30 March 2010

VF, a global leader in branded lifestyle apparel, has selected Dassault Systemès' Enovia V6 product lifestyle management (PLM) solution as its platform for global apparel development and sourcing.

Enovia V6, which integrates with Microsoft Office, will provide VF with an online collaboration environment to harmonise all product communities globally. VF sought a proven solution that would enhance collaboration while accommodating the company's diverse product portfolio, global presence and growth plans.

We chose Dassault Systèmes for the strength and flexibility of its current product offering and for future plans for PLM in the retail, footwear and apparel space.

Chris Hobson, VF "We target technology investments in strategic areas and PLM is one of our key focus areas,” said Chris Hobson, vice president of business systems for VF. “We are pleased to begin this partnership with Dassault Systèmes. We chose Dassault Systèmes for the strength and flexibility of its current product offering and for future plans for PLM in the retail, footwear and apparel space."

By leveraging ENOVIA V6 for design, development, sourcing and production, VF can enhance its business processes from design to delivery.

"VF is a company known for its strong consumer brands and product innovation,” said Mich Tellier, CEO, Enovia, Dassault Systèmes. “At a time when many organisations are cutting back their IT investments, companies like VF are recognising the opportunity to invest in solutions that can help drive profitable growth through collaborative product innovation and cost-effective sourcing,"
 

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