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Internet Of Things-Information System Project
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LO1.Establish project aims, objectives and time frames based on the chosen theme

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LO2. Conduct small-scale research, information gathering and data collection to generate knowledge

to support the project

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LO3. Present the project and communicate appropriate recommendations based on meaningful conclusions
drawn from the evidence findings and/or analysis.
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LO4. Reflect on the value gained from conducting the project and its usefulness to support sustainable
organisational performance
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Higher National Diploma in Computing

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Unit Number and Title Unit 6: Managing a Successful Computing Project

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Assignment Title Vulnerability Assessment - Management Information System Project

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Unit Learning Outcomes:
LO1 Establish project aims, objectives and timeframes based on the chosen theme.

LO2 Conduct small-scale research, information gathering and data collection to generate knowledge to
support the project.

LO3 Present the project and communicate appropriate recommendations based on meaningful
conclusions drawn from the evidence findings and/or analysis.

LO4 Reflect on the value gained from conducting the project and its usefulness to support sustainable
organizational performance.

Assignment Brief and Guidance:

Internet of Things (IoT) in an Information System Project

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 Research Topic: The IoT has already started to impact on the day to day interactions we have with
the gadgets in our home (smart homes) our office (smart buildings) and in the local environment
(smart cities). Explore the ways this may further impact individuals and society both positively and
negatively.

You are expected to carry out a small-scale research in order to explore the ways Internet of Things
(IoT) may impact individuals in an organization and society both positively and negatively from the
standpoint of a prospective computing professional.

IoT has already started to impact on the day to day interactions we have with the gadgets in our
homes (smart homes) and offices (smart buildings) and in the local environment (smart cities). The
Internet of Things (IoT) is the term which refers to the ever-growing network of physical objects with
embedded sensors which can connect together via Internet allowing communication to occur between
these objects and many other Internetenabled devices and systems. The IoT is quickly becoming a
necessary aspect of people’s daily working lives. Physical items can now sense and collect data which
can be controlled through digital and smart technology. The IoT extends internet connectivity beyond
traditional devices like desktop and laptop computers, smartphones and tablets to a diverse range of
devices that can utilise embedded technology such as security systems, thermostats, cars, electronic
appliances, lights, medical equipment etc. These devices, often called "connected" or "smart" devices,
can talk to other related devices (machine-to-machine (M2M) communication) and act on the
information they get from one another. Along with the many benefits there is also considerable
concern over the IoT which must be overcome in order to harness the power of this free flow of
information.

This assignment focuses to enable you as a student researcher to explore the benefits of the IoT and
the most pressing challenges and how to overcome them within a defined period of time. The report
should include,

 A comprehensive project management plan

 Evaluation of data collection methods and data analysis tools and/or techniques should be
provided
 Appropriate recommendations should be provided
 Reflect on the value gained from conducting the project and its usefulness to support sustainable
organisational performance

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 You are required to complete the project within 3 months and the project plan and resources should
be finalized as per the requirement of the client.

TASK – 01
1.1 Define the scope of the project and devise aims and objectives of the IoT project that you are going
to carry out. You also should include a brief introduction to the selected company, explanation to
the project and other relevant information about research.
1.2 Produce comprehensive project plan including the following.
TASK – 02
Carry out a research by applying appropriate qualitative and quantitative research methodologies and
critically evaluate the reliability, accuracy and the appropriateness of the research methods applied.
your answer also should include a critical evaluation of the project management process and a
justification to the selected research methodologies.

TASK – 03
3.1 Analyse research data collected to support your research project using appropriate tools, techniques
and critically evaluate how selected tools, techniques uphold authenticity and the accuracy of the
data collected.
3.2 Draw valid conclusions and recommendations from the research data analysed and communicate
your recommendations to the client through an action plan. The action plan should include a
justification to the recommendations suggested.
TASK – 04
4.1. Reflect on the project objectives and your own learning experience gained through following a
quality research and the project management process. Critically evaluate the ways in which the
research project carried out supports the organization to sustain its performance and to improve your
own learning and performance.

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 Grading Rubric
Grading Criteria Achieved Feedback

LO1 Establish project aims, objectives and timeframes based on the chosen
theme
P1 Devise project aims and objectives for a chosen scenario.

P2 Produce a project management plan that covers aspects of cost, scope,

time, quality, communication, risk and resources.
P3 Produce a work breakdown structure and a Gantt Chart to provide
timeframes and stages for completion.
M1 Produce a comprehensive project management plan, milestone schedule
and project schedule for monitoring and completing the aims and objectives
of the project.
LO2 Conduct small-scale research, information gathering and data collection
to generate knowledge to support the project

P4 Carry out small-scale research by applying qualitative and

quantitative research methods appropriate for meeting project aims and
objectives.
M2 Evaluate the accuracy and reliability of different research methods
applied.
D1 Critically evaluate the project management process and appropriate
research methodologies applied.

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LO3 Present the project and communicate appropriate recommendations
based on meaningful conclusions drawn from the evidence findings and/or
analysis

P5 Analyse research and data using appropriate

tools and techniques.
P6 Communicate appropriate recommendations as a
result of research and data analysis to draw valid and meaningful
conclusions.
M3 Evaluate the selection of appropriate tools and techniques for accuracy
and authenticity to support and justify recommendations.

D2 Critically evaluate the research and data analysis tools used in the
project development stages..
LO4 Reflect on the value gained from conducting the project and its
usefulness to support sustainable organisational performance
P7 Reflect on the value of undertaking the research to meet stated objectives .
and own learning and performance.
M4 Evaluate the value of the project management process and use of quality
research to meet stated objectives and support own learning and
performance.
D3 Critically evaluate how the project supports sustainable
organisational performance.

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 Impact of implementing Internet of Things (IoT) to improve
productivity at Rainy garment (Pvt) Ltd, Metiyagane

Table of Contents

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CHAPTER ONE........................................................................................................................7
INTRODUCTION......................................................................................................................7
1.1 Introduction to the Organization.................................................................................................7
1.3 Background of the project/ project definition........................................................................8
1.4 Objectives of the Study................................................................................................................9
1.5 Project Deliverables......................................................................................................................9
1.6 Conceptual Framework..............................................................................................................10
Figure 1.1 Conceptual Framework...................................................................................................11
1.7 Hypothesis of the Study.............................................................................................................11
1.9 Work Breakdown Structure Chart..............................................................................................11
Figure 1.2: WBS of the project fulfilment........................................................................................12
1.10 Time frame and access to research site...................................................................................12
CHAPTER TWO......................................................................................................................13
LITRETURE REVIEW............................................................................................................13
2.1 Introduction Software to the Apparel production.....................................................................13
Figure 2.1 Implementing Internet of Things (IoT)............................................................................14
2.2 Implementing Internet of Things (IoT) for Plotting....................................................................14
2.3 Implementing Internet of Things (IoT) for Spreading................................................................15
Figure 2.2 Implementing Internet of Things (IoT) for Spreading.....................................................16
2.4 Implementing Internet of Things (IoT) for Cutting.....................................................................16
2.5 Implementing Internet of Things (IoT) for Sewing/Assembling.................................................16
Figure 2.3 Implementing Internet of Things (IoT) for Sewing..........................................................17
2.6 Implementing Internet of Things (IoT) for Surface Ornamentation..........................................17
2.7 Implementing Internet of Things (IoT) for Internet Communication by Online Mass
Customization..................................................................................................................................17
CHAPTER THREE..................................................................................................................18
METHODOLOGY...................................................................................................................18
3.1 Introduction................................................................................................................................18
3.2 Research Approach....................................................................................................................19
3.3 Research Design.........................................................................................................................19
3.3.1 Research site selection rational..............................................................................................19
3.3.2 Population...............................................................................................................................19
3.3.3. Sampling.................................................................................................................................20
3.4 Method of Data Collection.........................................................................................................20
3.5 Instruments and Techniques to be used....................................................................................20

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 3.5.1 Primary Data............................................................................................................................20
3.5.2 Questionnaire..........................................................................................................................20
3.6 Method of Data Analysis............................................................................................................21
3.7 Research Role & Ethics...............................................................................................................21
CHAPTER FOUR....................................................................................................................22
ANALYSIS AND DISCUSSION............................................................................................22
4.1. Introduction...............................................................................................................................22
4.2 Data Presentation.......................................................................................................................23
Figure 4.1: Gender distribution of the sample.................................................................................23
Figure 4.2 Age distribution of the sample........................................................................................24
Figure 4.3 Marital status distribution of the sample.......................................................................24
Figure 4.4 Working experience distribution of the sample.............................................................25
Figure 4.5 Awareness of IoT in Production Employees....................................................................25
4.3 Validity and Reliability................................................................................................................26
4.3.1Validity......................................................................................................................................26
Table 4.1 KMO and Bartlett’s Test...................................................................................................26
4.3.2 Reliability.................................................................................................................................26
Table 4.2 Reliability Analysis............................................................................................................26
4.4 Correlation Analysis....................................................................................................................27
Table 4.3: Correlation Analysis.........................................................................................................27
4.5 Regression Analysis....................................................................................................................29
Table 4.4: Model Summary..............................................................................................................29
Table 4.5: Anova...............................................................................................................................29
Table 4.6: Coefficients......................................................................................................................30

The R2 value shows that 74.2% (0.742) of productivity clarified utilising all the independent
variables...................................................................................................................................31
4.6 Test for Hypothesis................................................................................................................31
4.7 Chapter Summery.......................................................................................................................32
CHAPTER FIVE......................................................................................................................33
CONCLUSION AND RECOMMENDATIONS.....................................................................33
5.1 Introduction...........................................................................................................................33
5.2 Conclusion.............................................................................................................................33
5.3 Recommendations.....................................................................................................................34
CHAPTER SIX........................................................................................................................35
PERSONAL REFLECTION....................................................................................................35

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 6.1 Personal reflection................................................................................................................35
6.2 Project outcomes.......................................................................................................................35
6.3 Own learnings and performances..............................................................................................36
References................................................................................................................................37
Appendix 1 – Questionnaire.....................................................................................................40

LIST OF TABLES

Table 4.1 KMO and Bartlett’s Test

Table 4.2 Reliability Analysis
Table 4.3: Correlation Analysis
Table 4.4: Model Summary
Table 4.5: Anova
Table 4.6: Coefficients

LIST OF FIGURES

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Figure 1.1 Conceptual Framework
Figure 1.2 WBS of the project fulfilment
Figure 2.1 Implementing Internet of Things (IoT)
Figure 2.2 Implementing Internet of Things (IoT) for Spreading
Figure 2.3 Implementing Internet of Things (IoT) for Sewing
Figure 4.1 Gender distribution of the sample
Figure 4.2 Age distribution of the sample
Figure 4.3 Marital status distribution of the sample
Figure 4.4 Working experience distribution of the sample
Figure 4.5 Awareness of IoT in Production Employees

CHAPTER ONE

INTRODUCTION

1.1 Introduction to the Organization

An emerge in the garments industry, Rainy garment in Metiyagane has been provide a
complete and wide range of garment products including sleepwear, underwear, Beachwear,
encompassing all segments – Women, Men and Children through continuous product
innovation and maintenance of the quality standards. The Rainy garment is driving for, to
become a land mark of the industry. Also evolving over the years and is in a state of constant
change, as different needs and technologies have arisen and responsiveness on time, quality
and price are all major differentiating factors. The customer of the twenty-first century,
demands comfortable, fashionable and innovative products in designs, color and services, those

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are fast, right, cheap and easy and the buyer has many more options available in terms of
quality, variety and source of the product. This puts pressure on apparel manufacturers to
develop or upgrade their current systems or look for new production techniques in order to
keep pace with the rapid changes and speed up their production in a continuous manner in
order to fulfill consumer satisfaction.

Vision: “To become the bench mark of apparel industry”

Mission: Rainy garment’s mission is to delight and offer high-quality, innovative apparel to
our customers that will provide substantial returns to our stockholders, advance the lives of our
employees, be part of our nation building, and give glory to the country.
Values: The actions of our organization are based on the following values:
 Innovation
“Every day we are looking for opportunity, we seek continuous improvement and competitive
differentiation stemming from research, analysis, and creativity”
Quality
“We strive for comprehensive quality in our employees, processes and products in accordance with
current market demands and globalization”
Teamwork
“We offer to our team members our confidence, talent and enthusiasm so that they can achieve
common objectives with superior results”

Social Responsibility
“We are committed to the rational and responsible use of resources, and the creation of products
that enhance the quality of life of our employees, customers, and society, while caring for the
environment, achieving economic growth, and gaining competitiveness in our Company”
Respect
“Everybody is respected and valued in the company, therefore we comply with the rules and
internal policies that ensures a good working environment”

1.3 Background of the project/ project definition

The approach that the Rainy garment in Metiyagane take to harnessing the power of these
emerging technologies can create opportunity and competitive advantage, especially Artificial
intelligence and the internet of things hold promise for better decisions with a faster, more
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sophisticated learning curve than humans exhibit. This Research Project may discuss with the
how emerging technologies interacting with Rainy Garments. The growth in computer based
technology, the researcher thinks this type of research is timely essential and through this
research the researcher is trying to identify how to reduce production costs, shorten lead-times,
increased competitiveness, improved customer satisfaction, manufacturing efficiency and
effectiveness. Based on these reasons Rainy garment has to embark on programmable
automation technologies that will simultaneously improve both quality and productivity on
continual basis and coupled with the emergence of flexible manufacturing systems and just in
time inventory control forced movement away from the traditional product focused
manufacturing paradigms of the mass production era to that of a process focused paradigm.
Through the use of various computer aided technology in apparel sector attempts to pull all of
the functional areas of a business into a cohesive, organized, interactive and wholesome. It
includes actions as product/process design, manufacturing technology, material acquisition,
information resource management and total quality management. Most of function in this
sector utilizes activity of computer aided technologies to maintain quality, speed new product
development, minimize costs and maximize flexibility to respond to ever changing customer
needs. Computer Aided Administration (CAA), Computer Aided Design (CAD): Computer
Aided Manufacture (CAM): Computer Integrated Manufacture (CIM): 3D Scanning,
Patternmaking soft wares and Virtual Garment Styling ranges are the major software
developments and use of Internet of Things are planning to embedded with production process
in Rainy garment to increase the productivity
1.4 Objectives of the Study

To identify the factors affecting to the increase productivity of Rainy garment (Pvt) Ltd,
Metiyagane

1.5 Project Deliverables

Productivity is the major points in any manufacturing organization in order to stay alive in
competitive market. In this research project, to make the efficient production process in apparel
manufacturing in Rainy garment will be giant challenge. The study has been analyzed the real
conditions of entire apparel production process while inefficient supply chain and unnecessary
wastages. As according to Slack, Brandon-Jones and Johnston, (2016) recommend this as a
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prerequisite to project initiation. Implementing the proposed apparel computer aided
production process model as well as supply chain network was more challenging job in the
typical apparel manufacturing as the middle management put down antique idea regarding the
efficiency of the organization.

1.6 Conceptual Framework

Independent Variables Dependent Variables

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 Implementing computer software for
Plotting

Implementing computer software for

Spreading

Implementing computer software for

Productivity
Sewing/Assembling

Implementing computer software for Surface

Ornamentation

Implementing computer software for

Internet Communication by Online Mass
Customization

Figure 1.1 Conceptual Framework

1.7 Hypothesis of the Study

H1 = There is a significant effect of implementing Internet of Things (IoT) for Plotting on

Productivity.
H2 = There is a significant effect of implementing Internet of Things (IoT) for Spreading on
Productivity
H3 =There is a significant effect of implementing Internet of Things (IoT) for Sewing/Assembling
on Productivity.
H4 =There is a significant effect of implementing Internet of Things (IoT) for Surface
Ornamentation on Productivity.
H5 = There a significant effect of implementing Internet of Things (IoT) for Internet
Communication by Online Mass customization on Productivity.

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1.9 Work Breakdown Structure Chart

Implementing Computer software for

Production Process

1.Requiremen 3.Developmen 4.Hardware 6.Production

2.Design 5.Testing Launch
t Gathering t Requirement

4.1 2.1
5.1
2.1 Complete Installa
3.1 U.A.T
1.1 Logical PO & Send tion &
Testing
design for Launch
Analyzing
existing Approval
setup
4.2
2.2 3.2 Final Place order
Physical release for
design Hardware &
Receive
Confirmatio
n

4.3
Receive
Hardware &
Preparation

Figure 1.2: WBS of the project fulfilment

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1.10 Time frame and access to research site
Gantt chart

CHAPTER TWO

LITRETURE REVIEW

2.1 Introduction Software to the Apparel production.

Textile Designing Softwares Textile designing software greatly aids the work of the designers
and improves their potential and inventiveness as well. These software packages help the
designer in the testing with the number of textures, colours and patterns for producing the

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perfect designs along with the availability of sketch backgrounds in concept boards, tools for
repeating patterns, texture mapping and product renderings (Nisha et al., 2014). Designs can be
made faster and more precisely, available for designer’s quick access. A few simple design
software packages are Adobe Illustrator, Corel Draw, Poser among and others. Technical
textile designing software has different yarn, fabric (woven & knitted) and motif designing
options inbuilt in them (Sharma, Paul, and Sheikh, 2014). The new designed fabric can be
easily viewed in a fraction of seconds. Now - a - days latest designing soft wares are integrated
with looms, dobby and Jacquards. Wonder weaves, Reach technologies, Summa graphics, and
Pro style are a few companies dealing with these softwares.

Figure 2.1 Implementing Internet of Things (IoT)

(Source Parthasarathi V, 2010)

2.2 Implementing Internet of Things (IoT) for Plotting

Latest plotter systems have replaced traditional paper pen and other tracing and marking
techniques. These days the plotters are connectable to computer systems and can plot files
received though the Internet (Gupta et al., (2006). ALYS plotter of Lectra Company comes
with communication features enabling remote maintenance, which can reduce downtime.
Pattern making is a process of arranging all pattern pieces of garment along the fabric widths
so as to achieve utmost marker efficiency. Initial practice of hit and trial by experienced tailors

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used to be very time consuming. To avoid fabric wastage is also very important in narrow
profit competition. Latest CAD techniques have facilitated this work (Choi,2017). 3D software
by Lectra uses traditional pattern design tools to make pattern generation faster. Either creation
from scratch or from existing patterns, grading reproducing traditional or advanced methods,
checking using state of the art techniques; Preproduction tasks performed early in the
development process are consequent time saving. Furthermore, Modaris can also calculate
fitting and grading and helps to significantly decrease following back and forth checking and
adjustments. With Modaris, internal and external communication is simple and thanks to its
wide conversion possibilities. Tukatech, Gerber, Jindex, Optitex are few softwares used for
Pattern Making as well as Marker Planning (Trivedi, 2014).

2.3 Implementing Internet of Things (IoT) for Spreading

Traditional spreading methods are generally performed with manually. That generally leads to
increase in work time and labor fatigue (Shang et al., 2019). Latest spreading machines are
inclusive of pattern making softwares. Spreading instruction and layout can be fed directly
from pattern making softwares. ProgressBrio55 of Lectra corresponds directly with CAD
workstations and cutting machines, creating significant time and material savings and
eliminating the possibility of errors. As per Le, N.T. (2016) the system provides fast loading of
rolls for high flexibility and ensures tension free lays and perfect fabric alignment. As a result,
material savings are accomplished, despite any type of fabric chosen or the type of spreading
used. YIN CAD is full intelligent layout system that provides efficient, saving and intelligent
layout solution

Figure 2.2 Implementing Internet of Things (IoT) for Spreading

(Source: Ramyachitra D, 2011)

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Drape modeling, 3D visualization of designed garment in draped form is one of the key
technologies in computer aided garment design and Internet apparel systems. It has become
necessary for the designers to evaluate the design, fabric suitability and the accuracy of
garment patterns digitally. Many CAD companies are working for developing 2D to 3D design
system whereby 2D pattern pieces can be virtually sewn together by computer to examine the
fit and drape on a virtual 3D mannequin. Garment can be viewed with fabric designs/textures
and drape characteristics for a realistic image, thereby creating a virtual sample. Alterations
can be made in 2D or 3D. Any changes made to the called and selected patterns on the virtual
models are automatically translated into a two dimensional pattern and vice versa (Haiyan and
Guolian, 2013). The latest innovation in the virtual draping field is the fit check on the dress
forms in different body postures to analyze the curvature and falls of the different areas of the
different garment like t-shirts, trousers, aprons, skirts and jackets. Modaris 3D Fit fashion
enables recreation and validation of styles, fabrics, motifs and colour ranges; It allows pattern
designers to check garment fit in various fabrics and sizes, virtual review of sample, the
presentation and confirmation of collection elements. Some other 3D virtual draping softwares
include Optitex, Accumark APDS3D by Gerber, PAD System, Maya cloth, Syflex LLC
system, efit by Tukatech.

2.4 Implementing Internet of Things (IoT) for Cutting

The use of latest cutting machines integrated with the computerized instructions for the fabric
cutting has become the main obligation for superior and quality garment production (Dunne,
Ashdown and Smyth, 2005). A quick access to marker libraries, an interface to Enterprise
resource planning (ERP) systems for transfer of order information, planning outcome, marker
making stations and other CAM equipment is also possible. Requests for new markers can be
directly sent to the marker making stations and recover results of markers created directly from
there. Lectra, Juki, and Gerber are few companies manufacturing computer integrated cutting
devices. (Nayak et al., 2008)

2.5 Implementing Internet of Things (IoT) for Sewing/Assembling

Computer integrated sewing machines have sped up the sewing process as according to Chen et
al., (2009). Sensitive touch button control, programmable needle positioning and threading
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systems, pressure measuring sensors, etc. are generally attached to the sewing machine.
Programmable sensors, e.g. Stitch length regulator have made the process very simple and
accurate. Companies like Brother, Juki, and Singer have a wide range of computer integrated
sewing machine models

Figure 2.3 Implementing Internet of Things (IoT) for Sewing

(Source: Ramyachitra D, 2011)

2.6 Implementing Internet of Things (IoT) for Surface Ornamentation

Computerized embroidery machines can be used to produce fine, multi coloured intricate
motifs in very less time. Feeding of design is generally easy and quick (Dutta and Chatterjee
n.d). Similarly, textile digital printing techniques onto T-shirts and leather accessories in water
based pigment colours with excellent wash fastness properties @ 700 dpi is the latest venture
for the innovative manufacturers (Shah, M., 2018). Software such as Wilcom is used for
creating embroidery designs digitally & it is connected to embroidery machine. Designs can be
feed and according to the command embroidery is done on the fabric.
2.7 Implementing Internet of Things (IoT) for Internet Communication by Online Mass
Customization

Popular Internet systems work successfully for the buyers and consumers to review garment
style, appearance, fit and suitability. With the use of the combination of the latest Computer
Aided Designing and cutting technology, drape models are incorporated in the Internet
websites for virtual shopping (Shang et al., 2013). The end customers log onto the appropriate
websites, select the garment to be ordered, answer a set of questions on body measurements
and appearance details like height, weight, shoulder width and many more. The order is
automatically passed through software’s like prototype that provides the information to enable

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the appropriate standardized pattern pieces for the garment to be selected and manipulated
according to the online order questionnaire. Then the information is fed to the CAD package
making the necessary changes and production of automatic marker is done and garment is
produced though customization (Yeung, Choi, and Chiu 2010). The Hong Kong–based TAL
group is producing made to measure shirts and trousers for individual American customers.

Research was done to determine the impact of world-class manufacturing practices on the
operational performance of small manufacturers (Satam et al., 2011). Survey analysis as well
as case studies methods was used and the results were very insightful and this lead to two
major conclusions, that, world-class manufacturing practices have a positive impact on the
operations of small manufacturers but, should be supported by the correct underlying
philosophies and principles(Johnson). Various Lean manufacturing tools & techniques
involved are Quality Control Tools, 5S, Just in time, Single minute exchange of dies (SMED),
point –of- use- storage(POUS), Kanban and Kaizen. Various approaches are used for effective
utilization of above said lean tools. These are minimizing the required inventory level,
development of the work cell, cultivation of team work, standardized and balanced work,
zeroing down the defects, reduce the process lead time, one-piece flow, minimizing the
production cost and continuous process improvement. (Lee, H.H. and Chang, E., 2011) Lean
manufacturing is a proven approach for success in manufacturing industry. However, several
organisations failed in their attempt to implement lean manufacturing. The transformation to
lean manufacturing system requires radical change which involves total reshaping of purpose,
system and culture of the organisation.

CHAPTER THREE

METHODOLOGY

3.1 Introduction

Chapter three provides the overview of the research methodology. It includes research site,
conceptualization of the study, research approach, research design and time frame and access to
research site. Furthermore, research site selection rational, population, sampling, source of data,
method of data collection, instrument and techniques to be used, validity and reliability,

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methodological limitations and method of data analysis of the study are describing under the
research design of the study.

3.2 Research Approach

Research approach can either be quantitative, qualitative or combination of both. In quantitative

research, data is quantified and statistical methods are used in the data analysis. It aims to give
results that are representative to the whole population. In qualitative research data is verbal or
visual and it aims to provide insight and understanding of the given phenomena (Malhotra & Briks,
2000). This study tries to find out what are the causes affecting to the poor production level Rainy
garment in Metiyagane. In this study, the quantitative approach was selected as the research
approach. Because the aim of this study is collecting and converting data in to numerical form for
that statistical calculations can be made and conclusions drawn.

3.3 Research Design

3.3.1 Research site selection rational

Rainy garment has a large factory which located in Metiyagane area in Kurunegala District.
Therefore, researcher thought that there is lot of problems related to the production process. That’s
why researcher selects this company to obtain practical issues of the garment. Although the
researcher found lot of problems related to the factory, the researcher intended to identify factors
affecting to the increase productivity of Rainy garment because it was the major problem to the
factory. And also the researcher thought it is very easy to collect data related to the situation of poor
productivity level in the factory.

3.3.2 Population

There are about 460 workers currently employing in the factory. Among them 2108 workers are
direct employees working in production section both males and females. In addition to that, there
are 2108 indirect employees including 10 Managers, 35 Staff Members, 9 Supervisors and 186
Operators. The aim of the research is to identify the factors affecting to the increase productivity
efficiency level of Rainy garment (Pvt) Ltd, Metiyagane. Therefore, the researcher selected all
production section employees in the factory as population for this study.

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3.3.3. Sampling

In this research 108 production section employees are selected as sample size for the research out of
the 2108 total employees of the Rainy garment (Pvt) Ltd, Metiyagane. All production section
employees were selected from each team randomly. Sample size was decided with the 95%
confidence level using published table of Sample Survey Calculator.

Sample size calculator

3.4 Method of Data Collection

The researcher used both Primary and Secondary Data for the research. Primary Data is collected
through the structured questionnaire. Researcher has gathered Secondary Data from company
presentations, production plans, daily efficiency reports, machine breakdown reports and quality
reports etc.

3.5 Instruments and Techniques to be used.

3.5.1 Primary Data

Primary data is collected through structured questionnaire

3.5.2 Questionnaire

Questionnaire was the major technique to be used to collect Primary Data from Production
section employees related to the identify factors affecting to the increase productivity of Rainy

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garment (Pvt) Ltd, Metiyagane. The questionnaire mainly consists with five independent
variables. They are Implementing Internet of Things (IoT) for Spreading,
Implementing Internet of Things (IoT) for Cutting, Implementing Internet of Things (IoT) for
Sewing/Assembling, Implementing Internet of Things (IoT) for Surface Ornamentation,
Implementing Internet of Things (IoT) for Internet Communication by Online Mass
Customization. Questionnaire was prepared mainly according to the Five Point Likert Scale
Method. By using Five Point Likert Scale Method the research measured dependent variable
and independent variables in the questionnaire.

3.6 Method of Data Analysis

The collected data presented and analyzed according to the production efficiency sources related to
the They Are Implementing Internet of Things (IoT) for Spreading, Implementing Internet of
Things (IoT) for Cutting, Implementing Internet of Things (IoT) for Sewing/Assembling,
Implementing Internet of Things (IoT) for Surface Ornamentation, Implementing Internet of Things
(IoT) for Internet Communication by Online Mass Customization. The data was analyzed by using
Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS) version 21. The key analysing factors of this
research are validity and reliability testing, descriptive analysis and correlation analysis.

3.7 Research Role & Ethics

The role of the author as a researcher is to conduct data gathering through questionnaires and
literature reviews. Then the data has to be analysed through proper techniques to come into the
conclusion. The conclusions of this study will allow the aims and objectives of the study which is
to identify the factors affecting to the increase productivity of Rainy garment (Pvt) Ltd, Metiyagane

The data gathering will be done by a questionnaire. The research has to be carried out in an ethical
way to minimize the harm to those who participate in the study. The research findings were written
in a moral and a liable way and factors were established when conducting the research for the
benefit of both the researcher and the participants.

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 CHAPTER FOUR

ANALYSIS AND DISCUSSION

4.1. Introduction

In this chapter the researcher discusses about the result of the research. Through the first part of this
chapter, the researcher discusses about demographic composition of individual respondents. Then,
the researcher discusses about the all results including Correlation and validity and reliability

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testing, descriptive analysis of the research. Finally, researcher shows how to reached research
objectives through this study.

4.2 Data Presentation

The Primary Data were collected from the structured questionnaire. The first part of the
questionnaire presented the demographic composition of individual respondents. Figure 4.1 shows
the gender distribution of the respondents. It indicates that 82% of all respondents were female
while 18% were male

Figure 4.1: Gender distribution of the sample

Source: Survey data-2021

Figure 4.2 show that majority of the respondents were within the age group of less than 20, it
represents 35% from the sample. 30% and 18% of respondents represent 20 – 30 and 30 – 108 age
groups respectively. There are 12% of the sample represent employees who are in age group 108 –
50. And age group of more than 50 only represents 5% from the sample

Less than 20
20 -– 30
20 30
30 –– 30
20 40
30 - 40
30 –– 40
30 40
20 -– 50
40 30
40
30 –– 50
40
30
20 –
– 40
30
20 - 30More
40
30
30
–
–
–
than 50
50
40
40
20
More – 30
than 50
40
30 ––– 50
30 40
40
More
40
30 –– 50 than 50
40
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40 – 50
More than 50
Figure 4.2 Age distribution of the sample
Source: (Survey Data – 2014)

Figure 4.3 shows composition of the sample according to the marital status level. There are 53% of
the respondents who are got married. 42% and 5% of the respondents represent employees who are
unmarried and divorced respectively

Figure 4.3 Marital status distribution of the sample

Source: (Survey Data – 2021)

Figure 4.4 shows composition of the sample according to the working experience. Majority of the
sample (45%) represent employees who are in service period less than 1 year. 24% of the sample
represent 1-3 service period. 16% and 9% of respondents were within experience group of more
than 7 and 5-7 respectively. There are 6% of the sample represent employees who are in experience
group of 5-7.

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Figure 4.4 Working experience distribution of the sample
Source: (Survey Data – 2021)

Awareness of the IoT in Production Employees

33%

66%

Yes No

Figure 4.5 Awareness of IoT in Production Employees

Source: (Survey Data – 2021)

Figure 4.5 shows composition of the sample according based on the sample 76 people not
aware of the IoT. Therefore, majority of the production employees are not aware about the
importance or use of IoT

4.3 Validity and Reliability

4.3.1Validity

Factor analysis can be used to measure the construct validity of the questionnaire. Keiser-Meyer-
Olkin (KMO) measure of the sampling adequacy and Bartlett’s Test of Sphericity can be used to
decide the appropriateness of factor analysis to test the construct validity. According to Fornell &

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Larcker (1981), KMO of sampling adequacy is used to decide whether the sample size is large
enough to conduct the factor analysis and it should be greater than 0.5. Table 4.1 shows calculated
KMO and Bartlett’s Test.

Table 4.1 KMO and Bartlett’s Test

Kaiser-Meyer-Olkin Measure of Sampling Adequacy. .841
Approx. Chi-Square 1756.034
Bartlett's Test of
df 45
Sphericity
Sig. .000
Source: (Survey Data – 2021)

4.3.2 Reliability

Reliability of a measure is established by testing for both consistency and stability. In general
reliabilities less than 0.60 are considered to be poor, those in the 0.70 range, acceptable and those
over 0.80 good (Sekaran & Bougie, 2010).

Implementing Internet of Things (IoT) for Spreading, Implementing Internet of Things (IoT) for

Cutting, Implementing Internet of Things (IoT) for Sewing/Assembling, Implementing Internet of
Things (IoT) for Surface Ornamentation, Implementing Internet of Things (IoT) for Internet
Communication by Online Mass Customization.

Table 4.2 Reliability Analysis

Variable Cronbach’s alpha
(α)
Implementing Internet of Things (IoT) .900
for Spreading
Implementing Internet of Things (IoT) .757
for Cutting
Implementing Internet of Things (IoT) .722
for Sewing/Assembling
Implementing Internet of Things (IoT) .782
for Surface Ornamentation

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 Implementing Internet of Things (IoT) .780
for Internet Communication by Online
Mass Customization
Overall Reliability .710
Source: (Survey Data – 2021)

By means of variables, a reliability test was used to evaluate the inter-consistency of the questions
in the questionnaire. The below indicated the Cronbach’s Alpha values obtained corresponding to
each variable. To accept the inter consistency of the questions related to tested independent
variables, the Cronbach’s alpha value should be higher than 0.7. The tested independent variables,
Implementing Internet of Things (IoT) for Spreading (0.900), Implementing Internet of Things
(IoT) for Cutting (0.757), Implementing Internet of Things (IoT) for Sewing/Assembling (0.722),
Implementing Internet of Things (IoT) for Surface Ornamentation (0.782) and
Implementing Internet of Things (IoT) for Internet Communication by Online Mass Customization
(0.780) well within the range of acceptance. Observed alpha value for questions regarding
dependent variable, Productivity was 0.710. As per the observed reasonable Cronbach’s Alpha
values, consistency of all the questions was acceptable.

4.4 Correlation Analysis

This graph depicts the correlation matrix of the variables. To recognize the power of the affiliation
in a numerical method, Correlation coefficient is counted. Saunders, et al (2016) mentions that
numeric values are included in all the variables which lead to Pearson’s Product Moment
Correlation Coefficient (PMCC) to be utilized to appraise the correlation.

Table 4.3: Correlation Analysis

Correlations

Sewing/
Ornamenta Online Mass
Spreading Cutting Assemblin Productivity
tion Customization
g
Spreading Pearson
1 .542** .412** .389** .598** .580**
Correlation
Sig. (2-
.000 .000 .000 .000 .000
tailed)
N 108 108 108 108 108 108

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 Cutting Pearson .542** 1 .451** .465** .423** .452**
Correlation
Sig. (2- .000 .000 .000 .000 .000 .000
tailed)
108 108 108 108 108 108
N
Sewing/ Pearson .412** .451** 1 .444** .513** .479**
Assembling Correlation .000 .000 .000 .000 .000 .000
Sig. (2-
tailed) 108 108 108 108 108 108
N
Ornamentati Pearson .389** .465** .444** 1 .821** .621**
on Correlation
Sig. (2- .000 .000 .000 .000 .000 .000
tailed)
N 108 108 108 108 108 108
Online Mass Pearson .598 **
.423 **
.513 **
.821 **
1 .741**
Customizatio Correlation .000 .000 .000 .000 .000 .000
n Sig. (2-
tailed) 108 108 108 108 108 108
N
Productivity Pearson
.580** .452** .479** .621** .741** 1
Correlation
Sig. (2-
.000 .000 .000 .000 .000
tailed)
N 108 108 108 108 108 108

The below figure is about three questions that are in the questionnaire and how the workers
respond to them
–-

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All the pairwise correlations are significantly correlated. The pairs (Implementing Internet of
Things (IoT) for Spreading and Productivity), (Implementing Internet of Things (IoT) for Cutting
and Productivity), (Implementing Internet of Things (IoT) for Sewing/Assembling and
Productivity), (Implementing Internet of Things (IoT) for Surface Ornamentation and Productivity),
(Implementing Internet of Things (IoT) for Internet Communication by Online Mass Customization
and Productivity) have a positive correlation. The pair, (Implementing Internet of Things (IoT) for
Internet Communication by Online Mass Customization and Productivity) has the highest
correlation out of all which is 0.741 with Productivity (dependent variable): Implementing Internet
of Things (IoT) for Cutting, Implementing Internet of Things (IoT) for Sewing/Assembling factors
are considered weakly correlated as they all are less than 0.5.

4.5 Regression Analysis

Table 1.4: Model Summary

Table 2.5: Anova

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Table 3.6: Coefficients

R denotes the correlation between the dependent and the independent variables

R2 denotes how much of the dependent variable can be described by the independent
variables.
B denotes the coefficients of the independent variables.
Sig. denotes the statistical significance level of the model (acceptable level of significance
for the research is 0.05).
Beta compares the contribution of each independent variable to the dependent variable
(without considering any negative signs)

When the values of the table were computed, the equation became;

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 y = 1.135 + 0.305(X1) + 0.027(X2) + 0.1615(X3) + 0.033(X4) + 0.449(X5)

The R2 value shows that 74.2% (0.742) of productivity clarified utilising all the independent
variables.

4.6 Test for Hypothesis

According to the correlation analysis in Table 4.3, there is a significant positive correlation
(r=0.580, p<0.01) between Implementing Internet of Things (IoT) for Spreading and Productivity.
Therefore, H1 was accepted and the null hypothesis H1o was rejected. In other words, if the
Implementing Internet of Things (IoT) for Spreading is increased the Productivity is also supposed
to increase.

Based on the correlation analysis in Table 4.3, there is a positive correlation (r=0.452, p<0.01)
existing between Implementing Internet of Things (IoT) for Cutting and Productivity. Therefore,
direct hypothesis H2was accepted and the null hypothesis H2o was rejected.

Based on the correlation analysis in Table 4.3, there is a weak positive correlation (r=0.479,
p<0.01) existing between Implementing Internet of Things (IoT) for Sewing/Assembling and
Customer adaptation. Therefore, direct hypothesis H3was accepted and the null hypothesis H3o
was rejected

According to the correlation analysis matrix in Table 4.3, there is a significant strong positive
correlation existing between Implementing Internet of Things (IoT) for Surface Ornamentation and
Productivity (r=0.621, p<0.01). It has a great importance to both the organization and individuals in
terms of creating and retaining a superior customer base for competitive advantage and also clients
in terms of their performance to be succeeded. Therefore, H4 was accepted and H4o was rejected.

Based on the correlation analysis in Table 4.3, there is a positive correlation (r=0.741, p<0.01)
existing between Implementing Internet of Things (IoT) for Internet Communication by Online
Mass Customization and Productivity. Therefore, direct hypothesis H5 was accepted and the null
hypothesis H5o was rejected.

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4.7 Chapter Summery

The introduction of chapter four explains theories about data collection, data analysis and
interpretation. Response overview explains about the number of questionnaires; distributed,
collected, used for the analysis and invalid. The reason for taking all Employees attached to
Production department in the target group for the survey is explained under sample profile. The
reliability test was carried out for the variables and interpreted based on Cronbach's Alpha values.
Then the employment background was analyzed using Employees attached to Factory production
section service years of Employees and analyzed broadly with demographic profiles; gender, age,
marital status and awareness of the IoT.

Then the correlation was analyzed using Pearson correlation at the 0.01 level of significance.
Central tendency and dispersion of independent variables and dependent variable were analyzed.
Gradually regression analysis was carried out to identify the Internet of Things (IoT) level on
Employee’s Productivity attached to Rainy garment (Pvt) Ltd, Metiyagane.

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 CHAPTER FIVE

CONCLUSION AND RECOMMENDATIONS

5.1 Introduction

This chapter mainly includes two sections; Conclusion and Recommendations. Conclusion
summarizes the whole study with special attention to the analysis of data in achieving the research
objectives. Recommendation explains the possible alternative actions suggested by the researcher
based on the study in order to overcome the issues and challenges related to the poor production
efficiency level of the factory.

5.2 Conclusion

Apparel manufacturing organization is worried to make the downy quality production process in
order to deliver garments to the buyer on time as well as gain the profit margin by reducing
unnecessary waste. Pragmatically, based on the factory analysis, Production department cannot
reach their goals. Based on survey depicted that there was a huge gap formed between plan and
actual efficiency of cutting section. The fallout of efficiency of the cutting department alarming to
the supply chain department that shipment will not be met on time whereas sewing line was waited
for the inputs which also ensured that plan productivity target was zero as input was not available
on time. It was the massive waste in the apparel supply chain which greatly impact on Production
efficiency. further depicted the scenario of the efficacy gap for sewing and for Surface
Ornamentation section. It was clear that owner of the apparel manufacturing organization in
dilemma to take decision whether can be met delivery date or they have to decide for the air
shipment. Resulting in, this leads to massive cost for managing production. But this practice
eventually effects on overall profitability which is the core objectives of the production process. It
was too sturdy to analyze the whole production inefficiency and attempted to mitigate the delivery
cost as well as improving efficiency level of apparel productivity and co-ordinate with all the chain
members. In this research, concentrated on the five factors of the apparel chain. In this research
Project, developed an efficient and effective production process model with implementing Internet
of Things (IoT) for Spreading, for Cutting, for Sewing/Assembling, for Surface Ornamentation, for
Internet Communication by Online Mass Customization to the production department of the Rainy
Garment in Metiyagane in order to overcome the inefficiency level or make efficient apparel
production. This Research project has described that the decision making system while the efficient
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supply chain being impeded and it will ensure about the saving of cost because of information
visibility among the all the department partners. A proposed apparel production process has been
developed in order to make the smooth productivity. The outcome implementation of the proposed
production process in a typical apparel manufacturing industry. The efficacy level was very near to
the acknowledged plan efficiency in the three echelons in apparel productivity.

5.3 Recommendations
- Encourage each and every employee in production department to check the finished operation
by
themselves before transferring it to another party.
- Aware all employees about correct and accurate way of handling Internet of Things (IoT) use of
all new shortest ways.
- Design workstation layout based on operation requirements to reduce unnecessary
motions.
- Setting individual targets instead of giving equal targets for all staff in production department
and give appreciation for individual achievements.

CHAPTER SIX

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 PERSONAL REFLECTION

6.1 Personal reflection

The main objective of the research project was to identify the factors affecting to the increase
productivity of Rainy garment (Pvt) Ltd, Metiyagane. This is a fairly new research topic in Sri
Lankan garment industry. The implementation of Internet of Things (IoT) has never mostly used in
apparel manufacturing industry. Thus, there were not enough information. It was evident that a
research must be carried out from scratch in order to make relevant recommendations on this topic.
Literature review was very important in determining the success of Internet of Things (IoT)
applications and understanding its efficiency of use for Spreading, for Cutting, for
Sewing/Assembling, for Surface Ornamentation, for Internet Communication by Online Mass
Customization. There were a lot of previous studies and information regarding the use of Internet of
Things (IoT) application in Garment Industry. But they were not related to standard of use of IoT in
garment industry in Sri Lanka. The research project helped identify the areas where IoT can be
applied in Sri Lankan apparel manufacturing industry. The research helped to create a correct plan
to achieve the objectives of the project.
. It also helped identify the most critical areas in production process. These findings helped the
author in the conclusion and suggesting the necessary recommendations. quantitative research
method are done efficiently to meet the objectives of the project

6.2 Project outcomes

The study helped identify the most relevant areas of production process in garment industry, that is
currently inefficient and ways on how the efficiency can be enhanced through the use of IoT
applications. Outcomes of the research study are mentioned below:
In-depth analysis on the reliability of implementing IoT applications in Rainy garment (Pvt) Ltd,
Metiyagane was able to strategically decide on which IoT applications are reliable to implement.

Identified the views of each and every layer of the Production Process
The data analysed through the quantitative research helped the organisation to make systematic
planning ahead by gaining competitive advantage through production targets.

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Identify the suitability of IoT application to enhance the efficiency of Production and increase
productivity of Rainy garment (Pvt) Ltd, Metiyagane
Through the findings of this research it was evident that the use of IoT application will definitely
enhance the efficiency of Production.

The research project also provided a good understanding on the project management process of IoT
implementation. The author believes that the IoT research project was an important topic to explore
irrespective of the decisions taken by the management of the garment factory

6.3 Own learnings and performances

Through the research project the author was able to gain knowledge on how to conduct a research
project with the help of the project management process. As well as author gained a lot of
knowledge on Internet of Things (IoT) and use of it. Author believes that the knowledge gained
through this research project will enhance personal career of the author and Factory’s productivity

Research skills:
The author previously did not have any exposure on research and statistical analysis. In the
conclusion the author had gained a significant amount of knowledge on the project management
process and as long as work with statistical data.
Risk management skills:
The author learnt that any research project has risks related to them. Specially because the research
was carried out in a pandemic situation the author came across a lot of issues. The author was able
to effectively manage the risks and complete the research project.
Cost control:
As the researcher, by use of this research project, author have gained the knowledge on effective
cost control methods in production process.
Communication skills:
One of the main skills gained was effective communication skills. The author was able to
successful convey the ideas and conclusions of the study with the communication skills gained
through the research project. It will not only enhance the confidence but also help the author in his
future career goals.

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Appendix 1 – Questionnaire

SECTION I

Demographic factors ()

Gender 1. Male
1
2. Female
Marital Status 1. Married
2. Unmarried
2
3. Divorced

3 Age 1. Less 20
2. 20 - 30
3. 30 - 108
4. 108 – 50
5. More 50
Aware of the Using Internet of Things 1 Yes
in garment industry
4 2. No

Work experience 1. Less 1

2. 1 - 3
5 3. 3 - 5
4. 5 - 7
5. More 7

SECTION II

Implementation of Internet of
()
Things (IoT)
Strongly Strongly
A Plotting Agree Uncertain Disagree
agree disagree

6 I believe that latest plotter systems come

with communication features enabling
remote maintenance, which can reduce
downtime

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 I believe that latest plotter systems save
7 cost than using traditional paper pen and
other tracing and marking techniques.

I believe that latest plotter systems

improve quality than using traditional
8 paper pen and other tracing and marking
techniques.

()
Strongly Strongly
B Spreading Agree Uncertain Disagree
agree disagree

I believe that YIN CAD is a fully

intelligent layout system that provides
9
efficient time saving and intelligent
layout solution

I believe that spreading instruction and

10 layout can be fed directly from pattern
making soft wares which save costs

I believe that Lectra specializes in CAD

software and CAM cutting machines,
11
creating significantly improve quality
of work

()
Strongly Strongly
C Sewing/Assembling Agree Uncertain Disagree
agree disagree

I believe that Computer integrated

12 sewing machines save the time of work
process
I believe that Sensitive touch button
control, programmable needle positioning
13 and threading systems, pressure
measuring sensors minimize damages and
save the cost

I believe that Stitch length regulator

14 have made the process very simple and
accurate which increase the quality of
output
()

D Surface Ornamentation
Strongly
Agree Uncertain Disagree
Strongly
agree disagree

I believe that computerized embroidery

machines can be used to produce fine,
15
multi colored intricate motifs in very
less time

16 I believe that Software such as Wilcom is

used for creating embroidery designs
digitally and connected to embroidery
machine reduce the cost of production.
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 I believe that textile digital printing
techniques onto T-shirts and leather
17
accessories in water based pigment
colours gives excellent quality

()
Internet Communication by
E Strongly
Agree Uncertain Disagree
Strongly

Online Mass Customization agree disagree

I believe that popular Internet systems

work successfully for the buyers and
18 consumers to review garment style,
appearance, fit and suitability which
save time of communication process

I believe that with the use of the

combination of the latest Computer Aided
Designing and cutting technology, drape
19
models are incorporated in the Internet
websites for virtual shopping save the
cost of promotion.

I believe that information can feed to

the CAD package for making the
necessary changes and production of
20
automatic marker can be done in order
to improve the quality with high
customization

SECTION III

Strongly Strongly
Productivity Agree Uncertain Disagree
agree disagree

I believe that use of Internet of Things

21 (IoT) in the Garment manufacturing
process reduce the time of process

I believe that use of Internet of Things

22 (IoT) in the Garment manufacturing
process reduce the cost of process

I believe that use of Internet of Things

23 (IoT) in the Garment manufacturing
process increase the quality of process

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