Line Balancing in the Modern Garment Industry

TL;DR

This paper investigates how intelligent hanger systems and line balancing, guided by Lean Methodology, can improve efficiency and reduce work-in-progress in modern garment manufacturing.

Contribution

It demonstrates the practical application of intelligent line balancing technology in garment industry to enhance output and support lean and digitalization initiatives.

Findings

Implementing intelligent line balancing improves output rates.

Line balancing reduces work-in-progress in garment manufacturing.

Lean practices combined with digital systems enhance efficiency.

Abstract

This article presents applied research on line balancing within the modern garment industry, focusing on the significant impact of intelligent hanger systems and hanger lines on the stitching process, by Lean Methodology for garment modernization. It explores the application of line balancing in the modern garment industry, focusing on the significant impact of intelligent hanger systems and hanger lines on the stitching process. It aligns with Lean Methodology principles for garment modernization. Without the implementation of line balancing technology, the garment manufacturing process using hanger systems cannot improve output rates. The case study demonstrates that implementing intelligent line balancing in a straightforward practical setup facilitates lean practices combined with a digitalization system and automaton. This approach illustrates how to enhance output and reduce accumulated work in progress.