IMPLEMENTATION OF MODULAR MANUFACTURING IN THE CLOTHING INDUSTRY IN KWAZULU-NATAL: A CASE STUDY

Authors

  • K. Ramdass Department of Fashion, University of Johannesburg
  • L. Pretorius Graduate School of Technology Management, University of Pretoria

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.7166/22-1-41

Keywords:

clothing and textile industry, SA clothing industry, Issues that influence the clothing and textile industry

Abstract

ENGLISH ABSTRACT: There are many challenges facing the clothing and textile industry in countries worldwide, and South Africa is no exception. Intense competition from both the domestic and international markets is crippling both the clothing and textile industries. However, with a reservoir of experience and expertise within the industry, it could re-establish itself as a forceful industry with an ability to challenge competitors both domestically and internationally through a focus on added value, exceptional quality, and the effective application of all resources through technological innovation. One such innovation in the clothing industry in South Africa may be the use of modular manufacturing. Qualitative narrative interviews and text analysis results on the experiences of individuals through the implementation of modular manufacturing are presented and evaluated as a case study.

AFRIKAANSE OPSOMMING: I'n Verskeidenheid uitdagings staar die kleding- en tekstielindustrie w

Published

2011-11-05

How to Cite

Ramdass, K., & Pretorius, L. (2011). IMPLEMENTATION OF MODULAR MANUFACTURING IN THE CLOTHING INDUSTRY IN KWAZULU-NATAL: A CASE STUDY. The South African Journal of Industrial Engineering, 22(1). https://doi.org/10.7166/22-1-41

Issue

Vol. 22 No. 1 (2011)

Section

Case Studies

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