7 Factors that Hamper Garments Production

Many issues in the garments production floor hamper to get higher production. In this article, we will discuss such kinds of problems. So that you can alert and can reduce or remove them from your production floor. Any of the following factors can reduce the assembly lines production. So to get estimated output, you have to take on the following areas.

✔ Machine breakdown

✔ Imbalance line (WIP control)

✔ No feeding of cuttings

✔ Quality problems

✔ Low operator performance 

✔ Operator absenteeism

✔ Demotivated Worker

Machine Breakdown

When suddenly occurring machine breakdown, sewing activities turn off. Operators sit idle and it hampers regular tasks. Machine breakdown is not removeable, but it can be reduced by proper action.

Every factory has a maintenance staff to ensure that the sewing machines perform correctly. The sewing machine repair staff creates a maintenance schedule and takes preventative measures. The sewing machine's lifecycle will be extended if proper care is taken. As a result, stitching will be less costly to produce. This is why sewing machine maintenance is so essential in the clothing industry.

Imbalance Line (WIP control)

Line balancing is a production approach that balances operator and machine time to keep up target production on time. An imbalance line results in lower output and higher WIP.

No Feeding of Cuttings

Due to fabric shortage or low efficient cutting procedure or improper planning results no feeding in line. Due to no feeding, operators sit idle, and the machine stops.

Quality Problems

The higher percentage of defective items in a line lower productivity. Inefficient and non-skilled operators make faulty items. By making awareness and training, the operator can be reduced alteration.

Low Operator Performance

If operator performance is low, productivity goes down the line. Operators need to be more aware to achieve their target and have to be more skilled and productive.

Operator Absenteeism

Operator absenteeism badly affects line balancing and higher productivity. If a critical operation does not come at work, productivity becomes empty or lower. Then a vast WIP rises and hamper productivity. Alternative ways have to find by training to make a multiskilled operator.

Demotivated Worker

If operators do not feel comfortable and profitable, they will be demotivated in work. As a result, production will be lower. Appropriate work appraisal and incentives can help to motivate workers.