Abstract:
In this thesis, the research on Standard Minute Value (SMV) and division of actions in garment production are discussed. The study was carried out in Natural Denims Ltd where the SMV data and other information were obtained. Major tasks were time studies, operation breakdown, production and capacity tests, setting targets, and evaluation of the overall performance. The post and pre-implementation situations were compared to estimate the level of labor productivity and efficiency. An alternative production layout was even prepared to illustrate increases in productivity. Its analysis indicates the way in which time, capacity, targets, SMV and operations evaluation techniques can be measured. It also carries information on operations failures, experimentation and reviews of different processes. The result is the calculated SMV of various garments e.g. pants (12.5), extended pants.
