Source: Textile Review


Introduction


The major threat facing the Indian textile industry is themajor competitive pressure brought on by the increased presence of low-cost andforeign manufacturers in the marketplace over the past several decades. This isthe main problem, faced by all the textile manufacturers all over the world.Many domestic textile manufacturers have sought to improve their manufacturingprocesses as they are in a position that they should readily compete with theoverseas manufacturers. Implementing cost-saving lean manufacturing techniqueshas to be used to reduce the impact of cheap imports. Lean manufacturinginvolves a variety of principles and techniques, all of which have the sameultimate goal. The main aim of lean manufacturing is to eliminate waste andnon-value-added activities at every production or service process in order toprovide utmost satisfaction to the customer.



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About the Author


The author is associated with the Department of FashionTechnology, PSG College of Technology, Coimbatore.


Originallypublished in Textile Review; July 2009