Process mapping in clothing manufacturing

Abstract

Process mapping is a new technique for looking at the way a process is being performed and allows redesign that process for greater efficiency and productivity Process maps are diagrams that show varying levels of detail what an entity does and how it delivers services. This research show the step by step approach in mapping the major processes in place, the key activities that make each process, the sequencing of those activities, the inputs and resources required and the out puts produced by each activity. Finally this research giving a complete process map for a organization which cover from design to delivery in apparel industry after going through a step by step evaluation in the industry. One can develop further the final value flow to suit individual requirement. Having developed the final map for any organization can be used for the same mapping to allocate responsibilities and to calculate the man power requirement.