Gerber YuniquePLM v10.5 is now available!

Gerber YuniquePLM continues to evolve to meet the way you work with the release of v10.5, now available for customer upgrades. 

Along with this release, there is also an updated Design Suite+ Plugin v6.28.0 (compatible with Adobe Illustrator versions 26.0 through 30.3).  Direct Access v.1.6.4 is compatible with this release. YuSnap+ v2.1.0 remains available for download on Android Devices as well as iOS (iOS recommended).  

We encourage you to plan for your YuniquePLM environments to be updated at least once a year, as outlined in your subscription agreement contract, to take full advantage of the latest enhancements and new functionalities. 

This release features improvements that you requested, ensuring that our solutions support your productivity and creativity effectively. Here are some key benefits of the v10.5 updates:

Enhanced Workflow Visibility & Control 

• Clear “where used” messages prevent accidental deletions and reduce time spent investigating dependencies. 
• Improved workflow status visibility keeps teams aligned across styles, materials, and samples. 
• Standardized change logs provide consistent tracking for workflow updates and copied processes. 
• Enhanced sorting and filtering make finding workflows faster across complex multi‑workflow environments. 
• Real‑time push notifications help users act quickly on key workflow status changes. 

Smarter BOM, Material & Costing Management 

• Integrated Material Requests within BOMs streamline sourcing and supplier collaboration workflows. 
• Improved BOM replace and copy logic ensures greater accuracy when managing material changes. 
• Safer BOM Material List report configuration prevents layout issues before reports are generated. 
• Clearer relationships between BOM, costing, and BOL reduce downstream errors. 
• Improved request sorting helps teams prioritize and manage material decisions more efficiently. 

Faster Style, Line List & Sample Execution 

• Enhanced Line List quotes and commitments support faster, more informed merchandising decisions. 
• Improved style search with multi‑select filters accelerates finding relevant products and data. 
• Better pagination and reporting options improve usability for large, complex style assortments. 
• Bulk posting of revisions across all sizes speeds sample management cycles. 
• Streamlined sample and style workflows reduce manual steps and administrative overhead. 

Improved Image & Visual Asset Management 

• Faster image zoom and preview improves decision‑making during design and review processes. 
• Enhanced image sorting and organization make visual assets easier to manage. 
• “Where used” visibility helps teams understand image impact across styles, colors, and materials. 
• New GoTo navigation enables quicker access to related images and records. 
• Richer image metadata improves clarity and consistency across product documentation. 

More Powerful Configuration & Admin Flexibility 

• Expanded grid and search configurability adapts YuniquePLM to unique business processes. 
• Smarter defaults reduce configuration errors and improve day‑to‑day user efficiency. 
• Improved permissions and field controls give administrators greater governance and oversight. 
• Clear validation messages help prevent report and layout configuration mistakes. 
• More flexible tech pack configuration supports evolving customer documentation needs. 

Connected Libraries & Reuse Intelligence 

• “Where used” insights across libraries support safer updates to shared data. 
• Faster impact analysis helps users understand downstream effects before making changes. 
• Improved reuse capabilities promote standardization across styles, materials, and operations. 
• Simplified copy actions reduce effort maintaining and expanding library content. 
• Increased visibility builds confidence when managing complex, interconnected product data. 

Better Daily Usability & Performance 

• Refreshed UI delivers a cleaner, more modern experience across key workflows. 
• Improved navigation and page layouts reduce clicks and cognitive load. 
• Rich Text Editor enhancements make formatting specifications faster and more intuitive. 
• Better image access and download options streamline daily design tasks. 
• Stronger BI permissions enhance reporting governance and future analytics capabilities.