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into world class manufacturing fa-
cilities was also discussed.
Adequate and optimum utilization
of people, processes and technology
to generate best results was advised.
The next session focused on a
structured approach to ‘Quality Im-
provement Process’. The session
was addressed by Mr. Amit Mishra.
The thought process of the delegates
was brushed up through detailed
discussion on how to improve the
quality and reduce the cost of poor
quality.
The key advantages of a quality
improvement programme, like re-
duced non-conformance, improved
workplace, defect perception stand-
ardization, improved process flows,
systems and MIS were discussed.
A structured cost-benefit analysis
was also presented on the benefits
to overall business. A case study
of Technopak’s implementation of
quality improvement programmes
across factories in India was also
shared.
The second half of the forum was
focused on inputs on the current
global apparel scenario taken by
Mr. Amit Mishra. Discussions were
held on how the apparel industry has
been shaping up in the last decade
and how it can be further pushed
towards greater heights. The em-
phasis of the discussion was on how
the industry is poised as of now, the
challenges it is facing and the key
success factors that could take it
forward. The challenges discussed
included manpower shortage, main-
taining profitability, scale of mod-
ernization, external competition,
and low technology base and order
quantities.
Insights were shared on how to
beat the cost factor, rebuilding a
strategy based on product com-
petitiveness, market diversification,
advancements in technology and
building self-sustaining and proc-
ess-driven systems.
The final session was addressed
by Mr. Ravi Katyayan on the topic
‘Skill Development in Apparel In-
dustry’. The discussion focussed
on the relevance and significance
of skill development as key driver
for industry growth. Technopak’s
contribution to the industry through
SEAM projects was highlighted.
The upcoming project to be im-
plemented by Technopak on ‘Inte-
grated Skill Development’ under the
aegis of MoT was also briefed upon.
Adequate stress was laid on the im-
portance of recruitment, training
and retention strategies.
The Technopak Apparel Forum,
Ludhiana, is a part of the workshop
series that addresses key challenges
for the apparel industry. It was well
received by the industry partici-
pants. The next forum of TAF series
is planned in Dhaka in April.
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Mr. Amit Mishra, Associate Director, Apparel operations, Technopak, interacting with the audience.
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