BATCH # TOPIC

1 Introduction to Apparel Industry: Apparel industry in India, Domestic industry, size of the
industry, nature of the industry, its developments in recent years. Export industry: Size
and nature of the industry.
2 ROLE OF PRODUCTION PLANNING DEPARTMENT
Functions , Coordinating activities , Overview of preproduction functions
Purpose and procedure of conducting pre production meeting

3 CUT ROOM PLANNING

Introduction , Spreading methods, Fabric utilization in cut room
Calculation of size wise cut quantity from size ratio,
Economic cut quantities.
Control measures in cutting department.
COP for 5 different orders
4 PRODUCTION SYSTEMS AND PLANNING
Production systems
Types of production systems
Whole garment production system,
Progressive bundle system,
Unit production system,
Multiple flow system,
Modular system.
Guidelines for choosing suitable production system.
5 Garment breakdown with machine & attachment details
Flow process grid construction, Advantages , Compare with Flow process Chart
Prepare FPG for
i. Crew neck T shirt
ii. Polo T shirt
iii. Shirt
iv. garment 4 ( your choice)
v. garment 5 ( your Choice)
Control measures in production department.
6 Determination of machinery requirements for a new factory – 3 cases
Calculation of labour requirements - 5 exercises
7 PRODUCTION SCHEDULING:
Principles of scheduling,
GANTT chart, Backlog graph for WIP control, Network representations - CPM and PERT.
Preparation of Time and Action Calendar for Production planning.
8 Understanding and interpretation of specification sheet.
Examples of 5 different Styles
9 IT & Softwares in Production Planning; Bundle tickets: Guidelines for bundle ticket design,
functions of bundle tickets, bundle ticket control.
10 MRP I and MRP II in apparel industry, WIP and its importance in apparel industry
Different Inventory Models
11 Line balancing techniques – 3 Cases – balance control.
12 Planning for multi style production – preparation of planning board – 3 cases