EFFICIENCY IMPROVEMENT OF A GARMENT INDUSTRY USING WORK STUDY TECHNIQUES

Sudheer D. Kulkarni, V. Vivekanand

Abstract: Lean manufacturing is a performance-based process used in manufacturing organizations to increase competitive advantage. The existing garment manufacturing process, especially in the production-prepacking stage, is experiencing delays affecting the delivery rates. The main objective of the project is to improve the efficiency of the production lines and packing unit. This study aims to analyze the existing garment manufacturing process at LT Karle Production Unit 1, Bangalore and implement lean management system on the manufacturing process, thereby improving the efficiency. This will involve implementation of lean tools such as 5S, the 7QC tools etc. The proposed new workplace layout and techniques were found to be effective and reduced the cycle time of the waist band section resulting in an improved efficiency of line 4.

Keywords: Lean Manufacturing, 5S, 7QC Tools

DOI: https://doi.org/10.15623/ijret.2016.0528016