La Perla, an Italian luxury lingerie company, has partnered with Centric Software PLM solution to streamline its “complex” product development processes. The company intends to shorten time to market, strengthen its position in the industry, and drive growth and profitability with Centric’s solutions. “Our product development process was long and time consuming,” said Miriam Gallio, COO, La Perla Group adding, “We want to leverage our ability to develop trend-right products and improve assortment plans by connecting merchandising, design and product development teams.”
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Centric’s 16th client based in Italy, La Perla will use the Centric 8 PLM suite including its mobile apps. In order to help apparel and footwear companies, Centric developed a field testing mobile app to track the usage and performance of prototypes and samples. Developed in Apple’s iOS, the app works with Centric’s PLM platform and as a stand-alone solution as well. Impressed by Centric’s customer references in lingerie and luxury market, Miriam averred, “Centric will support our overall strategy to drive growth and profitability.”
Founded in 1954, La Perla offers lingerie, nightwear, beach and swimwear and accessories to over 215 boutiques across the globe.
