From the Sector

Reset
82 results
Lectra Logo
Lectra Logo
16.01.2018

Lectra positioniert sich mit neuer Markenidentität für die Zukunft

Markenauftritt spiegelt Lectras Strategie zu Digitalisierung und Industrie 4.0 wider
 
Lectra, der Technologie-Partner für Textil und Leder verarbeitende Unternehmen, stellt seine neue Markenidentität vor. Der Markenauftritt greift die digitale Ausrichtung in der Unternehmens-Strategie auf und beschreibt, wie Lectra die Herausforderungen von Mode- und Bekleidungs-, Automobil- und Möbelunternehmen auf dem Weg in Industrie 4.0 angeht.
 
Das neue Markenuniversum hat Lectra zusammen mit der Agentur ComCorp geschaffen. Es spiegelt die kontinuierliche Weiterentwicklung des Unternehmens wider und betont seine Vorreiterrolle in der vierten industriellen Revolution. Im Mittelpunkt stehen Innovationskraft als Teil der Lectra-DNA sowie vier Grundwerte des Unternehmens: Hingabe, Engagement, Verständnis und Vision.
 
Das neue Logo ist modern und elegant. Es verkörpert die Premium-Positionierung von Lectra sowie den Stolz über die Zusammenarbeit mit international führenden Unternehmen. Das Design drückt zudem die Weiterentwicklung des Lectra-Angebots mithilfe von Datenanalyse aus.
Markenauftritt spiegelt Lectras Strategie zu Digitalisierung und Industrie 4.0 wider
 
Lectra, der Technologie-Partner für Textil und Leder verarbeitende Unternehmen, stellt seine neue Markenidentität vor. Der Markenauftritt greift die digitale Ausrichtung in der Unternehmens-Strategie auf und beschreibt, wie Lectra die Herausforderungen von Mode- und Bekleidungs-, Automobil- und Möbelunternehmen auf dem Weg in Industrie 4.0 angeht.
 
Das neue Markenuniversum hat Lectra zusammen mit der Agentur ComCorp geschaffen. Es spiegelt die kontinuierliche Weiterentwicklung des Unternehmens wider und betont seine Vorreiterrolle in der vierten industriellen Revolution. Im Mittelpunkt stehen Innovationskraft als Teil der Lectra-DNA sowie vier Grundwerte des Unternehmens: Hingabe, Engagement, Verständnis und Vision.
 
Das neue Logo ist modern und elegant. Es verkörpert die Premium-Positionierung von Lectra sowie den Stolz über die Zusammenarbeit mit international führenden Unternehmen. Das Design drückt zudem die Weiterentwicklung des Lectra-Angebots mithilfe von Datenanalyse aus. Der quadratische Aufbau des Logos steht für die digitale Ausrichtung des Unternehmens. Die für Lectra so charakteristischen Farben sind geblieben. Sie erinnern an Lectras Loyalität und an das Bestreben, für die Kunden weiterhin der bevorzugte Technologie-Partner zu sein.
 
Die Tagline „Empowering customers through industrial intelligence“ unterstreicht Lectras Versprechen, den Kunden alle notwendigen Mittel zur Verfügung stellen, um ihre Ziele zu verwirklichen. Lectra ist stets wachsam gegenüber Trends in den Kundenbranchen und entwickelt beständig Lösungen, um die Kunden auf dem Weg in die digitale Industrie der Zukunft zu unterstützen.
 
Lectra ist seit 2007 Pionier des industriellen Internet der Dinge und heute aktiver Treiber der Industrie 4.0. Im Zentrum des Angebots steht das Erfassen und Analysieren von Daten. Die Idee der IT-basierten Entscheidungsunterstützung ist zentral, um eine digitale Wertschöpfungskette beim Kunden zu etablieren. So sind die Design- und Produktentwicklungsteams, die Smart Factory, die Lieferanten und die Kunden in Echtzeit miteinander verbunden.
 
„Die neue Markenidentität ist ein Spiegelbild der sich stetig weiterentwickelnden Strategie, des Knowhows und der reichen Geschichte von Lectra“, sagt Alexis Noal, Vizepräsident von ComCorp. „Das
neue Branding ist das Ergebnis enger Zusammenarbeit mit den Lectra-Teams auf jeder Ebene und zudem im Austausch mit den Kunden und Partnern von Lectra entstanden.“
 
„2017 war eines der aufregendsten Jahre der Lectra-Firmengeschichte. Es begann mit der Ankündigung einer neuen Strategie, mit der unsere Kunden erfolgreich in die Ära der Industrie 4.0 eintreten. Die Strategie hat uns stark inspiriert, als wir das neue Branding erarbeitet haben. Wir freuen uns, heute die neue Markenidentität von Lectra vorzustellen. Sie verkörpert die Dynamik des Unternehmens, seine kühne Vision und seinen Ehrgeiz, immer an der Seite des Kunden zu sein”, betont Céline Choussy Bedouet, Chief Marketing and Communications Officer bei Lectra.
 
Source:

Lectra Deutschland GmbH

Evolution of fashion professions at heart of Lectra’s 8th education congress © Lectra
Industry experts and fashion schools discussing at Lectra's 8th education congress
13.12.2017

Lectra: Evolution of fashion professions at heart of Lectra’s 8th education congress

Lectra brings together partnership schools and industry experts to discuss how changing professions
in fashion are impacting training programs

Lectra, the world leader in integrated technology solutions dedicated to industries using fabrics, leather,
technical textiles and composite materials, recently welcomed partners from the world of
education to the company’s Bordeaux-Cestas campus for its eighth education congress. The
event was dedicated to the mega trends shaping the fashion industry and impacting
professions from design to production.

Over fifty representatives from among the most important fashion schools in Germany, Canada, China,
USA, France, Hong Kong, Italy, The Netherlands, Poland, United Kingdom, Switzerland and Sweden, participated
in this biannual meeting between industry experts and teaching professionals.

Lectra brings together partnership schools and industry experts to discuss how changing professions
in fashion are impacting training programs

Lectra, the world leader in integrated technology solutions dedicated to industries using fabrics, leather,
technical textiles and composite materials, recently welcomed partners from the world of
education to the company’s Bordeaux-Cestas campus for its eighth education congress. The
event was dedicated to the mega trends shaping the fashion industry and impacting
professions from design to production.

Over fifty representatives from among the most important fashion schools in Germany, Canada, China,
USA, France, Hong Kong, Italy, The Netherlands, Poland, United Kingdom, Switzerland and Sweden, participated
in this biannual meeting between industry experts and teaching professionals.

Fashion professions are evolving as companies make their first steps towards Industry 4.0, adopting 3D
and rationalizing the lifecycle management for their collections thanks to PLM. Lectra’s congress enabled
schools to discuss the developing role of designers and patternmakers, and the new elements to be
integrated into training programs.

Lectra illustrated future changes through presentations on design, patternmaking, 3D prototyping, and PLM.
“It is fundamental to bring innovation experts in the industry together with fashion schools, because
students will drive the evolution of this industry,” stated Pascal Denizart, Managing Director of the Centre
européen des textiles innovants (CETI).

Working with schools to design courses which meet the needs of fashion companies has always been at
the heart of Lectra’s education program. During the event, the company presented collaborative
experiences between partner schools and fashion brands, such as the competitions organised by Lectra
with Missoni, Balenciaga, and Armani in Italy, as well as Peacebird in China and JC Penney in the United
States.

In the United Kingdom, Lectra collaborated with COS (H&M group) and the Arts University Bournemouth
(AUB) for a competition centred on the design of a collection with zero waste.
“The process was totally digital, from design to the creation of a virtual prototype in 3D. Our students learnt
to optimize each stage of the process. By leveraging the use of Kaledo®, Modaris® and Diamino®, the
collaborative work between AUB, COS and Lectra is exactly the type of project that enormously motivates
our students. Live briefs developed with leading fashion brands and Lectra offer excellent opportunities
which directly inform industry currency and student employability,” explained Penny Norman, a lecturer at
AUB.

The event also shone the spotlight on China and its major role in the evolution of the fashion industry.
Li Min, Vice-Dean of the fashion and design faculty at Donghua university in Shanghai spoke of the event,
organized by Lectra, which brought together major Chinese companies, experts, and representatives from
the biggest schools in China.

“Exchanges on the impact of the Made in China 2025 plan on the fashion industry can better prepare
students for tomorrow’s professions, where digital and automation will occupy a far more central position
than today,” testified Li Min.

"The fashion industry is evolving so fast that sharing insights and best practices with experts and other
fashion schools has become vital to ensure we offer the best learning experience and technology tools to
our students", said Dr. Trevor J. Little, Professor of Textile and Apparel, Technology and Management in
the College of Textiles at NC State University.

“Lectra’s eighth education congress confirms the company’s commitment to our partner schools. We
shared our analysis of the market, the digitalization of the eco-system, and how Industry 4.0 principles can
be applied to the fashion industry. We also discussed mass customization and the role of PLM. While these
are key subjects for our customers, many schools are only now approaching them. We are preparing
tomorrow, today: Lectra is supporting our customers, and schools to play an essential role,” concludes
Céline Choussy Bedouet, Chief Marketing and Communications Officer, Lectra.

Source:

© Lectra

Lectra appoints Nathalie Brunel as Vice-President Sales, Fashion & Apparel ©Lectra
Nathalie Brunel
12.12.2017

Lectra appoints Nathalie Brunel as Vice-President Sales, Fashion & Apparel

  • Nathalie Brunel’s role is to support Lectra’s global teams in the roll-out of its new strategy to customers

Paris – Lectra, the world leader in integrated technology solutions dedicated to industries using fabrics, leather, technical textiles and composite materials, is pleased to announce the appointment of Nathalie Brunel to the role of Vice-President Sales, Fashion & Apparel. Based at Lectra’s headquarter’s in Paris, Nathalie reports to Edouard Macquin, Chief Sales Officer, Lectra and a member of the executive committee.

Nathalie Brunel’s role is to support Lectra’s subsidiaries as they conduct the Group’s strategic roadmap through the deployment of an offer—integrating the PLM and the cutting room of the future—which is rooted in customer experience. Nathalie will notably work with six countries: United States, China, Germany, United Kingdom, France and Italy.

  • Nathalie Brunel’s role is to support Lectra’s global teams in the roll-out of its new strategy to customers

Paris – Lectra, the world leader in integrated technology solutions dedicated to industries using fabrics, leather, technical textiles and composite materials, is pleased to announce the appointment of Nathalie Brunel to the role of Vice-President Sales, Fashion & Apparel. Based at Lectra’s headquarter’s in Paris, Nathalie reports to Edouard Macquin, Chief Sales Officer, Lectra and a member of the executive committee.

Nathalie Brunel’s role is to support Lectra’s subsidiaries as they conduct the Group’s strategic roadmap through the deployment of an offer—integrating the PLM and the cutting room of the future—which is rooted in customer experience. Nathalie will notably work with six countries: United States, China, Germany, United Kingdom, France and Italy.

“The fashion and apparel industry, a historic market for Lectra, is the pillar of our international presence. Our customers expect a high level of expertise and advice to meet the challenges they face due to the digitalization of their professions. Nathalie Brunel’s experience in transforming organizations and developing business for complex solutions within large groups is a valuable asset for both Lectra and our customers,” states Edouard Macquin.

“The fashion and apparel ecosystem is clearly entering the digital era. I aim to bring Lectra’s value proposition to our customers, facilitating their adoption of Industry 4.0 principles. I am proud to contribute to the integration of new technologies in their processes, from design to the finished product. It is crucial to meet the needs of companies facing a complex and fragmented market that is generating both local, and global, pressures,” underlines Nathalie Brunel.

Nathalie Brunel has over 20 years of experience in managing large accounts and management responsibility. In 1996, she joined the Altran group where she successively held the roles of Development Director, Director of a business unit, Associate Director, and Executive Director of large accounts. In 2011, Orange Business Services recruited Nathalie Brunel as Vice-President, Business Operations and Support, then Vice-President Large Accounts, Manufacturing and IT. Prior to joining Lectra, Nathalie Brunel held the position of CEO and shareholder of Okavango Energy, a consulting and industrial energy performance company.

Nathalie has a diploma from the Institut supérieur de commerce de Paris.

Source:

Lectra

Customer data heralds new opportunities for fashion industry © Lectra
Lectra ESCP Europe Round Table
16.11.2017

Customer data heralds new opportunities for fashion industry

  • Amazon, EasySize, Evo Pricing and Lectra explored diverse uses for customer data during a round table event organized by the ESCP Europe - Lectra ‘Fashion & Technology’ Chair Paris

Lectra, the world leader in integrated technology solutions dedicated to industries using fabrics, leather, technical textiles and composite materials, the French business school ESCP Europe and their joint ‘Fashion & Technology’ Chair examined the multiple ways the fashion industry’s ecosystem can use customer data, during a recent round table event at the start of the fifth Fashion Tech Week in Paris.

Elise Beuriot, senior category leader, EU Luggage, Amazon, Olivier Dancot, VP of data, Lectra, Fabrizio Fantini, founder and CEO, Evo Pricing, and Gulnaz Khusainova, founder and CEO, Easysize, agreed straight away on one key point: the analysis of customer data lends itself to limitless applications along the entire fashion value chain. Its impact is immense, whether in terms of customer satisfaction, competitiveness, revenues or waste limitation.

  • Amazon, EasySize, Evo Pricing and Lectra explored diverse uses for customer data during a round table event organized by the ESCP Europe - Lectra ‘Fashion & Technology’ Chair Paris

Lectra, the world leader in integrated technology solutions dedicated to industries using fabrics, leather, technical textiles and composite materials, the French business school ESCP Europe and their joint ‘Fashion & Technology’ Chair examined the multiple ways the fashion industry’s ecosystem can use customer data, during a recent round table event at the start of the fifth Fashion Tech Week in Paris.

Elise Beuriot, senior category leader, EU Luggage, Amazon, Olivier Dancot, VP of data, Lectra, Fabrizio Fantini, founder and CEO, Evo Pricing, and Gulnaz Khusainova, founder and CEO, Easysize, agreed straight away on one key point: the analysis of customer data lends itself to limitless applications along the entire fashion value chain. Its impact is immense, whether in terms of customer satisfaction, competitiveness, revenues or waste limitation.

As early as the design phase, a wealth of data offers many sources of inspiration for stylists. For teams in charge of collections, “complex models allow the analysis of data like online traffic and purchase history in order to design and offer the products that consumers expect, which is a priority for a company obsessed by the customer, like Amazon,” stated Elise Beuriot. For sales, “decisions based on data trigger millions of orders. The impact on the inventory is enormous,” she added.

“Fashion is an industry where unsold items generate a lot of waste. Algorithms and big data analysis can reduce left-overs by anticipating demand several weeks ahead in order to optimize the price and replenishment,” observed Fabrizio Fantini. “Fashion companies who exploit data to inform their decisions become more efficient. They are better armed to protect their margins, but can also sell for less, and potentially reach a larger number of consumers.”

Other IT models aggregate customer data in real time ‘to determine, among hundreds of factors, those which have the biggest influence on buying decisions. Value doesn’t necessarily lie in the volume of data but in the depth of the analyses,’ claimed Gulnaz Khusainova. Easysize is careful that collected data is anonymous, she underlined, because ‘consumers need to keep control of their data, and know how it is used’.
For editors of software dedicated to fashion businesses, and suppliers of cutting machines designed for the clothing industry, “analyzing usage data from our solutions enables the offer to evolve, making each step in the value chain more efficient and perfectly adapted to the needs of the brands, retailers and manufacturers. What is at stake is better quality products, placed on the market as quickly as possible and at a reduced cost,” explained Olivier Dancot.

“It is easy to collect data, but difficult to extract actionable information. Everything hinges on data analysis,” concluded Céline Abecassis-Moedas, professor and co-scientific director of the ‘Fashion & Technology’ Chair and moderator of the round table. “Due to its emotional dimension—from the stylist’s inspiration to the consumer’s desire to buy—fashion is not an industry like others. However, all the components that make up its ecosystem can truly benefit from the judicious exploitation of customer data. Examples discussed this evening illustrate the diversity of what is possible.

More information:
Lectra
Source:

Lectra

Jinfa Labi chooses Lectra Fashion PLM 4.0 © Lectra
Jinfa Labi chooses Lectra Fashion PLM 4.0
07.11.2017

Jinfa Labi chooses Lectra Fashion PLM 4.0

  • Lectra’s latest PLM solution selected by Jinfa Labi to improve its product development process through supply chain digitization

Paris – Lectra, the world leader in integrated technology solutions dedicated to industries using fabrics, leather, technical textiles and composite materials, is pleased to announce that Jinfa Labi, one of the first publicly listed maternity and infant clothing companies in China, has chosen Lectra Fashion PLM 4.0 to help digitally transform their supply chain, making it more efficient, integrated and connected.

  • Lectra’s latest PLM solution selected by Jinfa Labi to improve its product development process through supply chain digitization

Paris – Lectra, the world leader in integrated technology solutions dedicated to industries using fabrics, leather, technical textiles and composite materials, is pleased to announce that Jinfa Labi, one of the first publicly listed maternity and infant clothing companies in China, has chosen Lectra Fashion PLM 4.0 to help digitally transform their supply chain, making it more efficient, integrated and connected.

Spurred by the continued growth of the Chinese economy, young Chinese parents are now demanding maternity and baby products that are more personalized and sophisticated in terms of material and design. To meet these new market needs, Jinfa Labi has chosen to implement Lectra Fashion PLM 4.0 after researching on all PLM vendors in the market. With the help of this solution, the company aims to further improve their product development process by digitizing their entire supply chain, from design to production, enhancing business agility and collaboration. By embracing digitalization, the company hopes to make progress in adopting the government initiative “Made in China 2025”.

Lectra’s ultimate collaborative platform—Lectra Fashion PLM 4.0—gives fashion and apparel companies the extra speed and agility they need to tackle the challenges of Industry 4.0 head on. With the widest functional scope on the market, this technology serves as the intelligent backbone for the digital supply chain, facilitating the entire design-to-production process. This ensures a consistent flow of error-free data between process, technology and people, thus enabling organizations to quickly adapt to different business models and keep pace with the latest trends.

“As one of the first domestic companies to engage in R&D, design, production and distribution of baby clothing, Jinfa Labi is now growing exponentially. We are looking for a partner with a worldwide perspective and in-depth knowledge on the industry’s best practices,” said Lin Ruowen, General Manager, Jinfa Labi. “And Lectra fits the bill. Their latest PLM solution connects CAD, industry-standard software, company IT systems and external suppliers together, allowing us to fully digitize our supply chain by covering all production stages. We can then focus on improving our core competencies.”

“We are confident that Lectra will help Jinfa Labi make their mark for “Made in China 2025”. This Industry 4.0-based initiative will not only revolutionize the way in which manufacturers operate but also change the way in which the brands and retailers run their businesses. Lectra is committed to providing the technology and support that our customers need to thrive in this new digital era,” said Andreas A. Kim, Managing Director, Lectra, Greater China. “Lectra Fashion PLM 4.0 is the only PLM solution purpose-designed for the fashion industry that covers the entire value chain. We hope to leverage our 44 years of experience in the fashion industry to help Jinfa Labi succeed through operational excellence.”
 

Lectra als Vorzeigeunternehmen der „Industrie du Future“ ausgezeichnet © Lectra
Lectra
04.10.2017

Lectra als Vorzeigeunternehmen der „Industrie du Future“ ausgezeichnet

Ismaning/Paris – Die französische Allianz für die Industrie der Zukunft AIF hat Lectra als Vorzeigeunternehmen der „Industrie du Future“ für vorbildlichen Einsatz und Innovation ausgezeichnet. Diese Auszeichnung wird Unternehmen verliehen, die das Potenzial der Digitalisierung nutzen und wegweisenden Projekte in der Produktion umsetzten. Die von Frankreich ausgerufene „Industrie der Zukunft“ ist ein Pendant zur deutschen Industrie 4.0.

Mit diesem Preis würdigt die AIF Lectras Wettbewerbsfähigkeit hinsichtlich Kosten, Qualität und Lieferzeiten, die das Unternehmen durch die Lean-Methodik und die Produktgestaltung erlangt. Zudem wurde Lectra für die neu geschaffenen Dienstleistungen, wie Smart Services und die vorrausschauende Wartung, ausgezeichnet, die auf dem guten Verständnis vom Einsatz der Technologie-Lösungen beim Kunden basieren.

Ismaning/Paris – Die französische Allianz für die Industrie der Zukunft AIF hat Lectra als Vorzeigeunternehmen der „Industrie du Future“ für vorbildlichen Einsatz und Innovation ausgezeichnet. Diese Auszeichnung wird Unternehmen verliehen, die das Potenzial der Digitalisierung nutzen und wegweisenden Projekte in der Produktion umsetzten. Die von Frankreich ausgerufene „Industrie der Zukunft“ ist ein Pendant zur deutschen Industrie 4.0.

Mit diesem Preis würdigt die AIF Lectras Wettbewerbsfähigkeit hinsichtlich Kosten, Qualität und Lieferzeiten, die das Unternehmen durch die Lean-Methodik und die Produktgestaltung erlangt. Zudem wurde Lectra für die neu geschaffenen Dienstleistungen, wie Smart Services und die vorrausschauende Wartung, ausgezeichnet, die auf dem guten Verständnis vom Einsatz der Technologie-Lösungen beim Kunden basieren.

Seit 2013 hat Lectra 86 Millionen Euro in Forschung und Entwicklung investiert, 9,4 Prozent des Umsatzes. Mit diesen Investitionen hat das Unternehmen sowohl seine Technologien weiterentwickelt, als auch die Mitarbeiterzahl erhöht und damit seine Marktposition in allen Regionen ausgebaut. Lectra hat zehn Jahre Erfahrung im industriellen Internet der Dinge bei Zuschnitt-Technologien, bei Software-Lösungen  und beim Automatisieren und Optimieren von Design- und Produktentwicklung. Damit unterstützt das Unternehmen seine Kunden auf dem Weg in die Industrie 4.0.

2005 stand Lectra unter dem Druck, die Produktion nach China zu verlagern. Nach eingehender Analyse – Transportkosten für den europäischen Markt, Verlust von qualifizierten Arbeitskräften und Unsicherheit bei Patentrechten und Qualität – entschied sich Lectra, die Produktion in Frankreich zu belassen. Die Voraussetzung für die heimische Produktion war ein Industrieprojekt mit weitreichenden Innovationen, Modernisierungen, höherem Kundennutzen und Produktivitätssteigerungen.

Basis des Projekts war eine höhere Produktivität durch verbesserte Arbeitsbedingungen, die das Unternehmen mit dem Ansatz der Lean-Methodik umsetzte. Produktdesign und Fertigung wurden eng miteinander verwoben und arbeiten seitdem gemeinsam an neuen Produkten. Weiter lag der Fokus auf der Entwicklung modularer Lösungen, die flexibel auf die Bedürfnisse der Kunden zugeschnitten sind. Lectras Werk hat seine Produktivitätsrate in drei Jahren um 18 Prozentpunkte gesteigert und sie bis heute auf 89 Prozent gehalten. Die Kosten wurden um 25 Prozent gesenkt und Qualität und Dienstleistungen verbessert.

More information:
Lectra Industrie du Future
Source:

Lectra

Lectra and Faurecia renew their partnership agreement ©lectra
Faurecia Cadillac
26.09.2017

Lectra and Faurecia renew their partnership agreement

  • Lectra contributes to Faurecia Seating Business Group Industry 4.0 readiness and “digital enterprise” transformation initiative

Paris, September 26, 2017 – Lectra, the world leader in integrated technology solutions dedicated to industries using fabrics, leather, technical textiles and composite materials, is pleased to announce the renewal of its partnership with Faurecia through the signing of a global agreement for its Seating Business Group.

The cutting process for the production of seat covers, headrests and interiors is an increasingly strategic part of Faurecia’s Seating activity. Faurecia Seating supplies vehicle complete seats, frames, mechanisms and trim covers to major carmakers worldwide, whose manufacturing processes are gradually evolving toward Industry 4.0.

Faurecia Seating aims to double the production of its existing manufacturing facilities by reinforcing operations with advanced manufacturing technologies. The company’s extended partnership with Lectra entails focusing on operational excellence initiatives across its automotive seating division.

  • Lectra contributes to Faurecia Seating Business Group Industry 4.0 readiness and “digital enterprise” transformation initiative

Paris, September 26, 2017 – Lectra, the world leader in integrated technology solutions dedicated to industries using fabrics, leather, technical textiles and composite materials, is pleased to announce the renewal of its partnership with Faurecia through the signing of a global agreement for its Seating Business Group.

The cutting process for the production of seat covers, headrests and interiors is an increasingly strategic part of Faurecia’s Seating activity. Faurecia Seating supplies vehicle complete seats, frames, mechanisms and trim covers to major carmakers worldwide, whose manufacturing processes are gradually evolving toward Industry 4.0.

Faurecia Seating aims to double the production of its existing manufacturing facilities by reinforcing operations with advanced manufacturing technologies. The company’s extended partnership with Lectra entails focusing on operational excellence initiatives across its automotive seating division.

Standardization of the Vector® fabric-cutting solution—endowed with preventive and predictive maintenance capabilities and the highest-performance cutting system available on the market to date—will be instrumental to the implementation of these initiatives throughout the division’s fabric cutting facilities. Faurecia currently has more than 60 Vector fabric cutting solutions in production worldwide.

“More than ever, we face major challenges in terms of flexibility, agility and productivity—producing more while reducing costs,” observes Hagen Wiesner, Executive Vice President, Faurecia Seating. “Our cutting processes have become strategic in reaching these goals. Faurecia’s ‘digital enterprise’ project aims to achieve operational excellence in virtually every aspect of our organization. Together with Lectra, we will make this a reality in the cutting room, with smart automation and predictive maintenance”.

“Given the profound transformations gripping manufacturing, helping our customers ready their operations for the Fourth Industrial Revolution has become without question our core mission,” remarks Daniel Harari, Lectra Chairman and CEO. “Faurecia is among the automotive suppliers at the forefront of this movement. Digital technologies and industry expertise are the business enablers that will allow manufacturers to connect inside and outside the value chain in the near future.”

Source:

Lectra Headquarters / Press Department
 

SHOWCASE FOR THE INDUSTRY OF THE FUTURE for LECTRA ©Lectra
Lectra
14.09.2017

Showcase for the Industry of the Future for Lectra

The Industry of the Future Alliance (AIF) has awarded Lectra with their ‘Showcase for the Industry of the Future’ label for demonstrating the criteria exemplarity, innovation and commitment. This certification is given to companies who have concretely developed a ground-breaking project to organize their production by leveraging the potential of digital.

The AIF bestowed Lectra with this distinction for its competitiveness concerning cost, quality and delivery times, all obtained thanks to a lean approach and reflection around the design of its products. Further, Lectra received the certification for its competitiveness regarding value, achieved thanks to mastering customer use from which new associated services have flowed. Since 2013, Lectra has invested €86 million in R&D, representing 9.4% of its revenues. This Investment has enabled Lectra to undergo a metamorphosis—based on methodological advances and fundamental technologies—increasing recruitment and growing competitiveness in all of its markets and geographical sectors.

The Industry of the Future Alliance (AIF) has awarded Lectra with their ‘Showcase for the Industry of the Future’ label for demonstrating the criteria exemplarity, innovation and commitment. This certification is given to companies who have concretely developed a ground-breaking project to organize their production by leveraging the potential of digital.

The AIF bestowed Lectra with this distinction for its competitiveness concerning cost, quality and delivery times, all obtained thanks to a lean approach and reflection around the design of its products. Further, Lectra received the certification for its competitiveness regarding value, achieved thanks to mastering customer use from which new associated services have flowed. Since 2013, Lectra has invested €86 million in R&D, representing 9.4% of its revenues. This Investment has enabled Lectra to undergo a metamorphosis—based on methodological advances and fundamental technologies—increasing recruitment and growing competitiveness in all of its markets and geographical sectors.

With ten years’ experience in the industrial internet of things for cutting and expertise in software Solutions to automate and optimize design and product development, Lectra is in an unrivalled position to Support customers as they enter the ‘industry of the future’ era.

Pressure from certain shareholders to relocate manufacturing to China in 2005, triggered Lectra’s industrial project. Following risk analyses—the cost of transport for the European market, the turnover in qualified labor, uncertainty over patent rights and quality—Lectra decided to keep manufacturing in France. This choice was conditional on: disruptive innovation; upgrading; increased value to customers; and a rise in productivity.

The project was accompanied by a well-structured lean approach and organizational changes, which enabled Lectra to achieve the desired level of excellence in terms of productivity and competitiveness.

Some of the changes that took place thanks to this project are as follows: Growth in industrial performance due to an improvement in working conditions, with teams involved in the lean approach; Production engineers involved in creating awareness around factory constraints for a new offer as early as the design process. This co-design product/process optimizes global costs; Emphasis on product, process and logistics’ modularity with the latest possible integration of options (delayed differentiation). This enables logistics’ constraints to be taken into account as early as the engineering phase. Product modularity allows, for example, machines to be put in containers when they might otherwise require special heavy-goods transport.

Lectra’s factory improved its productivity rate by 18 points in three years, and has since maintained it at 89%. Costs have already reduced by 25% and the quality and level of service has improved. In terms of positioning, Lectra has confirmed its leadership in the high-end segment. Lectra has enriched its offer with end-to-end services and innovative, connected products whose embedded intelligence offers Smart Services, notably for predictive maintenance.

Rodrigo Siza Lectra
Rodrigo Siza
01.08.2017

Lectra appoints Rodrigo Siza, Regional Director of Spain and Portugal

Based in Porto, Portugal, Rodrigo Siza will focus on nurturing new regional collaborations to benefit the needs of Lectra’s customers, and faciliate their success in the Industry 4.0 era. Rodrigo will rely on Lectra’s highly experienced teams located in the region.
“Rodrigo has very effectively established long-term partnerships with our fashion and apparel, automotive and furniture customers in Portugal. He has helped our customers to emerge stronger from the world crisis which heavily impacted them. After 10 successful years as head of Lectra Portgual, Rodrigo is now also in charge of meeting the expectations of our Spanish customers,” stated Daniel Harari, Lectra Chairman and CEO.

Based in Porto, Portugal, Rodrigo Siza will focus on nurturing new regional collaborations to benefit the needs of Lectra’s customers, and faciliate their success in the Industry 4.0 era. Rodrigo will rely on Lectra’s highly experienced teams located in the region.
“Rodrigo has very effectively established long-term partnerships with our fashion and apparel, automotive and furniture customers in Portugal. He has helped our customers to emerge stronger from the world crisis which heavily impacted them. After 10 successful years as head of Lectra Portgual, Rodrigo is now also in charge of meeting the expectations of our Spanish customers,” stated Daniel Harari, Lectra Chairman and CEO.


Players in the region are witnessing a strong dynamic, notably fashion brands in Spain and fashion and automotive industrialists with heightened added-value in Portugal. With the recent announcement of a new strategy to focus on Industry 4.0, Lectra is in a strong position to support these businesses in the digitalization of their processes.
For industries faced with more demanding consumers and ever-shorter product development and manufacturing cycles, integrating all steps along the extended supply chain, from design to cutting, is now a top priority. This is particularly apparent in Spain and Portugal, two countries positioned, in their own way, at the heart of Europe’s fashion and automotive industries.
Rodrigo started his career at Tradetex, a trading company of textiles for clothing, as a textile designer. From 1991 to 1999, he was an associate of V-Sistemas Informatica, specialized in the development and distribution of technical solutions for the textile industry. In 2000, he joined Lectra Portugal as a design and merchandising manager, and then evolved into the position of international consultant in 2004. He left Lectra in 2005 to take the position of Sales Director of RPB Têxteis e Vestuario, a company that makes clothes, before returning to Lectra in 2007 to take over the management of the Portuguese subsidiary. Rodrigo has a masters in marketing from Minho University and a degree in design and communication from Porto University, both located in Portugal.

More information:
Lectra, Rodrigo Siza, Portugal
Source:

Lectra

Lectra & Armani Lectra
Lectra & Armani
20.07.2017

Lectra und Armani fördern junge Talente der Modebranche

Gemeinsam mit Armani veranstaltete Lectra einen Wettbewerb an der Modeschule Istituto Secoli, um die jungen Talente für ihre Leistungen auszuzeichnen. Die Hochschule ist bekannt für ihr Know-how im Bereich der Schnittmuster-Erstellung. Einer der siegreichen Studenten freut sich über eines der begehrten Praktika in der Kollektionsentwicklung von Armani.
Lectra pflegt Partnerschaften mit über 850 Modeschulen weltweit. Das Unternehmen stellt die eigenen Technologie-Lösungen sowie Fachwissen bereit, um die Lehrer bei der optimalen Ausbildung ihrer Studenten zu unterstützen. Im Rahmen dieser Partnerschaften organisiert Lectra regelmäßig Wettbewerbe mit Kunden. Die Zusammenarbeit ist wichtig für die Beziehung zwischen der Industrie und den Bildungseinrichtungen zur Förderung junger Modedesigner.
Zur Anfertigung der Modelle, Prototypen und Schnittbilder ihrer Kollektionen nutzen die Studenten der Istituto Secoli die digitalen Lösungen Modaris und Diamino von Lectra. Die Schnittteile ihrer Herrenmode erstellen die Studenten des Master-Programms mit der Vector-Lösung.

Gemeinsam mit Armani veranstaltete Lectra einen Wettbewerb an der Modeschule Istituto Secoli, um die jungen Talente für ihre Leistungen auszuzeichnen. Die Hochschule ist bekannt für ihr Know-how im Bereich der Schnittmuster-Erstellung. Einer der siegreichen Studenten freut sich über eines der begehrten Praktika in der Kollektionsentwicklung von Armani.
Lectra pflegt Partnerschaften mit über 850 Modeschulen weltweit. Das Unternehmen stellt die eigenen Technologie-Lösungen sowie Fachwissen bereit, um die Lehrer bei der optimalen Ausbildung ihrer Studenten zu unterstützen. Im Rahmen dieser Partnerschaften organisiert Lectra regelmäßig Wettbewerbe mit Kunden. Die Zusammenarbeit ist wichtig für die Beziehung zwischen der Industrie und den Bildungseinrichtungen zur Förderung junger Modedesigner.
Zur Anfertigung der Modelle, Prototypen und Schnittbilder ihrer Kollektionen nutzen die Studenten der Istituto Secoli die digitalen Lösungen Modaris und Diamino von Lectra. Die Schnittteile ihrer Herrenmode erstellen die Studenten des Master-Programms mit der Vector-Lösung.


Das Praktikum in der Kollektionsentwicklung für Herrenmode für einen der siegreichen Studenten bietet der Lectra-Kunde G.A. Operations der Gruppe Giorgio Armani: „Wir finden die Initiative von Lectra großartig und haben gerne Bildungspraktika bei G.A. Operations angeboten. Der Sieger hat durch seine kreativen Fähigkeiten und seine Ausbildung mit Modaris und Diamino überzeugt. Wir bekommen jemanden ins Team, der über erwiesene technische Fähigkeiten verfügt – davon profitieren auch wir“, so Giorgio Ferremi, Industrial Director bei G.A. Operations in Trient.
„Die Aufgabe von Lectra liegt mehr und mehr in der Förderung und Unterstützung des Dialogs zwischen Modeschulen und Unternehmen“, erklärt Fabio Canali, Geschäftsführer von Lectra Italy. „Wir freuen uns darüber, dass Armani die erfolgreiche Zusammenarbeit, die wir mit Secoli pflegen, unterstützt und den Studenten dabei hilft, ihre Fähigkeiten weiterzuentwickeln.“

Source:

Lectra

Product Leadership Award Lectra
Product Leadership Award
18.07.2017

Frost & Sullivan Confers Lectra's Versalis® Digital Leather Cutting Solution with Product Leadership Award

Lectra has leveraged more than 10 years of experience in connected manufacturing to offer Versalis®, an innovative digital solution designed to cut leather without compromise on quality. Featuring a powerful automatic nesting system for overall improvements in efficiency, the fully automated solution enables automotive leather suppliers to cut costs, improve productivity and minimize waste while also establishing a pathway to value-added Industry 4.0 processes.

Lectra has leveraged more than 10 years of experience in connected manufacturing to offer Versalis®, an innovative digital solution designed to cut leather without compromise on quality. Featuring a powerful automatic nesting system for overall improvements in efficiency, the fully automated solution enables automotive leather suppliers to cut costs, improve productivity and minimize waste while also establishing a pathway to value-added Industry 4.0 processes.


Currently, almost 90% of leather used for automotive applications is cut using manual die presses, which require designers to build a physical prototype and finalize the design through trial and error. Lectra offers a fully digitalized leather solution from prototyping to cut parts—when used in combination with Lectra’s 3D prototyping and pattern-making software, Versalis digital leather cutting solution enables a 12-16 week reduction in development and launch cycles for vehicle seating models.
During the leather-cutting phase, the latest release of Versalis LeatherSuite allows automotive leather suppliers to achieve up to 15% greater productivity. Lectra’s end-to-end automotive leather offering furthermore guarantees optimal uptime through an extensive worldwide support network of field engineers and technical experts.
"Lectra focuses on a consultative approach that allows it to fully understand the customer’s needs before building a solution comprising software, hardware, consulting, training, and after-sales support,” said Frost & Sullivan Industry Analyst Kamalesh Mohanarangam. "Lectra’s equipment is fitted with more than 200 sensors that predict failure and immediately report issues to its call centres. This product feature and service has resulted in 98% uptime and very fast mean time to repair."


Although digital leather cutting solutions are an investment, leather cutters and Tier-1 suppliers have begun to recognize the value of these products. On average, Lectra’s solutions help customers achieve up to 7% savings on leather compared to manual die-press methods by minimizing human error and variability in the cutting room. A benchmark test of leather trim cutting for door panels demonstrated a 3.5% gain in material made possible by Versalis’ superior nesting capabilities compared to the customer’s yield using manual nesting with die press machines, representing potential savings of €9 million per year.
Versalis is the fruit of significant R&D investment for the company, which has always made re-investment of capital a priority. As part of a transformational plan, Lectra spent more than €50 million in investments between 2011 and 2015. With Lectra’s new strategy focusing on supporting their customers’ transition to Industry 4.0 standards, Lectra will increase the share of revenues dedicated to R&D to 10% for the period from 2017 to 2019, representing a rise of about 50% between 2016 and 2019.

Source:

Lectra

Lectra and Armani Lectra
Lectra and Armani
11.07.2017

Lectra and Armani nurture young pattern-making talent

Lectra has developed partnerships with over 850 fashion schools across the world, providing them with solutions and expertise to help the teachers prepare students with the skills they require for the workplace. Working with leading education partners, Lectra organises regular student competitions in association with customers. The latest competition with Istituto Secoli, renowned for its pattern-making savoir-faire, and organized with Armani, is a clear example of industry and education working hand-in-hand to nurture young fashion designers.
Students at Istituto Secoli developed their collections using Lectra’s Modaris® and Diamino® solutions to create their patterns, prototypes and markers. In addition, students from the master’s program in menswear cut their creations with Vector®, Lectra’s state-of-the-art fabric cutting solution.

Lectra has developed partnerships with over 850 fashion schools across the world, providing them with solutions and expertise to help the teachers prepare students with the skills they require for the workplace. Working with leading education partners, Lectra organises regular student competitions in association with customers. The latest competition with Istituto Secoli, renowned for its pattern-making savoir-faire, and organized with Armani, is a clear example of industry and education working hand-in-hand to nurture young fashion designers.
Students at Istituto Secoli developed their collections using Lectra’s Modaris® and Diamino® solutions to create their patterns, prototypes and markers. In addition, students from the master’s program in menswear cut their creations with Vector®, Lectra’s state-of-the-art fabric cutting solution.


Thanks to the trusted relationship that Lectra has with its customer G.A. Operations of the Giorgio Armani group, one of the winning students, graduating in menswear, has the opportunity to take up an internship in the collection development department. "We were very pleased with Lectra's initiative and were delighted to offer educational internships at G.A. Operations. We chose the winning student for his creative skills and for his training on Modaris and Diamino. This gives us the important advantage of bringing somebody with proven technical skills into our team," stated Giorgio Ferremi, industrial director G.A. Operations at Trento.

More information:
Lectra, Armani, Parntership
Source:

Lectra

Lectra Lectra
Lectra
05.07.2017

Lectra, ESTIA, the Today Tomorrow Textiles Foundation and JPS Conseil launch the ‘Biarritz Active Lifestyle Integral’ Chair

Over three years, this new Chair aims to help the fashion industry’s eco-system—from textile design to clothing sales—transform challenges coming from new ways of living and consuming into economic opportunities.
“How to find and develop sustainable materials which will open up new markets for companies in the sector? Which technologies to invent to make the most of these new materials? How to organize the factory of the future to meet new consumer expectations, such as customization? It’s an entire economy that we aim to develop around emerging industries,” explains Jean-Pierre Mocho, the founder of JPS Conseil and former President of the French federation for women’s ready-to-wear. “There are many opportunities to seize, on condition that all the players, both old and new, work together.”

Over three years, this new Chair aims to help the fashion industry’s eco-system—from textile design to clothing sales—transform challenges coming from new ways of living and consuming into economic opportunities.
“How to find and develop sustainable materials which will open up new markets for companies in the sector? Which technologies to invent to make the most of these new materials? How to organize the factory of the future to meet new consumer expectations, such as customization? It’s an entire economy that we aim to develop around emerging industries,” explains Jean-Pierre Mocho, the founder of JPS Conseil and former President of the French federation for women’s ready-to-wear. “There are many opportunities to seize, on condition that all the players, both old and new, work together.”
To help textile and apparel companies to innovate, the Chair will combine knowledge sharing with open innovation. In particular, a technical training facility will adapt and pass on material-related savoir-faire. “This Chair will help us to better understand the changes that are necessary in the sector, to anticipate innovations and to circulate knowledge worldwide,” underlines Patxi Elissalde, director, ESTIA. “Based in Biarritz and founded with a long-term vision, this Chair will dive into user behaviors, materials and components, manufacturing technologies and services, the digitalization of processes, and the distribution of products, from clothes to accessories.”


This approach will also foster interactions between different professions in order to stimulate creativity. Inspired by overarching principles in the collaborative and circular economy, the Chair also aims to capitalize on advances in research, from frugal or disruptive innovation.

Source:

Lectra

Fashion Konferenz Lectra
Fashion Konferenz
05.07.2017

Lectras Fashion 4.0-Konferenz zeigt Strategien für die digitale Zukunft

Lectra, weltweit führend in integrierten Lösungen, die speziell ausgerichtet sind auf die Stoff-, Leder-, Textil- und Verbundwerkstoffindustrie, veranstaltete in seinem Technologiezentrum in Bordeaux-Cestas, Frankreich, eine Konferenz zu Industrie 4.0 im Fashion-Bereich. Über 100 Vertreter von Herstellern und Markenunternehmen aus der ganzen Welt diskutierten, wie die vierte industrielle Revolution die Mode- und Bekleidungsbranche verändert, welche Herausforderungen der digitale Markt mit sich bringt und welche Chancen eine digitale Wertschöpfungskette bietet.

Lectra, weltweit führend in integrierten Lösungen, die speziell ausgerichtet sind auf die Stoff-, Leder-, Textil- und Verbundwerkstoffindustrie, veranstaltete in seinem Technologiezentrum in Bordeaux-Cestas, Frankreich, eine Konferenz zu Industrie 4.0 im Fashion-Bereich. Über 100 Vertreter von Herstellern und Markenunternehmen aus der ganzen Welt diskutierten, wie die vierte industrielle Revolution die Mode- und Bekleidungsbranche verändert, welche Herausforderungen der digitale Markt mit sich bringt und welche Chancen eine digitale Wertschöpfungskette bietet.


Das zweitägige Programm umfasste Workshops und Präsentationen: Prof. Céline Abecassis-Moedas und Prof. Valérie Moatti, Dozentinnen der ESCP Europe, stellten innovative Modelle für den Einzelhandel vor; Liz Doupnik, Mitherausgeberin von Women’s Wear Daily, zerstreute Mythen und Irrtümer über die Generation der Millennials; Fred Lemoine, Vice President, Weave Services, veranschaulichte die Vorteile einer digitalisierten Lieferkette. Zu den Teilnehmern gehörten bedeutende Modemarken wie H&M und die in Schanghai ansässige Dayang Group, einer der größten Anzughersteller weltweit.
Lectra-Kunden berichteten von ihren Erfahrungen mit der digitalen Transformation. Manuel Castaldo, zuständig für Business Analysis und Sourcing Operations bei dem führenden italienischen Fast-Fashion Einzelhändler OVS, sprach über die Bedeutung von Kooperationen beim Übergang in das digitale Zeitalter: „Wenn ein Unternehmen sich zur Digitalisierung entschließt, braucht es nicht nur das richtige Tool, sondern auch den richtigen Partner, der bei der Umsetzung der entsprechenden Änderungen in der täglichen Arbeit hilft.“ Castaldo erklärte, wie OVS mit der PLM-Lösung von Lectra den Informationsfluss der Produktion verbessert und damit die Produktqualität gesteigert hat.

More information:
Digitale Zukunft, Lectra
Source:

Lectra

Lectra Lectra
Lectra
15.06.2017

Lectra boosts leather cutting productivity by up to 15%

Offering continuous process improvement for automated leather cutting, Versalis LeatherSuite V6 is a step toward an Industry 4.0-ready cutting room for makers of leather vehicle seating and interiors and leather furnishings. The new version of Versalis LeatherSuite enables companies to boost productivity, achieve exceptional cut quality and expand data monitoring capabilities. With Versalis LeatherSuite V6, furniture manufacturers can increase productivity by up to 6%, while automotive suppliers can increase theirs from 8% to 15%.
Versalis LeatherSuite V6 delivers greater precision than ever before for superior leather cutting quality. For that purpose, the new software suite embeds enhanced cutting algorithm addressing latest challenges faced by furniture and automotive customers.

Offering continuous process improvement for automated leather cutting, Versalis LeatherSuite V6 is a step toward an Industry 4.0-ready cutting room for makers of leather vehicle seating and interiors and leather furnishings. The new version of Versalis LeatherSuite enables companies to boost productivity, achieve exceptional cut quality and expand data monitoring capabilities. With Versalis LeatherSuite V6, furniture manufacturers can increase productivity by up to 6%, while automotive suppliers can increase theirs from 8% to 15%.
Versalis LeatherSuite V6 delivers greater precision than ever before for superior leather cutting quality. For that purpose, the new software suite embeds enhanced cutting algorithm addressing latest challenges faced by furniture and automotive customers.
The latest Versalis LeatherSuite’s expanded capabilities also enable manufacturers to manage a wider range of production indicators throughout the cutting process. Developed with the input of Lectra’s automotive and furniture customers, the latest version of the Versalis software suite offers enriched data for process optimization and streamlined execution, enabling manufacturers to reach operational excellence objectives and monitor production. LeatherSuite also empowers manufacturers with decision support, through customizable reports highlighting key performance indicators. Accurate and reliable analyses can be viewed at a glance thanks to the suite’s built-in data modeling.
“With this release, Lectra marks a milestone in terms of customer experience and productivity,” states Céline Choussy Bedouet, Chief Marketing and Communications Officer, Lectra. “Versalis LeatherSuite V6 is the technology enabler that allows producers of cut leather parts to leverage maximum performance from the Versalis cutting room solution.”

More information:
Lectra, Leather, Productivity
Source:

Lectra

Lectra Fashion PLM 4.0 Lectra Fashion PLM 4.0
Lectra Fashion PLM 4.0
13.06.2017

Neue Version der Lectra Fashion PLM rüstet Modeunternehmen für die vierte industrielle Revolution

Lectras Fashion PLM 4.0 wurde von Grund auf neu entwickelt, um die Geschwindigkeit und Agilität zu ermöglichen, die Mode- und Bekleidungsunternehmen für den Umstieg zur Industrie 4.0 benötigen. Die neue Version vernetzt CAD, industrielle Standardsoftware wie Adobe Illustrator sowie IT-Systeme (wie ERP) und externe Lieferanten. Das System dient damit als intelligente Schaltzentrale für eine digitale Lieferkette – von der Planung über das Design bis zur Produktion. Dadurch wird ein kontinuierlicher Fluss von fehlerfreien Daten zwischen Prozessen, Technologien und Personen gewährleistet, sodass alle Beteiligten der Lieferkette über die Plattform Informationen bearbeiten, speichern und teilen – mit gesicherter Datenintegrität.

Lectras Fashion PLM 4.0 wurde von Grund auf neu entwickelt, um die Geschwindigkeit und Agilität zu ermöglichen, die Mode- und Bekleidungsunternehmen für den Umstieg zur Industrie 4.0 benötigen. Die neue Version vernetzt CAD, industrielle Standardsoftware wie Adobe Illustrator sowie IT-Systeme (wie ERP) und externe Lieferanten. Das System dient damit als intelligente Schaltzentrale für eine digitale Lieferkette – von der Planung über das Design bis zur Produktion. Dadurch wird ein kontinuierlicher Fluss von fehlerfreien Daten zwischen Prozessen, Technologien und Personen gewährleistet, sodass alle Beteiligten der Lieferkette über die Plattform Informationen bearbeiten, speichern und teilen – mit gesicherter Datenintegrität.
Fashion PLM 4.0 ist als permanente Lizenz oder als monatliches Abo erhältlich und sofort einsatzbereit. Die Plattform lässt sich dabei auf die unterschiedlichen Bedürfnisse von kleinen bis großen Geschäften, Marken, Einzelhändlern und Herstellern anpassen. Unternehmen beginnen zunächst mit dem Standardangebot und fügen, je nach Wunsch, bis zu zehn weitere Module hinzu, wie Design-Integration, Produktdetails, Beschaffung, Mustererstellung und Kostenkalkulation.
Best Practices und Know-how aus der Modeindustrie sowie praktische Szenarien dienen als Grundlage für Vorlagen, Standardverzeichnisse und Shortcuts, um sich wiederholende Aufgaben und Verwaltungstätigkeiten zu automatisieren und somit mehr Zeit für die Wertschöpfung zu gewinnen. Das Ergebnis ist eine schnelle und digital vernetzte Lieferkette, mit der Modeunternehmen agil auf Trends reagieren und Produkte passend zu den Erwartungen der Verbraucher liefern.

More information:
Lectra, PLM
Source:

Lectra

Lectra Fashion PLM 4.0 Source: www.lectra.com.
Lectra Fashion PLM 4.0
07.06.2017

The new Lectra Fashion PLM gears fashion companies up for the fourth industrial revolution

With digitalization transforming the way consumers shop, today’s fashion companies are playing a neverending game of catch-up, as they compete for the attention of a generation of connected, fickle-minded millennials who want it all: personalization, sustainability, quality and speed, accessible at all times, across multiple channels, and at the lowest price. Industry 4.0 is not only revolutionizing how manufacturers operate, but also how brands and retailers need to function, if they want to be fast and agile enough to meet the needs of this demanding new consumer. The stakes are high and how effectively companies harness technology to put the consumer at the heart of their process will be the deciding factor in who comes out ahead and who gets left behind.

With digitalization transforming the way consumers shop, today’s fashion companies are playing a neverending game of catch-up, as they compete for the attention of a generation of connected, fickle-minded millennials who want it all: personalization, sustainability, quality and speed, accessible at all times, across multiple channels, and at the lowest price. Industry 4.0 is not only revolutionizing how manufacturers operate, but also how brands and retailers need to function, if they want to be fast and agile enough to meet the needs of this demanding new consumer. The stakes are high and how effectively companies harness technology to put the consumer at the heart of their process will be the deciding factor in who comes out ahead and who gets left behind.



Lectra Fashion PLM 4.0 has undergone a drastic reboot to give fashion and apparel companies the speed and agility they need to tackle the challenges of Industry 4.0 head on. Lectra Fashion PLM 4.0, with the widest functional scope on the market, acts as an intelligent nerve center to the digital supply chain, from planning through design to production. This ensures a consistent flow of error-free data between processes, technologies and people. The system connects CAD, industry-standard software such as Adobe Illustrator, company IT systems (such as ERP) and external suppliers, so that actors across the supply chain can work on, save and share information on the platform, ensuring data integrity.
The solution also draws on best practices, fashion-business intelligence and real-world scenarios to automate administrative and repetitive tasks, with templates, standard libraries and shortcuts that allows more time for value-added activities. The final result is a fast, connected digital supply chain that helps fashion companies jump on trends quickly and deliver products that fulfill their customer’s expectations.

Source:

Lectra

Lectra Lectra Deutschland GmbH
Lectra
24.05.2017

Aktuelles: Lectra 4.0 – CEO von Lectra stellt neue Unternehmensstrategie vor

Generationenwandel, technologischer Fortschritt, wirtschaftliches Wachstum; neue Trends verändern die Industrie. Auf der Strategie-4.0-Pressekonferenz stellte Daniel Harari, CEO von Lectra, die Unternehmensstrategie für 2017 bis 2019 vor und welche vier Megatrends die Mode-, Automobil- und Möbelindustrie nachhaltig beeinflussen.


Markt & Meinung:
Tradition in digital Die Industrie ist im digitalen Zeitalter angekommen. Das stellt vor allem Traditionsunternehmen, die Zugpferde der Industrie, vor die Frage: Weiter auf bestehende Geschäftsmodelle setzen oder neue Wege gehen? Einige Traditionsunternehmen stellen sich dem Wandel und treiben die Digitalisierung ihrer Geschäftsmodelle voran – aus gutem Grund. Die Umstellung zur digitalen Wertschöpfungskette bringt konkrete Vorteile und Chancen.

Generationenwandel, technologischer Fortschritt, wirtschaftliches Wachstum; neue Trends verändern die Industrie. Auf der Strategie-4.0-Pressekonferenz stellte Daniel Harari, CEO von Lectra, die Unternehmensstrategie für 2017 bis 2019 vor und welche vier Megatrends die Mode-, Automobil- und Möbelindustrie nachhaltig beeinflussen.


Markt & Meinung:
Tradition in digital Die Industrie ist im digitalen Zeitalter angekommen. Das stellt vor allem Traditionsunternehmen, die Zugpferde der Industrie, vor die Frage: Weiter auf bestehende Geschäftsmodelle setzen oder neue Wege gehen? Einige Traditionsunternehmen stellen sich dem Wandel und treiben die Digitalisierung ihrer Geschäftsmodelle voran – aus gutem Grund. Die Umstellung zur digitalen Wertschöpfungskette bringt konkrete Vorteile und Chancen.


Wissen Digital: Smart Factory – Die Produktion von heute
1913 führte Henry Ford das Fließband ein und läutete damit zur zweiten industriellen Revolution. Heute stehen wir in den Startlöchern der Industrie 4.0, ermöglicht durch den technologischen Fortschritt und angetrieben durch den Ruf nach qualitativ hochwertigen, individualisierbaren Produkten. Audi zeigt, wie eine Smart Factory aussieht, mit Drohnen, 3D-Drucker und Virtual-Reality-Datenbrillen – ohne Fließband.

Source:

Lectra Deutschland GmbH

Lectra Lectra
Lectra
16.05.2017

Lectra supports world-leading automotive supplier’s airbag operations launch

  The new cutting room will expand the German car parts maker’s airbag cutting capacity in Europe. This latest collaboration between Lectra and its longtime customer builds on a mutual relationship of trust reaching back to previous ZF TRW projects in Portugal, Poland, Mexico and China. Having recently devised a worldwide airbag growth strategy, the company turned once more to Lectra to help reinforce the capacity of its European manufacturing base.
Early in 2016, Lectra unveiled the revolutionary FocusQuantum range, leading to certification of the integrated airbag cutting solution by the customer’s cutting room managers across the globe. Later that year, ZF TRW also certified Lectra’s FocusQuantum Suite cutting preparation software. The stringent process carried out by ZF TRW bore out the productivity, performance and quality of the state-of-the-art airbag cutting solution and advanced software system.

  The new cutting room will expand the German car parts maker’s airbag cutting capacity in Europe. This latest collaboration between Lectra and its longtime customer builds on a mutual relationship of trust reaching back to previous ZF TRW projects in Portugal, Poland, Mexico and China. Having recently devised a worldwide airbag growth strategy, the company turned once more to Lectra to help reinforce the capacity of its European manufacturing base.
Early in 2016, Lectra unveiled the revolutionary FocusQuantum range, leading to certification of the integrated airbag cutting solution by the customer’s cutting room managers across the globe. Later that year, ZF TRW also certified Lectra’s FocusQuantum Suite cutting preparation software. The stringent process carried out by ZF TRW bore out the productivity, performance and quality of the state-of-the-art airbag cutting solution and advanced software system.


“By evaluating the solution in accordance with established practices, we were able to confirm that FocusQuantum will help satisfy the projected output of our newest facility,” notes Victor Seoane, head of Global Manufacturing Engineering for Inflatable Restraint Systems, ZF TRW. "We were impressed by the innovation that Lectra’s FocusQuantum offers, enabling us to significantly reduce our cutting cost per bag."
“With this new collaboration, Lectra demonstrates yet again the added value built into the integrated design of FocusQuantum,” states Céline Choussy Bedouet, Chief Marketing and Communications Officer, Lectra. "The acquisition of two FocusQuantum will enable ZF TRW to meet short-term productivity objectives while also laying the foundation for future growth.”

More information:
Lectra, cutting room, Europe
Source:

Lectra

OVA und Lectra Lectra Deutschland GmbH
OVA und Lectra
27.04.2017

OVS setzt auf Lectra Fashion PLM

Lectra, weltweit führend in integrierten Lösungen, die speziell ausgerichtet sind auf die Stoff-, Leder-, Textil- und Verbundwerkstoffindustrie, konnte das Vertrauen von OVS gewinnen. Der führende italienische Modekonzern für Herren-, Damen- und Kinderbekleidung strukturiert mit Lectra Fashion PLM seinen gesamten Produktentwicklungsprozess um. 1972 gegründet setzt OVS auf ein vertikal integriertes Geschäftsmodell im Einzelhandel mit einem starken Fokus auf Design und einer Beschaffungsstrategie mit externen Lieferanten in den wichtigsten Zielmärkten. Von der Erfolgsgeschichte des Unternehmens zeugen die heute mehr als 1400 OVS-Geschäfte in Italien und weltweit.

Lectra, weltweit führend in integrierten Lösungen, die speziell ausgerichtet sind auf die Stoff-, Leder-, Textil- und Verbundwerkstoffindustrie, konnte das Vertrauen von OVS gewinnen. Der führende italienische Modekonzern für Herren-, Damen- und Kinderbekleidung strukturiert mit Lectra Fashion PLM seinen gesamten Produktentwicklungsprozess um. 1972 gegründet setzt OVS auf ein vertikal integriertes Geschäftsmodell im Einzelhandel mit einem starken Fokus auf Design und einer Beschaffungsstrategie mit externen Lieferanten in den wichtigsten Zielmärkten. Von der Erfolgsgeschichte des Unternehmens zeugen die heute mehr als 1400 OVS-Geschäfte in Italien und weltweit.


OVS integriert Lectra Fashion PLM in den gesamten Entwicklungsprozess, vom Design bis hin zur Beschaffung. Die Software-Lösung führt alle Daten und Prozesse der Produktlebenszyklen und Kollektionen in einer einzigen, zentralen Datenmanagement-Plattform zusammen. Alle Teams an unterschiedlichen Standorten arbeiten gemeinsam und in Echtzeit am gleichen Datenstamm. Die Fashion PLM verbessert die Teamarbeit, minimiert Fehler und Aufgabenüberschneidungen, und ermöglicht dadurch kürzere Markteinführungszeiten.

More information:
OVS, Lectra,
Source:

Lectra Deutschland GmbH