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Garment Factory Management Basics
$249.00 USD
Course Description
This 10-hour foundation course introduces the fundamentals of running and managing a garment factory effectively. It covers production workflows, organizational roles, machinery
fundamentals, and eOiciency concepts vital for both startup manufacturing units and small to medium apparel businesses. Participants will learn how to analyze production bottlenecks,
allocate personnel, select machinery, and maintain quality and output balance. Interactive sessions and case-based learning help bridge theory to real factory scenarios.
Course Duration
10 hours (5 sessions of 2 hours each)
Learning Outcomes
By the end of this course, learners will be able to:
- Understand the structure and organization of a garment factory.
- Identify key roles and responsibilities of factory personnel.
- Analyze production flow from fabric sourcing to finished goods.
- Apply basic efficiency and productivity improvement methods.
- Recognize different types of machines used in apparel production and their functions.
- Create basic production tracking sheets and workflow layouts.
- Establish quality control points within the manufacturing process.
- Evaluate cost and output balance in small-scale garment operations.
Prerequisites
- Basic understanding of apparel construction or pattern making
- Interest in fashion manufacturing or management
- Recommended: Familiarity with Excel or production documentation tools
Detailed Syllabus
Session 1:
- Introduction to Garment Factory Systems
- Overview of garment production lifecycle.
- Structure of a factory: departments and workflow
- Sampling vs. bulk production overview
- Factory layout planning and material flow basics
Session 2:
- Roles and Responsibilities in the Production Floor
- Key roles: merchandiser, production manager, supervisor, quality checker, line operator
- HR and compliance overview
Line balancing concepts and team communication - Work allocation and target setting.
Session 3:
- Machinery and Equipment Fundamentals
- Common machines: single-needle, overlock, flatlock, buttoning, etc.
- Cutting room equipment and markers
Pressing, finishing, and packing machinery - Preventive maintenance and safety protocols
Session 4:
- Production Management and Efficiency Control
- Understanding SAM (Standard Allowed Minute) and productivity metrics
- Bottleneck identification
Production scheduling and WIP control - Efficiency improvement tools (line chart, skill matrix, time study basics)
Session 5:
- Quality, Compliance, and Factory Optimization
- In-line and end-line quality inspection methods
- Common garment defects and prevention
- Lean manufacturing concepts for small factories
- Costing, waste control, and sustainable production practices
- Basic ERP or digital management tool introduction
Teaching Methodology
- Interactive lectures with visual factory flowcharts
- Practical demonstrations and video walkthroughs of real production lines
- Case studies on small factory setup
- Hands-on small group exercises (efficiency tracking, layout planning)