To support the above statement, I will take example of Madura Clothing’s shirt line. Recently in a conference (2011) Mr. Lal, Head of Manufacturing, Madura Clothing, presented a case of the Shirt line. They have both a conventional line and Modular line on the same floor.
According to his presentation, in Modular line, they produce 14.3% more shirts with 23% less sewing operators comparing to the conventional line.
Secondly, the labor productivity (operator only) of the Modular line is 48.6% higher than conventional line.
The above data shows the modular line yields better productivity in the shirt manufacturing. I am sure, you will be also using one or both types of the production systems in your factory. It would be a great study and support material if you will share your thought, with/without data.
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According to his presentation, in Modular line, they produce 14.3% more shirts with 23% less sewing operators comparing to the conventional line.
Secondly, the labor productivity (operator only) of the Modular line is 48.6% higher than conventional line.
In the following table comparison has been show with other parameters.
Conventional Line
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Modular Line
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Total of 2 Modular line
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Improvements
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||
1
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Production/day
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700
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400
|
800
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14.3% Higher
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2
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No. of Operators
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52
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20
|
40
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23.1% Less
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3
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35
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70
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70
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Higher
|
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4
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Throughput time (Theoretical)
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1820
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1400
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1400
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Less
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5
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Effective Throughput time
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1870
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700
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700
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Less
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6
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Labor Productivity
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13.5
|
20
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48.6% Higher
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The above data shows the modular line yields better productivity in the shirt manufacturing. I am sure, you will be also using one or both types of the production systems in your factory. It would be a great study and support material if you will share your thought, with/without data.
Related Article: Comparison between Progressive Bundle system (PBS) and Unit production system (UPS)
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