Lectra, a leading Industry 4.0 solution provider for fashion, automotive and furniture markets, has announced to expand its commercial and technological relationship with Microsoft.
Commenting on the development, Maximilien Abadie, Chief Strategy Officer at Lectra said, “Along with Kubix Link, which we introduced in 2020, Fashion On Demand by Lectra is now part of our collaboration with Microsoft, marking an expanded relationship between our two companies.”
It’s pertinent to mention here that Fashion On Demand by Lectra combines a high-performance single ply fabric cutter with a smart digital cutting software hosted on Microsoft Azure.
Designed as a turnkey solution for fashion companies, Fashion On Demand by Lectra automates the on-demand production of garments, from receipt of order to cutting, reports the French technology company, adding, this gives brands and manufacturers complete control of all the steps in their on-demand process, whether they are producing small series or customised items.
“This groundbreaking offer also helps them respond to the challenges of Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) that fashion industry players must now face,” says Lectra.
Consumer concerns for environmental, social and economic issues now have a direct impact on their purchasing behaviour. These challenges impact both the textile sector and local governments. The introduction of an anti-waste law in France on 1 January 2022, is a prime example of this. “With Fashion On Demand by Lectra, brands and manufacturers now have the choice. They can produce single and/or personalised orders, and are therefore able to market the right quantity of products so they actually sell, as they meet customers’ needs and requirements,” commented Lectra.
The manufacturers are able to adopt a more agile production process to manufacture products in small quantities, increasing their profitability. This flexibility allows fashion companies to adapt their offer in real time, without compromising on productivity, fabric consumption – which can account for up to 60 per cent of the production costs of a garment – or agility.
“Through this collaboration with Microsoft, Lectra drives technological innovation, accelerating the digital transformation of fashion brands and manufacturers,” explained Gilles d’Aramon, General Manager, Global Partner Solutions at Microsoft France.
