Product lifecycle

Centric Planning Provides the 'Missing Piece' for Style Union

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Monday, October 2, 2023

CAMPBELL, Calif., Oct. 2, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Centric Software®, the Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) market leader, is pleased to announce that Indian fashion brand Style Union has expanded their partnership with the implementation of Centric Planning™. Centric Software provides the most innovative enterprise solutions to plan, design, develop, source, price and sell products such as apparel, fashion, home, footwear, sporting goods, consumer electronics, cosmetics, food & beverage, and luxury to achieve strategic and operational digital transformation goals.

Key Points: 
  • Indian fashion brand expands partnership with Centric Software to implement Centric Planning, speeding buying and planning time
    CAMPBELL, Calif., Oct. 2, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Centric Software®, the Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) market leader, is pleased to announce that Indian fashion brand Style Union has expanded their partnership with the implementation of Centric Planning™.
  • Centric Planning will replace at least a dozen spreadsheets currently used to manage assortment planning and merchandise financial planning, and will be used by merchandisers, buyers and regional operations managers.
  • "We will be able to consolidate and organize planning activities and improve visibility across teams," explains Alok Dharadhar, Head of Planning at Style Union.
  • "We are delighted that Style Union has given Centric a further vote of confidence with the adoption of Centric Planning, just a year after implementing Centric PLM," says Chris Groves, CEO of Centric Software.

Advantive Expands Assembly Manufacturing Solutions Through Acquisition of Proplanner

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Tuesday, September 26, 2023

TAMPA BAY, Fla., Sept. 26, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Advantive, a mission-critical software provider for specialty manufacturing and distribution businesses, announced today its acquisition of Proplanner, a leader in Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) solutions and Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES). This acquisition further advances Advantive's commitment to driving innovation in the manufacturing and distribution lifecycle.

Key Points: 
  • "Today marks a significant milestone for Advantive as we embrace the future of manufacturing technology," said Benoit de la Tour, CEO of Advantive.
  • The Proplanner Assembly PLM solution features three technology platforms designed to increase efficiency: Assembly Planner, Shop Floor MES, and Flow Planner.
  • With the addition of Proplanner, Advantive now covers every dimension of complex manufacturing processes – from planning and execution, to assembly, quality, warehousing, transportation, and more.
  • "By joining forces with Advantive, we are excited to bring a synergistic suite of manufacturing solutions and value-generating software to our customers.

Aras Positioned as the Technology Leader in the 2023 SPARK Matrix for Product Lifecycle Management by Quadrant Knowledge Solutions

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Thursday, September 21, 2023

ANDOVER, Mass., Sept. 21, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Aras, which provides the most powerful low-code application platform to design, build, and operate complex products, announced today that it has been named the 2023 technology leader in Quadrant Knowledge Solutions'  SPARK MatrixTM: Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) category.

Key Points: 
  • ANDOVER, Mass., Sept. 21, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Aras, which provides the most powerful low-code application platform to design, build, and operate complex products, announced today that it has been named the 2023 technology leader in Quadrant Knowledge Solutions' SPARK MatrixTM: Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) category.
  • The company has received strong ratings due to its technology excellence and customer impact and has been positioned as a technology leader in the 2023 SPARK Matrix for the PLM market."
  • Quadrant Knowledge Solutions' SPARK Matrix™ includes a detailed analysis of the global market dynamics, major trends, vendor landscape, and competitive positioning.
  • Roque Martin, CEO, Aras, said: "We are honored to be named a leader in the PLM category for Quadrant Knowledge Solutions' SPARK Matrix.

Aras Positioned as the Technology Leader in the 2023 SPARK Matrix for Product Lifecycle Management by Quadrant Knowledge Solutions

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Thursday, September 21, 2023

ANDOVER, Mass., Sept. 21, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Aras, which provides the most powerful low-code application platform to design, build, and operate complex products, announced today that it has been named the 2023 technology leader in Quadrant Knowledge Solutions'  SPARK MatrixTM: Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) category.

Key Points: 
  • ANDOVER, Mass., Sept. 21, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Aras, which provides the most powerful low-code application platform to design, build, and operate complex products, announced today that it has been named the 2023 technology leader in Quadrant Knowledge Solutions' SPARK MatrixTM: Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) category.
  • The company has received strong ratings due to its technology excellence and customer impact and has been positioned as a technology leader in the 2023 SPARK Matrix for the PLM market."
  • Quadrant Knowledge Solutions' SPARK Matrix™ includes a detailed analysis of the global market dynamics, major trends, vendor landscape, and competitive positioning.
  • Roque Martin, CEO, Aras, said: "We are honored to be named a leader in the PLM category for Quadrant Knowledge Solutions' SPARK Matrix.

Wolverine Worldwide Implements Centric Software to Speed Time-to-Market

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Thursday, September 21, 2023

CAMPBELL, Calif., Sept. 21, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Centric Software®, the Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) market leader is pleased to announce that Wolverine Worldwide (NYSE: WWW), which operates one of the world's largest portfolios of footwear and lifestyle brands, has selected Centric PLMTM—to help drive efficiency and growth. Centric Software provides the most innovative enterprise solutions to plan, design, develop, source, price and sell products such as apparel, fashion, home, footwear, sporting goods, consumer electronics, cosmetics, food & beverage and luxury to achieve strategic and operational digital transformation goals. 

Key Points: 
  • Leading footwear company selects Visual Assortment Board, 3D-enabled Centric PLM and Centric Pricing to enhance product development process
    CAMPBELL, Calif., Sept. 21, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Centric Software® , the Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) market leader is pleased to announce that Wolverine Worldwide (NYSE: WWW), which operates one of the world's largest portfolios of footwear and lifestyle brands, has selected Centric PLMTM—to help drive efficiency and growth.
  • As our product development processes evolved and to further advance our digital infrastructure, the need for a modern PLM solution like Centric PLM became obvious.
  • CEO of Centric Software, Chris Groves says, "We are thrilled that Wolverine Worldwide, a century-plus multi-brand company, has chosen Centric Software to further its digital transformation.
  • With our suite of retail and brand innovations that positively impact speed and the bottom line, Wolverine is well-positioned for continued success and future growth."

BYLT Basics Speeds Up Product Go-To-Market and Centralizes Product Data in One Location: Centric PLM

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Tuesday, September 19, 2023

CAMPBELL, Calif., Sept. 19, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Centric Software®, the Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) market leader, is pleased to announce that BYLT Basics, the premium basics apparel company, has selected Centric PLM™ to speed time to market. Centric Software provides the most innovative enterprise solutions to plan, design, develop, source and sell products such as apparel, footwear, sporting goods, furniture, home décor, consumer electronics, cosmetics, food & beverage and luxury to achieve strategic and operational digital transformation goals.

Key Points: 
  • CAMPBELL, Calif., Sept. 19, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Centric Software® , the Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) market leader, is pleased to announce that BYLT Basics, the premium basics apparel company, has selected Centric PLM™ to speed time to market.
  • Centric PLM is an easy way for us to be honest with ourselves and make sure that the spec is true to what our product is."
  • We are glad that BYLT Basics has chosen Centric PLM as their digital transformation foundation and are looking forward to working with them in the years to come."
  • BYLT Basics is on a mission to improve the quality and style of Premium Basics.

Centric Software Acquires AI-Powered Predictive Pricing Solution, aifora

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Thursday, September 14, 2023

CAMPBELL, Calif., Sept. 14, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Centric Software®, the Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) market leader, is excited to announce the acquisition of aifora™, the AI-powered price and inventory optimization solution. Centric Software provides the most innovative enterprise solutions to plan, design, develop, source, price and sell products such as apparel, fashion, home, footwear, sporting goods, consumer electronics, cosmetics, food & beverage and luxury to achieve strategic and operational digital transformation goals.

Key Points: 
  • Like Centric Software, aifora has developed solutions based on rich industry experience and best practices.
  • aifora complements the Centric family of solutions, including flagship solution Centric PLM™, Centric Planning™, Centric Pricing™ and the innovative visual collaboration platform, Centric Visual Boards™.
  • Centric Software will seamlessly integrate aifora with existing solutions to provide significant improvements in revenue, product margin and inventory management for brands and retailers.
  • "We would like to warmly welcome aifora to the Centric family as we combine forces to meet the needs of consumer goods companies," says Chris Groves, CEO of Centric Software.

Aras Positioned as the Technology Leader in the 2023 SPARK Matrix for Product Lifecycle Management by Quadrant Knowledge Solutions

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Thursday, September 14, 2023

ANDOVER, Mass., Sept. 14, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Aras, which provides the most powerful low-code application platform to design, build, and operate complex products, announced today that it has been named the 2023 technology leader in Quadrant Knowledge Solutions' SPARK MatrixTM: Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) category.

Key Points: 
  • The company has received strong ratings due to its technology excellence and customer impact and has been positioned as a technology leader in the 2023 SPARK Matrix for the PLM market."
  • Quadrant Knowledge Solutions' SPARK Matrix™ includes a detailed analysis of the global market dynamics, major trends, vendor landscape, and competitive positioning.
  • The study provides a competitive analysis and ranking of the leading technology vendors in the form of its SPARK Matrix.
  • Roque Martin, CEO, Aras, said: "We are honored to be named a leader in the PLM category for Quadrant Knowledge Solutions' SPARK Matrix.

MeEat Selects Centric PLM to Help Revolutionize Plant-Based Food Industry

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Thursday, September 7, 2023

CAMPBELL, Calif., Sept. 7, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Centric Software®  , the Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) market leader, proudly announces its partnership with MeEat, a Finnish plant-based food tech startup. Centric Software provides the most innovative enterprise solutions to plan, design, develop, source and sell products such as apparel, footwear, sporting goods, furniture, home décor, consumer electronics, cosmetics, food & beverage and luxury to achieve strategic and operational digital transformation goals. 

Key Points: 
  • Finnish food tech startup partners with Centric Software to bolster innovation, streamline processes & enhance collaboration
    CAMPBELL, Calif., Sept. 7, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Centric Software® , the Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) market leader, proudly announces its partnership with MeEat, a Finnish plant-based food tech startup.
  • Founded in 2020, MeEat Food Tech is a plant-based food startup with an aspirational mission — to make the best plant-based products and help the meat industry switch to plant-based food production.
  • MeEat is a spin-off from a Finnish meat processing company, Pouttu, and their brand MUU is the market leader in Finland.
  • "The configurability and features of Centric PLM™ are superior to other solutions, and being able to access Centric team members during regular office hours will facilitate collaboration."

MeEat Selects Centric PLM to Help Revolutionize Plant-Based Food Industry

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Thursday, September 7, 2023

CAMPBELL, Calif., Sept. 7, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Centric Software®  , the Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) market leader, proudly announces its partnership with MeEat, a Finnish plant-based food tech startup. Centric Software provides the most innovative enterprise solutions to plan, design, develop, source and sell products such as apparel, footwear, sporting goods, furniture, home décor, consumer electronics, cosmetics, food & beverage and luxury to achieve strategic and operational digital transformation goals. 

Key Points: 
  • Finnish food tech startup partners with Centric Software to bolster innovation, streamline processes & enhance collaboration
    CAMPBELL, Calif., Sept. 7, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Centric Software® , the Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) market leader, proudly announces its partnership with MeEat, a Finnish plant-based food tech startup.
  • Founded in 2020, MeEat Food Tech is a plant-based food startup with an aspirational mission — to make the best plant-based products and help the meat industry switch to plant-based food production.
  • MeEat is a spin-off from a Finnish meat processing company, Pouttu, and their brand MUU is the market leader in Finland.
  • "The configurability and features of Centric PLM™ are superior to other solutions, and being able to access Centric team members during regular office hours will facilitate collaboration."