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Conic French Riviera Brand Enhances Tradition with Lectra Technology

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Technology Category	Functional Applications - Product Lifecycle Management Systems (PLM) Functional Applications - Product Data Management Systems
Applicable Industries	Apparel Consumer Goods
Applicable Functions	Product Research & Development Quality Assurance Business Operation
Services	System Integration Training
Challenge	Façonnable was exploring ways to check and track major events in the product lifecycle to enhance collection development. Structuring information presented to supply partners and allowing information to be easily archived and analyzed to support development and brand evolution were top priorities. Product quality, on-time deliveries, and business growth were key goals when researching ways to control the development process and harmonize communication from design to the final product. Read More
About Customer	Façonnable is a high-end French fashion brand known for its classic French refinement and impeccable craftsmanship. Based in Nice, France, the company has a rich history of over 60 years and specializes in menswear and womenswear. Façonnable is committed to maintaining its high-end positioning worldwide and is focused on enhancing its collection development process. The company aims to control fit costs for an international consumer base, improve quality, and stabilize its operations. With a strong emphasis on tradition and innovation, Façonnable is dedicated to delivering high-quality products that reflect its brand values. Read More
Solution	To maintain their high-end positioning worldwide, Façonnable implemented Lectra Fashion PLM throughout product development, from line planning to production. This solution provided a common thread running through the company, allowing for more professional and precise operations. The implementation of Lectra Fashion PLM brought order and clarity to the collection process, enabling Façonnable to reclaim its Côte d’Azur roots and strengthen its brand image. The solution required users to provide a minimum amount of information for products to advance through defined development stages, ensuring a controlled workflow. This visibility allowed Merchandising to evaluate past sales and budget for the next season, while also preventing unpleasant surprises late in the process. Additionally, Lectra’s pattern making technology helped development teams work together efficiently, saving time and reducing the risk of errors. Read More Log in to view content
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Technology Category

Functional Applications - Product Lifecycle Management Systems (PLM)

Functional Applications - Product Data Management Systems

Applicable Industries

Apparel

Consumer Goods

Applicable Functions

Product Research & Development

Quality Assurance

Business Operation

Services

System Integration

Training

Challenge

Façonnable was exploring ways to check and track major events in the product lifecycle to enhance collection development. Structuring information presented to supply partners and allowing information to be easily archived and analyzed to support development and brand evolution were top priorities. Product quality, on-time deliveries, and business growth were key goals when researching ways to control the development process and harmonize communication from design to the final product.

About Customer

Façonnable is a high-end French fashion brand known for its classic French refinement and impeccable craftsmanship. Based in Nice, France, the company has a rich history of over 60 years and specializes in menswear and womenswear. Façonnable is committed to maintaining its high-end positioning worldwide and is focused on enhancing its collection development process. The company aims to control fit costs for an international consumer base, improve quality, and stabilize its operations. With a strong emphasis on tradition and innovation, Façonnable is dedicated to delivering high-quality products that reflect its brand values.

Solution

To maintain their high-end positioning worldwide, Façonnable implemented Lectra Fashion PLM throughout product development, from line planning to production. This solution provided a common thread running through the company, allowing for more professional and precise operations. The implementation of Lectra Fashion PLM brought order and clarity to the collection process, enabling Façonnable to reclaim its Côte d’Azur roots and strengthen its brand image. The solution required users to provide a minimum amount of information for products to advance through defined development stages, ensuring a controlled workflow. This visibility allowed Merchandising to evaluate past sales and budget for the next season, while also preventing unpleasant surprises late in the process. Additionally, Lectra’s pattern making technology helped development teams work together efficiently, saving time and reducing the risk of errors.

Impact #1	Façonnable achieved a controlled workflow, saving time and reducing confusion.
Impact #2	The company was able to control costs from the beginning, preventing unpleasant surprises.
Impact #3	Suppliers received detailed spec packs, allowing them to execute technical details with precision.

Impact #1

Façonnable achieved a controlled workflow, saving time and reducing confusion.

Impact #2

The company was able to control costs from the beginning, preventing unpleasant surprises.

Impact #3

Suppliers received detailed spec packs, allowing them to execute technical details with precision.

Benefit #1	Façonnable develops 900 products over 4 seasons.
Benefit #2	A product could end up being 60€ when it was supposed to be 50€, but this issue is now mitigated.

Benefit #1

Façonnable develops 900 products over 4 seasons.

Benefit #2

A product could end up being 60€ when it was supposed to be 50€, but this issue is now mitigated.

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Conic French Riviera Brand Enhances Tradition with Lectra Technology

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