Lean manufacturing challenges in a South African clothing company
- Chiromo, F., Nel, A., Sebele, T.O.
- Authors: Chiromo, F. , Nel, A. , Sebele, T.O.
- Date: 2015-06-08
- Subjects: Clothing trade - South Africa , Lean manufacturing - South Africa , Supply chain management
- Type: Article
- Identifier: uj:5109 , ISBN 978-1-77592-111-0 , http://hdl.handle.net/10210/13935
- Description: This is a case study that investigates factors that affect the implementation of lean supply chain concepts in a South African clothing manufacturing company, hereafter referred to as Company A. The company’s primary markets are public hospitals in Gauteng Province and it offers a wide range of hospital linen and apparel for hospital staff, patients and wards. The study was conducted at the premises of Company A and it analyses the extent to which production of defective parts, overproduction, excessive inventory, unnecessary production steps, unnecessary movement of people, workers waiting for material and unnecessary handling of material affect the attainment of lean supply chain. Areas covered by the study are segments of the production department; namely the storeroom, cutting room, garment construction, cleaning and despatch. The study also looks at the attempts made and challenges encountered by Company A in eliminating these wastes. The effects of these wastes are visible throughout the company from sourcing of raw materials to the delivery of finished products. They affect delivery lead times, product/service quality, cost and customer satisfaction. These findings have implications on the competitiveness of Company A. They help Company A to focus on establishing supply chain linkages that reduce the wastes. The study contributes by suggesting a model that a manufacturing entity should adopt to reduce the impact of the seven wastes.
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- Authors: Chiromo, F. , Nel, A. , Sebele, T.O.
- Date: 2015-06-08
- Subjects: Clothing trade - South Africa , Lean manufacturing - South Africa , Supply chain management
- Type: Article
- Identifier: uj:5109 , ISBN 978-1-77592-111-0 , http://hdl.handle.net/10210/13935
- Description: This is a case study that investigates factors that affect the implementation of lean supply chain concepts in a South African clothing manufacturing company, hereafter referred to as Company A. The company’s primary markets are public hospitals in Gauteng Province and it offers a wide range of hospital linen and apparel for hospital staff, patients and wards. The study was conducted at the premises of Company A and it analyses the extent to which production of defective parts, overproduction, excessive inventory, unnecessary production steps, unnecessary movement of people, workers waiting for material and unnecessary handling of material affect the attainment of lean supply chain. Areas covered by the study are segments of the production department; namely the storeroom, cutting room, garment construction, cleaning and despatch. The study also looks at the attempts made and challenges encountered by Company A in eliminating these wastes. The effects of these wastes are visible throughout the company from sourcing of raw materials to the delivery of finished products. They affect delivery lead times, product/service quality, cost and customer satisfaction. These findings have implications on the competitiveness of Company A. They help Company A to focus on establishing supply chain linkages that reduce the wastes. The study contributes by suggesting a model that a manufacturing entity should adopt to reduce the impact of the seven wastes.
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Supplier selection process at a South African clothing company
- Chiromo, F., Nel, A., Binda, N.D.
- Authors: Chiromo, F. , Nel, A. , Binda, N.D.
- Date: 2015-06-08
- Subjects: Supplier selection , Clothing trade - South Africa
- Type: Article
- Identifier: uj:5110 , ISBN 978-1-77592-111-0 , http://hdl.handle.net/10210/13936
- Description: This is a case study that investigates a supplier selection process at a South African clothing manufacturing company, hereafter referred to as Brand Solutions. Brand Solutions is a supplier of a wide range of custom-made corporate clothing, headwear, promotional clothing, bags and luggage. The company has in-house knitting mill that makes fabric using mercerised, bamboo, polyester and 100% cotton yarn that is sourced locally and abroad. Brand Solutions also does branding through digital transfer printing, embroidery, digital ultra violet light printing, silkscreen printing and laser engraving. Data for this study was collected by a University of Johannesburg Industrial Engineering Student. The student had interviews with the procurement, production and quality assurance managers. She verified the answers given by the interviewees by taking informative tours of the production floor, warehouse and management offices of the plant. A review of company documents and relevant literature from journals was also done. The research revealed that on new suppliers, Brand Solutions selects them based on the quality, material shrinkage, colour fastness, grammage, cost, delivery lead time, and product mix flexibility. Once the suppliers pass this test, their performance is not reviewed again. These findings have implications on the performance and competitiveness of Brand Solutions. Moreover the findings have a bearing on Brand Solutions’ growth in employment, market share and revenue. Lastly, the study contributes by suggesting the supplier selection model that a clothing manufacturing entity should adopt in relation to the environment that it operates in.
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- Authors: Chiromo, F. , Nel, A. , Binda, N.D.
- Date: 2015-06-08
- Subjects: Supplier selection , Clothing trade - South Africa
- Type: Article
- Identifier: uj:5110 , ISBN 978-1-77592-111-0 , http://hdl.handle.net/10210/13936
- Description: This is a case study that investigates a supplier selection process at a South African clothing manufacturing company, hereafter referred to as Brand Solutions. Brand Solutions is a supplier of a wide range of custom-made corporate clothing, headwear, promotional clothing, bags and luggage. The company has in-house knitting mill that makes fabric using mercerised, bamboo, polyester and 100% cotton yarn that is sourced locally and abroad. Brand Solutions also does branding through digital transfer printing, embroidery, digital ultra violet light printing, silkscreen printing and laser engraving. Data for this study was collected by a University of Johannesburg Industrial Engineering Student. The student had interviews with the procurement, production and quality assurance managers. She verified the answers given by the interviewees by taking informative tours of the production floor, warehouse and management offices of the plant. A review of company documents and relevant literature from journals was also done. The research revealed that on new suppliers, Brand Solutions selects them based on the quality, material shrinkage, colour fastness, grammage, cost, delivery lead time, and product mix flexibility. Once the suppliers pass this test, their performance is not reviewed again. These findings have implications on the performance and competitiveness of Brand Solutions. Moreover the findings have a bearing on Brand Solutions’ growth in employment, market share and revenue. Lastly, the study contributes by suggesting the supplier selection model that a clothing manufacturing entity should adopt in relation to the environment that it operates in.
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Barriers and enablers to internal quality auditing practices at a South African automotive assembly plant
- Authors: Msibi, N. N. , Chiromo, F.
- Date: 2020
- Subjects: ISO 9001 , Quality Management , Internal quality auditing
- Language: English
- Type: Conference proceedings
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10210/458874 , uj:40777 , Citation: Msibi, N.N. & Chiromo, F. 2020. Barriers and enablers to internal quality auditing practices at a South African automotive assembly plant.
- Description: Abstract: The purpose of this study is to investigate the barriers and enablers to internal quality auditing practices at a South African automotive assembly plant. The study is a single and cross-sectional case study. Data was collected through reviews of literature, company documents and interviews. The research participants were drawn from the different levels of the company organogram. Varying views on the purpose of internal quality audits, mismanagement of audit corrective actions and audit programme deficiencies were evident barriers. On the other hand, the participation of auditors in problem solving and risk management as well as the use of management tools enabled internal quality auditors to know where to direct their resources. These findings show the factors and their impact on internal quality auditing practices in the company. The findings can be used to further examine how the barriers can be minimised and the enablers enhanced.
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- Authors: Msibi, N. N. , Chiromo, F.
- Date: 2020
- Subjects: ISO 9001 , Quality Management , Internal quality auditing
- Language: English
- Type: Conference proceedings
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10210/458874 , uj:40777 , Citation: Msibi, N.N. & Chiromo, F. 2020. Barriers and enablers to internal quality auditing practices at a South African automotive assembly plant.
- Description: Abstract: The purpose of this study is to investigate the barriers and enablers to internal quality auditing practices at a South African automotive assembly plant. The study is a single and cross-sectional case study. Data was collected through reviews of literature, company documents and interviews. The research participants were drawn from the different levels of the company organogram. Varying views on the purpose of internal quality audits, mismanagement of audit corrective actions and audit programme deficiencies were evident barriers. On the other hand, the participation of auditors in problem solving and risk management as well as the use of management tools enabled internal quality auditors to know where to direct their resources. These findings show the factors and their impact on internal quality auditing practices in the company. The findings can be used to further examine how the barriers can be minimised and the enablers enhanced.
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An investigation into the adequacy of infrastructure in engineering and related design (ERD) at technical and vocational education and training (TVET) colleges in Gauteng Province, South Africa
- Mushwana, B. N., Chiromo, F.
- Authors: Mushwana, B. N. , Chiromo, F.
- Date: 2020
- Subjects: TVET colleges , Infrastructure , Vocational students
- Language: English
- Type: Conference proceedings
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10210/458890 , uj:40779 , Citation: Mushwana, B.N. & Chiromo, F. 2020. An investigation into the adequacy of infrastructure in engineering and related design (ERD) at technical and vocational education and training (TVET) colleges in Gauteng Province, South Africa.
- Description: Abstract: The purpose of this study was to investigate the adequacy of infrastructure in Engineering and Related Design at Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) colleges in Gauteng Province, South Africa. The study was a cross-sectional survey that was conducted on National Certificate level 3 TVET college students that were pursuing their studies in Engineering and Related Design (ERD). The data collection tool was a self-administered, structured questionnaire. The respondents to the questionnaire were conveniently selected. The research findings revealed that in the TVET colleges that were sampled, there was a shortage of the workshop equipment and machines, audio-visual equipment, accommodation and transport. On the other hand, it was discovered that the majority of students were happy with classrooms, furniture, and library facilities. There is a need for the colleges to have adequate infrastructure in order to create a conducive teaching and learning environment.
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- Authors: Mushwana, B. N. , Chiromo, F.
- Date: 2020
- Subjects: TVET colleges , Infrastructure , Vocational students
- Language: English
- Type: Conference proceedings
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10210/458890 , uj:40779 , Citation: Mushwana, B.N. & Chiromo, F. 2020. An investigation into the adequacy of infrastructure in engineering and related design (ERD) at technical and vocational education and training (TVET) colleges in Gauteng Province, South Africa.
- Description: Abstract: The purpose of this study was to investigate the adequacy of infrastructure in Engineering and Related Design at Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) colleges in Gauteng Province, South Africa. The study was a cross-sectional survey that was conducted on National Certificate level 3 TVET college students that were pursuing their studies in Engineering and Related Design (ERD). The data collection tool was a self-administered, structured questionnaire. The respondents to the questionnaire were conveniently selected. The research findings revealed that in the TVET colleges that were sampled, there was a shortage of the workshop equipment and machines, audio-visual equipment, accommodation and transport. On the other hand, it was discovered that the majority of students were happy with classrooms, furniture, and library facilities. There is a need for the colleges to have adequate infrastructure in order to create a conducive teaching and learning environment.
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