Question | Answer |
Which two methods are older and being replaced by newer methods? | Whole garment/tailoring and progressive bundle/piecework |
Which computerized methods are replacing older methods to reduce production costs? | Unit production and modular manufactoring |
Describe the whole garment/tailoring method | One person does all the sewing tasks to make a garment |
Disadvantages of the whole garment/tailoring assembly method | Slow and expensive, person must be skilled in all sewing and tailoring tasks, much handwork, and extensive pressing |
How is the traditional whole garment/tailoring method used in apparel production? | Very high priced, custom sewing, top quality |
Describe the progressive bundle/piecework method of assembly | On specific task to each person along an assembly line |
What tasks in the progressive bundle/piecework method slow down production? | Sorting and bundling garment parts, work ticketing, and transportation of bundles to other locations |
Describe the Unit Production System for assembly | A computerized piecework system. The pieces are hung together on and overhead production system that moves down the assembly line |
What are the advantages of a Unit Production System? | Time is saved, operators can see the overall garment assembly, and computers keep the system moving and organized |
Describe the modular manufacturing assembly method | Divides the workers into separate independent teams or modular units. The team carries out all production tasks |
Advantages of modular manufacturing assembly method | Reduction of inventories, improved customer service, saves time, lowers cost, greater flexibility, increased productivity, healthier/safe workstation, improved quality of products, better space utilization, balanced production flow, higher job satisfactio |
Disadvantages of the modular manufacturing assembly method | Expensive to implement, requires strong commitment from all employees, and requires ongoing training |