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Arborwear Partners with Centric PLM for Enhanced Product Development

In a strategic move aimed at enhancing operational efficiencies, Arborwear, a well-recognized rugged workwear designer, has opted for Centric PLM™ as its product lifecycle management solution. This decision promises to centralize vendor communication, streamline workflows, and ultimately accelerate the product development process for Arborwear, catering to the needs of outdoor professionals.

Founded by arborists in Chagrin Falls, Ohio, Arborwear has become renowned for its functional and durable workwear tailored for tree care, landscaping, and construction industries. With an extensive range of over 150 products, the brand focuses on delivering high-quality apparel that ensures comfort and durability for its customers across North America, primarily through specialty retailers and direct-to-consumer channels.

However, Arborwear faced significant challenges prior to adopting Centric PLM. Issues such as fragmented communication, manual processes, and inefficient workflows plagued their operational efficiency. Tessa Puruczky, the Product Development Manager at Arborwear, highlighted this struggle, noting how cumbersome it was to manage updates. Often involving downloading PDFs, emailing vendors, and recording updates manually, the process consumed valuable time and was fraught with risks of errors.

To address these pressing issues, Arborwear sought a scalable solution that would enhance accuracy and expedite collaboration within its teams. The inefficiencies of the old system, which required extensive manual inputs and often failed to save important updates, hindered productivity. “We needed a solution that would integrate our vendor communication and optimize our product development process,” Puruczky explained, recognizing Centric PLM as a fitting answer to their challenges.

Centric PLM was chosen for its intuitive interface, comprehensive tech pack capabilities, and the ability to serve as a centralized hub for vendor communication. This solution is expected to foster a reliable source of product data, promoting both accuracy and consistency across various teams and partners. Arborwear anticipates significant improvements, especially given their plan to manage up to 40 updates annually and maintain rigorous control over their extensive range of products.

By centralizing their sample testing data within Centric PLM, Arborwear aims to enhance their efficiency in tracking when samples are sent and returned, ensuring that all pertinent information is easily accessible. Blake Banks, Arborwear's Senior Design and Product Developer, emphasized the platform's potential for scalability to align with the brand's future growth strategy. He noted that Centric PLM offers a myriad of options that will adapt as the company evolves, making it an ideal long-term partner for their objectives.

The partnership with Centric Software is viewed positively by Arborwear, signaling a forward-thinking approach to product development. Fabrice Canonge, President of Centric Software, expressed his enthusiasm in welcoming Arborwear to the Centric Software family, underlining their shared commitment to innovation and agility in the workwear sector. “Arborwear's dedication to creating functional products for tough environments exemplifies the resilience that Centric PLM is designed to promote,” Canonge stated, endorsing the collaborative journey that lies ahead.

As Arborwear embarks on this new venture with Centric PLM, the expectation is clear: enhanced communication, improved workflows, and a more efficient product development cycle that will empower the brand to continue supporting outdoor professionals with high-quality workwear.

Arborwear continues to champion the cause of outdoor workers, unwavering in its mission to provide safe, comfortable, and effective apparel year-round. With Centric PLM now in their toolkit, the path to achieving operational excellence appears promising.

About Arborwear

Arborwear is committed to designing rugged, functional workwear specifically created for outdoor professionals. Headquartered in Chagrin Falls, Ohio, the company focuses on delivering durable apparel that caters to the workforce engaged in tree care, landscaping, and construction industries.

About Centric Software

Centric Software specializes in innovative product lifecycle management solutions, specifically tailored for various sectors, including fashion, footwear, and outdoor apparel. Their platform aims to optimize the product execution cycle, significantly enhancing productivity and reducing time to market.