Optimizing Sewing Line Performance: The Impact of Layout and Loading Combinations in Sri Lanka's Garment Sector

Abstract

how much each item costs in the garment industry. Given that sewing generally takes most of the time, making it run smoothly is necessary to satisfy consumers and outdo competitors. It looks into how different ways of loading fabric and structure of the sewing floor affect the overall performance of a factory. The research found that using U-shaped layouts with modular loading highly benefited performance when analyzed against production lines and important factors like efficiency, output, stock waiting for further processing, and the rate of defects. It has been found that in these settings, lines are more balanced, there is less wait time, and defects occur less often. Using traditional straight-line layouts and batch loading is likely to increase the amount of WIP and result in more waste. According to the findings, lean manufacturing values are important, and paying attention to how the layout looks, working together, and following a plan is necessary. This work provides useful information to industrial engineers, production managers, and garment manufacturers by suggesting ways to increase sewing efficiency and sustain improvements in their garment production systems.