Centric Software has announced major updates to its Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) platform, designed to transform the way food & beverage manufacturers, brands, and grocery retailers manage product development.
The new release integrates AI-driven workflow enhancements, a robust compliance engine, mobile tools, and streamlined supplier collaboration features. These updates aim to simplify processes, improve accuracy, and accelerate time to market.
Key innovations include an AI-powered workflow that embeds intelligent decision-making into every stage of the product lifecycle, enabling faster, data-driven decisions. The compliance engine helps businesses easily manage ingredient regulations across countries, reducing the risk of errors and delays in approvals.
Other highlights include a standardized product brief for clearer team collaboration, automated impact analysis to track ingredient and supplier dependencies, and sustainability tools that help companies meet new ESG requirements with automated reporting and certificate management. A redesigned sidebar navigation also improves user experience, making it easier to access complex product data.
“Centric PLM now delivers faster performance and new capabilities built specifically for the food & beverage and grocery industry,” said Ron Watson, EVP Product & CSO at Centric Software. “Our compliance engine and AI tools give companies a competitive edge in product development and regulatory management.”
Chris Groves, CEO of Centric Software, added, “Every innovation is shaped by customer input, ensuring that our solutions are practical, market-driven, and built for real-world needs.”