Centric Software, a provider of enterprise product lifecycle management solutions, has announced that the rugged workwear brand Arborwear has adopted its Centric PLM platform.
Arborwear is known to serve the needs of outdoor professionals — from arborists and landscapers to construction workers. The brand's adoption of Centric Software's Centric PLM platform means that Arborwear will enjoy centralized vendor communications, streamlined sample and testing management, and accelerated product development processes for its extensive catalogue of over 150 core items, which undergo up to 40 updates each year.
Previously, Arborwear relied on fragmented, manual workflows that involved downloading PDFs, emailing updates to vendors, and manually recording changes. This, in turn, led to inefficiencies, version control issues, and occasional data loss. The new system, however, will ensure greater accuracy and consistency across all teams and external partners.
Image Credit: Arborwear
Why This Trend Is Growing
- Connected PLM Workflows
- Centralized product lifecycle systems are replacing fragmented manual processes, creating new potential for faster assortment updates and more reliable cross-team execution.
- Digitized Vendor Collaboration
- Shared communication platforms are reducing version-control errors between brands and suppliers, making distributed production networks more transparent and responsive.
- Agile Rugged Apparel
- Rugged workwear brands are using digital development tools to refresh core products more frequently while preserving durability, fit, and field-tested performance standards.
Industries Being Reshaped
- Workwear Apparel
- Performance-focused apparel makers can differentiate through data-backed product updates that align professional gear with evolving safety, comfort, and durability demands.
- Enterprise Software
- Verticalized PLM platforms are becoming more relevant for specialty brands that need sample tracking, vendor coordination, and product data governance in one system.
- Outdoor Services
- Arborists, landscapers, and field professionals represent a valuable feedback source for adaptive apparel ecosystems built around real-world jobsite requirements.
