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Romanita : A Cut Above the Rest with Lectra
Technology Category
- Functional Applications - Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS)
- Functional Applications - Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES)
- Functional Applications - Product Lifecycle Management Systems (PLM)
Applicable Industries
- Apparel
Applicable Functions
- Process Manufacturing
- Product Research & Development
Use Cases
- Inventory Management
- Manufacturing System Automation
- Predictive Maintenance
Services
- Software Design & Engineering Services
- System Integration
- Training
The Challenge
Romanita, one of Romania’s largest apparel manufacturers, faced significant challenges in keeping up with the fast-paced demands of the modern fashion industry. With a production facility employing 800 people and producing 8,000 pieces a month, the company had built a reputation for high-quality clothing at low production costs. However, shortened deadlines and shrinking profit margins were making it difficult for Romanita to turn orders around quickly enough to meet demand. The company needed to make its cutting room more efficient to minimize unnecessary losses and continue delivering on time, thereby maintaining the trust of its international customers, which include brands like H&M, Zara, and Marks & Spencer.
About The Customer
Founded in 1972, Romanita is a prominent apparel manufacturer in Romania, known for producing clothing for international brands such as H&M, Zara, Massimo Dutti, Tesco, Marks & Spencer, and Primark. The company operates a 3,800m2 production facility and employs 800 people. Romanita has built a strong reputation for maintaining rigorous standards and delivering high-quality clothing at relatively low production costs. Over the years, the company has evolved into one of the largest and most technically advanced clothing factories in Romania. As a family business, many of its employees have parents who also worked at the factory, highlighting its deep-rooted community ties. Romanita is now focused on attracting more international customers and modernizing its operations to stay competitive in the fast-paced fashion industry.
The Solution
To address its challenges, Romanita consulted with Lectra’s experts and decided to implement several of Lectra’s advanced technologies. The company began using Lectra’s marker-making software, Diamino, to create more fabric-efficient markers. Additionally, they invested in two Brio automatic spreading machines and two Vector cutting machines for their cutting room. These new technologies allowed Romanita to cut larger volumes of fabric more accurately and quickly, reducing machine downtime and minimizing fabric waste. The implementation of these solutions resulted in a 25% reduction in error rates and a 2% saving in fabric. Romanita was so pleased with the results that they decided to replace their existing CAD solutions with Lectra’s patternmaking software, Modaris, to further speed up their product development process. The integration of these technologies has significantly improved Romanita’s operational efficiency, enabling them to meet tight deadlines and maintain high-quality standards.
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