Amazon S3 - Centric Integration and Automation

Common Integration Use Cases Between Amazon S3 and Centric

1. Centralized storage of product design assets

Data flow: Centric to Amazon S3

Centric users can publish approved product assets such as sketches, tech packs, spec sheets, line plans, and presentation files to Amazon S3 for scalable storage and distribution. This gives design, merchandising, and external partners a reliable repository for large files that may be too heavy or too numerous to manage directly inside PLM workflows.

Business value: Reduces file handling bottlenecks, improves access to approved content, and lowers the risk of version confusion across teams.

2. Retrieval of master product files for PLM collaboration

Data flow: Amazon S3 to Centric

Product teams can store source files, reference images, and supplier documents in Amazon S3 and link or ingest them into Centric for product development activities. Centric then becomes the collaboration layer where teams review, annotate, and manage product records while S3 serves as the durable file store.

Business value: Keeps large source assets accessible without overloading PLM storage, while ensuring teams work from a controlled product record.

3. Distribution of approved product imagery to downstream teams

Data flow: Centric to Amazon S3

Once product images, packaging artwork, or marketing visuals are approved in Centric, they can be exported to Amazon S3 for use by eCommerce, marketing, retail operations, and external agencies. S3 can act as the distribution layer for downstream systems that need fast access to finalized assets.

Business value: Speeds launch readiness and ensures downstream teams use only approved, current assets.

4. Backup and archival of completed product development records

Data flow: Centric to Amazon S3

At the end of a product lifecycle, Centric records such as final specifications, compliance documents, and development history can be archived in Amazon S3 for long-term retention. This supports auditability, reduces active system clutter, and preserves historical product data for future reference.

Business value: Lowers PLM storage costs, supports governance requirements, and improves lifecycle record management.

5. Supplier file exchange for product development

Data flow: Bi-directional

Suppliers can upload large deliverables such as sample images, material certificates, and construction files to Amazon S3, which Centric then references during review and approval. In return, Centric can publish updated product requirements, comments, and approved specifications back to S3 for supplier access.

Business value: Improves collaboration with external partners, shortens review cycles, and creates a controlled exchange process for large files.

6. Support for digital asset management workflows

Data flow: Centric to Amazon S3

When Centric is used to manage product data and approvals, finalized assets can be pushed to Amazon S3 as the distribution layer for DAM-connected processes. This is especially useful for organizations that need to share product imagery and content across multiple channels while keeping Centric as the system of record for product development.

Business value: Ensures consistency between product data and digital assets, reducing rework and content mismatches.

7. Large file staging for product review and approval cycles

Data flow: Amazon S3 to Centric

Teams can stage large design files, 3D renders, and video content in Amazon S3 before linking them into Centric review workflows. This allows reviewers to access heavy files efficiently while Centric manages the approval process, comments, and version control.

Business value: Improves performance for large media files and makes review cycles more efficient for distributed teams.

8. Product launch content synchronization

Data flow: Bi-directional

Centric can provide approved product data, launch assets, and final specifications to Amazon S3 for use by launch teams, while S3 can return supporting content such as campaign files or retailer-specific materials back into Centric for product record completeness. This creates a synchronized workflow between product development and launch execution.

Business value: Aligns product, marketing, and operations teams around a single launch package and reduces delays caused by missing or outdated content.