Lectra, a pioneer in Industry 4.0 solutions, is leveraging AI, IoT, and Big Data to streamline production processes and minimize fabric waste, assisting the fashion industry in meeting consumer demand.
Lectra’s latest innovation, Valia Fashion, is a revolutionary digital platform that automates and connects the entire fashion production workflow. It seamlessly integrates with existing cutting systems and utilizes advanced digital twin technology. This AI-driven innovation automatically allocates resources, eliminates waste, removes manual steps, and ensures data accuracy to optimize efficiency.
Maximilien Abadie, Chief Strategy Officer at Lectra, explained to Fashion United [1], “Our mission with Valia is to help our clients produce only what consumers will buy. By connecting the entire value chain, we’re driving meaningful efficiencies and empowering brands to meet their cost and sustainability goals.”
Since 2007, Lectra has heavily invested in Industry 4.0 technologies, creating AI algorithms specifically designed for fashion that optimize production planning, reduce waste, and improve manufacturing agility. Valia Fashion’s real-time data and predictive capabilities allow brands to forecast fabric usage more accurately, enhancing both sustainability and profitability.
Beyond Valia Fashion, Lectra’s ecosystem includes solutions like TextileGenesis, which ensures sustainability through a traceable, transparent supply chain, and Retviews, offering real-time market intelligence to help brands stay agile in competitive markets.
Lectra’s innovative approach not only meets today’s demands but also anticipates future shifts in fashion, creating “smart” production ecosystems that drive sustainable growth.
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[1] How Lectra’s AI-Powered Innovations Unlock Sustainability in Fashion? https://fashionunited.com/news/business/how-lectras-ai-powered-innovations-unlock-sustainability-in-fashion/2024120463261
