New AI-driven enhancements to Centric Planning boost demand forecasting, assortment intelligence, and market-specific replenishment strategies
National, September 17, 2025: Centric Software®, a global provider of enterprise solutions for fashion, luxury, footwear, outdoor, home, food & beverage, cosmetics & personal care, consumer electronics, and multi-category retail, has announced major AI-powered enhancements to Centric Planning™. The latest updates integrate advanced demand forecasting, smarter assortment intelligence, and deeper connections with Centric PLM™ and Centric Visual Boards™, enabling global retailers to make faster, data-backed decisions.
Centric Planning leverages real-time forecasting and intelligent assortment planning, delivering proven results such as doubling operating margins, reducing inventory by 50%, cutting planning cycle times by 75%, and halving budget preparation time. These improvements translate into stronger profitability, greater agility, and more efficient workflows for retail teams.
Key Innovations in Centric Planning
Competitive benchmarking at the planning stage:
New AI-powered benchmarking identifies assortment gaps and pricing risks by analyzing competitor assortments. With live market data from Centric Market Intelligence™ embedded directly into planning workflows, retailers can adjust assortments to stay ahead of shifting consumer demand.
Strategic replenishment algorithm for China:
Reflecting the unique demands of China’s rapid production cycles and regional logistics, Centric Planning introduces a localized replenishment model that enhances store-level accuracy and supply chain agility for retailers operating in the Chinese market.
Enhanced AI-based assortment quantification:
To resolve long-standing challenges in pre-season planning, Centric Planning now applies AI-powered forecasting to recommend optimal buy-quantities. Leveraging enriched product attributes from billions of data points via Centric Market Intelligence, this feature minimizes stock imbalances, prevents excess inventory, and maximizes sell-through.
Commenting on the launch, Chris Groves, CEO of Centric Software, said:
> “The latest innovations, including AI/ML capabilities in Centric Planning, enable brands and retailers to visualize analytics and data more effectively for accurate demand forecasts throughout the product sales cycle. These enhancements reflect Centric Software’s strengths in delivering actionable AI within a connected ecosystem—helping brands worldwide make smarter, faster decisions and grow revenues.”
About Centric Software
Centric Software provides market-leading enterprise solutions to drive digital transformation across multiple industries, including fashion, retail, luxury, outdoor, and consumer goods. Its portfolio includes Centric PLM™, Centric Planning™, and Centric Visual Boards™, delivering end-to-end visibility, data-driven intelligence, and agile operations for global brands.
