On June 16 and 17, 2026, duringAgoravif—the annual gathering of decision-makers in the agri-food industry organized by VIF Software—Keendoo hosted two demo workshops focused on Quick Start PLM, its new off-the-shelf PLM solution for the agri-food sector. More than thirty professionals—including IT managers, IT project managers, CFOs, and supply chain managers—learned how to centralize their product data and manage their innovation projects with a turnkey solution that can be up and running in just three days. The benefits include up to a 50% reduction in time-to-market, zero labeling errors, and up to a 30% reduction in time spent searching for information.
Agoravif 2026: The Event for Manufacturers Looking to Improve Their Margins
For its 19th edition, Agoravif brought together decision-makers from the agri-food industry on June 16 and 17, 2026, to discuss a topic at the heart of current industry trends: “Improving Margins and Strengthening Profitability.” Organized for the past 19 years by VIF Software, the two-day event features masterclasses, themed workshops, peer-to-peer knowledge sharing, and solution demonstrations.
It was in this context that Keendoo, a French PLM (Product Lifecycle Management) software provider specializing in the agri-food industry, hosted a demo workshop focused on Quick Start PLM, presented by Hélène Sainton, a PLM consultant and project manager at Keendoo, and Denis Poissel, a pre-sales consultant at VIF Software.
A demo workshop that was packed: more than 30 food industry professionals
The two sessions brought together more than thirty participants with diverse backgrounds: IT managers and IT project managers, chief financial officers (CFOs), supply chain managers, and others… This diversity reflects a reality on the ground: product data management is no longer just a technical issue; it is a performance challenge that affects the entire company—from the IT department to the finance department, as well as the marketing, R&D, quality, supply chain, production, and sales teams.
The two sessions brought together more than thirty participants from a variety of backgrounds: IT managers and IT project managers, chief financial officers (CFOs), supply chain managers, and others…
This diversity reflects a reality on the ground: product data management is no longer just a technical issue; it is a performance challenge that affects the entire company—from the IT department to the finance department, as well as the marketing, R&D, quality, supply chain, production, and sales teams.
The dynamic and hands-on demo format allowed participants to see the solution in a real-world setting and discuss their own challenges directly with the experts.
The participants all agreed: Excel is everywhere, but reliable data is nowhere to be found
At the start of the workshop, participants were asked a simple question: What tools do you use to manage your product data? The answer was clear: Excel takes the cake. But not just one version of Excel—everyone has their own. Each department maintains its own file, and everyone believes their data is up to date.
The consequences—which are well known to the manufacturers present—are severe:
- More than 1,000 data points per product scattered across various files, with uncertain reliability,
- Duplicate entries and multiple re-entries across marketing, R&D, quality, purchasing, and production,
- The risk of costly errors, particularly regarding regulatory labeling and allergen declarations,
- Product development projects that are difficult to manage: a lot of time spent on emails, follow-ups, and coordination meetings, without a clear picture of progress,
- A time-to-market that is often too long compared to the initial goal, resulting in delays in bringing products to market and a decline in service levels.
What is Keendoo's Quick Start PLM?
Quick Start PLM is Keendoo’s packaged PLM solution for the food industry, designed for small and medium-sized businesses. It combines all the essentials of a food industry PLM into a turnkey solution that’s up and running in 3 days (72 hours), with an all-inclusive price that covers software, licenses, maintenance, support, and secure cloud hosting.
Specifically, Quick Start PLM enables food manufacturers to:
- Centralize product data in a single repository: ingredients, packaging, allergens, nutritional values, labeling information, quality criteria,
- Collaborate effectively on product innovation and renovation projects, using workflows and automatic notifications,
- Ensure regulatory compliance through collaborative data validation, version control, and change tracking,
- Facilitate the sharing of data with third parties: ERP systems, supermarket platforms, retailers, and customers.
What are the concrete benefits of Quick Start PLM?
The results seen among manufacturers using PLM speak for themselves:
| Indicator | Benefits of Quick Start PLM |
|---|---|
| Time-to-market | Up to 50% off |
| Labeling Errors | 0 errors, validated data |
| Time spent searching for information | Up to 30% off |
These benefits stem from the solution’s design: a single source of truth for product data, integrated validation processes, and seamless collaboration across all departments.
A quick start in 3 days, without a complex IT project
This was the point that caught the participants’ attention the most: Quick Start PLM is up and running in 72 hours. No endless deployment projects, no extensive training, no need to tie up IT teams for months on end—an argument that particularly resonated with the IT managers and CFOs in the room.
What's Included in the Offer:
- Immediate access: a turnkey solution that’s ready to use and intuitive to learn,
- Transparent pricing: an all-inclusive offer with no surprises,
- A budget tailored to small and medium-sized businesses: a controlled investment that delivers a quick return on investment and maximum immediate ROI.
Quick Start PLM or Modular PLM: Two Options to Suit Your Needs
Keendoo now offers two service tiers to meet the needs and ambitions of each business:
- Keendoo PLM Quick Start: the essentials of an agri-food PLM solution, available in 3 days, with maximum immediate ROI. Ideal for small and medium-sized businesses that want to get started quickly, without a complex IT project.
- Keendoo Modular PLM: the comprehensive PLM solution for the food and beverage industry, featuring integrated product design, calculation, and simulation tools to take product development optimization to the next level.
With more than 10 years of experience and a track record of supporting 50 industrial clients, Keendoo is the natural partner for small and medium-sized agri-food businesses. The Nantes-based software company joined the family-owned VIF Software group in 2025.
Frequently Asked Questions About Quick Start PLM
Quick Start PLM is deployed and up and running in 3 days (72 hours). The solution is turnkey: no lengthy IT projects, no extensive training, and an intuitive user experience.
Quick Start PLM is designed for small and medium-sized businesses in the food and beverage industry that want to centralize their product data, ensure regulatory compliance, and accelerate product launches—all while staying within budget and achieving a quick return on investment.
The package is all-inclusive: software, licenses, maintenance, support, and secure cloud hosting—all at a transparent price with no hidden surprises.
Quick Start PLM includes all the essentials of an agri-food PLM solution for a rapid 3-day launch. Keendoo’s modular PLM is a comprehensive solution featuring product design, calculation, and simulation tools, which can be implemented right away or as an upgrade from Quick Start PLM.
Were you unable to attend the Agoravif 2026 workshops?
Discussions with participants confirmed that centralizing product data is now a direct driver of margins and profitability for food manufacturers. If you were unable to attend the demonstrations, our teams would be happy to show you Quick Start PLM in real-world conditions, based on your own use cases.
And for Agoravif fans and decision-makers in the agri-food industry: see you on June 22 and 23, 2027, for the 20th edition of AGORAVIF!
