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LA MODA BrAziLiAn FAshiOn BrAnD Gets A PrODuctiOn MAkeOver

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Technology Category	Functional Applications - Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES) Functional Applications - Product Lifecycle Management Systems (PLM) Functional Applications - Remote Monitoring & Control Systems
Applicable Industries	Apparel Consumer Goods
Applicable Functions	Business Operation Product Research & Development Quality Assurance
Use Cases	Factory Operations Visibility & Intelligence Inventory Management Manufacturing System Automation Predictive Maintenance Supply Chain Visibility
Services	Software Design & Engineering Services System Integration Training
Challenge	La Moda, a major player in Brazil's fashion industry, experienced rapid growth after shifting from childrenswear to women's apparel. By 2012, the company had grown 50 times its original size, producing over a million pieces annually. However, this rapid expansion led to operational inefficiencies, particularly in the cutting room. The company needed to update its processes to keep up with increased demand while maintaining high quality and cost-effectiveness. The challenge was to streamline production, reduce waste, and ensure quick turnaround times to stay competitive in the fast-paced fashion market. Read More
About Customer	La Moda is a prominent Brazilian fashion brand known for its high-end womenswear line, Lança Perfume. Founded in 1986, the company initially focused on childrenswear but shifted to women's apparel in 2006, leading to significant growth. Today, La Moda's products are sold in 1,900 retail outlets across Brazil, including 19 of its own stores and an e-commerce platform. The brand is recognized for its premium quality and innovative designs, aiming to position itself at the top of Brazil's fashion market. The company releases four main collections annually, each featuring 800 products, along with several mini-collections. Read More
Solution	La Moda partnered with Lectra to enhance its production capabilities. The collaboration began with an in-depth consultation to identify inefficiencies in the cutting room. La Moda adopted Lectra's marker making solution, Diamino, and cut-order planning solution, Optiplan, to optimize fabric use and streamline production. The immediate results included a 30% increase in throughput and a 2% reduction in fabric consumption. Impressed by these outcomes, La Moda further invested in Lectra's Vector cutting machine and Modaris patternmaking solution. These tools improved the development process, making it faster and more agile, and ensured seamless communication between design and production stages. Read More Log in to view content
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Technology Category

Functional Applications - Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES)

Functional Applications - Product Lifecycle Management Systems (PLM)

Functional Applications - Remote Monitoring & Control Systems

Applicable Industries

Apparel

Consumer Goods

Applicable Functions

Business Operation

Product Research & Development

Quality Assurance

Use Cases

Factory Operations Visibility & Intelligence

Inventory Management

Manufacturing System Automation

Predictive Maintenance

Supply Chain Visibility

Services

Software Design & Engineering Services

System Integration

Training

Challenge

La Moda, a major player in Brazil's fashion industry, experienced rapid growth after shifting from childrenswear to women's apparel. By 2012, the company had grown 50 times its original size, producing over a million pieces annually. However, this rapid expansion led to operational inefficiencies, particularly in the cutting room. The company needed to update its processes to keep up with increased demand while maintaining high quality and cost-effectiveness. The challenge was to streamline production, reduce waste, and ensure quick turnaround times to stay competitive in the fast-paced fashion market.

About Customer

La Moda is a prominent Brazilian fashion brand known for its high-end womenswear line, Lança Perfume. Founded in 1986, the company initially focused on childrenswear but shifted to women's apparel in 2006, leading to significant growth. Today, La Moda's products are sold in 1,900 retail outlets across Brazil, including 19 of its own stores and an e-commerce platform. The brand is recognized for its premium quality and innovative designs, aiming to position itself at the top of Brazil's fashion market. The company releases four main collections annually, each featuring 800 products, along with several mini-collections.

Solution

La Moda partnered with Lectra to enhance its production capabilities. The collaboration began with an in-depth consultation to identify inefficiencies in the cutting room. La Moda adopted Lectra's marker making solution, Diamino, and cut-order planning solution, Optiplan, to optimize fabric use and streamline production. The immediate results included a 30% increase in throughput and a 2% reduction in fabric consumption. Impressed by these outcomes, La Moda further invested in Lectra's Vector cutting machine and Modaris patternmaking solution. These tools improved the development process, making it faster and more agile, and ensured seamless communication between design and production stages.

Impact #1	La Moda achieved a 30% increase in production throughput, allowing the company to meet market demands more efficiently.
Impact #2	The adoption of Lectra's solutions led to a 2% reduction in fabric consumption, contributing to cost savings and waste reduction.
Impact #3	The streamlined workflow and elimination of redundant tasks improved overall operational efficiency.

Impact #1

La Moda achieved a 30% increase in production throughput, allowing the company to meet market demands more efficiently.

Impact #2

The adoption of Lectra's solutions led to a 2% reduction in fabric consumption, contributing to cost savings and waste reduction.

Impact #3

The streamlined workflow and elimination of redundant tasks improved overall operational efficiency.

Benefit #1	Production output increased by 30%.
Benefit #2	Fabric consumption reduced by 2%.

Benefit #1

Production output increased by 30%.

Benefit #2

Fabric consumption reduced by 2%.

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LA MODA BrAziLiAn FAshiOn BrAnD Gets A PrODuctiOn MAkeOver

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