Seminar on Lean Sigma Management

Apparel Industry is evolving continuously by making use of new and available techniques. Lean Six Sigma is one such technique which needs to be adopted by our apparel industry to face the new challenges more effectively. Institute of Apparel Management (IAM) along with Rajesh Bheda Consulting (RBC) organized seminar on “Lean Sigma Management for Apparel Industry “on 7th April in Apparel House which was conducted by Prof. Rajesh Bheda, CEO, Rajesh Bheda Consulting and Mr. Sudarshan Chakraborti, International Expert & Lean Sigma Master Trainer, RBC. The seminar was attended by over 45 principals of various ATDC centers and nearly 20 representatives of various export and buying offices like SABS Exports, Li & Fung (India ) P.Ltd.,TESCO Intl. Sourcing Ltd.,Adigear Intl .,etc.

Organizations worldwide are embracing Lean Sigma methodologies to usher in break through improvement and to drive away wastes. The speakers introduced the audience to the philosophy that has transformed the organizations worldwide and helped them deliver superior value to their customers. They gave the overview of “Lean manufacturing, operations improvement & six sigma”. Lean Sigma dealt on making the organization Lean by controlling various wastes. Seven different Wastes were highlighted under TIMWOOD viz Transportation, Inventory, Motion, Waiting, Over Production, Over Processing & Defects. The control tools were also explained.5 s Tools for lean Management were discussed i.e. separate or sort, Straighten or store, shine, standardize, sustain and safety. Lean six sigma tools are used for defects which can be seen. The speakers conducted various demonstration activities to practically show the importance of these tools A brief introduction on Six Sigma was also initiated since six sigma stands for unseen defects.

A thorough in-house study if conducted will help one to identify the wastes in their workflow and would lead to a profitable organization. It is a guaranteed way to reduce costs of final product thereby getting more orders

By Shobhna Mehta

FASHION AND LIFESTYLE DESIGN

APPAREL MARKETING & MANAGEMENT

APPAREL PRODUCTION TECHNOLOGY & SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT

FASHION RETAIL & BRAND MANAGEMENT

Institute of Apparel management is India’s first Apparel Multi- varsity (multi- university under one roof) promoted by Apparel Export Promotion Council (India’s largest Export Council) sponsored by Ministry of Textiles, Government of India.

IAM was established in 2007 with an intention to create professionals for “Business of Fashion” for Fashion, Textiles & Lifestyle Industry.

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IAM has been very instrumental to train Designers, Design Professionals, Design Managers, Designer Merchandisers, Quality Professionals etc. with a broad base knowledge of applied Management skills, competencies & understanding the dynamics of Apparel business in Glocal context.

IAM has been offering Indian & International pathways to its students to do their final year in UG/PG programmes at U.K, Canada & Australia. Through Indian Pathways with IGNOU, IAM is now offering Bachelor’s & Master’s Degree Programmes at IAM campuses, Gurgaon & Sanpada (Mumbai).

In order to extend its learning opportunities to industry, working professionals, young entrepreneurs & students, IAM has for the first time in India developed the most contemporary and sought after Full time programmes and an array of Modular CE programmes which will give every individual an opportunity to upgrade their professional skills, key competencies & knowledge by moving up in the knowledge value chain. It will offer an excellent opportunity for these candidates to be employed in India as well as global context & these certifications as well as awards are recognized across the world through its international partners.

IAM as centre of excellence nurtures the talent to take up positions as future captains of Indian apparel industry. Our effort and commitment is “from the portals of institution, marches the future CEOs of the apparel industry”

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By studying at IAM, you will gain knowledge and skills to set you apart from your peers and put you on a successful career path into the future….

A close partnership with approx 8000 apparel manufacturers / exporters
Industry recognized & contemporary course curriculum
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Well qualified internationally acclaimed faculty members drawn from academicians & industry professionals
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Academic interaction with leading universities in world
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