Centric Software, a leader in Product Lifecycle Management (PLM), has partnered with global discount retailer ALDI SOUTH to enhance their digital transformation and international collaboration. ALDI SOUTH, with 7,100 stores across 11 countries, chose Centric Software after a rigorous selection process. They will implement Centric PLM™ and Centric Visual Boards™ to support international collaboration on range and product development.

The partnership aims to streamline the buying process for food, near-food, and non-food products, aligning with ALDI SOUTH's goal to offer quality products at competitive prices. The broader digital transformation will help ALDI SOUTH respond to changing consumer behavior, improve time-to-market for new products, ensure compliance, sustainability, and quality, and enhance cost leadership through efficiency and collaboration.

ALDI SOUTH plans to integrate Centric Software's solutions with various enterprise systems, including ERP and PIM, to manage quality assurance and sustainability globally.

Fabrice Canonge, President of Centric Software, expressed excitement about the partnership and praised ALDI SOUTH's ambitious plans for long-term strategic streamlining.

ALDI SOUTH operates in 11 countries on four continents and employs around 186,000 staff, making it a global leader in discount grocery retail. Centric Software provides enterprise solutions for consumer goods industries, including fashion, retail, and food and beverage, to streamline product development and portfolio optimization.

The partnership reflects Centric Software's commitment to helping companies achieve their digital transformation goals.