Achieves efficient accurate cost control with Lectra technology
Company Size
1,000+
Region
- Europe
Country
- France
Product
- Lectra Diamino
- Lectra Design Solution
Tech Stack
- Virtual Fabric Simulation
- Pre-costing Marker Solution
Implementation Scale
- Enterprise-wide Deployment
Impact Metrics
- Cost Savings
- Customer Satisfaction
- Productivity Improvements
Technology Category
- Functional Applications - Product Lifecycle Management Systems (PLM)
- Functional Applications - Remote Monitoring & Control Systems
Applicable Industries
- Apparel
- Consumer Goods
Applicable Functions
- Product Research & Development
- Quality Assurance
Use Cases
- Digital Twin
- Predictive Quality Analytics
- Remote Collaboration
Services
- Software Design & Engineering Services
- System Integration
About The Customer
Lise Charmel is a renowned lingerie brand that combines the beauty and elegance of French embroidery with innovative textiles. The company is known for its high-quality materials, which are essential for creating unique and sophisticated lingerie. However, these materials are also very expensive, making cost control and fabric consumption a high priority. Lise Charmel has been a long-time user of Lectra technology and has recently implemented the latest version of Lectra's pre-costing and production marker solution, Diamino, to improve efficiency and accuracy in their production processes.
The Challenge
Lise Charmel Lingerie, known for its high-quality French embroidery and innovative textiles, faced challenges in controlling costs and fabric consumption. The intricate details of embroidered and lace bands required precise placement to minimize waste. The company sought a way to estimate lace and fabric consumption more accurately and easily to maintain quality while keeping costs reasonable.
The Solution
Lise Charmel combined Lectra solutions with a smart process to estimate initial costs accurately early in the design and development phases. The teams can now lay pattern pieces out on lace and other fabrics virtually for material estimation purposes. This visual approach has significantly improved the marker-making process, allowing for better usability and time savings. The ability to visualize different piece and fabric placement options directly on the fabric has radically changed the process, making it more reliable and efficient. The new process has also improved communication between different departments, allowing for quicker exchanges and problem-solving.
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