Job Responsibilities of Inline Quality
Inspector of Apparel Industry
Inline Quality Inspector
The inline quality inspector checks garments in-process sewing and finishing production line. End product quality depends on inline quality control which done as soon as an operation complete, it can be called online quality control. If inline quality inspector gets a defect, the product never goes the next process without rectification, that’s the importance of Inline quality control because ratification of end garments is almost impossible.
Job Responsibilities of Inline Quality Inspector of Garments
The Job Responsibilities of Inline Quality Inspector are:
Check the complete operations necessary for passing a new style.
Must keep a measuring tape, specs sheets, Alter stickers and inline reports during the inline checking.
Make sure either all terms are available or not.
Make sure cleanliness of the machines
If any needle is making holes then must change it and use the needle according to the requirement of the garment.
Point out the damaged (out of order) machines and try to make in order
Otherwise, take the machine out of flow or mark it as (out of order).
Check the sewing thread shades according to PPC file and matching.
Must check the garments that either these are according to quality standards after the maintenance of machines.
Confirm the trims attachments are passed e.g. Collar cuff, tapes, buttons, labels Placket, and sleeves, etc.
Must Check and confirm the proper placement of HTL labels, pockets and printing or embroidery.
Check all the bundles in this manner that 100% of every bundle must be checked.
Confirm the stitching alterations must be done right after QC inspection.
Sign the bundles’ barcode after completion.
During inline inspection If continues fault immediately inform to production /quality supervisor to take corrective action urgently.
An inline inspector must check the most highlighted area (fault) according to the QC supervisor instructions and must check the computer number of the operator at the back of barcode before sign it.
Tools Required by
Inline Inspector
Appropriate inspection table/area with appropriate lighting
SMV and Efficiency Variance Report of Marketing Vs Production of Apparel
Industry
This report is done on SMV and Efficiency Variance Report of Marketing vs Production in a renowned Apparel Industry of Bangladesh to find out SMV & Efficiency variance between Marketing and Production to analyze the root causes of variation and find out the solution to improve. Hope this report would help to clear your concept.
Report Objective: 1. To find out SMV & Efficiency variance between Marketing & Production 2. To analyze the root causes of variation 3. To find out a solution to improve
Reason of SMV Variation
Production
Unit
Item/Option
Reason of SMV
Variation
Unit-01
Round
Neck T-Shirt
1.
SMV reduces because of Label make process elimination, i/o compound label
added
Unit-01
V
Neck T-Shirt
1.
SMV reduces because of Label make process elimination, i/o compound label
added
Unit-01
Short
Pant
1.
SMV increases because of Label make process added, I/o compound label
“
“
2.
Achieve SMV more than Marketing SMV because of unskilled Kansai machine
operator & rented Kansai m/c.
Unit-02
Round
Neck T-Shirt (Solid)
1.
SMV increases because of using excess manual operations ( Exp: Front &
back part match, sleeve & body match, after sleeve join, side seam &
before sleeve ,bottom hem garments
arrangement)
Unit-01
V
Neck T-Shirt (Stripe)
1.
SMV increases because of using excess manual operations ( Exp: Front &
back part match, sleeve & body match, after sleeve join, side seam &
before sleeve ,bottom hem garments
arrangement. Neck rib cut in sewing line i/o cutting section.)
Unit-02
V
Neck T-Shirt (Stripe)
1.
SMV increases because of using excess manual operations ( Exp: Front &
back part match, sleeve & body match, after sleeve join, side seam &
before sleeve ,bottom hem garments
arrangement. Neck rib cut in sewing line i/o cutting section.)
Unit-01
Short
Pant (Solid)
1.
SMV increases because of Label make process added, I/s compound label
“
“
2.
Achieve SMV more than Marketing SMV because of unskilled Kansai machine
operator & rented Kansai m/c.
Unit-01
Short
Pant (Stripe)
1.
SMV increases because of Label make process added, I/s compound label
“
“
2.
Achieve SMV more than Marketing SMV because of unskilled Kansai machine
operator & rented Kansai m/c.
Reason of Efficiency Variation
Sl No.
Style
Production Unit
Item/Option
Reason of
Efficiency Variation
1
KYLIE SL-SET
Unit-01
Round
Neck T-Shirt
1.
Production Manpower used more than Layout target Manpower
“
“
“
“
2.
Frequent line layout change
“
“
Unit-01
V
Neck T-Shirt
1.
Production Manpower used more than Layout target Manpower
“
“
“
“
2.
Frequent line layout change
“
“
Unit-01
Short
Pant
1.
Production Manpower used more than Layout target Manpower
“
“
“
“
2.
Frequent line layout change
“
“
“
“
3.
Rented low quality m/c
“
“
“
“
4.
Unskilled Kansai machine Operator
2
KYLIE N-SLIP
Unit-02
Round
Neck T-Shirt (Solid)
1.
Production Manpower used more than Layout target Manpower, but achieved
efficiency
“
“
Unit-01
V
Neck T-Shirt (Stripe)
1.
Production Manpower used more than Layout target Manpower
“
“
Unit-02
V
Neck T-Shirt (Stripe)
1.
Production Manpower used more than Layout target Manpower, but achieved
efficiency
3
KYLIE
2PK SHORTS
Unit-01
Short
Pant (Solid)
1.
Production Manpower used more than Layout target Manpower
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“
“
2.
Frequent line layout change
“
“
“
“
3.
Rented low quality m/c
“
“
“
“
4.
Unskilled Kansai machine Operator
“
“
Unit-01
Short
Pant (Stripe)
1.
Production Manpower used more than Layout target Manpower
“
“
“
“
2.
Frequent line layout change
“
“
“
“
3.
Rented low quality m/c
“
“
“
“
4.
Unskilled Kansai machine Operator
Feedback:
Manual operations need to be reduced.
Before the changeover, required m/c with quality must be ensured.
Need to train operator & improve skill.
Unit-01 need to improve more by reducing helping operations (Exp: KYLIE N-SLIP V neck T-shirt Stripe).Unit-01 achieved efficiency 36% & Unit-02 achieved efficiency 51%
Style-wise big volume sewing quantity but short time running in several lines, that`s why line average efficiency reduces. During line planning, this factor should be considered.
Sharmin Akther Diba Industrial & Production Engineer Rajshahi University of Engineering & Technology Email: [email protected] LinkedIn: Sharmin Akther Diba
Operation Breakdown, SMV and Layout of Jogger Manufacturing Process
A jogger is a casual bottom item; Welt pocket is an inside pocket with bone covered in the mouth. Here given all operation list sequence wise of jogger manufacturing. Here jogger total SMV is 19.61, 72 manpower required. This Operation Breakdown is done by LOGIC ERP software, used to prepare operation bulletin & m/c layout & others departmental jobs as well. There is a data bank, style SMV analysis, machine layout & operation balancing. This LOGIC ERP database can be linked with other software & web for different uses.
Seq. No
Body Part
Operation
Resource
SMV
Target (100%)
Cycle Time(s)
Theoretical MP
Layout MP
1
Front Part
Front leg panel attach
4T OL Auto
1.44
42
86.4
5.33
5
2
Neck
Match n Back panel attach
4T OL Auto
1.44
42
86.4
5.33
5
3
Front Part
Front Rise join
4T OL Auto
0.3
200
18
1.11
1
4
Back Part
Back rise join
4T OL Auto
0.3
200
18
1.11
1
5
Pocketing
Pocket position mark
Assistant Operator
0.32
188
19.2
1.19
1
6
Pocketing
Press welt with fusing paper n mark
Sewing Iron
0.48
125
28.8
1.78
2
7
Pocketing
Pocket welts attach
SNL Auto
0.56
107
33.6
2.07
2
8
Pocketing
Pocket liner attach behind welt
SNL Auto
0.56
107
33.6
2.07
2
9
Pocketing
Cut pocket mouth n form fishtail
Assistant Operator
0.7
86
42
2.59
2
10
Pocketing
Welt edge neaten
4T OL Auto
0.5
120
30
1.85
2
11
Pocketing
Secure fishtails
SNL Auto
0.72
83
43.2
2.67
2.25
12
Pocketing
Topstitch pocket welts with corner
SNL Auto
0.84
71
50.4
3.11
2.75
13
Pocketing
Pocket bag attach
4T OL Auto
0.6
100
36
2.22
2
14
Pocketing
Secure pocket bags OL seam
SNL Auto
0.4
150
24
1.48
1.5
15
Pocketing
Pocket bag tack at side n waist
SNL Auto
0.48
125
28.8
1.78
2
16
Assembly
Front n back part sticker match
Assistant Operator
0.28
214
16.8
1.04
1
17
Assembly
Side mark n tack
SNL Auto
0.56
107
33.6
2.07
2
18
Assembly
Sideseam join
4T OL Auto
0.76
79
45.6
2.81
3
19
Assembly
Inseam join
4T OL Auto
0.64
94
38.4
2.37
2
20
Assembly
Secure crotch point
BT
0.18
333
10.8
0.67
1
21
Assembly
Elastic press and cut to length
Sewing Iron
0.2
300
12
0.74
1
22
Assembly
Elastic join as a circle n mark
DNL Lock Switch Auto
0.3
200
18
1.11
1
23
Waist Belt
Waist band join as circle
SNDL Edg Cutter
0.26
231
15.6
0.96
1
24
Waist Belt
Mark n fusing attach
Sewing Iron
0.28
214
16.8
1.04
1
25
Waist Belt
Mark n form holes at waist band
BH Auto
0.35
171
21
1.3
1
26
Waist Belt
Elastic tack at waistbelt
SNL Auto
0.48
125
28.8
1.78
2
27
Waist Belt
Waist band topstitch form channel
KNS
0.5
120
30
1.85
2
28
Waist Belt
WB lower edge close n mark
SNL[Chain STS]
0.45
133
27
1.67
2
29
Waist Belt
Attach waist band to body
4T OL Auto
0.48
125
28.8
1.78
2
30
Assembly
Care label make
SNL Auto
0.24
250
14.4
0.89
1
31
Assembly
Label attach at back waist
SNL Auto
0.4
150
24
1.48
1.5
32
Assembly
Loop measure cut n attach at inside waist
SNL Auto
0.28
214
16.8
1.04
1
33
Cuff
Cuff join as a circleX2
SNL Auto
0.28
214
16.8
1.04
1
34
Cuff
Cuff fold into half
Assistant Operator
0.24
250
14.4
0.89
1
35
Cuff
Cuff attach at leg opening
4T OL Auto
0.5
120
30
1.85
2
36
Assembly
Sticker remove n GMTs turn
Assistant Operator
0.26
231
15.6
0.96
1
37
Waist Belt
Waist band topstitch
1NDL FL
0.46
130
27.6
1.7
2
38
Pocketing
Secure Pocket corners
BT
0.48
125
28.8
1.78
2
39
Assembly
Drawstring insert through
the waist channel
Assistant Operator
0.3
200
18
1.11
1
40
Waist Belt
Secure tie at CB waist band
BT
0.18
333
10.8
0.67
1
41
Assembly
Drawstring end knot make
Assistant Operator
0.28
214
16.8
1.04
1
42
Assembly
Thread trim
Assistant Operator
0.35
171
21
1.3
1
–
–
–
Total
19.6
–
–
72.63
72
SMV Summary of Jogger
Sewing Helper
3.69
Sewing Machine
15.92
Sewing QI
0
Finishing I/M
0
Finishing QI
0
Poly Helper
0
Packing
0
Hand Tag
0
Total
19.61
Man Power Summary of Jogger
Sewing Helper
13
Sewing Machine
59
Sewing QI
0
Finishing I/M
0
Finishing QI
0
Poly Helper
0
Packing
0
Hand Tag
0
Total
72
Machine Summary of Jogger
4T OL Auto
25
SNL Auto
21
BT
4
DNL Lock Switch Auto
1
SNDL Edg Cutter
1
BH Auto
1
KNS
2
SNL[Chain STS]
2
1NDL FL
2
Total
59
Written by
Rabin Saha PGD in Textile Management BSc. in Textile Engineering Email: [email protected] LinkedIn: Rabin Saha
A hoodie cloth is a jacket, sweatshirts with hood. Kangaroo pocket is open on either side usually use in hoodies. Here given all operation list sequence wise of Hoodies Manufacturing. Here hoodies total SMV is 15.99, 59 manpower required. Operation Breakdown is done by LOGIC software. It is a tool to make style breakdown & machine layout report. There is a calculative & non-calculative method for operation breakdown. It helps to make data bank, style SMV analysis, machine layout & operation balancing. A LOGIC database can be easily interlinked with other software or medium, like Fast-react, ERP, etc.
Operation Breakdown, SMV and Layout of Hoodies Manufacturing
Operation Balancing
Garments Item: Hoodies Style Ref. : V H UGH Patch Custom Style : Buyer Name : Working Hour : 1 Target : 71 Efficiency : 32 Fabric Type : Fleece , 350 gsm Line No. : Allocated MP : 59 Pitch Time : 27 Insert Date Time: Insert By : Update Date Time: Update By : Remarks : P.Q.-5000 PCs
Operation Bulletin Sheet
Seq. No
Body Part
Operation
Resource
SMV
Target (100%)
Efficiency
Cycle Time(s)
Layout MP
1
Hood
Hood upper two part attach
4T OL Auto
0.3
200
0
18
1
2
Hood
Hood upper topstitch
2NDL FL
0.28
214
0
16.8
1
3
Hood
Hood liner two part join
4T OL Auto
0.3
200
0
18
1
4
Hood
Hood upper n liner two part join
4T OL Auto
0.33
182
0
19.8
1
5
Hood
Bluffstitch hood join seam
1NDL FL
0.4
150
0
24
2
6
Hood
Hood mark n make hole
Snap
0.28
214
0
16.8
1
7
Hood
Eyelets attach at hood
Snap BA
0.35
171
0
21
1
8
Hood
Hood channel make
1NDL FL
0.42
143
0
25.2
2
9
Hood
Hood middle tack
SNL Auto
0.18
333
0
10.8
1
10
Hood
Hood lower edge close
SNL[Chain STS]
0.3
200
0
18
1
11
Hood
Hood crotch tack
SNL Auto
0.24
250
0
14.4
1
12
Pocketing
Pocket position mark
Assistant Operator
0.24
250
0
14.4
1
13
Pocketing
Pocket hem kangaroo pocket
2NDL FL
0.35
171
0
21
1
14
Pocket
Pocket edge press
Sewing Iron
0.4
150
0
24
1
15
Pocketing
Pocket attach and edge close-[Kangaroo]
SNL Auto
0.85
71
0
51
3
16
Pocketing
Pocket excess raw-edge cut
Assistant Operator
0.3
200
0
18
1
17
Pocketing
Pocket opening secure X4
BT
0.4
150
0
24
2
18
Assembly
Front n back part match
Assistant Operator
0.28
214
0
16.8
1
19
Assembly
Shoulder Join with/ without tape
4T OL Auto
0.35
171
0
21
1
20
Sleeve
Sleeve n body match
Assistant Operator
0.35
171
0
21
1
21
Sleeve
Insert Sleeves in hoodies
4T OL Auto
0.56
107
0
33.6
2
22
Sleeve
Armholes topstitch
2NDL FL
0.5
120
0
30
2
23
Label
Care label make
SNL Auto
0.24
250
0
14.4
1
24
Label
Flag label tack at side
SNL Auto
0.26
231
0
15.6
25
Assembly
Side seams ins care label
4T OL Auto
0.8
75
0
48
3
26
Cuff
Cuff join as a circleX2
SNL Auto
0.28
214
0
16.8
1
27
Cuff
Cuff fold into half
Assistant Operator
0.24
250
0
14.4
1
28
Cuff
Cuffs attach at sleeve opening
4T OL Auto
0.5
120
0
30
2
29
Hood
Hood n body match n mark
Assistant Operator
0.3
200
0
18
1
30
Assembly
Hood tack at neck
SNL Auto
0.24
250
0
14.4
1
31
Hood
Hood attach to body
4T OL Auto
0.35
171
0
21
1
32
Assembly
Front neck topstitch
2NDL FL
0.3
200
0
18
1
33
Neck
Tape attach at back neck
SNL Auto
0.35
171
0
21
1
34
Neck
Back neck top stitch
SNL Auto
0.45
133
0
27
2
35
Label
Label make
SNL Auto
0.24
250
0
14.4
1
36
Label
Attach main label at back neck
SNL Auto
0.3
200
0
18
1
37
Assembly
Bottom band join as circle
SNDL Edg, Cutter
0.24
250
0
14.4
1
38
Assembly
Bottom band edges close and mark
SNL[Chain STS]
0.45
133
0
27
2
39
Assembly
Bottom band attach to body
4T OL Auto
0.47
128
0
28.2
2
40
Assembly
Sticker remove and GMTs turn
Assistant Operator
0.26
231
0
15.6
1
41
Cuff
Cuffs topstitch [circular]
2NDL FL
0.45
133
0
27
2
42
Assembly
Bottom band topstitch
2NDL FL
0.45
133
0
27
2
43
Neck
Tie insert at hood chennel
Assistant Operator
0.28
214
0
16.8
1
44
Hood
Secure tie at c/frt hood
BT
0.18
333
0
10.8
1
45
Assembly
Threads trim
Assistant Operator
0.4
150
0
24
1
−
−
−
Total
16
−
−
−
59
SMV Summary of Hoodies
Sewing Helper
3.05
Sewing Machine
12.94
Sewing QI
0
Finishing I/M
0
Finishing QI
0
Poly Helper
0
Packing
0
Hand Tag
0
Total
15.99
Man Power Summary of Hoodies
Sewing Helper
10
Sewing Machine
49
Sewing QI
0
Finishing I/M
0
Finishing QI
0
Poly Helper
0
Packing
0
Hand Tag
0
Total
59
Machine Summary of Hoodies
4T OL Auto
14
2NDL FL
9
1NDL FL
4
Snap
1
Snap BA
1
SNL Auto
13
SNL[Chain STS]
3
BT
3
SNDL Edg Cutter
1
Total
49
Sharmin Akther Diba Industrial & Production Engineer Rajshahi University of Engineering & Technology Email: [email protected] LinkedIn: Sharmin Akther Diba
Supply Chain Analyst: Job Description and Skills Requirements
Supply Chain Analyst: As a Supply Chain Analyst you will be responsible for analyzing and developing for ensuring the efficient flow of resources of the organization including Planning and Procurement, Materials Management and Logistics. The job responsibilities of a supply chain analyst are to enhances the productivity and performance goals of Supply Chain by exploring significant productivity enhancements and promoting positive change through daily interaction with a broad array of peers, customers, vendors, and partners.
This position will also serve as Functional System Administrator and involves providing upgrade, enhancement and ongoing application support to these applications. This is an exciting, fast-paced, and a key contributor position responsible for delivering measurable contributions and value to the company’s supply chain initiatives. The supply chain analyst job responsibilities are not limited to the sourcing and logistics planning; it is more than working with each and every resource movement for sourcing or used in production or delivery of final products. The job description of a supply chain analyst may include the following responsibilities:
Responsibilities
of a Supply Chain Analyst
Ability to manage multiple projects and objectives and respond quickly to purchasing, sourcing planning support requests from the company overall.
Critically analyze each and every section of an organization where development of proper supply chain is required. If there is any improvement required or change in policy is necessary, then do it for the betterment of the operation.
Identify new suppliers; negotiate supply agreements and terms, including discount structures and volume rebates.
Regularly monitor the agreement documents, any change in terms and condition then critically evaluate all the things and ensure the most of its benefit for the company and develop a good supply chain management.
Maintain working professional relationships with all assigned/nominated suppliers
Prepare RFQ’s and negotiate cost, delivery, and lead-times with suppliers.
Identify cost optimization opportunities and execute offshore component reduction opportunities.
Foster close working relationships with internal cross-functions such as Product Management, Engineering, Quality, and Operations.
Measure and manage purchasing cost, delivery and quality performance activities.
Provide ongoing analyses in areas such as transportation costs, procurement, orders, or delivery processes.
Ensure resource availability for production and operation.
Preparation, communication, and monitoring of Production and capacity plans.
Develop warehouse capacity plans and highlight any capacity issues.
Reviewing and controlling minimum and maximum stock levels.
Assisting in monthly stock takes of both raw materials and finished goods.
Checking invoices and raising any pricing queries
Liaise internally with NPD (New Product Development), marketing, sales finance and technical.
Collect logistic data, analyze to find out the cost and benefit and take the most cost-effective decision.
Time to time monitor inventory level and requirement of resources in each of the department and process of an organization.
Develop reports to analyze and interpret KPIs to identify trends and areas of focus.
Coordinate with the technical team in the development of reports, conversions, interfaces, and extensions for ERP applications.
Investigate multiple solutions to business problems and prepare analyses to justify solutions.
Responsible for the execution of the agreed standard Supply Chain Issue Management (SCIM) processes in alignment.
Demonstrate behavior consistent with the Company’s Code of Ethics and Conduct.
Duties may be modified or assigned at any time to meet the needs of the business.
Skills of Supply Chain Analyst
As a supply chain analyst you must have
following skills:
Excellent influencing, communication, interpersonal and presentation skills.
An analyst must have excellent analytical, numerical and verbal skills.
Experience of using ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning) & Oracle systems or any other database management system.
Ability to manage resources and analyze the best available data to take the right decision.
Strong problem-solving skills (i.e. critical and evaluative thinking) required.
Ability to develop and implement complex project plans, schedules and strategies as required.
Advanced Excel (VLookups, Pivot tables, HLookups, IF, Countifs, Sumifs, and any other advance excel functions)
Advanced computer skills (MS Office Suite, applicable supply chain system and internet)
Good working knowledge of supply chain systems, concepts, processes and requirements, and application capability.
The person should have good knowledge of accounting and finance so that he/she can do the cost-benefit analysis of all available alternatives.
We all familiar with the term “merchandising” which actually functioning for contacting prospective buyers, do price negotiation, induce to purchase offering best price and quality, take an order and finally deliver the product to meet customer satisfaction. But now there is an advancement in the process of merchandising because of modern technology “Digital Communication System” for merchandising. Digital merchandising is also known as online merchandising or virtual merchandising. The person who is responsible for digital merchandising is known as a digital merchandiser. The demand for digital merchandisers is increasing day by day because of higher access to a digital device to the customers.
In other words, digital merchandising is the most popular form of merchandising in recent times where user get digital access to the online-based store to purchase the product offered by the digital merchandisers.
If you want to do digital merchandising course then you may find many online based platform available free and paid basis. Choose the right one for your study. Please do some study before selecting the learning platform.
Advantages of Digital Merchandising
Easy to Reach to the Target Customers
Cost Effective Way of Merchandising
Real-time monitor customer’s behavior
Offer the right product to the right person
Fast Response time to the buyers
The flexibility of offering different products
Easy to promote products
Easy access to all over the world
What is E-commerce Merchandising?
E-commerce is electric commerce where the electric device is used for buying and selling of product. Whereas e-commerce merchandising is also a form merchandising or digital merchandising use the electric device connected with an online platform for the purpose of buying and selling of product. Here online connectivity is mandatory to communicate with the buyers and sellers. Web-based e-commerce is now getting popularity because of easy to choose the desired products and place an order. Another thing is here you can compare the price of products among available options of different suppliers or sellers. The main disadvantage is many e-commerce merchandisers deliver the poor quality product.
In other words, simply we can say that e-commerce merchandising is the process of digital merchandising where sellers display their products to the digital platform to attract customer and customer come to this platform to choose their desired product, order the product and receive the product.
Advantages of E-commerce Merchandising
Web-based service creates a user friendly environment for the customers, apps accessible from the smart devices.
Connected with an online payment gateway, so that customer can buy the product and pay instantly with a digital payment system.
Opportunity to provide best customer experience with visual outlook.
Offer region wise promotional offers to the target customers.
Easy segmentation of products based on sex, age, price level (high to low, low to high), color, level of demand, etc.
Both buyer and seller can access the e-commerce platform whenever they want to
Easy to receive customer feedback
No need a large retail outlet to sell the products.
Cost of merchandising is less
Easy to serve thousands of customers at a time.
Finally, digital merchandising and e-commerce merchandising both are more or less similar to their core functions. This creating an extra edge to the flexibility of online buying and selling of products with minimum efforts. Here customer need not go the store which saves time and energy of the customer and for the buyers, they are getting enough flexibility in business operations with the lower operating cost of doing business.
Job Description of Sourcing Manager in Apparel Industry
Sourcing Manager: The person who is responsible for developing and executing the organization’s sourcing and procurement strategy to ensure better sourcing of the right product at the right time for the right price is known as a sourcing manager. Here in this article, we will discuss the sourcing manager job description in details.
This role will support the execution of sourcing projects and tactical procurement opportunities to help ensure the realization of cost savings objectives. Machine, machine parts/spare parts, fabric, trims and accessories, and many other things are required for the apparel industry. And sourcing of these materials is not easy if you do not have a good sourcing plan and you do not have a sourcing manager. For better sourcing, your company needs at least one sourcing manager.
This position (Sourcing Manager) is primarily project and task-driven with Managerial level supervision as required. Additionally, the person will be responsible for all types of sourcing that require the skills to identify cost-saving opportunities, create competitive environments, effectively negotiate, and make contracts to assure continuous availability of all required products to support the company demand.
Key Responsibilities of Sourcing Manager in Apparel Industry
The sourcing manager job description is mainly focused on the key responsibilities of a sourcing manager which he/she regularly need to perform. The JD of Sourcing manager includes the following key responsibilities:
Define, develop, negotiate and contract strategic sourcing solutions that meet businesses’ requirements and enhance profitability by controlling or reducing costs, improving payment terms, reducing inventory and optimizing supply chain efficiencies.
Identify situations in advanced where procurement involvement can increase.
Develop a sourcing plan for both for local and international sources, so that fast and effectively sourcing operations are possible.
Develop and administer an efficient global supply chain and monitor inventory for all global products and assist to increase growth.
Need to ensure that the decision-making process is supported by technical and functional knowledge of the category and leading-edge analytical methods which encompass people, systems and financial measures.
Challenge suppliers and internal customers to identify and implement innovative designs, value-add specification changes, concepts, and materials.
Supervise every negotiation and provide guidelines to prepare documents for purchasing and making a contract.
Monitor sourcing strategy and if any change is required to ensure better sourcing then change the strategy according to the market condition.
Collaborate with the marketing team and initiate appropriate changes to the engineering team and manage all research and development process.
Deeply Analyze your company’s requirements and evaluate each and every sourcing alternatives and then finally pick the right one.
Perform and analysis Monthly forecasting report to ensure and maintain acceptable inventory level.
Negotiate for minimizing the cost of materials and get the best possible price.
Coordinate with international logistic personnel to ensure proper shipment delivery.
Evaluate letter of credit documents and collaborate with accounting department to ensure timely financial obligations.
Develop and implement category plans for indirect spend areas that capitalize on market opportunities and aligns with functional business requirements.
Production planning, oversight, and coordination with contract manufacturers.
Assisting the team with executing new product development; develop and implement quality specifications during trial productions and beyond.
Forecasting production and supply needs, in coordination with the Sales Operations Manager, and budgeting accordingly.
Procurement of raw materials and supplies based on the company’s demand and supply.
Evaluation of quality of raw materials so that right quality materials can source.
Implementation of systems to pre-empt, identify and promptly correct any operational or quality issues.
Work on special projects as requested by management; supports all levels of department management and may participate in specific workgroups as requested.
Skills Required for Sourcing Manager
Sourcing manager should have strong analytical, negotiation, contracting and communication skills.
Should have adequate skills to develop and implement sourcing and negotiation strategies for the company.
Ability to think strategically so that the company can take advantage of business processes, industry dynamics, supplier experiences, and manufacturing practices, and general market conditions, etc.
Ability to perform financial analysis of the cost of every sourcing.
Ability to work with various levels of the supplier from the local and international market.
Excellent teamwork skills and proven aptitude to partner effectively with a wide range of stakeholders (i.e., top management, colleagues, suppliers, and internal/external customers).
Ability to work independently, prioritize and multi-task while maintaining a positive and collaborative attitude.
After reading this, hopefully, you will have a clear idea of sourcing manager job description. Remember one thing is that, the job description of a sourcing manager is not limited to the above responsibilities. These may vary from company to company and industry to industry.
PP Meeting Requirements and Procedure in Apparel Industry
PP meeting is a very important part of Garments manufacturing process, a part of the pre-production process to be completed in the right time for smooth Garments manufacturing process. A process where buyer QC/Merchandiser are also involve in checking accuracy. Generally, PP meeting conducted by buyer QC, internal PP meeting by garments manufacturer before that, is a good practice to avoid the risk of failing, meeting location factory conference room or inspection room.
Factory
Quality Team Responsibility before PP Meeting
Assigned Quality controller receives all
approvals and records them on “PP
Meeting checklist”. QA also records expected date of receiving non-available
approvals and follows up accordingly with Production merchandiser.
The QA marks “NA” (not applicable) in case of
anything not being used for the particular style.
Need to do internal PP meeting by factory QA
manager with his QC and production before submitting sample for buyer QC PP
meeting.
PP Meeting
Activities
Fabrication &
Finish Issues
All
expected fabrication issues especially those highlighted by during fabric
inspection report & sample process.
Potential
production problems according to fabric behavior.
All cutting related issues to be highlighted –fabric
relaxation, spreading elongation and tension, panel checking and records
measurements variation, plaid matching, pattern adjustment etc.
Grading of pocket, panels, inserts, notches etc.
Embellishment Issues
All potential issues
in application of embellishment i.e. print, embroidery, rhinestone, heat transfer label, decorative patches etc. are discussed.
Construction and
Stitching Issues
Sample
comments regarding sewing issues and every operation of concerned style is
discussed.
Emphasis
is on critical operations. All out of routine operations are discussed with
sampling master which finalized in vendor pre-production meeting.
Difficult
operations are highlighted and displayed for every style and doing risk
analysis report.
Difficult
operations checklist is maintained and verified during production.
Finishing Issues
All
expected finishing and packing issues to be highlighted & discussed with
vendor. This includes garment shape, pressing, folding, packing etc.
Pressing,
measuring, QA check, folding & packing instructions are placed and clearly
demonstrated to ensure PDM instructions are properly followed.
Factory
specs men are advised how to measure before pressing & after pressing &
keep records.
Buyer QC
emphasizes on vendor pre-production meeting points during inline inspections.
Operation Breakdown of Pant (Bottom) Finishing Process
After completion of the sewing process, what process remain to complete finished garments is called garments finishing the process, also a different section. Not only the sewing process, but also finishing also important and have lots of process like trimming, pressing, and quality inspection, ticketing, folding and packing. Finishing is the last step for before shipping garments. Here I am giving all process lists, SMV, Layout, and process wise production target. Hopefully, you will have detail idea of Layout, SMV and Operation Breakdown of Garments Finishing Process.
Process Layout and Production Target of Pant Finishing
Process
NO
Operation/Process
Names
Type of
MNL OPR
100%
Worker
Count
TGT
–
–
Worker
SMV
TGT
–
–
–
1
Loop cut (5pcs 5 point)
H
0.25
240
1.13
1
240
2
Thread cut (top+in
side+Side seam+Hem fray clean)
H
1.2
50
5.44
5
250
3
Pkt clean(5pcs)
H
0.25
240
1.13
1
240
4
Re-Inforcement cut
(06 point)
H
0.2
300
0.91
1
300
5
Body carrying to iron
section & iron section to Q.I table
H
–
–
–
–
–
6
Inside Iron
IRN
0.25
240
1.13
1
240
7
Inside check
QI
0.4
150
1.81
2
300
8
Body turnover+ Gmts
counting
H
0.15
400
0.68
1
400
9
Top side check
QI
0.4
150
1.81
2
300
10
Alter rcetify
(Gmts+Label)
OP
0.25
240
1.13
1
240
11
Body carrying to btn
section & btn section to Q,I table
Job
Responsibilities of Garments HR Compliance Department
HR and
Compliance is a big part to make an efficient apparel industry. Human resources
compliance department deals with several rules, employees’ legal right, laws
and acts to consider, such as the Fair Labor Standards Act, abuse and sexual
harassment, antidiscrimination laws, employee’s salary and many more. In export
garments manufacturing factory need to be 100% compliant to get order. HR is a
part of administration.
Job Titles of HR Compliance Department
Admin & Compliance
officer
Executive (HR & Compliance)
Assistant Manager, Manger
(HR & Compliance)
GM- HR, Admin and Compliance
Job
responsibilities of Garments HR Compliance Department
Developing, implementing and managing an organization’s
compliance standard.
Preparing and presenting clear and concise compliance
reports to the Board.
Interacting with regulators on compliance issues.
Coordinating efforts related to audits, reviews, and
examinations.
Program Prepare and keep the documentation related to
audit and compliance.
Assist in developing, implementing, maintaining and
reviewing of company policies, rules and regulations in compliance with all
applicable employment laws and regulations.
To monitor the floor for checking all kinds of compliance
issues.
To motivate the employees for maintaining all kind of
personal safety.
Train up all employees on all safety awareness issue; maintain
all kinds of training records.
To aware the employees regarding health and safety
issues.
Ensure the factories are compliance with social ethics
& health and safety requirements, etc.
To find out the non-compliance issues by the daily
monitoring & internal audit in the factory. Conduct internal audit in the
light of Labor Law, Factory Rules buyers COC & other national &
international legal instruments.
Monitor compliance certification BSCI, ICS, SEDEX, NEXT,
INDITEX, PRIMEMARK, ACCORD & Alliance etc. and handle their different
audits with requirements.
Maintain and implement Accord/Alliance (fire, electrical
& structural) standard for creating a safe working place.
Communicate, maintain, handle and implement all social
audits whether buyer & certification/membership audit as, ICS, SEDEX, NEXT,
INDITEX, PRIMEMARK, ACCORD etc.
Maintain every compliance mechanism/tools internally;
through weekly, monthly and yearly comparative statistical report & tools.
Give Suggestions to the management regarding several
important pronouncement and decisions of Law & other COC.
Conduct in house training for all employees on OH&S,
EMS, Fire Safety, Grievance etc. as advised by factory management,
To adopt, maintain and implement environmental, chemical
standard as, Higg Index for the sake of the organization in a sustainable
manner etc.
Conduct internal H&S and Environmental assessments in
a regular interval.
Review and update all legal documents/certificate/license
time to time by communicating with the specific authorities.
Update to management all compliance reports in regular
interval etc.
HR Job Functions/Activities in Textile and Apparel Industry
Coordinate
interview process.
Conducting appointment,
termination (closing) and in-service procedures
New employee
orientation.
Compiling,
sorting and generating periodic reports.
Scheduling and
coordination training and orientation sessions.
Attendance and
absent status management.
Maintain and Update
Employee Personal Files.
Assist to
coordinate Recruitment & Selection.
Manpower
Planning.
Management &
data entries into HRMS.
Handle Employee
Resignation, Exit Interview, Clearance, Closing Activation and Final Settlement
as required.
Handle disciplinary
matters, legal affairs & industrial relations related issues for all the
factories. -Authorized to sign all kinds of letters related with administrative
activities & disciplinary procedures.
Maintain employee’s (Factory) PF investment.
Performance Appraisal.
Confirmation,
Promotion, Increment and associate matters.
Employee
counseling.
Arrange all the
event management issues for the office in different occasion such as- Best
Employee, Birthday and Farewell Program.
