At the forefront of tackling these challenges is Lectra, a pioneering player in Industry 4.0 solutions, whose innovations leverage AI, IoT, and Big Data to streamline production processes and reduce fabric waste.
Entering a new era of fashion manufacturing with Valia Fashion
Lectra’s latest solution, Valia Fashion, is a game-changer for fashion brands and manufacturers. Recently launched, this intelligent digital platform connects, automates and streamlines each stage of apparel production, from order processing to fabric cutting, in just a few minutes. These features empower fashion businesses to optimize fabric utilization, precisely estimate needs, and automatically allocate resources—resulting in significant savings on fabric consumption while minimizing the risk of overproduction.
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Valia Fashion’s adaptability and ease of use are key to meeting today’s complex demands, from small, on-demand runs to large-scale production. The system’s real-time data and predictive capabilities allow brands to forecast fabric usage more accurately, improving both profitability and efficiency. “Valia Fashion represents a major technological breakthrough as, thanks to artificial intelligence, it truly brings fashion players into Industry 4.0. Valia Fashion has no equivalent on the market. We have combined our expertise in the fashion industry with the power of artificial intelligence to enable manufacturers, with Valia Fashion, to collaborate more efficiently, preserve their margins and boost their growth,” explains Maximilien Abadie, Chief Strategy Officer and Chief Product Officer at Lectra.
Thanks to the power of the cloud, artificial intelligence and an industry-specific data model, Valia Fashion is a revolutionary digital platform that frees fashion businesses from complexity. Users increase productivity and efficiency and become much more agile in handling a variety of products and quantities, all while meeting increasing demands for sustainability.
Offering a competitive advantage through a comprehensive range of AI-based solutions covering the entire fashion value chain
While AI improves productivity, it is fundamentally data driven. Fashion brands must therefore excel in mastering and analyzing the data generated at every stage of the garment value chain. Lectra illustrates this approach with its comprehensive ecosystem of solutions based on AI and data analysis. Integrating AI and data can revolutionize the fashion industry’s approach to sustainability and operational efficiency. This is why since 2007, Lectra has invested heavily in Industry 4.0 Technologies, such as IoT and AI, building an extensive database across its 8,100 solutions deployed worldwide. This long-term commitment to research and development has enabled Lectra to create AI algorithms specifically designed for fashion that optimize production planning, reduce waste, and improve manufacturing agility. Lectra’s innovative approach not only meets today’s demands but also anticipates future shifts in fashion.
Lectra’s ecosystem includes solutions that deepen its coverage within the entire value chain. TextileGenesis enables brands to ensure sustainability through a traceable, transparent supply chain, while Retviews offers real-time market intelligence, helping brands remain agile in competitive markets. Launchmetrics, a recent addition, offers brands AI-driven insights to track brand performance campaigns ROI and benchmark performance.
More recently, Lectra has continued to invest in AI by signing strategic partnerships with Six Atomic, which uses AI to streamline product development, and with AQC, which focuses on automating textile defect detection.
Lectra continues to set new benchmarks in the fashion world, leveraging AI to shape a future where efficiency, sustainability, and profitability coexist. This broad scope reaffirms Lectra’s role as a vital ally for brands committed to innovation and sustainability in an ever-evolving industry.
For more on how Lectra is transforming fashion manufacturing, visit Lectra’s website.
