A. Mohibullah, Umme Magreba Takebira, Shadman Quamar Mahir, Ajmery Sultana, S. Khan, M. Rana
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Although we have emerged as one of the key exporters in this industry, the introduction of High-tech machinery in the industry is yet to be done in a broader way. Still a small amount of industries is interested to invest on using high tech machines. But the fashion industry is witnessing the advent of exciting new technology, which will change the future of the business.2 Besides, there are several functions in the readymade garment industry but sewing section can be considered as one of the most important and valuable functions. Now a day’s apparel manufacturing industries are trying to develop their current production system and situation and continuously looking for new production tools and techniques in order to keep swiftness with the rapid changes of trend in consumers of apparel products.3 Various kinds of researches and innovations are continuing for different sections of the sector. Currently in our RMG industry sewing procedure has to undergo mostly by manually which consumes a substantial amount of time like other sections in the garments.4 Thus, it creates a significant impact over lead time. Many processes are available which are talking a lot of time but not adding value in proportion to that. So to deal with the recent problems & challenges industries have to improve production efficiency & productivity, reduce lead time, ensuring proper quality requirements.3 On this point introduction of automatic sewing machine in sewing section can play a vital role to increase productivity and to reduce lead time. Various kinds of high tech sewing machines using for different processes can lead to reduce the time. When reduction of process is possible than time and cost will be reduced also as all are interlinked. Moving to High tech machines is also become essential for the apparel manufacturers because of the availability of unskilled workers which is one of the challenges for the sector.5,6 This report will focus on the implementation of high tech machine in place of manual and demonstrate a huge industrial save. This will demonstrate how high tech machine can make the difference and influence employees to invest for high tech machines. Moving forward to technology will not only help to face the challenges but also strengthen the existence in the competitive global market. 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High-tech machine in RMG Industry: reducing SMV, lead time and boosting up the productivity
Bangladesh is one of the leading exporters of Ready-Made Garments throughout the world standing just after china. A lion share of foreign currency has been earned from this sector an overwhelming 82% of Bangladesh’s total merchandise export.1 So RMG sector has a direct influence to its economic development. Adding to this, around 75% of people in Bangladesh are involved with this industry directly or indirectly. So a large amount of people is interlinked with that sector and thus reflects the importance of the sector for its upcoming future. However, the scenario has changed a lot since this industry started sailing in Bangladesh with the establishment of Desh Garment, the first ever readymade garment industry in our country. Although we have emerged as one of the key exporters in this industry, the introduction of High-tech machinery in the industry is yet to be done in a broader way. Still a small amount of industries is interested to invest on using high tech machines. But the fashion industry is witnessing the advent of exciting new technology, which will change the future of the business.2 Besides, there are several functions in the readymade garment industry but sewing section can be considered as one of the most important and valuable functions. Now a day’s apparel manufacturing industries are trying to develop their current production system and situation and continuously looking for new production tools and techniques in order to keep swiftness with the rapid changes of trend in consumers of apparel products.3 Various kinds of researches and innovations are continuing for different sections of the sector. Currently in our RMG industry sewing procedure has to undergo mostly by manually which consumes a substantial amount of time like other sections in the garments.4 Thus, it creates a significant impact over lead time. Many processes are available which are talking a lot of time but not adding value in proportion to that. So to deal with the recent problems & challenges industries have to improve production efficiency & productivity, reduce lead time, ensuring proper quality requirements.3 On this point introduction of automatic sewing machine in sewing section can play a vital role to increase productivity and to reduce lead time. Various kinds of high tech sewing machines using for different processes can lead to reduce the time. When reduction of process is possible than time and cost will be reduced also as all are interlinked. Moving to High tech machines is also become essential for the apparel manufacturers because of the availability of unskilled workers which is one of the challenges for the sector.5,6 This report will focus on the implementation of high tech machine in place of manual and demonstrate a huge industrial save. This will demonstrate how high tech machine can make the difference and influence employees to invest for high tech machines. Moving forward to technology will not only help to face the challenges but also strengthen the existence in the competitive global market. Reducing manpower can allow the employees to open more lines using the same number of manpower.