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Industrial engineering in apparel production

V Ramesh Babu, Sona College of Technology

The garment manufacturing industry faces many global challenges due to various factors including competition, increased production costs, less productivity/efficiency and labor attribution. So, there is a need to focus and concentrate on identifying the real issues, taking corrective actions suited to the specific industrial centre of the unit, empowering the technical and managerial staff by enhancing their knowledge and ability, analysing orders efficiently and deciding whether actions are viable for the company.

Industrial engineering in apparel production reviews the techniques for internal correction and openness for a knowledge/technology approach that needs to be built into the mind of the faculties to be upgraded as system run, rather than people run. The author emphasizes that the industrial engineering concept needs to be imparted to the facilities to increase productivity.

With its highly distinguished author, Industrial engineering in apparel production is a valuable reference for students, researchers, industrialists, academics and professionals in the clothing and textile industry.

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About the author

V. Ramesh Babu is a Senior lecturer at Department of Apparel and Fashion Technology, Sona College of Technology. He holds a postgraduate degree in textile technology and has a wide experience in the field of industrial merchandising. He has presented papers in national and international conferences.

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Contents

Concepts of production and productivity
 - Introduction
 - Production
 - Productivity
 - Standard of living
 - Productivity measures
 - References

Role of apparel engineering
 - Introduction
 - Apparel engineering
 - Methodology
 - Benefits of engineering
 - Tools and techniques for apparel engineering
 - Role of industrial engineer
 - Pre-production activities of a supervisor
 - References

Method analysis
 - Definition
 - Recording the method
 - Operation process chart
 - Flow process chart
 - Flow diagram
 - String diagram
 - Travel chart (From – To chart)
 - Multiple activity chart (or) man–machine chart
 - References

Motion economy
 - Principles of motion economy
 - Two-handed process chart
 - Micro motion study
 - Study of method recorded
 - Methods improvement
 - References

Apparel production systems and factory layout
 - Introduction
 - Garment production systems
 - Group system
 - Progressive bundle synchro straight line system – batch system
 - Unit production system (UPS)
 - Quick response sewing system
 - Layout objectives
 - Designing the layout
 - References

Work measurement
 - Definition of work measurement
 - Techniques of work measurement
 - Time study
 - Selecting the job
 - Standard allowed minute (SAM)
 - Rating factor
 - Allowances
 - Other methods to set time standards
 - References

Application of IE techniques in garment industry
 - Capacity study
 - Operator performance
 - Follow-ups
 - Work in process (WIP)
 - Operation bulletin
 - References

Line balancing
 - Balancing
 - Steps to balance the line
 - Initial balance
 - Balance control (Operating a line)
 - Efficiency
 - Cycle checks
 - Balancing tools
 - References

Scientific method of training
 - SMT (Scientific method of training)
 - Methodology behind SMT
 - Selection test
 - Basic exercise
 - Paper exercise
 - Fabric exercise
 - References

Industrial engineering in apparel quality control
 - Introduction
 - Quality is a multi-dimensional aspect
 - How to control quality?
 - How to achieve good quality?
 - Quality specifications sheet
 - Quality training
 - References