Lean manufacturing process in garment production : a case study | |
| Author | Bhusal, Bipul |
| Call Number | AIT Caps. Proj. no.ME-16-28 |
| Subject(s) | Manufacturing processes Industries--Garment and textile |
| Note | A capstone project submitted in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of Bachelor of Science in Engineering Mechatronics Engineering, School of Engineering and Technology |
| Publisher | Asian Institute of Technology |
| Series Statement | Caps. Proj. ; no. ME-16-28 |
| Abstract | Lean manufacturing is the core concept in all leading firms operating today. Providing useful methodologies like proper line balancing and standardization of work process, lean processes have proven their importance in industries. Layout design is one of the crucial aspects of manufacturing facilities. The production capacity depends on how well the resources are utilized. A good design can either make good profit or keep a company from achieving their full potential. The following study concerns with thorough understanding of production methodology of garment factory located in Nepal. The goal is to move materials quicker, produce more in lesser time and reduce waste by proper labor utilisation. The earlier stages involves study of lean principles and different paradigms connecting lean to industrial development. An analysis of the current system in the factory and the usefulness of lean techniques and tools is indicated to suggest improvements. During the research a time study was conducted on the sewing department of the factory to gather data for processing. The current system employed in the factory is mapped at first and an alternative layout is suggested which will help the factory enhance its productivity. Results from implementation of lean tools gave balanced line and increased utilisation by 30 percent as well as throughput by 20 per hour. The justification for new layout model against the old one is based on simulation. This new system relies on lean continuous improvement method which will be forwarded to the company for implementation and thereon it is advised that a systematic approach be followed to keep the improvements indulged and going. |
| Year | 2016 |
| Corresponding Series Added Entry | Asian Institute of Technology. Caps. Proj. ; no. ME-16-28 |
| Type | Capstone Project |
| School | School of Engineering and Technology (SET) |
| Department | Department of Industrial Systems Engineering (DISE) |
| Academic Program/FoS | Microelectronics (ME) |
| Chairperson(s) | Than Lin; |
| Examination Committee(s) | Bohez, Erik Lucas Julien; |
| Degree | Capstone Project (B.Sc.)-Asian Institute of Technology, 2016 |