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Tai Apparel Brings Efficiency to Teams around the Globe and Supports Growth with Centric PLM

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Apparel design studio chooses Centric PLM to streamline workflows and provide a single source of truth

CAMPBELL, Calif., Sept. 27, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — https://www..centricsoftware.com/l/35842/2024-09-27/wd8zxh [Centric Software __title__ Centric Software]®, the Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) market leader, is pleased to announce that Tai Apparel, a full-service apparel design studio, has selected Centric PLMTM to speed time to market. Centric Software provides the most innovative enterprise solutions to plan, design, develop, source, price and sell products such as fashion, apparel, home décor, footwear, sporting goods, furniture, consumer electronics, cosmetics, food & beverage and luxury to achieve strategic and operational digital transformation goals.

During the demos and the vetting process, Centric’s knowledge of the product was one differentiator vs. the other vendors.

Tai Apparel is a Minneapolis-based, full-service apparel design studio specializing in juniors, women’s, men’s, children’s and pet products. Their supply chain is global, manufacturing for many categories including mass, mid-tier, specialty and department stores including retailers such as Target, Macy’s, Kohl’s, Walmart, Carter’s, PetSmart and T.J.Maxx.

Linda Choi, VP of Operations says, “Our company grew organically, with a small team based in Minneapolis to an international company with virtual team members all over the US, and offices in Guatemala and China.”

Choi describes the circumstances that led to the search for PLM. “In the beginning, multiple spreadsheets and documents were used to house product information. As the team expanded, we needed help to organize and move into a digital space. There was too much duplication of work, misinformation or multiple meetings to check and double-check the work.” Tai is a design house that has a deep partnership with factories. Choi explains, “We’re trying to cut down our timelines to be as quick as possible so we can go to these big retailers and offer them the latest and greatest fashion with a shorter lead time. A PLM tool was the next stepping-stone to the continued growth of Tai Apparel.”

Finding the right PLM platform and partner was not an easy task. Choi says, “When I learned about Centric’s small-to-medium business SaaS option, that was a total game changer. There’s a shorter implementation time with a smaller group of cross functional team members where it really counts—for us, we pulled from the design, the development and technical design teams. The SaaS option gives us the opportunity to get Centric PLM in now but also to move up to Centric for larger enterprises when we’re ready. That was one of the biggest selling points.”

Choi remarks, “We are looking forward to better speed-to-market and having all product information in one place. Everybody will be looking at the same up-to-date information. We expect improved efficiency, data accuracy and will definitely benefit from shared knowledge.”

PLM will also assist with sustainability. Says Choi, “We’re working on a science-based initiative to commit to reduce greenhouse emissions by a certain amount. Our partners are committed. We require tools like Centric PLM to be able to say, ‘How much cotton do I use? What percentage is polyester or recycled polyester? Am I using a woven label instead of a heat seal label?’ You need that information. PLM is critical to pulling in that data easily.”

“During the demos and the vetting process, Centric’s knowledge of the product was one differentiator vs. the other vendors,” says Choi. “I really felt like whoever we were interfacing with on the Centric side, had a deep understanding of the product. And if, let’s say, we potentially had some question, there is always a Centric person to help us to share that information to whomever needs it internally. I feel like it is a good partnership. Centric is really easy to work with.”

CEO of Centric Software, Chris Groves says, “Tai Apparel is a great example of a business accelerating their growth with Centric PLM. Having a single source of truth for Tai’s global teams is sure to streamline their workflows and provide the tools to continue to provide excellent service to their impressive roster of customers.”

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Tai Apparel (taiapparel.com)

In the current retail landscape, there is growing pressure on cost, product elevation, and speed to market. Tai Apparel was established to eliminate the pressures of the retail landscape with a factory-direct approach. Our business model is built as a hybrid between market and import vendors to bridge the gap in the marketplace.

Tai Apparel is a Minneapolis-based, full-service apparel design studio specializing in Juniors, Women’s, Men’s, Kids, Newborn, and Pet with a global manufacturing supply chain. We produce for Mass, Mid-Tier, Specialty, and Department stores including retailers such as Target, Macy’s, Kohl’s, Walmart, Carter’s, PetSmart, Belk, Ross, and T.J. Maxx.

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Quidax Launches $125,000 Crypto Innovation Pitch, Partners with Moonshot for TC Battlefield

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LAGOS, Nigeria, Sept. 27, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Quidax and TechCabal have announced a partnership for this year’s TechCabal Battlefield competition. As part of this year’s competition Quidax has introduced a Crypto Innovation Pitch for the most promising African crypto startup. This pitch is for Africa-focused seed to early-growth stage crypto and blockchain startups that are creating impactful solutions for African markets.

In conjunction with Asset Chain, Quidax will award the selected startups $15,000 in funding. In addition to the funding, Quidax is collaborating with Huawei, Fincra, and Asset Chain to offer $110,000 worth of startup support credits. The support will be in the form of $80,000 worth of cloud services credit from Huawei, $20,000 worth of payment processing credit from Fincra, and $10,000 in crypto tokens from Asset Chain.

The top 5 crypto startups chosen from applications will get a chance to pitch at Tech Cabal’s Moonshot event between 9th – 10th, October, 2024 at the Eko Convention Centre, Lagos, Nigeria. The winning startup will be announced and awarded on the TC Battlefield stage at the Moonshot event.

Interested crypto startups can apply here for the Crypto Innovation Pitch.

TechCabal’s Battlefield, first held in 2014 and is now in its 10th year. It involves a rigorous selection process which will culminate in a high-stakes pitch at the Moonshot conference.

About Quidax

Quidax is an African-founded cryptocurrency exchange that makes it easy for anyone to buy, sell, store and transfer cryptocurrencies.Quidax additionally enables OTC trading and offers a Crypto API. The Crypto API enables businesses to build and offer crypto products.

About Moonshot

Moonshot by TechCabal is TechCabal’s flagship event that brings together industry leaders and key players in the African tech ecosystem. The event is an opportunity for tech enthusiasts to network, collaborate, and share ideas that define the ecosystem.

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“The Reckoning of Third-Party Risk Management” presented by Lori Frank, President and CEO, at UMACHA’s Navigating Payments Conference

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Navigating Payments 2024 – Celebrating UMACHA’s past 50 years – Looking Back. Moving Forward.

MINNEAPOLIS, Sept. 27, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — Lori Frank, President & CEO of Argos Risk, joined the stage and presented her compelling insights on “The Reckoning of Third-Party Risk Management” at UMACHA’s Navigating Payments 2024 Conference in Brooklyn Center, Minnesota.

“It’s a privilege to contribute to this important conversation at such a milestone event,” said Frank. “Looking back at what we’ve learned, we can move forward with stronger, more resilient practices.”

 

Celebrating UMACHA’s 50-year legacy, this highly anticipated event drew key stakeholders across the payments industry. “Looking Back. Moving Forward.” was this year’s theme, which emphasized the historical progress and pivotal shifts in the landscape of payments while paving the way for innovation and forward-thinking strategies.

One pivotal shift is the complexity of third-party relationships and the need for comprehensive risk management. Lori Frank’s session, “The Reckoning of Third-Party Risk Management,” highlighted the rising significance of robust risk management strategies for organizations as they depend on external partners to support and optimize their operations.

Drawing from her extensive banking and risk management background, Frank’s session also emphasized the lessons learned from past challenges and the evolution of Third-Party Risk Management. She offered actionable strategies to assess, manage, and reduce vulnerabilities to safeguard against future third-party partnership risks.

“It’s a privilege to contribute to this important conversation at such a milestone event,” said Frank. “Third-Party Risk Management is more important than ever, and organizations must adapt to new risks and challenges that come with outsourcing and vendor relationships. Looking back at what we’ve learned, we can move forward with stronger, more resilient practices.”

UMACHA’s Navigating Payments Conference is a cornerstone event for professionals in the payments industry, offering thought leadership on pressing issues and providing invaluable insights into emerging trends and best practices. Frank’s presentation delivered valuable insights for attendees committed to enhancing their risk management capabilities while advancing industry standards.

About Argos Risk
Argos Risk is a leading provider of third-party risk intelligence solutions, helping organizations mitigate the risks associated with third-party relationships. The company offers innovative, easy-to-use solutions designed to assess and monitor the financial health, operational stability, and compliance standing of third-party vendors, partners, and customers. With a commitment to empowering businesses with actionable risk intelligence, Argos Risk continues to lead the way in Third-Party Risk Management.

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Raintree Systems Accelerates Innovation and Growth with Strategic Appointment to Board of Directors

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30-Year Tech and Healthcare Veteran, Bill Lucchini, to Advise on Driving Customer Value Through Automation and Efficiency

CHANDLER, Ariz., Sept. 27, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Raintree Systems, inc., a leading rehabilitation therapy software provider backed by Serent Capital, announced today the appointment of Bill Lucchini to its Board of Directors.

This strategic addition comes at a pivotal time as Raintree continues its rapid growth and solidifies its position as a leader in technology solutions for physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech-language pathology, and multidisciplinary therapy practices.

Lucchini brings an outstanding track record in scaling healthcare technology solutions. As CEO of Nextech Systems, a prominent healthcare technology solution for specialty providers, Lucchini focused on customer-centric innovation that led to the company being the preeminent EHR and payments solutions in its specialties. Lucchini’s emphasis on creating meaningful workflow and efficiency benefits for its customers included AI-empowered patient journey innovations. He has also served as CEO of Dealer-FX Group, Inc., SVP and GM of Sophos Cloud, COO at OnForce, and held an impressive 16-year tenure at Intuit. His experience and expertise will help advise and accelerate Raintree’s product roadmap.

“We are thrilled to attract a leader of Bill’s caliber to our Board,” said Nick Hedges, CEO of Raintree Systems. “He is renowned for transforming Nextech through product innovation, including AI, that reset the bar for customer value. I am excited for the Board and I to have Bill as a close advisor as we chart a similar path at Raintree to redefine innovation in the rehab therapy EHR space.”

“I’m excited to work with Nick, the board, and the executive team to further Raintree’s mission to help therapy professionals provide better care and achieve superior outcomes for their patients,” said Lucchini. “Therapy professionals are making a difference for patients every day, and as an industry leader Raintree drives innovation that helps them focus on patient care while enabling them to grow and thrive. I look forward to working with all the great people at Raintree to leverage AI and other new technologies to do even more for our customers.”

About Raintree Systems 
Raintree is the preeminent platform for enterprise and mid-sized therapy provider organizations. With a proven track record of success and client satisfaction, Raintree provides solutions in patient engagement and communications, clinical documentation, revenue cycle management (RCM), and business intelligence/analytics for adult and pediatric physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, and multidisciplinary practices across all treatment settings. Raintree clients make up over 2,500 implementations nationwide and more than 25,000 users daily. Raintree leads the industry in compliance and security, offering the first ONC-certified EHR designed specifically for rehabilitation therapy. To learn more about Raintree, visit https://www.raintreeinc.com/

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Sorella Andersen
sorella.andersen@raintreeinc.com 

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