Lectra - apparel and textile industry company news 
FRANCE: Lectra enhances Kaledo textile design suite
17 May 2013
Lectra has enhanced its Kaledo textile design suite to offer a wider range of creative tools along with improved usability for speed, control and accuracy.
FRANCE: Lectra updates Diamino marker-making solution
2 May 2013
Lectra has updated its Diamino pre-costing and marker-making solution, which it claims will help fashion companies cut processing times, while reducing costs and material waste.
Garment size and fit a "moving target"
19 April 2013
Fashion retailers, brands and manufacturers are facing a "moving target" when it comes to garment sizing and fit. A focus on changing consumer shapes, communication with both offshore factories and customers, pattern blocks and fit forms, as well as processes and training are all needed now if the industry is to prevent problems in the future, say leading executives.
US: Lectra enhances product development solution
19 April 2013
Lectra has released an enhanced version of its product development solution for pattern making, grading and 3D prototyping.
CHINA: Zhejiang Nali Apparel adopts Lectra Fashion PLM
12 April 2013
Zhejiang Nali Apparel, a Chinese women's wear and accessories company, is adopting Lectra Fashion PLM to streamline its collection development.
Apparel software trends: What else is on the agenda?
2 April 2013
What else is likely to be topping the apparel industry's software agenda this year? Using technology to help mitigate risk in the supply chain, automating data capture, and greater collaboration and information exchange between apparel retailers and brands and their suppliers are all highlighted. Tapping into social media and mobile technologies will also contribute to speed and accuracy.
Apparel software trends: Investing for the future
2 April 2013
Where should apparel firms be focusing their software investments now if they want to remain competitive into the future? According to industry experts consulted by just-style, technology agendas should include tools that better integrate all data between supply chain partners and offer end-to-end visibility, flexibility and speed.
Apparel software trends: Tackling the challenges
2 April 2013
Faced with a raft of challenges across the apparel supply chain, how can software help tackle the key issues? Tools that connect all trading partners, streamline the end-to-end process, and give industry leaders the flexibility and time to address everything from new opportunities to unexpected events can all contribute to a competitive edge.
Apparel software trends: Supply chain challenges
2 April 2013
Social and environmental compliance are the main issues facing today's apparel supply chains, according to industry experts consulted by just-style. The continued shift towards faster and faster fashion cycles, along with pressure on retailers to adapt to an omni-channel experience, are also throwing up challenges when it comes to flexibility in global sourcing.
UK: Speakers line-up for apparel size and fit seminar
12 March 2013
The latest issues and innovations in garment sizing and fit will be the focus of a new one-day seminar being organised by the ASBCI (Association of Suppliers to the British Clothing Industry) next month.
CANADA: Lectra helps Jack Victor optimise production
22 February 2013
Formal men's wear maker Jack Victor has integrated Lectra product development and production solutions within its Montreal-based manufacturing operation.
MEXICO: Alvanon launches fit mannequins for Mexico
1 February 2013
Fit company Alvanon is set to launch standard AlvaForm fit mannequins for the Mexican market next week, based on its analysis of the recent Size Mexico body scan campaign.
US: Lectra appoints Epperson as VP of sales, manufacturing
30 January 2013
Apparel industry technology solutions provider Lectra has appointed Paul Epperson as vice president of sales, manufacturing for North America, tasked with helping firms in North America optimise their cutting rooms and reduce manufacturing costs.
JAPAN: Trans-Global Merchandise adopts Lectra Fashion PLM
11 January 2013
Japanese women's wear manufacturer and retailer Trans-Global Merchandise (TGM) is adopting Lectra Fashion PLM to help to improve product development workflow and communication.
FRANCE: Lectra names Shinonaga as MD for Japan
9 January 2013
Software and systems supplier Lectra has named Rikako Shinonaga as managing director for Japan, as part of the company's strategy to strengthen its presence in the country.
FRANCE: Façonnable implements Lectra Fashion PLM
5 December 2012
Fashion brand Façonnable has implemented Lectra Fashion PLM to help boost business growth by streamlining the development of its collections.
US: DeSL appoints Friedman as North America sales VP
22 October 2012
Online solutions provider DeSL has appointed Marc Friedman as vice president of sales for North America.
FRANCE: Lectra expands marketing teams
19 October 2012
Technology firm Lectra has expanded its marketing teams with two new appointments across its global business.
JAPAN: Baroque streamlines development with Fashion PLM
1 October 2012
Japanese fashion retailer Baroque has implemented the Lectra Fashion PLM system to help streamline development and communication for its Moussy brand - and is planning to extend the rollout to its Sly and other brands before the end of the year.
ISRAEL: OptiTex embarks on expansion in Italy and Asia
10 September 2012
OptiTex, the developer of 2D and 3D CAD systems for the fashion industry, is growing its business in Italy and expanding into the Asia-Pacific region with a new office in Hong Kong.
just-style management briefing: Speed and flexibility a boost to profitability
2 July 2012
Fast fashion has had a fundamental impact on the apparel industry in the space of just a few decades, with global fashion giants such as Zara and H&M demonstrating a previously unthinkable production speed, with the ability to get a garment from concept to store in less than 12 weeks.
just-style management briefing: Fast fashion shifts supply chain focus
2 July 2012
Global manufacturing and supply chains are shifting and changing in response to fast fashion's demand for up-to-the-minute styles and trends at relatively low prices.
just-style management briefing: Fast fashion's competitive advantages
2 July 2012
A successful fashion retail strategy is now often a race against the clock, as consumers' appetites for a revolving door of apparel trends continues to grow in the era of 'fast fashion'.
FRANCE: Lectra redesigns Vector fabric cutters
2 July 2012
Lectra has redesigned and relaunched its range of Vector fabric cutters to meet the changing needs of manufacturers for new levels of productivity and material savings.
FRANCE: DBA implements Lectra PLM solution
22 June 2012
Lingerie company DBA Group has chosen Lectra Fashion PLM V3 to manage its collection life cycles.
FRANCE: New Lectra Fashion PLM links product development
15 June 2012
The latest version of Lectra's Fashion PLM tool has been developed to give fashion firms control over collection development, as well as the visibility to make strategic business decisions and carry them out quickly.
FRANCE: Mussault to head Lectra's marketing and communication
24 May 2012
Technology firm Lectra has appointed Emmanuel Mussault as director of marketing intelligence and communication to increase the company's brand awareness.
FRANCE: Mattia to lead Lectra's key fashion accounts
11 May 2012
Technology firm Lectra has promoted Bruno Mattia as director of strategic fashion accounts, to drive the company's relationships with key customers around the world.
just-style management briefing: What else is on the software agenda this year?
1 May 2012
Faced with a significantly more challenging and competitive market, what else is likely to be topping brand and retail supply networks this year? Firms would be wise to watch ways of maximising investments, doing more with less, true collaboration, accurate material forecasting and planning, and 'cloud' technologies, the experts say.
just-style management briefing: The future focus for apparel supply chain software
1 May 2012
Where should apparel firms be focusing their software investments now if they want to remain competitive into the future? According to industry experts consulted by just-style, technology agendas should include tools that better integrate all data between supply chain partners and offer end-to-end visibility.
