YuniquePLM Exceeds Industry Averages with Two 4-Star Ratings in WhichPLM Evaluation

TOLLAND, Conn., Sept. 23, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- Gerber Technology, the world leader in integrated software and automation solutions for the apparel and industrial markets, announced today that WhichPLM has completed an evaluation on Gerber's YuniquePLM^® software.

The evaluation conducted analyzes distinct criteria including:  supplier competencies and industry knowledge; PLM solution technical benchmark; roadmap and development; executive vision and customer feedback.

YuniquePLM garnered two 4-star ratings in creative design for CAD and creative design for CAM in the evaluation giving homage to its integration with industry-leading software AccuMark^® pattern design, marker making, grading and production planning software. This rating is the first in the WhichPLM evaluation history.

"YuniquePLM is key to our digital solutions offering and our vision of an integrated apparel supply chain," said Karsten Newbury, vice president and general manager, software solutions. "While it's great to have received leading results in this evaluation, even more so we value the partnership with our customers and experts such as WhichPLM to continuously improve and to drive the digital transformation in the apparel market."

Additionally, the overall rating for YuniquePLM was 3 out of 5 stars, which is clearly above average for the industry. The star rating is calculated by averaging more than 40 individual technical competencies.

"Gerber Technology and its YuniquePLM solution scored well, meeting or exceeding the industry average in most process areas.  But WhichPLM was most excited by the work that Gerber are currently undertaking in connecting the extended supply-chain and delivering value from a total digital solution perspective," said Mark Harrop, CEO WhichPLM.

The evaluation can be reviewed by using the link below,
http://www.whichplm.com/editors-choice/gerber-whichplm-evaluation.html.

About Gerber Technology

Gerber Technology delivers industry-leading software and automation solutions that help apparel and industrial customers improve their manufacturing and design processes and more effectively manage and connect the supply chain, from product development and production to retail and the end customer. Gerber serves more than 78,000 customers in 130 countries, including more than 100 Fortune 500 companies in apparel & accessories, home and leisure, transportation, packaging and sign & graphics. The company develops and manufactures its products from various locations in the United States and Canada and has additional manufacturing capabilities in China.

Based in Connecticut in the USA, Gerber Technology is owned by AIP, a New York based, global private equity firm specializing in the technology sector and has more than $3.0 billion assets under management. Visit www.gerbertechnology.com for more information.

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