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	Imperial Enhances Fast Fashion Business Model with Lectra Fashion PLM Lectra

Imperial Enhances Fast Fashion Business Model with Lectra Fashion PLM

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Technology Category	Functional Applications - Product Lifecycle Management Systems (PLM)
Applicable Industries	Apparel Retail
Applicable Functions	Product Research & Development Business Operation
Use Cases	Process Control & Optimization Remote Collaboration
Services	System Integration Training
Challenge	Imperial, an Italian fast-fashion company, faced a significant challenge in reducing their time to market. With a global presence and a need to deliver 35,000 pieces of each style weekly, the company struggled with internal complexity and the need for faster development cycles. The primary challenge was to streamline operations and improve the efficiency of their collection process to stay competitive in the fast-paced fashion industry. Read More
About Customer	Imperial is a renowned Italian fast-fashion company founded in 1978 by Adriano Aere and Emilia Giberti. The company specializes in menswear and womenswear, serving 4,000 customers worldwide. With 80 single-brand stores and a network of direct product distributors, Imperial has established a significant presence in the global fashion market. Known for its rapid delivery of fashion items, the company produces 35,000 pieces of each style weekly, catering to the ever-changing demands of the fashion industry. Imperial's commitment to innovation and growth has driven its continuous search for solutions to enhance its business model and operational efficiency. Read More
Solution	To address their challenges, Imperial decided to integrate Lectra Fashion PLM into their operations. This solution was chosen to speed up development and better connect the teams involved in the collection process. Lectra, with over 40 years of expertise in the fashion and apparel market, provided a fully integrated range of solutions from design to production. The implementation began with a thorough analysis of Imperial's processes to identify areas for improvement and constraints. Lectra experts designed the solution to align with Imperial's requirements, ensuring a smooth transition. Training was a crucial phase, with Lectra supporting Imperial's employees to adapt to the new system without disrupting day-to-day operations. Read More Log in to view content
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Technology Category

Functional Applications - Product Lifecycle Management Systems (PLM)

Applicable Industries

Apparel

Retail

Applicable Functions

Product Research & Development

Business Operation

Use Cases

Process Control & Optimization

Remote Collaboration

Services

System Integration

Training

Challenge

Imperial, an Italian fast-fashion company, faced a significant challenge in reducing their time to market. With a global presence and a need to deliver 35,000 pieces of each style weekly, the company struggled with internal complexity and the need for faster development cycles. The primary challenge was to streamline operations and improve the efficiency of their collection process to stay competitive in the fast-paced fashion industry.

About Customer

Imperial is a renowned Italian fast-fashion company founded in 1978 by Adriano Aere and Emilia Giberti. The company specializes in menswear and womenswear, serving 4,000 customers worldwide. With 80 single-brand stores and a network of direct product distributors, Imperial has established a significant presence in the global fashion market. Known for its rapid delivery of fashion items, the company produces 35,000 pieces of each style weekly, catering to the ever-changing demands of the fashion industry. Imperial's commitment to innovation and growth has driven its continuous search for solutions to enhance its business model and operational efficiency.

Solution

To address their challenges, Imperial decided to integrate Lectra Fashion PLM into their operations. This solution was chosen to speed up development and better connect the teams involved in the collection process. Lectra, with over 40 years of expertise in the fashion and apparel market, provided a fully integrated range of solutions from design to production. The implementation began with a thorough analysis of Imperial's processes to identify areas for improvement and constraints. Lectra experts designed the solution to align with Imperial's requirements, ensuring a smooth transition. Training was a crucial phase, with Lectra supporting Imperial's employees to adapt to the new system without disrupting day-to-day operations.

Impact #1	The integration of Lectra Fashion PLM has significantly improved data availability for all operators in real-time, enhancing the speed and accuracy of the collection process.
Impact #2	Using a single platform accessible via the web, all departments involved in product development now have a real-time view of key information, reducing low-value activities and data exchange errors.
Impact #3	Decision-makers can provide immediate feedback, allowing for earlier changes in the collection process, which improves teamwork and collaboration.

Impact #1

The integration of Lectra Fashion PLM has significantly improved data availability for all operators in real-time, enhancing the speed and accuracy of the collection process.

Impact #2

Using a single platform accessible via the web, all departments involved in product development now have a real-time view of key information, reducing low-value activities and data exchange errors.

Impact #3

Decision-makers can provide immediate feedback, allowing for earlier changes in the collection process, which improves teamwork and collaboration.

Benefit #1	Imperial delivers 35,000 pieces of each style weekly.
Benefit #2	Imperial serves 4,000 customers worldwide.
Benefit #3	The company owns 80 single-brand stores globally.

Benefit #1

Imperial delivers 35,000 pieces of each style weekly.

Benefit #2

Imperial serves 4,000 customers worldwide.

Benefit #3

The company owns 80 single-brand stores globally.

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Imperial Enhances Fast Fashion Business Model with Lectra Fashion PLM

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