Improving quality and efficiency: a six sigma approach to problem solving in the sewing unit of a garments manufacturer based in pakistan

Ali Akbar; Fakhrun Nisa Bhutto; Darya Khan; Imran Khan Shaikh; Muhammad Adnan; Shuaib Kaka; Rano Khan Wassan

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Improving quality and efficiency: a six sigma approach to problem solving in the sewing unit of a garments manufacturer based in pakistan

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Ali Akbar Department of Industrial Engineering and Management, Dawood University of Engineering and Technology,,Pakistan

Fakhrun Nisa Bhutto Department of Industrial Engineering and Management, Dawood University of Engineering and Technology,,Pakistan

Darya Khan Department of Industrial Engineering and Management, Dawood University of Engineering and Technology,,Pakistan

Imran Khan Shaikh Department of Industrial Engineering and Management, Dawood University of Engineering and Technology,,Pakistan

Muhammad Adnan Department of Industrial Engineering and Management, Dawood University of Engineering and Technology,,Pakistan

Shuaib Kaka Department of Industrial Engineering and Management, Dawood University of Engineering and Technology,,Pakistan

Rano Khan Wassan Department of Industrial Engineering and Management, Dawood University of Engineering and Technology,,Pakistan

Abstract

Garment sectors are a core component of Pakistan's industries. The escalating issues of productivity and quality, coupled with rising operational costs and time constraints, have had a significant adverse impact on garment manufacturing firms. Therefore, this research was conducted within a well-recognized garment industry in Karachi, Pakistan. The DMAIC approach of Six Sigma was chosen for this study to provide a structured framework for the identification, quantification, and elimination of sources of variation in operational procedures. Additionally, it focused on the optimization and improvement of operational variables, along with ensuring performance sustainability through the integration of multiple lean techniques. In conclusion, the results indicate a notable reduction in defect rates, enhanced cost-effectiveness, improved quality, reduced production time, and increased productivity following the implementation of problem-solving practices in the sewing (production) section. The study also highlights the evident relationship among the mentioned constraints.

Publication Details

Page(s) 93-100

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Published Journal: ARPN Journal of Engineering and Applied Sciences, Volume: 19, Issue: 2, Year: 2024

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Keywords

Productivity, profitability, Quality, garments, defects rate, six-sigma

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