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WhichPLM is examining fashion’s transition to becoming a digital industry – in lockstep with a world that’s changing more quickly than ever before. Central to this transformation is the currency of data (‘big data’, ‘PLM big data’, ‘big data PLM’ etc.).

Below, you will find exclusive posts exploring the critical difference between undifferentiated data and true intelligence, with a focus on the rapidly-emerging disciplines of machine learning and artificial intelligence (AI).

For anything ‘big data’ related, take a look below.

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How PLM Can Learn from Machine Learning

8th August 2017 Lydia Mageean

In this exclusive guest piece, Mangal Anandan, Vice President, Products and Solutions for First Insight, Inc., explores some specific applications of machine learning in relation to PLM systems. First Insight empowers retailers and brands to design, select, price and market new products with confidence.

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Conversations: Alvanon & BodiData

11th May 2017 Lydia Mageean

Continuing our collection of interviews with innovative entrepreneurs and thought leaders for 2017, we recently talked with Janice Wang, CEO of Alvanon, and Tuoc Luong, CEO of BodiData. Janice and Tuoc took some time out to talk openly about their recent partnership and what this means for the industry, about working in 3D, and their […]

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Frost & Sullivan Recognizes Centric Software as the Global Customer Value Leader in the Retail, Apparel, and Fashion Market

8th December 2016 Lydia Mageean

Happy customers and innovative PLM solutions are the cornerstone of a successful worldwide growth strategy Campbell, Calif., Dec. 8, 2016 – Frost & Sullivan has awarded its 2016 Customer Value Leadership Award in PLM for Retail, Apparel and Fashion to Centric Software. Centric Software is the leading Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) solution for fashion, retail, luxury, […]

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What’s in a name?

1st December 2016 Lydia Mageean

In his most recent piece with us, frequent WhichPLM contributor Dan Hudson, President of E-Spec, shares the issues he has found with mismatched fields between systems, and the necessity in having everyone in a business ‘on the same page’ when it comes to field names.

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Centric Software and Adobe deepen PLM-to-Illustrator integration

22nd November 2016 Lydia Mageean

Quick-install, class-leading link between Centric Software PLM and designers’ tool of choice supports cutting-edge Creative Cloud installations. CAMPBELL, Calif., Nov, 22 2016 – Building on its commitment to continuous innovation, Centric Software has released version 3.0 of its market-driven product lifecycle management (PLM) Connector for Adobe Illustrator CC, the industry-standard vector graphics app for sketching, illustration, […]

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Pou Sheng Begins Long-term PLM Partnership with Centric Software

3rd November 2016 Lydia Mageean

Leading Chinese sportswear retail company adopts Centric PLM for design to retail lifecycle management across its brand portfolio. CAMPBELL, Calif., November 3, 2016 – Pou Sheng International Holdings Ltd , one of China’s biggest sportswear and casual wear retailers, has embarked on a long-term partnership with Centric Software. Centric is the leading product lifecycle management (PLM) […]

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Lectra’s Fashion Forward Event 2016: the WhichPLM Report (part one)

27th October 2016 Mark Harrop

Mark Harrop, our CEO & Founder, has recently returned from Lectra’s Fashion Forward event, where he was one of eight guest speakers. With such a wealth of information to share with our community, his coverage is split into two parts. Here, in part one, Mark discusses the live customer interviews, Q&As and presentations around PLM, […]

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The all-important VOC; 10 reasons to pay attention to it early and often

5th October 2016 Lydia Mageean

Brian Bednarek shares his first exclusive article with WhichPLM, in which he gives his ten top reasons to pay attention to the voice of the customer. Brian is the founder and CEO of MESH01, which connects brands with a global virtual network of consumer testers and product designers for customer-driven solutions and market analytics.

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Repair Work: Maintaining Quality & Efficiency

28th September 2016 Lydia Mageean

Earlier this month, Geoff Parkin shared his first article with WhichPLM. Geoff is an enthusiastic Manager, Industrial Engineer, and Mentor whose specialties include GSD training, and industrial engineering.

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First Insight Reveals the Harsh Reality Facing Today’s Smartwatch Manufacturers

21st September 2016 Lydia Mageean

Even with the Introduction of a New Smartwatch from Apple, Consumers Not Likely to Bite Unless Design and Cost Issues are Addressed PITTSBURGH, PA—(September 20, 2016) – The smartwatch craze that overtook the media and consumer imaginations in 2014 is now barely a blip on the radar. Demand for these modern, electronic-fueled wrist pieces has […]

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