Methods of Assembling the Product FAQ S Key

Methods of Assembling the Product FAQ’s Key

Whole Garment/Tailoring / Unit Production System
Progressive Bundle/Piecework / Modular Manufacturing

1.  Which two methods are older and are being replaced by newer methods? Whole Garment/Tailoring and Progressive Bundle/Piecework

2.  Which computerized methods are replacing older methods to reduce production costs?

Unit Production System and Modular Manufacturing

3.  Describe the Whole Garment/Tailoring Method: One person does all the sewing tasks to make a garment

4.  Disadvantages of the Whole Garment/ Tailoring assembly method:

·  Slow and expensive

·  Person must be skilled in all sewing and tailoring tasks

·  Much handwork

·  Extensive pressing

5.  How is the traditional Whole Garment/Tailoring Method used in apparel production? Very high priced, custom sewing, top quality

6.  Describe the Progressive Bundle/Piecework method of assembly: On specific task to each person along an assembly line

7.  What tasks in the Progressive Bundle/Piecework method slow down production?

·  Sorting and bundling garment parts

·  Work ticketing

·  Transportation of bundles to other locations

8.  Describe the Unit Production System for assembly: A computerized piecework system. The pieces are hung together on an overhead production system that moves down the assembly line

9.  What are the advantages of a Unit Production System?

·  Time is saved

·  Operators can see the overall garment assembly

·  Computers keep the system moving and organized

10. Describe the Modular Manufacturing assembly method: Divides the workers into separate independent teams or modular units. The team carries out all production tasks.

11. Advantages of the Modular Manufacturing assembly method:

·  Reduction of inventories

·  Improved customer service

·  Saves time

·  Lowers cost

·  Greater flexibility

·  Increased productivity

·  Healthier/safe workstation

·  Improved quality of products

·  Better space utilization

·  Balanced production flow

·  Higher job satisfaction

·  Less tardiness and absenteeism

·  Lower employee turnover

·  Company unity through teamwork

·  Encourages domestic production

12. Disadvantages of the Modular Manufacturing assembly method:

·  Expensive to implement

·  Requires strong commitment from all employees

·  Requires ongoing training

Apparel and Textile Production IISummer 2015