Root Cause Analysis to Reduce the lead time of Knit Garments of Bangladesh

Abstract

Engr. MD. Eanamul Haque Nizam, Amdadul Islam and Sayed Anowar

Bangladesh is a very popular choice for foreign buyers because of the pricing of the products in the garment manufacturing sector. In the recent age, buyers are very strict about the time to deliver the product because of some reasons called lead time. The main aim of this study is to reduce lead time according to buyers’ instructions to sustain future orders. In this study, primary as well as secondary data have been collected in order to gain a better understanding of the current and exciting scenario of the garment manufacturing industries in Bangladesh. As part of this research, two renowned buyers have selected products that have two individual different colors in order to determine their true motivations. After analyzing the exiting data, the research team has conducted root causes analysis to know the actual reasons for delay in the lead time. A new model for Bangladeshi garment industries has been proposed after identifying the actual and definite reasons for the problem. This model can be adopted by other garment industries in the country. In addition, a comparative statement has been included for the reader's benefit.

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