Revolutionizing PLM : Centric Software Unveils Native App for Anytime, Anywhere Product Development
Centric Software® has unveiled its latest innovation—a fully native mobile application for both iOS and Android platforms, crafted specifically for today’s dynamic and hybrid product development environments. This launch transforms how brands and retailers interact with Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) systems by empowering teams to operate seamlessly from any location, with immediate access to critical, real-time product information. The application enhances speed, agility, and decision-making, making it an indispensable tool for organizations striving to meet digital transformation goals across industries such as fashion, luxury, footwear, outdoor, home, cosmetics, personal care, and multi-category retail.
The Centric PLM mobile app offers a slick and user-friendly interface that surpasses typical mobile web capabilities, setting a new benchmark for performance and usability. With instant, secure access and zero configuration required, users can simply log in and begin collaborating, updating product details, and managing workflows in real time. Whether team members are in a factory, a retail store, or traveling, the app ensures uninterrupted productivity and consistent connectivity with existing desktop or browser workflows, allowing for a unified and efficient working experience across all touchpoints.
Addressing a key demand within the industry, this mobile solution introduces true flexibility by enabling instant PLM access. By allowing teams to record decisions and updates as they happen, the app significantly cuts delays, enhances productivity, and speeds up time-to-market, all while maintaining a user-friendly experience. According to Chris Groves, CEO of Centric Software, the app consolidates highly requested features into one powerful tool, providing users with the ability to manage, capture, and update product information from anywhere, thus making collaboration more immediate and impactful. The enthusiastic response from the Customer Advisory Board underscores its transformative potential.
One of the most notable innovations in the app is its enhanced supplier collaboration functionality. PLM is securely accessible to other partners, who can examine requests and upload annotated sample photos directly. This image-driven approach shortens feedback loops, reduces the need for multiple physical samples, and supports sustainability by cutting waste and minimizing shipping costs. Humberto Roa, Senior Vice President of Innovation, highlights the environmental and financial advantages of this feature, emphasizing that it enables brands to make faster, visually informed decisions.
This new app extends beyond mobility—it represents a strategic step toward empowering product teams to operate with greater speed, alignment, and efficiency, wherever their work takes them. It showcases Centric Software’s continued commitment to developing meaningful innovations that generate measurable business value from concept to consumer.
