TY - JOUR
T1 - Maximizing Labor Utilization in Garment Production Line Using the Simulation Technique
AU - El-hawary , Ibrahim A
AU - El-Gholmy , Sherwit H
AU - Momtaz , Hend M
JO - Journal of Fiber Bioengineering and Informatics
VL - 3
SP - 151
EP - 160
PY - 2020
DA - 2020/11
SN - 13
DO - http://doi.org/10.3993/jfbim00340
UR - https://global-sci.org/intro/article_detail/jfbi/18367.html
KW - Simulation
KW - Layout Design
KW - Bottlenecks
KW - Labour skill level
KW - Assembly Line Balancing
AB - <p>Line balancing problems are common in the various departments of the garment industry. Different kinds
of line balancing algorithms have been applied, for many years, in the apparel industry to solve these
problems. Many variables and constraints must be taken into account when designing a manufacturing
facility, such as the assembly line balance. For this purpose, lots of data have been collected from
actual production systems, as well as alternative ones, in order to find the best line balancing algorithm.
Studying the factors affecting line balancing, to identify the bottlenecks and enhance production system
performance, is of utmost importance.<br/><br/>Garment manufacturing firms, particularly those working on a small-lot and order basis, must respond
rapidly to changes in clothing styles. For flexibility and fast response, the line manger must be aware
of the current situation in his production system, in order to process orders on time. Furthermore, in
order to increase productivity, it is essential for line managers to be able to understand the behavior
of the production system and to generate alternative systems. Thus, the simulation model approach,
developed for the garment industries, enables predictability and helps to increase total productivity.<br/><br/>The aim of this research is to simulate a production line producing several models at the same time,
in order to find the maximum number of products in a product mix that can be manufactured, at high
quality and without wasting time. Results show that it is possible to produce up to five different products
simultaneously on the same line.</p>