Process Flow Chart of Industrial Engineering (IE)

Currently, Industrial Engineering (IE) is a crucial department for every garment or textile factory. Almost all garment factories are managed by industrial engineers, where almost everyone follows a common flow chart. This allows them to easily control the production process of the entire apparel garments. These processes are as follows:

1. Discussion with Garments Merchandiser:

   - This is the first task for an industrial engineer. Here, they should have extensive discussions with garments merchandisers regarding incoming garment products.

2. Garments Analysis:

   - It's essential to have in-depth discussions with industrial engineers about the ordered garment product. This helps staff directly involved in the production line understand the product's processes.

3. Pre-Production (P.P) Meeting for Fabrics, Cutting, and Accessories:

   - For incoming garment products, necessary fabrics, cutting schedules, and related components need to be discussed with relevant staff. Maintaining the utmost caution is essential for garment production.

4. Production Target:

   - Depending on the garment or line's capacity, a specific production target should be set daily to ensure the product is shipped on time.

5. Machine Layout Setup:

   - By analyzing the incoming garment product thoroughly, determine the number and type of machines needed to align with the production process. The machines should be arranged to match the production sequence.

6. Line Setting:

   - Line setting is crucial for garment production. The production line needs to be set up in a way that garment workers can efficiently complete their tasks within a short time frame. Improper line setting can lead to extra time consumption and reduced production capacity.

7. Line Balancing:

   - Line balancing allows for greater production with minimal labor. Initially, each operator in the line should be assigned a specific production target. If, for any reason, an operator cannot meet their target, it's essential to redistribute the workload among neighboring operators, balancing the line.

8. Daily Production Meeting:

   - Regular meetings involving all staff directly involved in production are necessary. If there are any issues with meeting daily production targets, they should be addressed and resolved.

9. Production Data Collection:

   - Regularly collect production data for preparing production reports.

10. Preparation of Production Reports:

    - Compile a comprehensive report on the entire garment production process for analysis.

11. Production Report Analysis:

    - Analyze the production report in a way that allows the garment product to be completed and shipped before the designated time.

12. Submission of Reports to Factory Management:

    - Submit the garment production report to the factory manager. If any issues are identified, seek advice from the manager. Provide daily updates to the manager regarding line activities."