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SURANJAN LAHIRI
is a GMT pass out and
also a B.Tech in Textile
Technology from Calcutta
University. He has a
varied job experience in
textiles and garment
manufacturing for more
than 10 years in DelhiNCR, Ahmedabad and
Coimbatore. Currently he
is an Assistant Professor
in the Business and
Technology Division of
Pearl Academy
of Fashion.
NO WASTE
LEAN
SNOA
OTN
AT
ONTO
OEATON
STANAE
Visible Outcomes
Now after lean is effectively implemented, we get the
following results which keep it well ahead of the
traditional systems. The results are:
1. Higher efficiency and productivity.
2. Less and therefore manageable inventory.
3. Improved quality with simplified and flexible
workflow.
4. Visible information flow and therefore
enhanced team spirit.
Though lean is a new concept for our Indian apparel
industry, its Chinese counterpart has taken full
advantage of this theory by improving quality and
reducing waste in their factories. They were quick in
shifting their attitudes and getting outstanding results.
Further, lean claims to give a tangible return on its
investment well within six months!
With all these, its high time now for Indian technocrats
and production managers to understand this philosophy
and practically apply it to have a sustainable competitive
advantage over its global competitors.
APPAREL VIEWS / SEPTEMBER 2008
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