QUNIE CORPORATION
Centric Software Inc.

The Japanese consultancy firm, QUNIE CORPORATION (Head Office: Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo; President and CEO: Shigeki Yamaguchi, hereinafter “QUNIE”) has signed a Solutions Partner Agreement with Centric Software Inc.（Head Office: Campbell, CA; President and CEO：Chris Groves, hereinafter “Centric Software” ）, commencing implementation and establishment support for several Centric PLM products.
With QUNIE’s wide range of knowledge from BPR to system construction and operation, combined with Centric Software’s PLM solutions, QUNIE is aiming to optimize the product development model and realize a sustainable corporate management capable to withstand a volatile market. This approach aims to transcend conventional system implementation, delivering measurable results across operational and organizational transformation as well as product development.
Through this strategic partnership, the two firms will collaborate to optimize product development operating models and enable agile, flexible management practices that can swiftly adapt to fast-evolving markets.

Background

Due to the diversification in consumer demands, resulting in the increase in SKU and private-label products, consumer product manufacturers are pressured to launch products in a much shorter span of time. In addition, with the accelerating labor shortage in the consumer products industry, efficiently developing original products and minimizing the time to market is gaining importance in corporate growth.

In order to realize efficient product development, it is necessary to revisit the strategy and process of product planning and development. When accelerating reformation, it is effective to implement DX infrastructure that helps streamline various processes, such as project management in product development, centralized management of product information, and communication with stakeholders. However, in the consumer product industry, system utilization is relatively low and many corporations are yet to fundamentally overcome the situation.
To address these challenges, QUNIE and Centric Software have entered into a solution partnership agreement and will jointly promote transformation through the implementation of Centric PLM and related solutions.

Overview

QUNIE has signed a Solutions Partner Agreement with Centric Software Inc., commencing implementation and establishment support for several Centric PLM products, starting from May 2025. The partnership will allow QUNIE to provide clients with the following values and services.

1．Optimization of Operational Processes
QUNIE will support clients’ operational optimization and reformation, by analyzing their respective issues and designing the To-Be vision. With this approach, we will be able to meet clients’ specific needs, such as advancement in both internal and external communication between stakeholders, or concurrent operation of the product development process.

2．Reformation of Organizational Functions in Product Development
Human resources and organizations, responsible for the operational process, are crucial infrastructure when managing the product life cycle. Utilizing QUNIE’s knowledge and expertise in both operational and organizational reformation, we will redefine organizational functions and devise human resource plans, ideal for our clients.

3．Construction, Operation and Establishment of Product Planning and Development Platforms
Combining QUNIE’s knowledge of change management, with Centric Software’s PLM solutions, we will be able to provide clients with end-to-end support, from the implementation of DX infrastructure to planning, designing, and establishing the modified operations.

By leveraging QUNIE’s extensive expertise in areas such as new product development, procurement, demand-supply planning, logistics, and global supply chain transformation, companies can move beyond basic system implementation to drive both product development and operational excellence, while maintaining the agility to respond to rapidly changing market environments.

About Centric Software’s Products

Centric Software’s products are known for the following features.

1．Advantages in the Consumer Products Industry
Centric Software is a significant PLM solution vender in the consumer products industry, and provides products covering various categories: fashion, luxury,　footwear, outdoor items, household goods, foods and beverages, cosmetics and personal care items. Because their products are developed based on needs and trends in the industry, they have the highest adoption and satisfaction rate among users, and are highly known for their wide function coverage.

2．Intuitive and Highly Visible UI/UX
Centric Software’s products are highly rated by users for their UI/UX. Their user-friendly product lowers the hurdle for post-implementation user training and operational change, and is a main factor sustaining their high usage rate.

3．Quick Implementation and High Cost Performance
Not only can the users implement the products by modules, but their industry standard functions, based on the product’s extensive implementation record, also allow users to customize its functions to meet their wide range of requirements. Therefore, the need to develop add-on modules is low, making it possible to implement the product at a low cost. This lowers the barrier to implement PLM solutions, and users are able to experience the positive effects promptly.

Future Prospects

Through the partnership, both QUNIE and Centric Software will push forward the reformation in product planning and development in the consumer product industry, and contribute to strengthening our clients’ competitiveness. We will continue to form a consensus on the client’s To-Be visions based on their corporate cultures and business characteristics, and run alongside clients in overcoming their challenges.

QUNIE’s Commitment to the Consumer Goods Industry

QUNIE Corporation is a business consulting firm within the NTT DATA Group. As a trusted partner for clients undertaking various transformations, our professionals with deep expertise and extensive experience deliver comprehensive solutions that drive transformation initiatives on a global scale.

Within QUNIE’s Consumer Products Industry Division, our consultants, specialized in retail, distribution, and consumer goods sectors, leverage deep field experience and strong execution capabilities to support enterprise transformation. We have a proven track record across a wide range of transformation themes - including new product development, procurement, demand-supply planning, logistics, global supply chain transformation, and trade promotion management - for clients in diverse categories such as food, beverages, alcoholic products, daily necessities, and cosmetics.
Company Website：https://www.qunie.com/en/

About Centric Software Inc.

Centric Software, a Silicone Valley based company, provides retail companies, brands, and manufacturers of every size, with a PLM platform. This platform supports wide range of operation, from AI utilization in product planning to stock replenishment.

Company Name：
Centric Software Inc,
Headquarters：
655 Campbell Technology Parkway, Suite 200
Campbell, CA 95008 USA
President：
Chris Groves
Business Description：
PLM solution development and vending
Company Website：https://www.centricsoftware.com/(External Link)

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Centric Software Inc.
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EMEA: Kristen Salaun-Batby, ksalaun-batby@centricsoftware.com
APAC: Lily Dong, lily.dong@centricsoftware.com
JAPAN：Yoshinori Tamura, yoshinori.tamura@centricsoftware.com

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