Formation Systems is a software and services company that focuses on significantly improving the product development process through software for manufacturers in the food and beverage, home and personal care and specialty chemical industries.
Formation Systems helps manufacturers accelerate new product introduction and achieve globally compliant products with lower development costs and a shorter time to world markets. Customers realize these benefits by using Formation Systems` software, Optiva, which enables manufacturers to consolidate the product development process and integrate disparate systems into one centralized, easy-to-use solution.
Customers include Akzo Nobel, Barber Foods, Cadbury Schweppes plc, The Campbell Soup Company, The Coca-Cola Company, GE Plastics, Hormel Foods, Kerry Group plc, Parfums Christian Dior, Rich Products, RPM, The Valspar Corporation and Yves Rocher. Formation Systems is headquartered in Southborough, Mass. with offices around the world.
Formation Systems` Optiva® Application Platform helps to automate, integrate and optimize the new product development (NPD) process in formula-based manufacturers. We have strong expertise in the following industry segments.
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Food and Beverage
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Cosmetics and Personal Care
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Household and Consumer Goods
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Plastics and Specialty Chemicals
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Paints and Coatings
Vision
To ensure that the world`s best ideas become the world`s most successful products.
Purpose
Formation Systems develops PLM software that expedites new product development in process industries. Our flagship product is Optiva® - a comprehensive product lifecycle management software solution that automates the entire product lifecycle and makes product collaboration easier and more efficient. And since Optiva is modular, we can tailor a custom product lifecycle management software solution that gives you the highest probable payback in the shortest time.
Mission
Transform new product development in process industries into the best source of sustainable competitive advantage through innovative and comprehensive software solutions that deliver superior and measurable results.
