Lectra has signed a major contract for the deployment of its latest, comprehensive product lifecycle management (PLM) solution with international designer, manufacturer and retailer of women’s clothing Mango.

Intended to manage all collection development processes and optimise the collaborative work of all participants in the value chain on an enterprise level, it is hoped Lectra’s PLM solution will enable Mango to better develop, manage and control its collections. The solution will be implemented in close collaboration with Mango's specialised teams to ensure its adaptation to the specific needs of the brand.

Lectra’s new PLM solution will initially be used by more than 800 Mango employees and suppliers dedicated to the design and development of 70 million garments and accessories the company produces each year.

Created in 1984, Mango is number two in Spanish exports for the textile and fashion sector. The company has 866 stores in 81 countries and employs more than 5,500 people, including 1,500 at its headquarters near Barcelona, Spain.