Centric Software® introduces Centric PLM™ 8.0, a major platform update designed to modernize product development for fast-paced industries like retail, fashion, footwear, outdoor gear, and personal care. The new release brings structural improvements and new tools aimed at simplifying processes and boosting productivity across the entire product journey—from concept to shelf.
Centric Software develops enterprise systems that support brands and retailers in planning, designing, sourcing, producing, pricing, distributing, and selling consumer goods across multiple categories. The latest version of its flagship system introduces a reworked interface, enhanced collaboration tools, built-in data processing features, and significant performance boosts—all aimed at meeting the evolving demands of modern product teams.
“We designed this release around what our customers told us they needed most: faster workflows, easier teamwork, and better usability,” says Ron Watson, Executive VP of Product at Centric Software. “We completely redesigned the interface to keep users focused on building great products instead of managing complex software.”
Centric PLM now includes a growing set of pre-integrated, customizable tools that support tasks such as design selection, supplier sourcing, and development planning. These tools use internal product data alongside live market inputs to guide teams through creative and technical decisions. One example, Centric AI Fashion Inspiration, helps design and merchandising teams explore product directions by linking current data with trend insights.
The new sidebar navigation improves user flow by putting frequently used tools and data within immediate reach. This update is designed to reduce time spent searching for information and allows product, design, and merchandising teams to act quickly in fast-changing environments.
Centric’s mobile solution provides secure access to key system functions from any location—whether at a design studio, supplier visit, or production site. Users can update product details, annotate images, and scan codes to access product records instantly—all from a smartphone.
The updated platform supports more streamlined collaboration with vendors. Users can co-manage product data such as measurements and material specifications in real-time, and handle communications directly in the system through targeted messaging—cutting down on email chains and minimizing delays.
The latest release includes new features to support sustainability and compliance goals. Users can track material sources, manage certifications, and generate compliance data automatically. This provides transparency and removes the need for manual tracking while giving teams confidence in their sustainability reporting.
Chris Groves, CEO of Centric Software, adds: “Centric PLM 8.0 is more than a software update—it’s a strategic tool for companies looking to stay competitive in complex, fast-moving markets. Every new feature is shaped by feedback from our customers. We focus on solutions that directly support product teams in working faster, collaborating more effectively, and making better decisions at every stage of the product cycle.”
Centric PXM™ (Product Experience Management) unifies product data, digital assets, and content delivery under one system. By combining PIM, DAM, content syndication, and digital shelf analytics, it helps brands streamline the path from development to market. This integrated solution supports channel expansion, higher conversion rates, and stronger margins. Centric Software’s solutions are recognized for their fast deployment, high user engagement, and measurable business impact. Trusted by leading companies worldwide, Centric consistently ranks at the top of industry reports for innovation, customer satisfaction, and return on investment.
