Lectra's Consulting Expertise Recognized by Supply & Demand Chain Executive

A Lectra project for a Tier-1 US automotive seating supplier was honored as one of the year's "100 Great Supply Chain Projects"

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May 28, 2015, 10:52 ET

ATLANTA, May 28, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- Lectra, the world leader in integrated technology solutions dedicated to industries using soft materials -- fabrics, leather, technical textiles and composite materials -- was recently named as part of the 2015 Supply & Demand Chain Executive 100, "100 Great Supply Chain Projects."

The 2015 Supply & Demand Chain Executive 100 recognizes supply chain solution and service providers helping their customers and clients achieve supply chain excellence. They have produced measurable gains in ROI through cost-cutting and increased efficiency, whether in warehouse, transportation, procurement, sourcing or any other category in the end-to-end supply chain.

The Lectra project honored in the listing was completed with a leading automotive seating supplier and focused on optimizing production in the cutting room. Through a combination of lean consulting services and innovative cutting solutions, Lectra helped to deliver significant operational improvements including enhancements in efficiency, fabric utilization, production, and operating costs.

"The Lectra team feels privileged to be included in the 2015 Supply & Demand Chain Executive 100," comments Renato Mariani, Vice President of Marketing for Lectra North America. "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."

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About Lectra

Lectra is the world leader in integrated technology solutions that automate, streamline and accelerate product design, development and manufacturing processes for industries using soft materials. Lectra develops the most advanced specialized software and cutting systems and provides associated services to a broad array of markets including fashion (apparel, accessories, footwear), automotive (car seats and interiors, airbags), furniture, as well as a wide variety of other market sectors, such as aeronautical and marine industries, wind power and personal protective equipment. Lectra serves 23,000 customers in more than 100 countries with 1,500 employees and $281 million in 2014 revenues. The company is listed on Euronext.

For more information, please visit www.lectra.com

Contact – Lectra North America: Renato Mariani
Email: [email protected]
Tel.:+1 770 422 8050 – Fax: +1 800 538 7619

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