What is the Standard Man to Machine Ratio (MMR) in the Asian Garment Factories?

I have received this question many times from garment industry professionals, industrial engineers, and students.…

What is DTM in Garments?

DTM is abbreviated as Dyed to Match. An item (trims) is dyed to match the…

How to Calculate the Rate of Individual Sewing Operations?

Question:  My doubt is how to calculate the rate for individual operation (ex: Shoulder attach,…

What is Thread Consumption? Why It is Necessary to Calculate Thread Consumption?

Question: Can you explain in detail what is thread consumption and why it is a…

How to Change SAM to Dollars in Apparel Production?

Question: How can I change SAM to Dollars? There must be a formula. Can you please…

Things to Learn for a Management Trainee Officer in WIP Department

I have been selected as a Management Trainee Officer in the Work in Process (WIP)…

Job Responsibilities of a Senior IE in a Piece-Rate Factory

Question: What would be the job responsibilities of a senior IE on the production floor when…

How to Make Spec Sheet For an Apparel Item?

A garment specification sheet (mostly called as spec sheet) is a technical document that comprises…

How Can We Calculate Fabric Consumption without Mini Maker from CAD or any Pattern?

This question is received from an OCS reader. "How can we calculate fabric consumption without…