Application of quick scan technique to increase productivity in garment manufacturing industry

Abstract

The Quick Scan Technique has been pioneered by the Cardiff Logistics System Dynamic Group (LSDG) in collaboration with two of their industrial research partners, enables a heath check to be undertaken on a supply chain to identify and rank areas where improvement would yield most value. One of the main types of product produced by the company is long sleeves shirt. The purpose of the Quick Scan method is to understand and inspect the related raw materials, cost, and resources. In addition, this research identifies the advantages and disadvantages of using the recommended “Quick Hit” for process improvement in applying with the short-term and long-term strategy. According to the preliminary finding, The one of the most important factors in the supply chain. Furthermore, production analysis was undertaken in conjunction with Value Stream Mapping. It was found that several non-value-added activities was presence in the production flow. The application of ECRS was applied to eliminate and reduce unnecessary process and to re-integrate production flow. Finally, the advantages and disadvantages of applying Quick Scan was discussed which offers a new dimension of diagnosing supply chain activities within the garment manufacturing plant in Thailand and ways it can compete with domestic and global market.