Impact of Implementation of Qualitative and Quantitative Parameter Standards on the Quality of Woven Textile Products

Neway Seboka Debele¹

Section:Research Paper, Product Type: Journal-Paper
Vol.7 , Issue.9 , pp.87-93, Sep-2021

Online published on Sep 30, 2021

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Abstract :
As a country, it is basic to identify and set the main qualitative & quantitative parameters along with their standards. It helps Ethiopian weaving textile mills to know whether/not they are following the proper procedures. Accordingly, this study identifies the basic qualitative & quantitative parameters, which have to be followed and monitored in mills. Six representative factories are selected (Al-ASR, Almeda, Bahir Dar, Ethio-Japan, Huaxu and Kombolcha) based on: production & efficiency, technology mix, product mix, ownership status and organizational structure along with process flow. Basic qualitative systems such as: incentive schemes, management practices, best practices for social compliances, standard testing method for fabric inspection & quality control and quality assurance system have been assessed and compared with standard systems. The following basic quantitative parameters have also been studied: - plant utilization (in %), plant efficiency (in %), loom speeds (in RPM), productivity (in meters/day), and quality (in ‘A’ grade fabric %), working days (in No. of days/annum) & No. of looms/operator. It is then compared with best practice standards. The assessment shows lower average performances against best international standards. Possible root causes for lower-performing parameters are identified and areas of improvement have been recommended: - a system has to be there & followed for technical and production crew to attend in national/international exhibitions & seminars, best practices have to be there for skill development including proper training for operators on technical aspects, soft skills, attitudinal and behavioral changes, following of proper standard procedures for checking & optimization of raw material, implementation of quality circles, following of routine and preventive maintenance systems, implementation of best practices for environmental and social compliances, etc. Hence, proper implementation of the recommended systems helps the mills to be in line with international market & fit with best practice standards.

Key-Words / Index Term :
Qualitative parameters, quantitative parameters, weaving mills, best practices

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