Perpend Solutions
OptimizeNow by Perpend Solutions
The Optimization Tool for Process Industries
OptimizeNow by Perpend Solutions is an advanced optimization solution designed for process industries. It enables companies to design compliant formulas while minimizing costs, accelerating product development, and increasing agility in response to changing market conditions.
The solution allows real-time evaluation of ingredient changes across individual recipes or entire recipe portfolios—assessing impacts on cost, nutritional composition, labeling, carbon footprint, and regulatory compliance.
Key Capabilities
Recipe Formula Optimization
Constraint-driven recipe formulation
Automatic calculation of optimal ingredient quantities
Optimization based on cost, compliance, carbon footprint, nutrient levels, or specific substance limits
Support for multi-objective optimization scenarios
Intelligent Ingredient Selection
Evaluate new or alternative ingredients
Automatically identify the most suitable option for a given formula
Compare impact on cost, compliance, and product characteristics
Recipe Portfolio Optimization
- Harmonize and simplify recipe portfolios
- Optimize cost structures, compliance alignment, and manufacturing strategies
- Increase flexibility across multiple markets and product variations
Manufacturing Optimization
- Adjust ingredient quantities at batch level
- Compensate for natural variability in raw materials
- Optimize ingredient usage and reduce waste
Advanced Problem Handling
- Supports linear and non-linear optimization models
- Handles simple and complex multi-stage, multi-recipe scenarios
- Accounts for evaporation, calculated nutrients (ratios, energy values), and other derived parameters
Seamless SAP Integration
OptimizeNow integrates directly with SAP Product Lifecycle Management Recipe Development, offering plug-and-play functionality.
- Optimized recipes are transferred directly into your SAP environment
- Embedded within existing PLM processes
- No disruption to established workflows
Extended Value with Complementary Solutions
When combined with compliance-focused add-ons such as Compas 360°, OptimizeNow enables organizations to:
Build long-term cost optimization strategies
Ensure compliance while maximizing cost savings
Perform rapid formula simulations
Increase flexibility within recipe design
What-If Analysis Without Recipe Creation
- Simulate alternative or new ingredient usage without creating new recipes
- Evaluate impact across single recipes or entire portfolios
- Enable faster decision-making during procurement or reformulation initiatives
Embedded Mass Change Capabilities
- Accelerate development timelines
- Reduce manual data maintenance
- Implement large-scale updates efficiently
Fast Evaluation & Agile Change Management
OptimizeNow enables manufacturers to quickly respond to:
- Commodity price fluctuations
- Supplier benchmarking opportunities
- Market and regulatory changes
By combining optimization intelligence with SAP integration, Perpend Solutions empowers companies to reduce costs, ensure compliance, and accelerate innovation.
Discover how OptimizeNow by Perpend Solutions can transform your formulation and portfolio optimization processes.