Centric Software® announced that Zhejiang Mizuda Textile Printing & Dyeing Co, Ltd(Mizuda) has selected Centric PLM™ to modernize its research and development capabilities and establish a connected digital foundation for customer-driven product innovation. A recognized leader in China’s textile printing and dyeing industry, Mizuda has built more than 30 years of expertise through advanced manufacturing capabilities, proprietary technologies and a strong commitment to quality. Operating from Huzhou, Zhejiang, the company integrates R&D, production and global sales, delivering a wide range of fabric solutions, including corduroy, khaki, linen, multi-fiber, printed, dyed and functional materials. With annual output reaching 100 million meters, Mizuda serves apparel brands and customers in more than 60 countries.
As market expectations evolved and product complexity increased, Mizuda identified the need to transform its R&D processes through digitalization. Existing workflows relied on fragmented systems and disconnected data sources, creating challenges in managing product information, improving visibility and accelerating decision-making. To support future growth, Mizuda required a centralized platform capable of connecting customer insights, product development activities and manufacturing processes.
Centric PLM will provide Mizuda with a unified digital environment to streamline product lifecycle management, strengthen cross-functional collaboration and improve data transparency across R&D operations. The solution will enable teams to standardize development processes, create reusable product data assets and establish greater traceability from initial concepts to production execution.
“The complexity of today’s textile industry requires a more integrated approach to innovation management,” said Long Fangsheng, General Manager of Mizuda. “We selected Centric Software because of its strong industry expertise, technology capabilities and ability to support business process transformation beyond traditional system implementation.”
The implementation will focus on building a customer-centric digital R&D framework that enables faster response to market opportunities, improves operational efficiency and supports continuous product improvement. By creating a connected data foundation, Mizuda aims to enhance collaboration between R&D, manufacturing and commercial teams while strengthening its intelligent manufacturing strategy.
“Digital transformation in product development requires technology that can adapt to industry-specific needs while enabling long-term scalability,” said Fabrice Canonge, CEO of Centric Software. “Mizuda’s vision for innovation and intelligent manufacturing aligns strongly with our mission to help companies optimize product creation, improve agility and achieve measurable business impact.”
The partnership marks an important step in Mizuda’s evolution toward a more integrated digital ecosystem. Through Centric PLM, the company will continue advancing its capabilities in product innovation, operational excellence and customer-focused growth within the global textile industry.
Centric Software provides enterprise solutions that help organisations manage product planning, design, sourcing, manufacturing, merchandising and retail operations across industries including fashion, luxury, footwear, cosmetics, home products and multi-category retail. The company’s technology is designed to improve collaboration, enhance visibility and support end-to-end product lifecycle management for global brands.
