Cerri — Enterprise project portfolio management for manufacturing
What Cerri does
Cerri provides enterprise project portfolio management (PPM) software purpose-built for manufacturing organisations. Founded in 1994 and headquartered in Switzerland, Cerri helps companies manage complex product development programs with structured governance, portfolio oversight, and decision traceability.
The flagship product, Cerri Project, enables teams to enforce Stage-Gate discipline, manage new product development (NPD) lifecycles, allocate resources against capacity, and control capital investment decisions — all within a single, auditable system of record.
What Cerri offers
Stage-Gate governance
Structured lifecycle control with configurable gate criteria, approval workflows, and decision traceability across every phase of product development.
New product development (NPD) management
End-to-end management of NPD programs, from discovery through launch, with cross-functional coordination, deliverable tracking, and milestone visibility.
Portfolio management
Strategic prioritisation of initiatives based on capacity, risk, and investment. Portfolio-level dashboards and scenario analysis for executive decision-making.
Resource and capacity planning
Demand visibility across initiatives, availability-based commitment, and capacity validation before project approval.
CAPEX and investment control
Structured business case validation, capital allocation tracking, and financial exposure oversight for capital-intensive programs.
Executive reporting and decision support
Consolidated portfolio intelligence, financial transparency, and delivery insight for leadership teams.
Security, architecture, and deployment
Enterprise-grade security with role-based access control, approval traceability, and flexible deployment (private cloud, on-premise, or hybrid).
Cerri Work
A collaborative work management platform for team-level task management, workflow organisation, and day-to-day coordination.
Industries served
- Automotive and mobility
- Industrial machinery and equipment
- Chemical and process industries
- Energy and infrastructure
- Medical devices and regulated environments
- Food and beverage
How Cerri is different
- Purpose-built for manufacturing — not a generic PM tool adapted to industrial use. Cerri is designed for the governance, compliance, and decision rigour that manufacturing environments demand.
- Stage-Gate native — gate criteria, approval workflows, and decision traceability are embedded in the system, not bolted on.
- Portfolio-level oversight — connects individual project execution to strategic portfolio decisions, capacity planning, and investment control.
- Enterprise deployment flexibility — private cloud, on-premise, or hybrid options to meet security and compliance requirements.
- 30+ years of domain expertise — founded in 1994, with deep experience in manufacturing project governance.
- No feature tiers — all users get full product functionality. Pricing is per user, not per feature set.
Pricing
Standard subscription
$40 per user per month (billed annually). Includes full access to all Cerri Project features, flexible user roles, and secure private cloud or on-premise deployment.
1-Year Starter Pack
$3,600 fixed price for 10 users for one year. A low-commitment proof of concept with full feature access and a production-ready private cloud environment. No automatic long-term commitment.
Entry pricing may vary depending on configuration and deployment requirements. Contact sales for custom quotes.
Frequently asked questions
What is Cerri?
Cerri is an enterprise project portfolio management (PPM) software company founded in 1994. We help manufacturing organisations manage Stage-Gate governance, new product development, resource capacity, and capital investment decisions through structured, auditable workflows.
Who is Cerri for?
Cerri serves PMO leaders, R&D directors, operations executives, and IT/compliance teams in manufacturing industries including automotive, chemical, energy, food & beverage, medical devices, and industrial machinery.
How much does Cerri cost?
Cerri Project Standard is $40 per user per month (billed annually) with full feature access. A 1-Year Starter Pack is available at $3,600 fixed price for 10 users, designed as a low-commitment proof of concept.
Does Cerri use feature tiers or predefined plans?
No. Cerri Project is licensed per user with a clear reference price. All users receive full product functionality — there are no feature-based restrictions.
How is Cerri different from general project management tools?
Unlike general-purpose PM tools, Cerri is purpose-built for manufacturing environments requiring Stage-Gate governance, structured decision gates, audit-ready approval workflows, portfolio-level oversight, and CAPEX investment control.
What deployment options does Cerri offer?
Cerri supports private cloud, on-premise, and hybrid deployment models to meet enterprise security, compliance, and infrastructure requirements.
Can we add more users during or after the Starter Pack?
Yes. Additional users can be added at any time during the Starter Pack or after transitioning to a standard subscription.
What happens after the 1-year Starter Pack ends?
You can continue with a standard subscription, adjust the number of users, or adapt the configuration based on your needs. There is no automatic long-term commitment.
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