PLM System

What is PLM

What is PLM?

PLM has gone from being a niche technology used by a few textile companies to become a major enterprise solution demanded by virtually any size business.

PLM is now a proven industry solution that provides real demonstrable benefits, including a reduction in lead times of design and development, and associated cost savings. PLM increases process efficiency and help to maintain and differentiate brand identities.

The transparency of PLM will open new effective ways of communication in the process and makes everything searchable, giving a very large time savings and transparency within the organization. Recurring administrative tasks decreases and gives staff more time to focus instead on the core business. With these benefits, it is no surprise that PLM is seen as a given part of the IT landscape of a modern company.

PLM is used to ensure a number of key business processes; planning, design, engineering design / development, purchasing, sourcing, quality assurance and supply chain to name a few. PLM is used as a common data source for these processes.

With the help of a PLM system, information can be shared with suppliers, partners, and even customers using social media and other applications.

Modern PLM solutions support future cloud installations, 3D design visualization, enhanced fit check. Mobile applications and accessibility are obvious, as are web services and APIs to simplify integration with other IT solutions within the company.

The most progressive companies today choose to implement PLM to improve the product development process

YuniquePLM

YuniquePLM

Gerber YuniquePLM is a complete PLM system (Product Lifecycle Management) designed specifically for the apparel, fashion and retail. YuniquePLM is a web-based platform that helps groups around the world to communicate effectively, accelerate workflows and eliminate errors. All that is required is a login via computer, tablet or mobile!

A single repository of product data
To get a product on the market is complicated. YuniquePLM helps you control, manage and track product changes in order to maintain consistency for everyone involved in the product development process.

Easy to use
There is a reason why designers and IT departments are keen to introduce YuniquePLM – it is so easy to use and can be integrated with existing business systems. A global market research leader has actually recognized YuniquePLM as a “solution created by a team of people from the industry who have practical skills to meet the needs of the fashion industry worldwide.”

It is also possible to use data and images from Accumark pattern design programs, graduation and add image program in YuniquePLM system to avoid duplication and minimize the number of errors. The same applies to the YuniquePLM system and Adobe Illustrator to facilitate the company’s design process.

Business intelligence in an easily digestible format
With YuniquePLM get a complete picture of your business. Make better business decisions by integrating YuniquePLM with your ERP and other third-party systems for an overall summary and then scroll down simply to analyze the details.

As a cost-effective first step into the PLM world’s YuniquePLM also as a Fast-Start Edition (FS).

Integration

Integration

An integration between YuniquePLM and for example ERP minimize costly delays, duplications and reduce the “time to market”. We have wide experience of integration between YuniquePLM and other systems.

Thanks to our integrations between Yunique PLM, our ERP and our PIM system, we only add information about our products in the system once.

We save lots of time when we can avoid duplication and additionally removes the risk of different information for the same thing in the various systems.

Bo Andersson, Product Operations Manager at Consortio Fashion Group

Please contact us for more information on how you can take advantage of the integration between YuniquePLM and your system!

A selection of integrations made with YuniquePLM

Integration

References

References

Filippa K’s philosophy is founded on style, simplicity and quality. We apply these values to all areas of our business. In order to maintain high quality standards throughout our supply chain requires strong collaboration and transparency of information. As we transition to an increasingly retail-driven business versus a wholesale model, YuniquePLM will help us further link our various partners and teams via a centralized platform.
Erik Lindqvist, CIO at Filippa K

As our in-house brands continue to grow, so does our need for a system that aligns our supply chain. With our need for fast communication between design and manufacturing facilities, effective collaboration is absolutely essential. We look forward to the material benefits YuniquePLM will provide.
Magnus Månsson, Vice President for Nelly.com

We have been able to create a standardized process enabling daily tasks to be run quickly, consistently and with improved flexibility. The system enables us to manage our products and our collections throughout their entire lifecycle. YuniquePLM is now used by all of our teams and partners.

As we operate in many countries, we must diligently react and respond quickly to our customers’ needs. YuniquePLM has supported this objective, helping Lindström to unify and streamline their processes
Taru Jokinen, Product Concept Manager at Lindström