Ahlers And Assyst Close Out Innovation Partnership Deal
MUNICH, Germany -- July, 20, 2010 -- Effective immediately, assyst and Ahlers AG, one of Europe's
leading men's fashion manufacturers are to cooperate closely with one another in the development of
technological innovations. The companies' focus will be on process and product development in the
apparel industry.
"In order to achieve our strategic, vertically-oriented objectives - and these include short time-to-market, high quality-to-market and costs savings - we intend to expand and further optimize our use of technology. In this respect, assyst gives us a real edge on the market and customized solutions", says Uwe Dubbert, Managing Director of the Ahlers Zentralverwaltung GmbH (Central Administration). "This innovation partnership means a high level of commitment for us. We laid the groundwork for our agreement during intensive discussions - and now we're looking forward to a mutually trusting and rewarding business relationship."
One of Ahler's partnership aims is the seamless continuity of processes, from development right up to production - and to achieve this, the company is equipping all its CAD workplaces with cad.assyst 2010, the new release. Ahlers is also testing the automarker.com platform for structured laying and order optimization.
Another cornerstone of this cooperation agreement is the development of an expanded, vertical framework collection planning program, including complete integration with the Ahlers area management and ERP software systems.
The collection development will be harmonized throughout the entire range of Ahler's brands. The next few months will also see the company's various PDM systems standardized, based on plm.assyst. Here particular attention will be paid to the functional system expansion of the PLM system, which will be optimally supported by the verticalization of the Ahlers Group.
The software company and the apparel manufacturer intend to use these products to realize a seamless process. To help achieve this objective, Ahlers will participate in the further development of the software. In return, Ahlers will receive new functions some time before they are introduced to the market.
In the workwear sector, Ahlers will also test the use of Human Solutions products for the Pionier Workwear brand name. The use of 3D body scanners and XFit, the mass customization software will increase the future efficiency of employee measurement in corporate fashion customer projects.
This close cooperation with Ahlers means a huge market advantage for assyst and Human Solutions as far as knowledge is concerned. "Close cooperation with our customers in the form of innovation partnerships enables us to accurately gauge the requirements of the market", explained Dr. Andreas Seidl, Managing Director of assyst and Human Solutions. "This means we can develop the right technologies to enable our customers to surmount the challenges in their own markets. Innovation partnerships are therefore an important integral part of our 'Your business first' strategy."
Ahlers AG
Ahlers AG dates back to the year 1919, when Adolf Ahlers established a cloth wholesaling business in Jever, Friesland. Today Ahlers is one of the leading manufacturers of menswear in Europe. An innovative, financially strong company, Ahlers has continually proven during its 90-years in business that it can react flexibly and fast to current market requirements. The company has been listed on the stock exchange since 1987.
Ahlers has a multitude of brands, covering the requirements of the men's fashion and apparel markets. The company's core competence is the manufacture and sale of contemporary collections, made-to-measure for strictly-defined target groups. For decades now, Ahlers has been a reliable partner for medium-sized, trade retailers and is one of the large European players in its sales channels as well as in its brands and products, which fulfill the highest standards of quality.
assyst GmbH
assyst develops integrated CAD and PLM solutions for the Fashion and Interiors industries. As the German market leader, assyst offers first-class products. The company operates on a worldwide basis with other leading companies. The approach to success is: "Your business first". For assyst, the customer's business takes top priority. This is why assyst software targets specific processes, creating verifiable value added in product development.
The flagship products of this prestigious technology company include: cad-assyst/smart.pattern; 3D visualization with real body dimensions; PLM for product data and collaboration management, as well as OnDemand and local solutions for contract optimization and laying. The assyst GmbH is now a subsidiary of the Human Solutions GmbH. The company's registered offices are in Dornach near Munich.
HUMAN SOLUTIONS GmbH
Human Solutions GmbH is a global software and system house with around 70 employees in Kaiserslautern, Germany and Detroit, USA. The company develops and sells hardware and software solutions for body scanning, ergonomics and simulation applications. Human Solution's current customer list contains more than 300 names, including well-known companies like Daimler, BMW, Volkswagen, Airbus Industries and the US and Swiss Armies, plus retailers like the chain stores Karstadt and Kaufhof, fashion houses like Hirmer und Engelhorn, apparel manufacturers such as Odermark, Scabal, van Laack and many, many more.
Posted on July 27, 2010
Press Release Courtesy of HUMAN SOLUTIONS GmbH
"In order to achieve our strategic, vertically-oriented objectives - and these include short time-to-market, high quality-to-market and costs savings - we intend to expand and further optimize our use of technology. In this respect, assyst gives us a real edge on the market and customized solutions", says Uwe Dubbert, Managing Director of the Ahlers Zentralverwaltung GmbH (Central Administration). "This innovation partnership means a high level of commitment for us. We laid the groundwork for our agreement during intensive discussions - and now we're looking forward to a mutually trusting and rewarding business relationship."
One of Ahler's partnership aims is the seamless continuity of processes, from development right up to production - and to achieve this, the company is equipping all its CAD workplaces with cad.assyst 2010, the new release. Ahlers is also testing the automarker.com platform for structured laying and order optimization.
Another cornerstone of this cooperation agreement is the development of an expanded, vertical framework collection planning program, including complete integration with the Ahlers area management and ERP software systems.
The collection development will be harmonized throughout the entire range of Ahler's brands. The next few months will also see the company's various PDM systems standardized, based on plm.assyst. Here particular attention will be paid to the functional system expansion of the PLM system, which will be optimally supported by the verticalization of the Ahlers Group.
The software company and the apparel manufacturer intend to use these products to realize a seamless process. To help achieve this objective, Ahlers will participate in the further development of the software. In return, Ahlers will receive new functions some time before they are introduced to the market.
In the workwear sector, Ahlers will also test the use of Human Solutions products for the Pionier Workwear brand name. The use of 3D body scanners and XFit, the mass customization software will increase the future efficiency of employee measurement in corporate fashion customer projects.
This close cooperation with Ahlers means a huge market advantage for assyst and Human Solutions as far as knowledge is concerned. "Close cooperation with our customers in the form of innovation partnerships enables us to accurately gauge the requirements of the market", explained Dr. Andreas Seidl, Managing Director of assyst and Human Solutions. "This means we can develop the right technologies to enable our customers to surmount the challenges in their own markets. Innovation partnerships are therefore an important integral part of our 'Your business first' strategy."
Ahlers AG
Ahlers AG dates back to the year 1919, when Adolf Ahlers established a cloth wholesaling business in Jever, Friesland. Today Ahlers is one of the leading manufacturers of menswear in Europe. An innovative, financially strong company, Ahlers has continually proven during its 90-years in business that it can react flexibly and fast to current market requirements. The company has been listed on the stock exchange since 1987.
Ahlers has a multitude of brands, covering the requirements of the men's fashion and apparel markets. The company's core competence is the manufacture and sale of contemporary collections, made-to-measure for strictly-defined target groups. For decades now, Ahlers has been a reliable partner for medium-sized, trade retailers and is one of the large European players in its sales channels as well as in its brands and products, which fulfill the highest standards of quality.
assyst GmbH
assyst develops integrated CAD and PLM solutions for the Fashion and Interiors industries. As the German market leader, assyst offers first-class products. The company operates on a worldwide basis with other leading companies. The approach to success is: "Your business first". For assyst, the customer's business takes top priority. This is why assyst software targets specific processes, creating verifiable value added in product development.
The flagship products of this prestigious technology company include: cad-assyst/smart.pattern; 3D visualization with real body dimensions; PLM for product data and collaboration management, as well as OnDemand and local solutions for contract optimization and laying. The assyst GmbH is now a subsidiary of the Human Solutions GmbH. The company's registered offices are in Dornach near Munich.
HUMAN SOLUTIONS GmbH
Human Solutions GmbH is a global software and system house with around 70 employees in Kaiserslautern, Germany and Detroit, USA. The company develops and sells hardware and software solutions for body scanning, ergonomics and simulation applications. Human Solution's current customer list contains more than 300 names, including well-known companies like Daimler, BMW, Volkswagen, Airbus Industries and the US and Swiss Armies, plus retailers like the chain stores Karstadt and Kaufhof, fashion houses like Hirmer und Engelhorn, apparel manufacturers such as Odermark, Scabal, van Laack and many, many more.
Posted on July 27, 2010
Press Release Courtesy of HUMAN SOLUTIONS GmbH
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