Research Article

Improving Quality, Productivity, and Cost Aspects of a Sewing Line of Apparel Industry Using TQM Approach

Table 1

Corrective and preventive action for reducing defects.

Defect nameCorrective actionPreventive action

Uncut thread1. This process is strictly maintained by the maintenance team with appropriate inspections1. All machines must be configured according to specifications and require accurate machine maintenance
2. The machine wiper has previously been configured appropriately by this process maintenance crew2. The maintenance crew needs to thread-trim the working wipers
3. The line leader and operator have already received advice regarding the thread trimming issue3. The leader should educate and teach the operator, and follow-up on accurate thread trimming should be ensured
4. The thread trimming technique training system has already been started by the line leader4. The assistance operator should practice thread trimming in a clockwise direction
5. Everyone who is trimming has already been counseled and cautioned about inappropriate trimming5. Because all of the trimmers have received training and are aware of the negative effects of bad trimming, they will all recover

Broken stitch1. The complete machine has already been modified to account for the fabric’s characteristics and customer requests1. According to the fabric’s characteristics, all thread tension should be adjusted before manufacturing starts
2. The marketing team has already had a conversation about the issue, and steps have been taken to secure a high-quality thread2. The marketing team should guarantee proper thread quality before reserving the thread
3. We already maintain this web structure, and this work is ongoing3. Line QC should be done before production starts to make sure that all thread supply routes are working properly
4. Operator training has already been used to put this into practice4. It is necessary to train the operator’s method before manufacturing can start
5. After receiving training, the operator and section leader are now in charge of maintaining all procedures5. The section leader must offer proper follow-up and the operator or assistant must get training

Down stitch1. Operator and machine upkeep before beginning the stitching, check the machine guide1. The machine guides need to receive the proper maintenance
2. The repair crew has already acted by carrying out the buyer’s requests2. During the line layout time, all damaged components should be replaced if necessary, and the problem will then be fixed completely
3. Instruct the maintenance crew to fix it by the need3. The machine maintenance staff does the necessary repairs
4. The operator has already been instructed on how to do the process correctly4. The operator needs to be in a dense area
5. The system for training operators about critical processes and how they recover has begun5. All operators must receive thorough training and instructions on how to perform their work obligations

Joint stitch1. This is the continual process to which we are obligated1. Make use of good thread, a suitable needle, and a fid dock
2. Recommend and start using this procedure; tightly control it2. After determining how many pieces may be sewn with one loaded bobbin case, the operator should replace it
3. Machine upkeep has taken proper action to set up the machine properly with the appropriate follow-up3. The needle should be correctly adjusted during machine maintenance
4. We instructed the operator on the trimming issue and gave them advice4. Awareness of the significance of meticulously cutting people’s threads and, if required, completely opening the process and restitching
5. As this procedure is already underway, we encourage the operator to keep a constant eye on it5. Explain the alter-rectify process to the operator