Chapter 7 Flashcards
Explain the Garment Quality Control process for Exports.
Quality Control: AQM performs quality control and inspection services for different customers from all over the world. Using international standards such as ISO 2859, our Quality Controllers (QC) method consists to check different control points.
Conformity: The QC checks the conformity of the product (design, colors, raw material…) with the Pre-Production Sample (PPS) and other technical files.
Quality: Our QC checks for defects (fabric defects, colors defects, accessories and label defects, manufacturing defects) and classifies them accordingly.
Measurement: Following the measurement chart, our QC checks the measures for each size of the product.
Packaging: Our QC checks the quantity of cartons, size of cartons, their weight, shipping marks, etc.
Describe and explain the In Process Quality Control in the Garment Industry.
In Process Quality Control in Garment Industry (IPQC)
1. In Sample making section
2. In- Marker making section
3. Inspection in fabric spreading section
4. Inspection in fabric cutting section
5. Inspection in fabric sewn section
6. Inspection in pressing & Finishing section
Quality Control in Sample Section:
1. Maintaining buyer Specification standard
2. Checking the sample and its different issues
3. Measurements checking
4. Fabric color, gsm, color fastness etc. properties required checking
5. SPI and another parameter checking
Quality Control in Marker Making:
1. To check notch or drill mark
2. Fabric width must be higher than marker width
3. Fabric length must be higher than marker length
4. Matching of green line
5. Check pattern size and dimension
6. Matching of check and stripe taking into consideration
7. Considering garments production plan
8. Cutting table length consideration
9. Pattern direction consideration
Quality Control in Fabric Spreading:
1. Fabric spreading according to correct alignment with marker length and width
2. Maintain requirements of spreading
3. Matching of check and stripe
4. Lay contains correct number of fabric ply
5. Correct Ply direction
6. To control the fabric splicing
7. Tension control
Quality Control in Fabric Cutting:
1. The dimension of the pattern and the cut piece should be same and accurate
2. Cut edge should be smooth and clean
3. Notch should be cut finely
4. Drill hole should made at proper place
5. No yarn fraying should occur at cut edge
6. Avoid blade deflection
7. Maintain cutting angle
8. More skilled operator using
Quality Control in Sewing Section:
1. Input material checking
2. Cut panel and accessories checking
3. Machine is in well condition
4. Thread count check
5. Special work like embroidery, printing panel check
6. Needle size checking
7. Stitching fault should be checked
8. Garments measurement check
9. Seam fault check
10. Size mistake check
11. Mismatching matching of trimming
12. Shade variation within the cloth
13. Wrong placement of interlining
14. Creased or wrinkle appearance control
Quality Control in Finishing Section:
1. Proper inspection of the garments including measurement, spot, dirt, impurities
2. Water spot
3. Shading variation check
4. Smooth and unfold in pocket
5. In secured or broken chain or button
6. Wrong fold
7. Proper shape in garments
8. Properly dried in after pressing
9. Wanted wrinkle or fold in lining
10. Get up checking
11. Collar closing
12. Side seam
13. Sleeve placket attach
14. Cuff attach
15. Bottom hem
16. Back yoke
17. Every parts of a body
What is JIT? Explain its concept.
JIT is an opposite form of JIC (just in case). JIT is an example of pull system whereas JIC is an example of push system.JIT means producing the right part in right quantity, at the right time, thus reducing manufacturing waste. The objective is to produce a continuous flow of value so that the customer can pull. JIT supports quick response to customer, better sense of take time and abnormality control.
Concept:
Cash flow is crucial for any organization’s expansion. Reducing stock or inventory can enhance cash flow since excess stock is a kind of waste, stock has money, and this stock blocks the money. By supplying material in the proper quantity and at the proper time, Just in Time (JIT) helps to decrease inventory, preserving a healthy cash flow and promoting industry expansion.
Explain the different types of JIT.
- JIT distribution (JITD) - It is the inclusion of a third party logistics. This allows the companies to focus on their core competencies and areas of expertise and logistics distribution carried out by a third party.
JITD requires efficient transportation management system, because inbound and outbound material can have a great effect on production when there is no buffer inventory.
- JIT purchasing (JITP) - this is counter to traditional purchasing where materials are bought well in advance, before their use. Under JITP supplier selection, product development and production lot sizing are critical.
What are the benefits of JIT?
Benefits of JIT
1. No big storage areas or godowns are required, avoiding building costs.
2. No additional security personnel to guard these godowns, reducing labor costs.
3. No excessive buying leading to less capital investment
4. No excessive production leading to time & labor cost saving.
5. Reduced overheads & scrap
6. Reduced WIP as a result of production against demand
7. Storage costs & damages during storage are totally avoided.
8. Strong supplier/customer relationships
9. Enhanced competitive position in the market
10. Improved worker & equipment efficiency
11. Increased team work & flexibility
12. Reduction in paperwork & follow-ups involved there-in
What is POKA - YOKE?
Poka-yoke is a Japanese continuous improvement strategy based on the concept of mistake-proofing – or preventing errors before they happen. In other words, poka-yoke is based on preventative actions that identify and eliminate mistakes and the causes of variations and defects in manufacturing operations.
The application of poka-yoke methods is seen in many preventative safety measures in everyday use – such as electrical safety switches that cut power when systems are overloaded, or microwave ovens and clothes dryers that switch off as soon as their doors are opened.
