1. Introduction & Company Overview iPoint Solutions (now a subsidiary of Sphera following its acquisition in 2021) is a leading global provider of software solutions for Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) , Sustainability , Compliance , and Supply Chain Risk Management . Headquartered in Reutlingen, Germany, iPoint was founded in 2001 with a mission to help companies manage environmental, health, and safety (EHS) and product compliance information across complex global supply chains.