PLM & Approvals
Using the PLM Hub to track samples, approvals, and costs from first proto to production-ready style.
What the PLM Hub tracks
Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) here means the working record between your team and a factory once a tech pack exists: sample rounds, approval status, cost sheets, and the timeline that connects them. It is intentionally lighter than an enterprise PLM suite — built for a brand running a handful of styles at a time, not a full retail catalogue.
Sample rounds
| Sample stage | Purpose |
|---|---|
| Proto sample | First physical build from the tech pack; checks construction is feasible |
| Fit sample | Worn or measured against the graded spec to confirm fit |
| Pre-production sample (PPS) | Final check before bulk cutting, using approved fabric and trims |
Each round is tracked with its own approval status (approved, revise, rejected) and comments, so a style's history — what changed between proto and PPS — stays attached to the project rather than living in email threads.
Cost tracking
The Cost Optimizer view rolls up material, labor, and freight estimates into a landed cost per unit, so a quote from a factory can be checked against your own bill of materials before you commit to a price.