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    Production System: Features of A Progressive Bundle Unit System

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    The document discusses a progressive bundle unit system for apparel production. In this system, bundles of garment parts are moved sequentially from one sewing machine operator to the next, with each worker performing a single operation before passing the bundle to the next operator. Key advantages of this system include high productivity, reduced training costs, and the ability to use semi-skilled labor. The document also discusses optimal ergonomic considerations for apparel production workstations, such as adjustable chairs with back support, proper table heights, adequate workspace, and frequent rest breaks.

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    Production System: Features of A Progressive Bundle Unit System

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    The document discusses a progressive bundle unit system for apparel production. In this system, bundles of garment parts are moved sequentially from one sewing machine operator to the next, with each worker performing a single operation before passing the bundle to the next operator. Key advantages of this system include high productivity, reduced training costs, and the ability to use semi-skilled labor. The document also discusses optimal ergonomic considerations for apparel production workstations, such as adjustable chairs with back support, proper table heights, adequate workspace, and frequent rest breaks.

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    The document discusses a progressive bundle unit system for apparel production. In this system, bundles of garment parts are moved sequentially from one sewing machine operator to the next, with each worker performing a single operation before passing the bundle to the next operator. Key advantages of this system include high productivity, reduced training costs, and the ability to use semi-skilled labor. The document also discusses optimal ergonomic considerations for apparel production workstations, such as adjustable chairs with back support, proper table heights, adequate workspace, and frequent rest breaks.

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    The document discusses a progressive bundle unit system for apparel production. In this system, bundles of garment parts are moved sequentially from one sewing machine operator to the next, with each worker performing a single operation before passing the bundle to the next operator. Key advantages of this system include high productivity, reduced training costs, and the ability to use semi-skilled labor. The document also discusses optimal ergonomic considerations for apparel production workstations, such as adjustable chairs with back support, proper table heights, adequate workspace, and frequent rest breaks.

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    PRODUCTION SYSTEM

    Progressive bundle unit system can be incorporated in the


    manufacturing of t-shirts as handling of bundles of knit fabric will be
    easy and as the over lock machines are quite faster than a SNLS
    machine, handling them repetitively is easy rather than using all of
    them one by one which may lead to the operators not getting
    accustomed to the speed.

    The progressive bundle system is a traditional production system


    that has been widely used in the apparel industries for many decades
    and still is today. In this system, bundles of garments parts are moved
    in sequence from one sewing machine operator to the next. Each
    worker receives a bundle of unfinished garments and performs a single
    operation on each garment in the bundle. After finished of his/her work
    on a bundle, they are re-tied the bundle and passed on to the next
    operator. 

    Features of a progressive bundle unit system

     Presence of center table.


     Pieces are fed either as single piece or as bundles.
     Material movement on table/tray

    Advantages

     High productivity
     Reduction in training time and cost
     Semi-skilled man power can be used.
     Easy monitoring of individual performance.
    WORKING STATIONS LAYOUT
    In this layout, there are 9 workers employed to get maximum
    efficiency. The workers doing the same job are placed facing each other
    and closer. A center table is used as a temporary storage and to move
    the pieces forward to the next operation. Here layout is done by the
    sequence of 1,2,3,4,5,6,7. As the worker doing the same job are placed
    facing each other or side by side, the materials are need not to pass a
    long distance.

    ERGONOMICS
    The basic ergonomic principles to keep in mind while planning a
    working condition are to have proper tools, to keep repetitive motion
    to the minimum, to avoid awkward postures and to get proper rest.
    Usually, stitching tasks which are sitting operations lead to pain in
    shoulders, wrists and hands. Analysis reveals that 40% of the sewing
    operators stoop forward >20 degree throughout the machine cycle and
    60% tilt their heads forward >20% throughout the machine cycle. The
    reasons for the above may be due to visual demands of the work,
    geometry of the work station, and inadequate seating.

    For sitting operation like sleeve hemming, the stools used by the
    operators to sit are of major concern. Most of the industries lack
    cushioning, back rests and height adjustability in their stools which may
    lead to soreness in their neck, shoulder and reduce blood circulation to
    their legs because they are supposed to sit for a long time.

    Optimal ergonomics for sleeve hem operation

    The chair should have back rest and the height should be
    adjustable. The chair should be able to rotate. So, that the operator can
    easily turn around. The back rest should be cushioned and should have
    rounded edges that support worker’s lower back. The duration of
    exposure to the work should also be maintained properly. Frequent
    rest periods should be given. Proper cross ventilation through adequate
    and properly placed windows should be present. Exhaust fans should
    be present. The table height should be of elbow level. Proper lighting
    should be there in there surrounding. The working area should be
    provided adequately to the workers. the working area should be at
    least of 0.5m*0.5m.

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