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BlueCherry PLM

CGS (Computer Generated Solutions) · Fashion & retail

BlueCherry PLM is a cloud product lifecycle management system from CGS for apparel, footwear and lifestyle brands, part of the BlueCherry suite that also includes ERP, MES and B2B commerce.

Bill of materials: StrongChange management: AvailableCAD data management: AvailableFormulation and specifications: LimitedRegulatory compliance: AvailableSustainability and LCA data: AvailableSupplier collaboration: StrongRequirements management: LimitedAI assistance: Limited

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Overview

CGS, a New York based business applications and services company operating for more than 40 years, develops the BlueCherry suite for consumer lifestyle, apparel and retail companies. BlueCherry PLM, also marketed as BlueCherry Next PLM, is cloud-native and runs in any browser. It covers design, digital asset management, BOMs, tech packs, costing scenarios and margin analysis, sourcing through RFQs and sample and purchase order management, vendor scorecards, factory audits and a Compliance and CSR module that includes CPSIA tracking.

The main differentiator is suite integration. BlueCherry PLM shares data with BlueCherry ERP, B2B wholesale commerce, warehouse management, shop floor control and AI-based planning, so a brand can run development, sourcing, wholesale and distribution on one vendor's applications. For other environments CGS offers pre-built ERP integrations and open APIs. An Adobe plug-in lets designers add product data, images and artwork without a separate login, and the platform integrates with 3D design and material tools. CGS describes the product as AI-powered, without detailed public documentation of specific AI functions.

IDC named CGS a Leader in its 2024 MarketScape for worldwide retail, footwear and apparel PLM. Typical customers are mid-sized and larger North American apparel and lifestyle brands, such as Eberjey and Secret Charm, that want PLM and ERP from a single supplier.

Recent news

  • Partnership

    BlueCherry names Lodestar its reseller for Italy.

    Lodestar became the official Italian reseller of the BlueCherry suite, including its PLM modules.

    BlueCherry

  • Other

    CGS splits into four companies, with BlueCherry staying in the software firm.

    Computer Generated Solutions said BlueCherry remains inside the applications company, while learning, immersive technology and technology services became separate legal entities.

    GlobeNewswire

Best fit

Apparel, footwear and lifestyle brands, particularly in North America, that want PLM integrated with ERP, wholesale and warehouse applications from one vendor.

Presence in Europe

CGS operates offices in Europe as part of a footprint across five regions, while BlueCherry's published customer references are mainly in North America.

Strengths

  • Tight integration with the BlueCherry ERP, B2B, warehouse and shop floor applications.
  • Strong sourcing, costing and vendor compliance functions, including CPSIA tracking.
  • Adobe plug-in and 3D tool integrations for design teams.
  • Recognised as a Leader in the IDC MarketScape for retail, footwear and apparel PLM 2024.

Considerations

  • The strongest value case assumes adoption of the wider BlueCherry suite, which increases single-vendor dependency.
  • Specific AI functionality in the PLM product is not documented in detail publicly and should be demonstrated.
  • European references are less visible than North American ones, so EU regulatory content and local support should be verified.

Capability assessment

Bill of materialsStrong
Change managementAvailable
CAD data managementAvailable
Formulation and specificationsLimited
Regulatory complianceAvailable
Sustainability and LCA dataAvailable
Supplier collaborationStrong
Requirements managementLimited
AI assistanceLimited

Editorial assessment of documented out-of-the-box functionality, reviewed 16 October 2026. Strong, Available, Limited, or Partner (delivered through partners or add-ons). How levels are assigned.

Integrations and ecosystem

Adobe Creative Cloud3D design and material toolsBlueCherry ERPBlueCherry B2B wholesale platformBlueCherry warehouse managementThird-party ERP via open APIs

Sources

Revision history

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AInitial release.

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