Implementation of modular manufacturing in the clothing industry in KwaZulu-Natal : a case study

dc.contributor.authorRamdass, K.
dc.contributor.authorPretorius, Leon
dc.contributor.emailleon.pretorius@up.ac.zaen_US
dc.date.accessioned2011-05-16T13:08:46Z
dc.date.available2011-05-16T13:08:46Z
dc.date.issued2011-05
dc.description.abstractThere are many challenges facing the clothing and textile industry in countries worldwide, and South Africa is no exception. Intense competition from both the domestic and international markets is crippling both the clothing and textile industries. However, with a reservoir of experience and expertise within the industry, it could re-establish itself as a forceful industry with an ability to challenge competitors both domestically and internationally through a focus on added value, exceptional quality, and the effective application of all resources through technological innovation. One such innovation in the clothing industry in South Africa may be the use of modular manufacturing. Qualitative narrative interviews and text analysis results on the experiences of individuals through the implementation of modular manufacturing are presented and evaluated as a case study.en_US
dc.description.abstract'n Verskeidenheid uitdagings staar die kleding- en tekstielindustrie wêreldwyd in die gesig. Suid-Afrika is ook hieraan blootgestel. Intense kompetisie in nasionale en internasionale markte het tans 'n besonder negatiewe uitwerking op die kleding- en tekstielindustrie. Daar is egter 'n goeie bron van ervaring en kennis in die bedryf wat kan meehelp om die besondere kompetisie die hoof te bied. Dit kan geskied deur te fokus op toegevoegde waarde, uitsonderlike kwaliteit, en die effektiewe aanwending van hulpbronne deur tegnologiese innovasie. Een so 'n innovasie in die Suid-Afrikaanse kledingindustrie kan die aanwending van modulêre vervaardiging wees. Kwalitatiewe narratiewe resultate van onderhoude, sowel as teks- en inhoudanalise van die ervarings van werknemers tydens die implementering van modulêre vervaardiging, word as 'n gevallestudie aangebied.af
dc.identifier.citationRamdass, K & Pretorius, L 2011, 'Implementation of modular manufacturing in the clothing industry in KwaZulu-Natal : a case study', South African Journal of Industrial Engineering, vol. 22, no. 1, pp. 167-181. [http://www.journals.co.za/ej/ejour_indeng.html]en_US
dc.identifier.issn1012-277X
dc.identifier.urihttp://hdl.handle.net/2263/16580
dc.language.isoenen_US
dc.publisherSouthern African Institute for Industrial Engineeringen_US
dc.rightsSouthern African Institute for Industrial Engineeringen_US
dc.subjectClothing industry in KwaZulu-Natalen_US
dc.subjectSupply chain management
dc.subject.lcshTextile industry -- Technological innovations --South Africa -- KwaZulu-Natalen
dc.subject.lcshClothing trade -- Technological innovations --South Africa -- KwaZulu-Natalen
dc.titleImplementation of modular manufacturing in the clothing industry in KwaZulu-Natal : a case studyen_US
dc.typeArticleen_US

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