Centric PLM vs RELEX Solutions

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.

RELEX Solutions is a planning platform for retailers, manufacturers, and wholesalers, covering forecasting, inventory, pricing, merchandising, production, and supply-chain planning. Its solution areas include demand and manufacturing planning, replenishment, fresh and retail operations, space and assortment, pricing and promotions, diagnostics, collaboration, and strategic planning. The platform connects with ERP, POS, WMS, HR, and MDM systems such as SAP, Oracle, Microsoft Dynamics, Visma, IFS, AS400, Databricks, and Snowflake. Data can move through batch API via Azure Blob Storage or SFTP, or through the RELEX Data API for near-real-time exchange. The SAP Connector supports S/4HANA on-premises, S/4HANA private cloud (RISE), and ECC 6.0 EHP8, but not S/4 public cloud (GROW) or earlier ECC versions. RELEX says its predictive technology has been refined across 600+ enterprise implementations and serves 600+ customers globally. Pricing is on request.