Dassault deploys PLM solution for Trent

NEW DELHI, INDIA: Dassault Systèmes, a provider in 3D and Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) solutions, today announced that Trent Ltd., a Tata Group company and operator of Trent Westside, would deploy the ENOVIA Apparel Accelerator for design and development.

With 38 Westside stores in India and plans to expand rapidly in 2010, Trent Ltd has to ensure that it can manage its margin and profitability by rapidly responding to changing market conditions and consumer trends, said a press release.

A key element of its long-term success would be based on how effectively the company is able to work with the core elements in their ecosystem including internal resources, partners, buyers, sourcing offices and suppliers.

“In order to seize new opportunities and stay ahead of competition, retailers and apparel companies are starting to address the need for a more comprehensive approach to working collaboratively with their key suppliers,” said Suman Bose, country director, Dassault Systèmes India.

“There’s no doubt that the Indian RFA industry is extremely ambitious and companies are looking for the opportunity to expand into new markets,” he added.

The ENOVIA Accelerator, which would take nine weeks to implement, would integrate with their existing ERP systems to provide Trent with greater visibility into the new product development process.

This approach would enable the company to reduce sample development time and increase seasonal options by leveraging the market knowledge and design capabilities of key suppliers while also tracking commodity prices to negotiate better costs with them, added the release.

“Based on our initial experience with ENOVIA V6 we have been impressed by Dassault Systemes' ability to quickly deploy a PLM solution that provides us with greater visibility into the supply chain and an ability to track and manage costs and changes as necessary,” said Gaurav Mahajan, head of Buying at Trent Ltd.