Effect of wastes on changeover time in garment industry

Kordoghli, Bessem; Moussa, Ali

doi:10.1109/icmsao.2013.6552584

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“…A study from the Tunisia garments industry (Kordoghli and Moussa, 2013) found the appropriate working process, workers' skill level and efficiency of mechanics to be critical for SMED success. Hence, the literature suggests that the implementation success of SMED, particularly in textile and garments industry, can be enhanced by supplementing with proper tools and organizational measures.…”

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“…The production of a large variety in small lot quantities is a condition that requires frequent changeover. Style changeover time delays production time due to the occupation of the sewing line (Kordoghli and Moussa, 2013). A large number of factories are losing sewing floor efficiency due to mismanaged changeovers (Hamja et al , 2018), and practitioners tell about productivity loses due to small lots and frequent changeovers.…”

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“…The garment industry constitutes such an example of an industry mainly located in developing countries, which potentially could benefit from SMED. A few published examples indicate the potential for the application of SMED in garments (Bajpai, 2014; Kordoghli and Moussa, 2013; Senthil Kumar et al , 2012). However, case studies suggest the direct implementation of SMED in garment manufacturing to be challenging due to multiple variables (Zerin et al , 2019).…”

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“…The prospect for application of SMED in the textile industry was pointed out right after the millennium (Mahajan and Joshirao, 2002; Moxham and Greatbanks, 2001) and continues doing so with new case studies (see, for example, Bukhsh et al , 2021; Prasad and Panghal, 2022), but empirical studies of SMED in the sewing garment industry have so far been scarce (Bajpai, 2014; Kordoghli and Moussa, 2013; Senthil Kumar et al , 2012; Zerin et al , 2019). While the studies support the prospects for benefits of application of SMED, they also emphasize the importance of integration with additional tools.…”

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“…Another study from Malaysia (Ibrahim et al , 2015) proves the benefit of using 5S and a specific jig was used in mold alignment in a textile factory to reduce the changeover time by around 26%, with the SMED method amplifying the success of SMED. A study from the Tunisia garments industry (Kordoghli and Moussa, 2013) found the appropriate working process, workers’ skill level and efficiency of mechanics to be critical for SMED success. Hence, the literature suggests that the implementation success of SMED, particularly in textile and garments industry, can be enhanced by supplementing with proper tools and organizational measures.…”

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Reduction of changeover time through SMED with RACI integration in garment factories

Mohammad

Hamja

Hasle

2023

IJLSS

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Purpose Shorter lead time with low price and quality product demand is pivotal in the garment industry. Pressure on production lead time stresses the importance of reducing style changeover time in manufacturing factories, and this paper aims to contribute to solving the challenge by showing how the single minute exchange of die (SMED) methodology in practice can be adapted to garment factories in developing countries. Design/methodology/approach The paper investigates three cases of SMED implementation integrated with responsible, accountable, consulted, informed (RACI) matrices in garment factories in an action research approach. Both quantitative and qualitative methods are applied. Findings The study shows a reduction of 50% to 64% of changeover time with SMED implementation measured with two key indicators – throughout time and time to reach peak production. Moreover, the implementation depends on the application of the RACI matrix for the distribution of responsibility as well as integration with the basic production flow before and after the application of SMED. Practical implications The study can guide better SMED implementation in garment factories with limited investment by stressing the need to adapt to the specifics of the garment industry, secure the division of responsibility and integrate SMED in the production flow before and after the changeover. Originality/value Limited research on the application of SMED in the garment industry. This paper contributes to understanding the specific conditions for successful implementation in the garment industry in developing countries and addresses additional activities that help secure a sustainable implementation process.

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confidence: 99%

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confidence: 99%