Centric PLM vs Infor Public Sector

Centric PLM is cloud product lifecycle management software for coordinating product teams, suppliers and data from design through launch. It supports workflows for iteration, sourcing, prototyping, testing and certification, alongside costing, pricing, product data control and workflow automation. Teams can build collection views with drag-and-drop tools, use a PLM library and connect 2D and 3D creation tools, including Browzwear, Optitex and CLO 3D. The product is presented for industries including fashion, footwear, food and beverage, home and furniture, consumer electronics, beauty, retail and OEM/ODM manufacturing. Centric says it can scale from teams of 10 to 20,000 users. Native iOS and Android apps provide access to product data, approvals and collaboration; a REST API can connect it with systems such as ERP and DAM platforms. Centric states that it has SOC 2 Type 2 and SOC 3 Type 2 assessments, ISO certifications and GDPR compliance. Pricing is available on request, and prospective customers can request a demo.

Infor Public Sector is cloud ERP for government, utility, and K-12 organizations, covering financial management, procurement, reporting, and related operations. Its ERP tools include budgeting and planning, human capital management, predictive analytics, process automation, and disaster preparedness, alongside inventory, order, and manufacturing capabilities. The Community Development and Regulation suite handles planning, permits, licenses, inspections, and code enforcement, with a public portal for online services. Infor Field Inspector supports inspections and service requests on Android, Windows, and iOS; it can be configured to keep selected data on-device for offline use. Infor ION supports integrations between Infor and third-party applications in cloud or on-premises environments. Infor describes its cloud ERP as running on AWS GovCloud and supporting FedRAMP standards. Its government solutions also support frameworks including NIST 800-53, NIST 800-171, and ITAR. The listed platforms include Android, iOS, web, Windows, API, and self-hosted. Pricing is available on request.