Monday, June 15, 2015

StitchWord Editorial Issue June 2015

We have been organizing weekend workshops (in a group of not more than 16 delegates) for quite some time now and our latest one on ‘Implementing Lean Sigma in Apparel Manufacturing’ was a huge success. On the second day of the two-day workshop (May 30-31), we had to announce the repeat of the same on 13th and 14th of June 2015. A real transition of the industry from ‘I know it all’ to learning with experts and through sharing..., especially on Saturdays and Sundays says a lot.

Encouraged by the response we have received, we are determined to upscale our workshop initiative with more industry-focused topics and inviting subject experts from within the industry to be a part of the initiative. If there is any special topic subject that could be of interest, do let us know, so that we can deliberate and plan a workshop on the same.

Experts from the industry are also welcome to be a part of this initiative. If you feel the need to give back to the industry with real and positive learning, do write to us so that we can connect.

I was at the Texprocess, Germany last month and enjoyed the exposure and opportunity the platform provides to interact with technology experts from around the world as also the industry from the sub-continent, especially from India and Bangladesh. The focus of the technology on display in Germany was radically different from last year at the Texprocess, USA where robotics was the focal point of development in technology. At Germany, the upgraded and new technology on sustainable lines was in sync with requirements of manufacturing destinations in Asia.

All of the technology providers were upbeat and enthusiastic about the future and one can only infer that the market is improving... What was definitely evident was the importance that the sub-continent holds in the market strategy of all technologyproviders. This issue carries a review of the Texprocess and some of the new technologies presented at the event.

In the series on Industrial Engineering, our experts have talked about the importance of ergonomics in not only providing a congenial work environment but also for better performances. It is interesting how the role of IE has expanded over the years beyond setting up lines and calculating SAM values. Today, the IE is also playing a crucial role in sustainability efforts, helping out in ensuring sustainable practices to achieve the core desired result of improved performance and optimal utilization of human and
machine resources.