IMPROVING EFFICIENCY IN GARMENT INDUSTRY BY IMPLEMENTING SINGLE PIECE LINE PRODUCTION SYSTEM

Abstract

Apparel manufacturing industries are trying to develop their current production system and situation and continuously looking for new production tools and techniques to keep swiftness with the rapid changes of trend in consumers of apparel products. To deal with the recent problems & challenges industries must improve production efficiency & productivity; reduce lead time, ensuring proper quality requirements. Proper planning and execution is not practiced and works are not standardised. The people mentality and organizational antibodies who resist change is one of the major bottle neck for implementing lean in the industry. The major problem faces by this exporter due to those above restrictions are delaying the shipment date which leads to either Air Shipment or even cancelling of order. Good will and reputation of companies are dropping down which eventually leads to loss of customer. Lean tools and techniques which cuts down the fat in manufacturing process makes the industry lean and agile to move dynamically with the competition. In this paper problems faced in implementing single piece line production in a garment industry is explained, and how some standardization helps in reducing time and improving quality in garment manufacturing.