How We can reduce our Style changeover time in Garments Industry

What is Style Changeover Time in Garments ?

Style Changeover Time is the time between the last output from Previous style to 1st output of new style. 

For Example :   Style- FISSA THONG was running on a line and its last piece was out from line at 10:30:35 PM. Simultaneously, a new Style-ANTHONY BOXER was fed in line, and its first piece reached (passed) output at 14:30:35 PM. This time duration for where there was no output will be called COT  or Style Changeover Time. 

What are the main reasons for more Style Changeover Time? 

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The main reasons for more Style Changeover are -

• Different Categories product with different specs and requirements
• The raw materials and their handling mechanism
• Lack of proper  Skill allocation operation wise
• Lack of pre-planning and preparation
• The attitude of middle management.

• Prolonged machine setting time
• Lack of  availability of tools for initial machine setting
• Sudden plan change
• Supervisor sample not ready
• Initial quality setting takes a longer time
• Old style creates a blockage
• Operator training is given at the time of line feeding 
• No measure of mechanic, technician & operators COT performance
• Non availability of specialized machines & attachment.

 If We can minimize mentioned all problem & barriers hopefully we will be able to reduce our Style Changeover Time.

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