Aptean Apparel PLM
Aptean Apparel PLM is product lifecycle software for fashion and soft goods businesses, connecting teams from design and sourcing through product development.
What Aptean Apparel PLM is
Aptean Apparel PLM is product lifecycle software for fashion and soft goods businesses, connecting teams from design and sourcing through product development. Its tools cover tech pack creation, milestone tracking, electronic workflows, vendor quotes, revision control and compliance. Tech packs can contain multiple bills of materials and measurement pages, grading views and templates, and shared 3D imagery. For seasonal planning, teams can use attribute-based plans, line sheets, presentation boards, calendars and design color views. The platform also supports material approvals, sample evaluation, vendor notifications, configurable cost sheets and quote approvals. Collaboration features include notifications, comments, labels, assignments and milestone handoffs. Listed design connections include Adobe Illustrator and Browzwear plug-ins, GLB imagery and data imports; Aptean also says the product integrates with its apparel ERP and other business systems. Deployment options are cloud and on-premise. Aptean describes the product as web-based and mobile-first. Pricing is on request, and implementation timing depends on a business’s setup, data readiness, IT resources and deployment choice.
Good
- Supports revision control and BOM management.
- Includes milestone tracking and electronic workflows.
- Tech packs support multiple BOMs and measurement pages.
- Offers cloud and on-premise deployment options.
Watch out
- Pricing is available on request.
- Implementation time depends on business setup and deployment choice.
Who it suits
It suits fashion and soft goods businesses coordinating design, sourcing and product development. Teams that manage tech packs, seasonal plans, materials and vendor quotes may find its lifecycle tools relevant.
Verdict
Aptean Apparel PLM brings product development, seasonal planning, sourcing and collaboration tools into one platform. Buyers should request pricing and consider how their setup and deployment choice may affect implementation timing.
Plans and prices
From Aptean Apparel PLM's own pricing page, checked 9 Oct 2001.
| Plan | Price | What it gives you |
|---|---|---|
| Aptean Apparel PLM Exenta Edition | Priced on request | Pricing provided on request |
The facts
Each one read from Aptean Apparel PLM's own pages, with the date it was checked.
What it does
- Business integrations
- Aptean says Apparel PLM integrates with its apparel ERP, shop floor control software, warehouse management systems, transportation solutions and other business tools.checked 9 Oct 2001
- Collaboration
- The product supports team notifications, system-wide comments, client-based labeling, and assignments and handoffs at design milestones.checked 9 Oct 2001
- Deployment
- Aptean’s Apparel PLM datasheet states that the product has cloud and on-premise deployment options.checked 9 Oct 2001
- Design integrations
- The platform lists Adobe Illustrator and Browzwear plug-ins, plus support for GLB 3D imagery and data imports.checked 9 Oct 2001
- Implementation and support
- Aptean says implementation time depends on business setup, data readiness, IT resources and deployment choice, and that its team offers best-practice advice, integration help and training.checked 9 Oct 2001
- Intended users
- The solution is built for fashion and soft goods businesses, including design, sourcing and product development teams.checked 9 Oct 2001
- Materials and sourcing
- Material and sample tools include sample evaluation, material approvals and vendor email notifications; sourcing tools include configurable cost sheets and quote approvals.checked 9 Oct 2001
- Product lifecycle
- Features include tech pack creation, milestone tracking, electronic workflows, vendor quote management, version control and compliance tools.checked 9 Oct 2001
- Purpose
- Aptean Apparel PLM automates data sharing and connects fashion and soft goods teams across the path from concept to customer.checked 9 Oct 2001
- Security and compliance
- Aptean’s company page lists NIST 800-53 security controls, SOC Type II independent auditor verification and GDPR compliance; it does not specify these as product-specific certifications for Apparel PLM.checked 9 Oct 2001
- Tech packs
- Tech pack tools include multiple bills of materials and measurement pages, grading views and templates, and sharing 3D imagery.checked 9 Oct 2001
- Web and mobile
- An Aptean product checklist describes PLM as web-based, and the Exenta PLM feature list calls its design mobile-first.checked 9 Oct 2001
The company
- Founded
- 2012checked 28 Sep 2001
- Headquarters
- Alpharetta, Georgia, United Stateschecked 28 Sep 2001
Money
- Price availability
- Aptean directs prospective buyers to submit a request to receive pricing information; the page gives no price amount.checked 9 Oct 2001
- Seasonal planning
- Seasonal management includes attribute-based plans, line sheets, presentation boards, seasonal calendars and design color views.checked 9 Oct 2001
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