Analysis of Garment Production Methods. Part 2: Comparison of Cost and Production between a Traditional Bundle System and Modular Manufacturing
Abstract
Modular manufacturing is the latest business strategy to be embraced by apparel companies in this country as they seek to remain competitive in an international business environment. The objective of this project was to observe the transition of the two firms and evaluate the costs, successes and/or failures of the two dissimilar contractors in applying the existing theories of modular manufacturing to their own firms. These firms represent typical contractors/manufactures. WE have concluded that a successful module has the following characteristics: (1) Strong teamwork among 3 or more people; (2) Good communication between employees and management; (3) An organized training program for operators to learn multiple operations within the module (minimum of 3); (4) Commitment from management to make it work and to provide necessary resources; (5) Flexible workers; (6) Motivation by fair compensation; (7) Low work in process inventory; (8) Low or no absenteeism; and (9) High quality standards.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Feb 01, 1992
- Accession Number
- ADA248516
Entities
People
- Aaron Schorr