Implications of TPM in domestic based ready made garments industry in Bangladesh during corona pandemic: A case study

Abstract

Corona pandemic situation has vandalized the industrial environment of all the manufacturing industries especially ready-made garments in Bangladesh. The primary purpose of the paper is to illustrate how successful implementation of TPM can be conducted in RMG sector to regain and improve industrial scenario during the pandemic time. The case study aims to describe a procedure to improve overall equipment efficiency, productivity, quality of products, and ensure a healthier and secured working condition. The methodology mainly focused on the policy and activities taken by the industry for establishing all the pillars of TPM with an aim of conducting a successful TPM journey. Though the TPM journey was an arduous task to carry on, the industry succeeded in it through ensuring unity, cooperation and support among all level of people. The findings show that the industry witnessed a huge success in improving all the concerned areas through a successful implementation.