Exhibiting at FOOD INGREDIENTS CHINA 2025

Centric Software (Shanghai) Co., Ltd.（赛趋科软件（上海）有限公司）is the China-based subsidiary of Centric Software, a global leader in Product Lifecycle Management (PLM), retail planning, and pricing solutions for consumer goods industries. Located in Shanghai, the company delivers innovative, cloud-based digital transformation tools tailored for fashion, footwear, luxury, retail, outdoor, and consumer goods brands operating in the Chinese and Asia-Pacific markets.

Company Background

Centric Software was originally founded in Silicon Valley and now operates globally with regional offices and localized support teams in over 30 countries. Its Shanghai operation, Centric Software (Shanghai) Co., Ltd., was established to directly serve the fast-growing digitalization needs of Chinese and regional consumer brands by offering comprehensive PLM and planning tools integrated with real-time collaboration and analytics.

Centric Software is a wholly owned subsidiary of Dassault Systèmes (Euronext Paris: #DSY.PA), a global leader in 3D design and engineering software.

Core Business

Centric Software specializes in the development and implementation of enterprise software solutions that streamline product development, sourcing, production, and retail execution. The suite enables companies to go from concept to shelf faster, more efficiently, and with improved profitability.

Product Offerings

Centric Software China’s solutions include:

• Centric PLM (Product Lifecycle Management): A highly configurable cloud-based PLM platform for managing product development processes from ideation through to retail.
• Centric Planning: Retail and merchandise planning solutions that combine AI and machine learning for demand forecasting, assortment optimization, and inventory control.
• Centric Pricing: AI-driven pricing solutions that provide competitive price tracking and intelligent dynamic pricing strategies.

These solutions are offered as Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) and are localized to support Chinese language, regulatory, and operational needs.

Specialization and USP

Centric Software (Shanghai) stands out due to:

• Deep industry specialization in fashion, retail, and consumer goods
• Rapid implementation cycles (as fast as 8–12 weeks)
• Modular, mobile-enabled architecture
• Seamless integration with ERP, CAD, 3D design, e-commerce, and PLM platforms
• AI-driven analytics and insights for faster and more data-informed decision making

Its solutions are used by over 700+ brands globally, including leading Chinese enterprises undergoing digital transformation.

Financials

Centric Software operates under Dassault Systèmes and does not publish separate financial statements. However, global performance indicators show:

• Dassault Systèmes reported €5.93 billion in revenue (FY2023)
• Centric Software contributes significantly to the Consumer Packaged Goods & Retail division, which saw double-digit growth YoY
• In China, the PLM market for fashion and consumer goods is projected to grow at 15% CAGR, with Centric among the top 3 providers

Shipment and Export Records

As an enterprise software company, Centric Software (Shanghai) does not ship physical goods but offers cloud-based deployments and digital implementation services globally.

Implementation projects have been delivered to clients across Mainland China, Hong Kong, Taiwan, and Southeast Asia, with global support teams collaborating on multinational rollouts.

Target Market

Centric Software (Shanghai) targets:

• Fashion & Apparel
• Footwear
• Luxury Goods
• Outdoor & Sportswear
• Retail Chains
• Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG)

Typical clients include brands, manufacturers, trading companies, and retailers seeking digital transformation in their product development and go-to-market strategies.

Capabilities

• Localized deployment teams and consultants fluent in Mandarin and experienced in Chinese business workflows
• PLM mobile apps (Centric 3D Connect, Centric Visual Boards)
• Cloud-native microservice architecture for scalability
• APIs for integration with SAP, Oracle, Adobe, and more
• Project onboarding, training, and continuous digital enablement support

Certifications and Compliance

• SOC 2 Type II compliant for SaaS data security
• ISO/IEC 27001 certified information security management
• GDPR and China’s PIPL (Personal Information Protection Law) compliant
• Cloud hosting via top-tier providers (AWS, Alibaba Cloud) in compliance with local data regulations

Customer Testimonials

• “Centric PLM helped us reduce product development time by 25% while improving visibility across our supply chain.” – VP of Product, Apparel Brand, China
• “The integration of Centric Planning allowed us to optimize inventory by region and increase sell-through rate by 18%.” – Chief Digital Officer, Fashion Retail Group, Southeast Asia

Achievements

• Named Leader in IDC MarketScape: Worldwide PLM Applications 2023
• Winner of the Red Herring Top 100 Global Award
• Successfully implemented PLM solutions for over 150 brands in APAC
• Hosted over 50 digital transformation webinars in China during 2021–2023

Centric Software (Shanghai) Co., Ltd. continues to empower Chinese and Asian consumer brands with advanced, real-time digital solutions that enable faster product development, smarter planning, and data-driven decision making in an increasingly competitive global marketplace.