Toray Industries (H.K.) Goes Live with Centric PLM for Cost Management and Product Development
Global materials manufacturer completes phased Centric PLM deployment to centralize development specifications and cost information
Toray Industries (H.K.) Ltd., part of Japan-based Toray Industries, Inc., has successfully gone live with Centric PLM™ to improve efficiency in product development, cost management and cross-functional coordination. The implementation was led through Toray’s Hong Kong operations and was completed through a phased approach, remaining on schedule, within scope and within budget.
Toray Industries, founded in 1926 and headquartered in Japan, is a global advanced materials company with operations spanning textiles, resins, chemicals, films, carbon fiber composites, electronic materials, pharmaceuticals, medical devices and water treatment solutions. Through a global network of more than 300 group companies, the company serves customers across the fashion and apparel industry.
Centric PLM Introduced to Improve Information Management
Increasingly diverse and complex market requirements led Toray Industries to identify the need for more streamlined information management across production and product development. The company implemented Centric PLM to strengthen visibility and coordination among cross-functional teams.
The project was primarily driven through Toray’s Hong Kong operations, which serve as a key hub for production management. Centric Software’s phased implementation methodology was used to support the deployment and maintain the project schedule and scope.
Kotaro Kishi, Division Manager, Transformation Hub at Toray Industries (H.K.) Ltd., said, “Given the number of stakeholders involved, the project required extensive coordination. With the expertise of the Centric Software team and strong alignment across the project teams, Toray is pleased to have reached go-live on time, within scope and within budget.”
Focus on Cross-Functional Alignment and User Adoption
During the implementation, Toray Industries and Centric Software teams focused on cross-functional alignment, clearly defined ownership and practical user engagement. The approach was intended to support early adoption and facilitate the transition to the new system.
With Centric PLM now fully deployed, Toray Industries has established a centralized foundation for managing development specifications and cost information.
“We expect Centric PLM to contribute significantly to higher profitability, more precise cost management and stronger development oversight. We will continue to utilize the system to bolster our competitive edge in the long run.”
Centric Software Supports Digital Product Management
Centric Software provides integrated, end-to-end AI-powered enterprise solutions covering activities from product concept through commercialization. Its solutions support teams across fashion, luxury, footwear, outdoor, home, cosmetics and personal care, as well as multi-category retail, with functions including planning, design, development, sourcing, compliance, purchasing, manufacturing, pricing, allocation, assortment, sales and replenishment.
Fabrice Canonge, CEO of Centric Software, said, “We are delighted that Toray Industries, known for its cutting-edge materials and innovation, has gone live with Centric PLM to drive efficiency and respond faster to evolving customer requirements. Centric Software is proud to partner with Toray on this milestone and on the next phase of its digital transformation.”
The deployment provides Toray Industries with a centralized system for product development and cost information as the company continues to address changing market and customer requirements.