Apparel Production System

The Modular production system is made up of a group of operators who can work together as a team or module to complete the product. The team members can switch between operations and are skilled to perform different operations. The team members perform together to achieve the target production of their module. The modular production system is suitable where agility is required. 

Schema of Modular Production system

The module can comprise of operators who can perform 2-4 operations. Usually, the layout is U-shaped where the product moves between the operations as well as the operators move between work station to the workstation to perform the sewing operations on the product. The system is effective for fashioned garments where quick response and lower order volumes and frequent changes are normal.

Modular Production System in practice

Advantages

• highly flexible for style changes
  
• fast throughput times, lower WIP
  
• team spirit to achieve targets
  
• less floor space requirements
  
• Improved quality of product
  

Disadvantages

• Training costs of creating multiple skills for operators are relatively high.
  
• Due to continuous switching from operation to operation, the sewing operators can not perform at the highest efficiency.
  
• Poor communication and team spirit can cause make the use of the system ineffective.