Textile and Apparel Industries

Predicting Total Assembling Time for Different Apparel Products Utilizing Learning Curve and Time Study Approaches: A Comparative Case Study

Authors: Imranul Islam (Kansas State University) , Mohammad Faizur Rahman (Ahsanullah University of Science and Technology) , Melody L.A. LeHew (Kansas State University)

Abstract

Many articles have investigated operator performance, predicting standard cycle time by learning curve approach (e.g., Bevis, Finnlear, & Towill, 1970; De Jong, 1957). Surprisingly, no previous research has been found where time is predicted by learning curve approach in the apparel assembling process. In this comparative study, both learning curve and time study approach were used in the apparel assembling process to determine which method better predicts the total assembling time.

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How to Cite: Islam, I. , Rahman, M. F. & LeHew, M. L. (2015) “Predicting Total Assembling Time for Different Apparel Products Utilizing Learning Curve and Time Study Approaches: A Comparative Case Study”, International Textile and Apparel Association Annual Conference Proceedings. 72(1).