Automation in Home Textile and Apparel Industries
Amit Mittal
Managing Director at MADASKY Consulting | Sr Advisor at McKinsey & Co | Stern - NYU, LSE Alumni | Founder of MADASKY ProXpert | Executive Coach | Expert in Mgmt Consultg and Business Growth Strategy
In?the?Home?Textile?and?Apparel?Industries,?automation?has?been?beneficial. Industry leaders in India's Home textile and Apparel sectors are implementing automation in a variety of ways:
1.??Enhanced productivity and efficiency / Squeezed production lead times - Automated?equipment?has?the?potential?to?boost?productivity?and?lower?labour expenses?because?it?can?work?more?quickly?and?precisely?than?human?workers.? Automation?helps?shorten?the?lead?time?in?production,?and more?reliable?machines can turn around orders more quickly.
a.??Automated?cutting:?To?assist?reduce?waste?and?increase?productivity,?several?businesses?are?investing?in?cutting?devices?that?can?swiftly?and?precisely?cut?fabric?to?precise?proportions.?Systems?for?computer-aided design?(CAD) and computer-aided manufacturing (CAM) are?used to create textile items, which can help to increase productivity and lower labour costs.
b.??Automated sewing: Automated sewing machines can boost production's consistency and speed while requiring less manual labour. There are a select few machines designed to minimise manual sewing intervention.
c.??Automated packaging:?Automated packing solutions have the potential to boost productivity and cut labour expenses. Many businesses employ robotics technology to handle and carry diverse products, which can increase productivity and lower labour expenses.
2.??Better inventory management:?Tracking inventory levels and placing product reorders as required can be?made?easier?via?automation.
3.?Internet of Things (IOT) and Industry 4.0 technologies:?Indian textile Industry is progressively implementing these technologies to boost productivity, cut costs, and increase flexibility.
?In general, automation has aided the manufacturing sector in becoming more effective, efficient, and?cost-conscious, which has in turn aided these sectors in becoming more competitive in the global market.
?The home textile and apparel business can benefit from automation in a number of ways from Madasky Consulting:
1.?Identifying Automation Opportunities:?By examining their present processes and identifying areas where automation might enhance efficiency, reduce costs, and improve product quality, Madasky Consulting can assist in discovering the potential for automation.
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2.?Developing automation strategy:?By evaluating the viability of several automation options, choosing the one that is ideal for the company, and creating an implementation plan, Madasky Consulting may assist in the development of an automation strategy.
3.?Project management:?By offering project management knowledge and assistance throughout the implementation phase, Madasky Consulting can aid in the management of automation initiatives.
4.?Vendor selection and procurement:?Madasky Consulting can assist in the selection and acquisition of automation hardware and software by offering vendor selection and procurement support.
5. Training and support:?To ensure that staff members can use and maintain the new automation hardware and software, Madasky Consulting may assist with training and support.
6.?Integration and optimization:?Madasky Consulting can assist in optimising the automation system for optimal effectiveness and productivity as well as integrating automation with current systems and processes.
7.?Continual improvement:?Madasky Consulting may assist in identifying and implementing new automation technologies as they become available, offering continuing support and guidance, and helping to continuously improve automation systems.
Throughout?the?automation?process, Madasky consultancy can offer invaluable experience and support, assisting the apparel and textile industry in putting automation solutions into place that increase productivity, lower costs, and produce better products.
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Article by...Amit Mittal