Lectra named in Supply & Demand Chain Executive 100 list

June 02, 2015 - United States Of America

Lectra, a developer of solutions for industries using soft materials like fabrics, leather, technical textiles and composite materials has been named as part of the 2015 Supply & Demand Chain Executive 100.

According to a Lectra press release, the 2015 Supply & Demand Chain Executive 100 recognises supply chain solution and service providers helping their customers and clients achieve supply chain excellence.

Alongside, it also recognises those who have produced measurable gains in ROI through cost-cutting and increased efficiency in any of the categories in the end-to-end supply chain.

The Lectra project honoured in the listing was completed with a leading automotive seating supplier and focused on optimising production in the cutting room.

“Through a combination of lean consulting services and innovative cutting solutions, Lectra helped deliver significant improvements in efficiency, fabric utilisation, production, and operating costs,” it added.

"The Lectra team feels privileged to be included in the 2015 Supply & Demand Chain Executive 100," Renato Mariani, vice president of marketing for Lectra North America said.

"We always approach each project with proven lean methodologies, advanced technology and industry-leading expertise to bring our customers to the next level of operational excellence," Mariani too added.

Supply & Demand Chain Executive is the executive's user manual for successful supply and demand chain transformation, utilising hard-hitting analysis, viewpoints and unbiased case studies.

This helps steer executives and supply management professionals through the complicated, yet critical, world of supply and demand chain enablement to gain competitive advantage.

Lectra develops integrated technology solutions that automate, streamline and accelerate product design, development and manufacturing processes for industries using soft materials.

Lectra develops the most advanced specialised software and cutting systems and provides associated services to a broad array of markets including fashion, car seats, interiors and airbags.

Lectra serves 23,000 customers in more than 100 countries with 1,500 employees and $281 million in 2014 revenues. (AR)