present in other modules of the BlueCherry system to take advantage on this one-of-a-kind complete product lifecycle management offering.  Phone: 212 408 3800 e-mail: info@cgsinc.com


  Dassault Systemes: Since it was created in 1981, Dassault Systemes has helped its industrial customers maximize product design and development. First used to design complex shapes, 3D now makes it possible to design and manufacture products creating digital mockups. Today, Dassault Systemes anticipates the industrial processes of tomorrow, with solutions that provide a 3D view of a product's lifecycle, from creation to maintenance, including manufacturing and recycling


fashion directory  Exenta: Exenta is one of the only comprehensive, state of the art supply chain technology provider serving the apparel and soft goods industries. We combine easy-to-use, best-in-class technology with a relentless focus on achieving excellence in all aspects of implementation and customer satisfaction. 


  Enovia (Dassault Systemes): The challenges for the Apparel Industry include increased global competition, the need to target new markets and create new revenue streams, customer demands for more innovative products, and pressures to reduce new product development costs.  The MatrixOne Apparel Accelerator for Design & Development is a commercially available, off-the-shelf, Product Lifecycle Management solution for apparel design companies. This solution enables companies to rapidly deploy a state of the art, scalable enterprise solution for apparel design and development to take products from trend to design to sourcing to manufacturing to the customer.  MatrixOne Apparel Accelerator for Design & Development enables a rapid implementation, allowing your organization to be up and running within weeks. Pre-configured business processes, project templates, reports and workflows enable your company to rapidly implement an enterprise PLM solution to accelerate your return on investment.


  FDM4 America Inc.: FDM4 is a multi-company, multi-warehouse and multi-currency software solution that integrates your entire organization; including design, procurement, inventory, sales, accounting, and customer service, while taking advantage of the benefits of apparel-based software. With increasing pressure to reduce time to market, you need the right product at the right time. With their forecast module you can anticipate demand at the style, color and size level, utilizing color and size percentages. The FDM4 Suite also offers, CRM, financials, PLM, import management, intelligent allocations, ASN's, style based order processing, decoration order processing, integrated EDI, E-commerce, SEO, Mobile Applications, freight calculation, RF Warehouse Management, customizable pre-packs, and customer specific packaging rules. FDM4's solutions are module and can be acquired individually either through a licensed model, SaaS (subscription model), in a hosted environment. FDM4 offers continual support throughout the entire implementation process, and custom development ensures that the software changes and grows with you year after year. In business for over 35 years, FDM4 has the knowledge and industry-specific expertise to ensure your software and support is tailored to meet the demands of the apparel industry. Address: 11500 S. Eastern Ave, Suite #150, Henderson, NV 89052 Phone: 866-676-3364 E-mail: salesinfo@fdm4.com Contact: Mike Cutsey


  Gerber Technology announced that it is marketing a new Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) solution designed to meet the specific needs of the fashion market. Fashion Lifecycle Management (FLM) combines Gerber's WebPDM product development management software with a proven apparel PLM workflow solution.


  iSync Solutions  Sync is a fully integrated PLM & ERP apparel software system designed specifically for Apparel & Footwear! Sync includes 22 modules to manage the entire product life-cycle. Sync includes a B2B module for sales reps, PLM & integrates with 50+ systems including Shipstation, Shopify, Magento, QuickBooks, Xero, Sage, UPS, FedEx, USPS, 3PL's, WooCommerce & Avalara. Its the most comprehensive ERP software system for apparel & its loved by customers all over the world. Contact them for a free demo!  Address: 23046 AVENIDA DE LA CARLOTA STE 410 LAGUNA HILLS CA 92653-1537 Phone: 949 527 6523 E-mail: info@isyncsolutions.com Contact name: Peter Booysen

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