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Integrates product development process.(A La Carte)

Publication: Food Manufacturing
Date: Tuesday, February 1 2005

Companys Optiva V process PLM software completely integrates the product development process--from concept to launch--for the whole product: package, formula and label. The software's functionality fully enables process manufacturers to accelerate product introduction to world markets, lower development costs and enhance product innovation and quality. Enhancements to the functionality for formula, label and packaging desi

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