Centric Software Achieves Highest Technology Excellence Position in 2026 QKS SPARK Matrix™ for Process Manufacturing PLM

Technology Leader and Emerging Innovator recognitions confirm Centric Software’s established technology leadership for consumer packaged goods and formulated products

CAMPBELL, Calif., October 8, 2026—Centric Software® today announced that it achieved the highest Technology Excellence position in the SPARK Matrix™: PLM for Process Manufacturing, Q3 2026. QKS Group, formerly known as Quadrant Knowledge Solutions, also named Centric Software a Leader and Emerging Innovator.

Centric Software delivers innovative, integrated, end-to-end AI-powered enterprise solutions to take products from concept to commercialization. Food & beverage, cosmetics & personal care, grocery and multi-category retail teams can plan, design, develop, formulate, source, comply, buy, make, price, allocate, assort, sell and replenish products to achieve strategic and operational digital transformation goals.

The Process Manufacturing PLM category addresses the product development needs of consumer packaged goods companies and manufacturers of formulated products, including food & beverage, cosmetics & personal care and related industries. Widely recognized for its leadership in fashion, Centric Software is also firmly established in these markets. Its deep technology capabilities span formulation, specifications, quality, compliance, packaging, sourcing and commercialization, as confirmed by its highest Technology Excellence position in the QKS Group evaluation.

Centric customers demonstrate the measurable business impact of connecting critical workflows from formulation through commercialization. Centric PLM™ accelerated formulation and regulatory analysis for Prodiet, a leading clinical nutrition company, reducing formulation simulation time by 90% and regulatory analysis time from 10 days to just 1 day. At a leading edible starch manufacturer, connected lifecycle coverage increased the product commercialization rate by 20% and revenue from new products by 10%.

Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) for process manufacturing is evolving from standalone formulation and specification management toward connected platforms that unite product development, compliance, quality, packaging and supplier collaboration. QKS Group identifies AI, deeper integration and end-to-end lifecycle coverage as key market drivers as manufacturers seek to accelerate innovation, manage complexity and commercialize products faster.

“Centric Software stands out for combining deep formulation, specification and quality capabilities with AI-driven formulation, proactive quality-risk identification and mature supplier collaboration,” says Anoch Mane, Principal Analyst at QKS Group. “Its customer-driven product direction, connected approach to the product lifecycle and strong growth in process manufacturing differentiate Centric Software and position the company for long-term leadership in the market.”

Why Centric Software leads in Technology Excellence

QKS Group highlights four areas that demonstrate the technology leadership of Centric PLM across product development and the broader value chain:

• AI embedded in critical workflows:

  Teams identify risks earlier, evaluate options faster and make more confident formulation and quality decisions.

• AI-driven formulation, specification and quality:

  Product teams accelerate development while maintaining control over cost, nutrition, allergens and compliance.

• Connected supplier collaboration:

  Manufacturers reduce delays and reliance on email while improving data visibility, compliance control and audit readiness.

• Customer-driven innovation:

  Companies gain practical AI and product capabilities shaped by real process manufacturing requirements and operational challenges.

“Process manufacturers are entering a new era in which speed, margin and innovation depend on connected intelligence across the product lifecycle,” says Fabrice Canonge, CEO of Centric Software. “Centric Software has built an established leadership position in this market by combining deep industry expertise with AI and a relentless focus on customer value. This recognition reflects the market’s move beyond fragmented tools toward intelligent platforms that enable companies to scale innovation, accelerate growth and protect margins.”

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About QKS Group

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