Centric Software has unveiled Centric PLM™ 8.0, the latest version of its market-leading Product Lifecycle Management platform, marking a major leap in retail innovation. With an all-new user interface, AI-powered capabilities, and enhanced collaboration tools, the update promises to revolutionize workflows for brands across fashion, footwear, luxury, outdoor, home, and multi-category retail sectors.
Built for speed and simplicity, PLM 8.0 features an intuitive sidebar navigation that streamlines system use, allowing creative and technical teams to focus on product creation. The platform integrates AI at its core with tailored use cases—such as Centric AI Fashion Inspiration—enabling faster decision-making using trend insights and proprietary data.
Centric PLM 8.0 also improves mobile accessibility through its Centric Mobile App, giving users the flexibility to access and update product data from any location. Supplier collaboration is enhanced with real-time, contextual messaging, while a new sustainability framework helps businesses comply with global standards through automated tracking and data-backed claims.
“This is a strategic reset,” said Ron Watson, EVP Product & CSO at Centric Software. “We’ve reimagined the UI and embedded AI to meet the evolving demands of a fast-paced market.”
Chris Groves, CEO, emphasized Centric’s commitment to customer-driven innovation. “Every update is based on real-world needs. Centric PLM empowers teams to move faster, collaborate smarter, and innovate without limits.”
Centric Software, a Dassault Systèmes subsidiary, also offers complementary AI-driven solutions including Centric Planning™, Centric Pricing & Inventory™, and Centric Market Intelligence™—each designed to optimize retail performance and accelerate digital transformation.