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Lean Tools in Apparel Manufacturing

  • 1st Edition - February 17, 2021
  • Latest edition
  • Editors: Prabir Jana, Manoj Tiwari
  • Language: English

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… Read more

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Description

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.

Key features

  • 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

Readership

Engineers, managers, and consultants working in the textile and apparel manufacturing industry. Students and researchers of apparel manufacturing, lean management, production management, fashion technology and related programs globally.

Table of contents

1. Lean management in apparel manufacturing

2. Lean terms in apparel manufacturing

3. Fundamentals of lean journey

4. Lean problem-solving

5. Visual management

6. Rapid setup

7. Autonomation

8. Process balancing

9. Apparel manufacturing systems

10. Lean quality management

11. Lean human resources

12. Total productive maintenance

13. Lean supply chain management

14. Agile manufacturing

Product details

  • Edition: 1
  • Latest edition
  • Published: February 17, 2021
  • Language: English

About the editors

PJ

Prabir Jana

Dr. Prabir Jana is a Professor at the National Institute of Fashion Technology, New Delhi, India. He has over 27 years of experience in the industry as well as in lecturing and researching in the field of apparel manufacturing. Currently, Prof. Jana is Shahi Chair Professor, Industry 4.0 at NIFT. He has authored several books and more than 250 articles and papers in leading national and international magazines and journals. He has also delivered various lectures at both national and international forums. His key interest area includes Apparel Technology Management, Industrial Engineering, Advanced Manufacturing Techniques, and Lean Manufacturing.
Affiliations and expertise
Professor, National Institute of Fashion Technology, New Delhi, India

MT

Manoj Tiwari

Dr. Manoj Tiwari is an Associate Professor at the National Institute of Fashion Technology, Jodhpur, India. He has 14 years of industry and academic experience including teaching, industrial training, research and development, and consultancy. He has an experience of leading an international project involving capacity building and consultancy in manufacturing and production management. He has presented and published over 50 research papers and articles in conferences and journals. The book “Industrial Engineering in Apparel Manufacturing: Practitioner’s Handbook” (ISBN: 9788193247204) has been coauthored with Prof. Prabir Jana. His key areas of interest include Industrial Engineering, Lean Manufacturing, Ergonomics, and Anthropometry.
Affiliations and expertise
Associate Professor, National Institute of Fashion Technology, Jodhpur, India

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