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Production planning in the apparel industry

S. Das1,  and A. Patnaik1,2     1Faculty of Science, Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University, Port Elizabeth, South Africa     2CSIR Materials Science and Manufacturing, Polymers and Composites Competence Area, Nonwovens and Composite Group, Port Elizabeth, South Africa

Abstract

This chapter deals with production planning in the apparel industry. A brief background about production systems and various types of production systems are discussed. An overview of supply chain management and its activities are discussed. A general overview of inventory management and improvements through lean manufacturing has been highlighted. New tools developed in the production planning are also covered.

Keywords

Apparel industry; ...

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