Download or read book Making Apparel Manufacturing Lean written by Anand K. Deshpande and published by Apparel Resources Pvt. Ltd.. This book was released on 2021-06-23 with total page 273 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: I have been a Lean Management Consultant for the past decade and have been asked interesting questions by my prospects/clients. I’d have to say, the most made statement has been “Lean only works in the Automotive Industry and is not applicable to our industry…”. This misconception is what triggered me to write a book on Lean for the various industries that I consult in, i.e. one book for every industry. This book on the application of LEAN in Apparel Manufacturing, is my first foray into authoring a book. This book is an attempt to educate its readers on how to implement the practical aspects of LEAN, on the shopfloor. It begins with the dissemination of the interrelated elements of the Toyota Production System, the objective of TPS and its importance in Production Management. The concepts of LEAN and waste elimination are then explained with an overview of the Seven Types of Manufacturing Wastes. Value Stream Mapping, a frequently used tool to map the waste, has been elaborated in four chapters. These chapters explain concepts like Product Family Matrix, KPI definitions, guiding principles to design a Lean process and the construction of the ‘AS IS’ and the ‘TO BE’ Value Stream Maps. Individual chapters are devoted to the elements of TPS like 5S, Visual Management, Skill Management, Process Standardization and Single Minute Exchange of Dies. These chapters explain the concepts and their application in detail, equipping you with the required tools and techniques. The chapter on Balanced Score Card and Hoshin Kanri explains the mechanism of aligning the vision of the factory to the individual objectives. The chapters on A3 Problem Solving and Quality Management initiate the readers to a scientific methodology of problem solving. We follow up with chapters on Kanban Systems and WIP Management in order to get a sense of Pull systems. The chapter on Total Productive Maintenance lays emphasis on measurement of OEE% and the problem-solving cascade. We end this book with chapters on Shopfloor Control, sustaining a Lean culture and providing a Lean Implementation Model for Apparel Manufacturing. I would like to extend my gratitude to Deepak Mohindra, Chairman, Apparel Resources for his continued support and guidance. My wife Manali, my daughters Aishwarya & Arya and my mother Padma, have also been my constant motivators. I would also like to thank my past and current clients for implementing my advice. This book would be incomplete without mentioning Ashish Grover, who was a great support during preliminary Lean pilots on the garmenting shopfloor. This book is my tribute to him. I hope that this book creates more value for you and your organization. Wish you all the best in your LEAN journey!

Download or read book Lean Tools in Apparel Manufacturing written by Prabir Jana and published by Woodhead Publishing. This book was released on 2021-02-17 with total page 454 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The never-ending global search for a country with a low labour wage is almost bottoming out. The so-called labor-oriented apparel manufacturing industry is poised to change. Due to fierce global pressure on reducing price and lead time, the textiles and apparel producers will have to banish all waste from their supply chain. Lean manufacturing which removes waste and smoothens the process flow is gaining popularity among textiles and apparel producers and will be a key element for the survival of the industry in the years ahead. An overview of various lean tools with a balanced mix of conceptual knowledge and practical applications in the context of apparel manufacturing Valuable industry information which managers and engineers can follow themselves without the need to hire outside consultants Case studies and examples from apparel manufacturing demonstrating how lean tools are being used successfully by leading organizations; an academician’s delight Possible use cases of several lean tools having potential use in the apparel manufacturing scenario

Download or read book Industrial Engineering in Apparel Manufacturing written by Dr. Prabir Jana, Dr. Manoj Tiwari and published by Apparel Resources Pvt. Ltd.. This book was released on 2020-03-11 with total page 305 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: While there is pressure (from buyers), inclination (within self to do better) and a heightened aspiration among apparel manufacturers to use Industrial Engineering (IE) like other more industrialized sectors, there is no specific book as such dealing with IE in relation to apparel manufacturing. The existing books that are already written on IE possess academic rigour and generic functions applicable across industries, thus making it difficult for the practitioners to refer and clear discrete doubts related to apparel manufacturing. Undoubtedly, work study is the centrepiece of Industrial Engineering; however apart from work study, industrial engineers in apparel industry are also supposed to perform various other functions like preparing operation breakdown and operation flow chart, selecting machine type and attachment and workaids, planning machine layout for maximizing unidirectional material movement, optimising inventory and storage space and maintaining workplace health and safety. These are some of the areas that often lack significant attention. This practitioner’s handbook is an amalgamation of theory and practices, including steps of implementation and common mistakes. A balanced approached is taken to make it equally meaningful and useful for the academics as well as the industry. A unique section titled “industry practices” is incorporated at the end of each chapter which shares the typical practices, constraints and benefits accrued by the industry, which will give meaningful insight to the readers and help them relate theory with actual practice.

Download or read book Lean Supply Chain Management in Fashion and Textile Industry written by Rajkishore Nayak and published by Springer Nature. This book was released on 2022-08-29 with total page 321 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book highlights the concepts of lean manufacturing that help to achieve the objectives of sustainability in a global competitive atmosphere. Lean can help to lower the manufacturing cost in the rising labour and material cost market. Lean is based on various fundamental concepts such as Kaizen, Kanban, Zidoka, 5S and Six Sigma, which aim at reducing process waste for efficiency and productivity that are discussed in this book. In addition, the technological changes such as introduction of Internet technologies and Industry 4.0 are taken care by the lean concepts, which are also addressed in this book.

Download or read book The Entrepreneur s Guide to Sewn Product Manufacturing written by Kathleen Fasanella and published by . This book was released on 1998-01-01 with total page 229 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Computerized Patternmaking for Apparel Production written by Laura Nugent and published by Bloomsbury Publishing USA. This book was released on 2016-06-30 with total page 485 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Computerized Patternmaking for Apparel Production takes a unique approach to learning Gerber AccuMark technology. This book includes all the procedures that the fashion industry uses to create a style and rush it to a factory for cutting and mass production. Through 20 lessons focusing on patternmaking, digitizing, grading, and marker making, students will grasp the cycle of apparel production from patternmaking to cutting. This book bridges the gap between knowing what the software functions do and applying them in today's working environment.

Download or read book Management of Technology Systems in Garment Industry written by Gordana Colovic and published by CRC Press. This book was released on 2011-02-14 with total page 210 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book provides ergonomic principles of times, machines, production space, materials and organization, within contemporary demands of the international fashion industry. It presents the analysis of planning, layout and logistics in the production of clothing as key parameters of strategic and operating management. The book also discusses tools for control as well as methods for determining the time of technological operations are described, which can be useful not only to beginners, but also to professionals experienced in this field.

Download or read book Lean Manufacturing written by William M Feld and published by CRC Press. This book was released on 2000-09-28 with total page 240 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: There are some very good books available that explain the Lean Manufacturing theory and touch on implementing its techniques. However, you cannot learn "how to be" lean from merely reading the theory. And to be successful in the real-work environment you need a clear comprehension of how lean techniques work, rather than just a remote understanding

Download or read book A stitch in time written by Frederick H. Abernathy and published by . This book was released on 2023 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Explaining the major changes occurring in the US textile and clothing industry, this book shows the central role of information systems in providing data on sales at the retail level that is communicated back through the supply chain.

Download or read book Garment Manufacturing Technology written by Rajkishore Nayak and published by Elsevier. This book was released on 2015-05-26 with total page 503 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Garment Manufacturing Technology provides an insiders' look at this multifaceted process, systematically going from design and production to finishing and quality control. As technological improvements are transforming all aspects of garment manufacturing allowing manufacturers to meet the growing demand for greater productivity and flexibility, the text discusses necessary information on product development, production planning, and material selection. Subsequent chapters covers garment design, including computer-aided design (CAD), advances in spreading, cutting and sewing, and new technologies, including alternative joining techniques and seamless garment construction. Garment finishing, quality control, and care-labelling are also presented and explored. Provides an insiders look at garment manufacturing from design and production to finishing and quality control Discusses necessary information on product development, production planning, and material selection Includes discussions of computer-aided design (CAD), advances in spreading, cutting and sewing, and new technologies, including alternative joining techniques and seamless garment construction Explores garment finishing, quality control, and care labelling

Download or read book Sourcing Practices in the Apparel Industry written by Marlon Lezama and published by Commonwealth Secretariat. This book was released on 2004 with total page 220 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Sourcing practices in the global apparel industry are changing because of the removal of quotas, new trade agreements, and a drive by apparel importers to lower costs. This study addresses the implications of these changes for garment manufacturers in Commonwealth developing countries. The principal research activities behind the book consisted of face-to-face interviews in North America with top sourcing executives of apparel importing companies and senior executives of apparel manufacturing companies and other stakeholders in six Commonwealth developing countries. The findings indicate that almost without exception apparel manufacturers are struggling to lower costs and to increase productivity so as to remain competitive. Government and industry are thus faced with critical decisions on how best to support the apparel industry in their respective countries. The principal outputs of the study are enterprise level guidelines to remain competitive in the face of evolving sourcing policies, technology, and practices, complemented by related frameworks at government and institutional levels.

Download or read book Garment Manufacturing written by Prasanta Sarkar and published by Online Clothing Study. This book was released on with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Lean and Green Manufacturing written by Kaliyan Mathiyazhagan and published by Springer Nature. This book was released on 2021-10-16 with total page 197 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book provides a stage-by-stage integration of lean and green manufacturing paradigms to achieve environmental and economic benefits. The book includes chapters on conceptual development for incorporating the lean and green paradigm, and methods, tools and techniques for developing and integrating lean manufacturing. Several case studies which demonstrate the benefits of integrating lean and green manufacturing techniques are also covered here. The contents of this book are expected to support researchers and practitioners in the implementation of integrated lean and green manufacturing technologies.

Download or read book Sustainable Innovations in the Textile Industry written by Roshan Paul and published by Elsevier. This book was released on 2024-06-27 with total page 594 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Sustainable Innovations in the Textile Industry addresses advances taking place at every stage of the textile supply chain leading to improvements in sustainability and resource efficiency. There is a significant emphasis on respect for the environment in current thinking around textiles, which contrasts with the impression many have of the industry due to its impact on global pollution over the past century. A key strength of the book is its comprehensive coverage of the complete textile process sequence, including fibre to textile manufacture, dyeing, printing, finishing, and effluent discharge. This holistic approach is required to effectively address the sustainability issue, which is requires action across the supply chain. In addition, it also provides the latest industry knowledge on technological advances in knitting, non-wovens, speciality chemicals, coating, printing, finishing and other methods that increase sustainability. Including historical aspects of sustainability in textiles as well as the state of the art in innovative sustainable fibers and manufacturing processes, this book is essential reading for anyone interested in sustainable directions in the textile industry. Emphasizes innovative production technologies, the biotransformation of the textile industry, the circular economy, recycling, and the green future of textiles Addresses sustainability in business and logistics, explaining how these functions influence the environmental impact of other stages of the value chain Provides a guide to the eco-labels and assessment methods used by industry

Download or read book Learning to See written by Mike Rother and published by Lean Enterprise Institute. This book was released on 2003 with total page 115 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Lean production is the gold standard in production systems, but has proven famously difficult to implement in North America. Mass production relies on large inventories, uses "push" processes and struggles with long lead times. Moving towards a system that eliminates muda ("waste") caused by overproduction, while challenging, proves necessary for improved efficiency. Often overlooked, value stream mapping is the essential planning stage for any Lean transformation. In Mike Rother and John Shook's essential guide, you follow the value stream mapping undertaken for Acme Stamping, for its current and future state. Fully illustrated and well-organized, Learning to See is a must-see for the value stream manager.

Download or read book Going Global the Textile and Apparel Industry written by Elena Karpova and published by Bloomsbury Publishing USA. This book was released on 2021-02-25 with total page 369 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Part one. Embarking on a global adventure -- Introduction to globalization -- Consumers, consumption, and well-being -- Textile and apparel supply matrix -- Sustainability in textile and apparel industries -- Part two. The global supply chain -- Textile and apparel trade: barriers, regulations, and politics -- Illegal and unethical trade activity -- Selecting locations for global sourcing -- Selecting vendors for global sourcing -- Part three. Trading partners -- Europe and the European Union -- The Americas and the Caribbean Basin -- Asia and Oceania -- The Middle East and Africa.

Download or read book Manufacturing Excellence and Quality Management in Sustainable Fashion Apparel written by Liviu Ghiuzan and published by . This book was released on 2024-02-07 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Manufacturing Excellence and Quality Management in Sustainable Fashion Apparel: Strategies for Lean Production and Environmental Responsibility" provides a comprehensive roadmap for optimizing apparel manufacturing processes while prioritizing quality, sustainability, and efficiency, with a specific focus on cut and sew garments. From design conception to the final product, the book offers practical insights into integrating lean manufacturing principles, quality control measures, and sustainable practices throughout the apparel production cycle. The book highlights the integration of lean manufacturing principles to optimize operational efficiency and resource utilization, including manufacturing setup and layout. By eliminating waste and non-value-added activities, and by carefully planning the layout of manufacturing facilities, manufacturers can streamline workflows, reduce production costs, and minimize environmental impact. Sustainable practices, such as eco-friendly materials and ethical sourcing, are seamlessly integrated into lean manufacturing strategies, aligning with consumer demand for ethically-produced fashion. Through a combination of lean principles and sustainable initiatives, the book provides a holistic approach to apparel manufacturing, empowering businesses to thrive in a competitive market while contributing to a more environmentally conscious industry. Beginning with product development and design, the book emphasizes the importance of creativity and innovation in aligning with sustainability goals. It guides manufacturers through the stages of conceptualization, prototyping, and sampling, emphasizing collaboration between design and production teams to ensure garments meet both aesthetic and sustainable criteria. Leveraging advancements in sewing equipment and technology, manufacturers can streamline design iterations, reducing lead times and optimizing resources. Throughout the manufacturing process, comprehensive quality control measures play a pivotal role in maintaining product integrity and consistency. From material sourcing to final inspection, meticulous attention to detail ensures adherence to quality standards and sustainability objectives. By implementing robust quality management systems, manufacturers can identify and address issues proactively, minimizing defects and rework while enhancing customer satisfaction and brand reputation. In summary, 'Manufacturing Excellence and Quality Management in Sustainable Fashion Apparel' offers actionable strategies for achieving operational excellence, quality management, and sustainability in apparel manufacturing. By combining innovative design, rigorous quality control, lean manufacturing principles, and sustainable practices, the book provides invaluable guidance for professionals across the fashion business spectrum, from seasoned industry veterans to aspiring entrepreneurs and enthusiasts alike. With its comprehensive approach to integrating sustainability, quality, and efficiency into every aspect of apparel production, this book serves as an indispensable resource. Furthermore, readers benefit from a rich array of case studies, blending fictionalized scenarios with real-world examples, providing practical insights and inspiration for navigating the complexities of the fashion industry while driving positive change.