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Centric Software (Centric PLM)
Centric Software delivers enterprise Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) and supply chain planning solutions tailored for fashion, luxury, retail, food & beverage, and consumer goods companies. The platform unifies line planning, product design, tech pack development, material sourcing, vendor collaboration, and quality compliance into a single digital source of truth. By leveraging 3D design connectors, mobile inspection apps, and AI-driven market intelligence, Centric PLM accelerates time-to-market and reduces material waste.
What it does
Centralizes product specifications, tech packs, bill of materials (BOM), and color palettes in a unified repository. Automates seasonal line planning, merchandise financial targets, and SKU profitability analysis. Connects 3D CAD design tools directly to PLM workflows for rapid virtual sampling and prototyping. Manages global supplier collaboration, purchase order tracking, compliance documentation, and factory audits.
Why it works
Out-of-the-box, non-coding configurability speeds up enterprise deployment times compared to legacy custom PLM platforms. Native 3D CAD and Adobe Illustrator connectors allow designers to update PLM tech packs directly from creative applications. Mobile PLM applications enable real-time factory floor quality inspections and immediate sample feedback. Unified concept-to-replenishment architecture connects product development with price optimization and inventory allocation.
Category: Business & Operations
Team Size: 100+
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As of 2026
Business & Operations
Revenue: $100M+ ARR
AI-driven PLM platform automating consumer goods design, sourcing, and merchandise planning.
Overview
Centric Software delivers enterprise Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) and supply chain planning solutions tailored for fashion, luxury, retail, food & beverage, and consumer goods companies. The platform unifies line planning, product design, tech pack development, material sourcing, vendor collaboration, and quality compliance into a single digital source of truth. By leveraging 3D design connectors, mobile inspection apps, and AI-driven market intelligence, Centric PLM accelerates time-to-market and reduces material waste.
Funding status: Acquired
Revenue source: Subscriptions
Customer type: B2B
Pricing: Enterprise
Tech stack: Java, C#, .NET, React, HTML5, Cloud Infrastructure, REST API, iOS Native, Android Native
Platform: Web • iOS • Android
Integrations: Adobe Creative Cloud, Browzwear, CLO 3D, EFI Optitex, SAP, Oracle ERP, Microsoft Dynamics 365, Salesforce, REST API
Founder story
Centric Software was founded in Campbell, California, by Chris Groves to solve product development inefficiencies in fast-moving fashion and consumer goods industries. Traditional PLM tools were overly complex engineering systems unsuited for fast fashion cycles. Groves developed Centric PLM as a highly visual, configurable platform that streamlines line planning, design, and sourcing. In 2018, Dassault Systèmes acquired a majority stake in the company.
What it does
- Centralizes product specifications, tech packs, bill of materials (BOM), and color palettes in a unified repository
- Automates seasonal line planning, merchandise financial targets, and SKU profitability analysis
- Connects 3D CAD design tools directly to PLM workflows for rapid virtual sampling and prototyping
- Manages global supplier collaboration, purchase order tracking, compliance documentation, and factory audits.
Who it's for
- Apparel & Fashion Brands
- Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG) Companies
- Footwear & Outdoor Gear Manufacturers
- Multi-Category Retail Chains
Why it works
- Out-of-the-box, non-coding configurability speeds up enterprise deployment times compared to legacy custom PLM platforms
- Native 3D CAD and Adobe Illustrator connectors allow designers to update PLM tech packs directly from creative applications
- Mobile PLM applications enable real-time factory floor quality inspections and immediate sample feedback
- Unified concept-to-replenishment architecture connects product development with price optimization and inventory allocation.
Growth strategies
- Acquiring specialized technology providers like StyleSage (market intelligence), aifora (pricing/inventory AI), and Contentserv (PIM).
- Expanding from core apparel and footwear markets into fast- moving consumer verticals like food, cosmetics, and electronics.
- Integrating 3D virtual prototyping and generative AI tools to eliminate physical sampling overhead.
- Leveraging the global sales channel and distribution network of parent company Dassault Systèmes.
Alternatives
Comparison overview
- Centric PLM offers an out-of-the-box configurable interface tailored specifically for consumer goods and fashion, whereas legacy engineering PLMs like PTC Windchill or Siemens Teamcenter require custom coding for soft-goods workflows.
- Centric incorporates native mobile inspection apps and 3D design suite connectors directly into its base product, unlike traditional PLMs that depend on third-party middleware.