Title of article :
The Development and Implementation of Lean Manufacturing Techniques in Indian garment Industry
Author/Authors :
Marudhamuthu, Ravikumar Anna University - Faculty of Automation and Robotics, Pallavan College of Engineering - Department of Mechanical Engineering, India , krishnaswamy, Marimuthu Coimbatore Institute of Technology, India , Pillai, Damodaran Moorthy Pallavan College of Engineering, India
Abstract :
This research addresses the implementation of lean principles in an Indian garment export industry. The objective is to evolve and test various strategies to eliminate waste and to improve the productivity. This paper briefly describes the application of Value Stream Mapping (VSM) and Single Minute Exchange of Die (SMED). Existing state production floor was modified by using VSM efficiently to improve the production process by identifying waste and its causes. At the same time, set up time is also reduced considerably. We conclude with evidence of the early results of the programmes as well as a number of key learning points for other organizations wishing to follow similar path
Keywords :
Lean Manufacturing , Garment industries , Value Stream Mapping (VSM) , Single Minute Exchange of Die (SMED)
Journal title :
Jordan Journal of Mechanical and Industrial Engineering
Journal title :
Jordan Journal of Mechanical and Industrial Engineering
