NIFTs vision

To emerge as a center of excellence and innovation proactively catalysing growth of fashion business through
leadership in professional education with concern for social and human values.
National Institute of Fashion Technology was set up in 1986 under the aegis of the Ministry of Textiles, Government
of India. It has emerged as premier institute of design, management and technology, developing professionals for
taking up leadership position in fashion business in the emerging global scenario.
The institute is pioneer in envisioning and evolving fashion business education in the country through a network of
professionally managed centers.
NIFT has set academic standards and excelled in through leadership by providing a pool of creative genius and
technically competent professionals. The institute serves to provide a common platform for fashion education,
research and training.
The institution has already gone a long way in professionalising the fashion industry by exposing in to the world finest
design expertise, management practices and manufacturing technologies. NIFT has created a learning environment
that encourages innovation, creativity and excellence. It has come forward as one of the best multidisciplinary,
multidimensional and multifaceted establishment in the fashion sector and will continue to play the path-finders role
to facilitate business competitiveness in the global context.
In its endeavour to provide professional multi-skilled manpower to the fashion business, the institute works to attain
the following goals:

Nurturing creativity and encouraging innovation in pursuit of excellence

Integrating design, management and technology in fashion education
Attracting and fostering talent for knowledge assimilation and adopting best practices in imparting professional
education

Empowering the crafts community to retain the regional characteristics and position inherent cultural identity of
India crafts in a global market scenario

Practising a culture of trust, fairness, tolerance and positive orientation

Director Generals message

Monika S. Garg, IAS

Director General
National Institute of Fashion Technology

National Institute of Fashion Technology, a premier Fashion Institute has established itself as
a unique learning institution, spearheading fashion education and academic leadership since
last twenty five years. The institute has been playing a pivotal role in envisioning and evolving
fashion education through a network of professionally managed Centres across the country.
The rapidly changing fashion business is throwing open a plethora of exciting avenues in related
design domains. Interestingly, Design today lies suspended between Art and Technology;
Craftsmanship and Industrialization; Tradition and Modernity. Only through the understanding
of these nuances emerges a complete professional. Aligning itself with these demographics
is the National Institute of Fashion Technology. With academic inputs that are integrative and
inter disciplinary, our young professionals are well equipped to face the challenges.
A history of being in existence for as many years stands as a testimony to our fundamentals
where academic excellence lies at the core. Articulating this ideology, a new set of young
professionals from the class of 2011 from the Department of Fashion Technology at NIFT,
Gandhinagar are ready to take on the challenges ahead of them. They have worked very hard
for the Graduation Show. Their products are a manifestation of their creativity and discipline
coupled with their ability to think of imaginative business propositions in a competitive business
environment.
As they step into the industry, I hope that their future endeavors resonate with commitment to
developing themselves further in every respect as a person, to making the quality of lives of
our people and of the world better. These are the worthy purposes for which they have been
nurtured and prepared.
My compliments to the Director, the faculty members and staff for their concerted efforts in
providing the stimulus to the whole process.
My love and best wishes for the graduating class

Monika S. Garg
Director General

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Directors message

Sameeta Rajora, IFS

Director
NIFT - Gandhinagar

I take this opportunity to congratulate the 2007-2011 batch of Bachelor of Fashion technology (Apparel
Production), Department of Fashion Technology, NIFT, Gandhinagar on their successful completion of the
degree course.
The students undertook a variety of research projects and have been successful in proposing innovative
solutions to the identified problems/difficulties in a short span of time.
NIFT ensures a healthy academic environment and the four grueling years at NIFT prepare students to face
any kind of challenges in the industry and flourish with flamboyance.
I wish the graduating students of B. F. Tech a successful career and a good life ahead.

Sameeta Rajora
Director, NIFT Gandhinagar

Bachelor of Fashion Technology

Chairpersons message

Prof. Pavan Godiawala

Chairperson - Technology
National Institute of Fashion Technology

Another year has gone by and a new batch of graduating students Bachelor of Fashion
Technology (Apparel Production) 2007-11, is ready to make its foray into the ever challenging
Garment Industry.
The Department of Fashion Technology at National Institute of Fashion Technology has kept
its promise of giving the industry; students who are not only technically sound but also possess
qualities like strong managerial skills and an innovative thought process that make them
stand apart in the crowd. Our students have proven themselves as the best in all areas of the
industry, be it Operational areas, Strategic areas or Managerial area.
NIFT graduates have been placed with most of the Worlds leading companies and have stood
by their commitment to technology, quality and innovation.
We take great pride in presenting Technova 11 a kaleidoscope depicting the challenges
taken up by these young professionals and the tremendous amount of work that has gone into
accomplishing each task. The graduation projects that our students have taken up cover a wide
range of research areas such as Supply Chain Management, Product Range Development,
Process Improvisation, Software Solutions, Merchandising, Lean Manufacturing, Critical Path
Management, Establishing Standard Operating Procedures, Plant Layout Design and Logistics
the list is endless
The faculty and staff at NIFT have left no stone unturned to make these graduation projects a
success and it gives me immense pleasure to acknowledge and appreciate their sincere efforts.
At the same time, I would like to thank all the sponsoring companies for giving the students a
chance to learn and prove their mettle.
I take this opportunity to congratulate all the graduating students and my best wishes will
always remain with them. I wish them a bright, rewarding and fulfilling career ahead.

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Faculty resource

Prof. Pavan Godiawala Professor NIFT-Gandhinagar is a Chairperson of Department of Fashion

Technology. He has completed his Bachelor of Engineering Degree in Mechanical Engineering and
Master of Science in Manufacturing Management from BITS Pilani. His areas of interests include Plant
Layout, Setting up a Production Unit, Machinery Automation, and Production System. He is one of the
key founder members while setting up Research Development Training Center in NIFT Gandhinagar.
Prof. Godiawala is having 14 years of professional, academic and consolation experience. He has
worked on various consultation projects from industry as well as from Government.
He has also obtained a patent on Real Time Data Generation from Shop Floor for SMEs.

Ms. Amisha Mehta is working as Associate professor and Course Coordinator (Department of Fashion
Technology) with National Institute of Fashion Technology, Gandhinagar since January 2002. She
is Bachelor of Engineering in Computer Science and also Post Graduate Diploma in Operation
Management. She is having 15 years of professional experience and her areas of interest cover System
Design and Development and Internet Technology.

Dr. Amar Tewari is an Associate Professor and Course Coordinator (Foundation Programme). He is
working with NIFT since 1996. He has PhD in Mathematics and Master Degree in Mathematics (Lucknow
University). He has also PG Diploma in Computer Science & Application from Dayalbagh Engineering
College, Agra. He is having 22 years of professional experience in IT training and education. His areas
of interest are CAD/CAM applications in Apparel Manufacturing, Relational Data base Management,
Data Communication & Networking and Management Information System, E-Commerce and Computer
Integrated Management.

Mr. Pranav Vora is working as an Associate Professor, Course Coordinator Master of Fashion
Technology and coordinator International Linkages. He is also faculty coordinator projects at NIFT,
Gandhinagar. He is working with NIFT since 2003. He has Master Degree in Textile Engineering. His
areas of interest are textiles and garment manufacturing technology.

Ms. Vasundhara Chaudhary is an associate professor at NIFT, Gandhinagar. She is NIFT, Mumbai
alumnus and has a degree in Masters of Fashion Technology. She has work experience of twelve years
in industry and academics. Her core areas of expertise are Fashion Merchandising, Pattern Making and
Garment Construction, Product Development, Visual Merchandising and Apparel CAD.

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Faculty resource

Ms. Aarti Solanki is working as assistant professor at NIFT, Gandhinagar since last 5 years. She
is NIFT, Gandhinagar alumnus and has a degree in Masters of Fashion Technology. She has work
with industry as Merchandiser and Quality Controller before joining NIFT. Her areas of interest are
Garment Construction, Apparel Quality Management, Apparel CAD, Product Development and Export
Merchandising.

Mr. Manoj Tiwari is associated with National Institute of Fashion Technology, Gandhinagar as Asst.
Professor. After completing his Engineering in Textile Technology, he accomplished his Post Graduation
in Fashion Technology from NIFT, Delhi and Diploma in LEAN Management. He has been associated
with reputed organizations like Vogue-Velocity International, Egypt, Textrade International, Defence
Research & Development Organization (DRDO), and LNJ group. His research interests lie in Process
Planning & Control, Industrial Engineering, Plant Layout & Facility Development, Operators Training
and Skill development, Ergonomics, Technical Textiles and LEAN Management. He is a regular auther
in leading National Garments and Textile journals.

Ms. Nupur Chopra is working as an assistant professor with NIFT Gandhinagar since 2009. She has
finished her B. tech in Textile Technology and is an alumnus of M.F Tech, NIFT, New Delhi She has
worked in the textile testing lab in 2005. She has also worked on production floor and as merchandiser
since July2007. Her areas of interest are Fashion and Export Merchandising, Product Development,
Supply Chain Management, Garment Manufacturing Technology, Costing, Apparel Quality Management
and Pattern Making.

Mr. Ishwar Kumar is working as an assistant professor with NIFT Gandhinagar since Sept. 2010. He
is an alumnus of Master of Fashion Technology-2004 Batch, NIFT, New Delhi. He was associated with
reputed export houses including Dhir International and Shahi Exports. He has professional experience
of more than 7 years. His areas of interest are Industrial Engineering, Production Planning, Garment
Manufacturing Technology, Costing and Apparel Quality Management.

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Bachelor of Fashion Technology

[Apparel Production]

Apparel Manufacturing Industry has played a significant

PROGRAMME STRUCTURE

key role in the Indian economy. This Industry is predicted

YEAR 1
The first year, known as Foundation Programme
emphasizes on the basic understanding of the fundamentals
and concept of Design, Management and Technology for
fashion industry.

to grow substantially on exports as well as domestic

market front. Hence there is a growing need for Fashion
Technologists who can implement latest technology solution,
man advancement equipment and practice modern system

YEAR 2
Basic skills are imparted to understand fabric properties,
manufacturing process, machineries, statistical tools and
software related to the apparel Industry. Pattern making
and constructions of the garment form an integral part of
the curriculum.

in a team work environment.

The 4-year Undergraduate programme is designed to
train students to excel in the core Garment Manufacturing
Technology. The programme imparts basic inputs in area

YEAR 3
The third year prepares students to comprehensively
understand the manufacturing processing techniques,
develop skills in production planning & control, management
of trade, skills to construct specialized garments, sustainable
production, supply chain and IT applications.

of design and management with emphasis on Technology.

It prepares students will best practices in apparel
manufacturing coupled with understanding and application
of Information Technology. The programme has a practical
and hands-on approach to machinery and equipment

To comprehend the understanding of textile related inputs,

students in the 3rd year undertake internship in the textile
industry

application.

YEAR 4
The final year gives students a wide industrial exposure
by providing 14 week internship in the apparel sector.
This is followed by the inputs which help the students to
take decisions while on the floor. Students undertake the
research project in the final semester.

This programme is designed to motivate and facilitate

student to create a synergy between Modern Technology
& Human elements.
The four year programme is divided in to eight semester
covering the following study areas:

During the 3rd & 4th year, NIFT offers twinning programmes
with Fashion Universities abroad for select students.

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Bachelor of Fashion Technology

[Apparel Production]

The four year B.F. Tech programme culminates in student

executing a Research Project over the last semester.

Choice of the project

garments industry and the Techno-leaders of the world.

The topic selected for the project may belong to one of the
following types:
Investigation of an issue or problem currently of
concern to an apparel company /firm in particular or
the industry in general.
Planning and implementing a programme or
experimental investigation.
Surveying and documenting the facts and
phenomenon of the industry.

Scope of the Research project

Indicative Areas of Research

Through the years, research project have been selected

after identifying problem areas and regions in garment
manufacturing which requires detailed study. Since those
undertaking such arduous tasks are well equipped by
virtue of the systematic curriculum and projects are taken
on subjects of critical magnitude. The finding of Diploma
projects benchmark bridged the gap between the Indian

The project provides UG Technology students with an

opportunity to carry out a problem-solving exercise in a
practical setting, and interalia to
Choose individual topic for investigation displaying
initiative and innovation
Demonstrate intellectual rigor in the pursuit of the
research investigations.
Demonstrating skills of analysis and integration
along with an awareness of existing literature and
communicate the same in written and oral modes.
Product result of practical value and significance.

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Productivity improvement in Cutting / Sewing /

Finishing departments.
Garment Cutting Sewing & Finishing Techniques /
Automation / Systems
Quality Systems / Statistical Process Control/
Statistical Quality control
Production monitoring and Line efficiency
improvement
Cost Reduction in various departments of
manufacturing unit
Software solutions and their applications in
manufacturing / ERP / MIS
Machine and process improvisation
Product Development
Supply Chain Management
Merchandising and Fashion

Use of Daylight in
Garment Factory for Illumination

Arpit Gupta
[arpit.gupta@rocketmail.com]
Jinal Shah
[jinal17@gmail.com]

Project Guide

Prof. Pavan Godiawala

O bj e c t ive
To find the average lux values in industry for each department
To find the consumption of electricity for lighting as a percentage of monetary value spent.
To propose a model that can capture natural light and transfer it to work area.

Fi nd i ng
Average lux for cutting room is 252, sewing room is 276 and finishing room is 273.(the values are approximate)
Artificial lights contribute to 9%-13% of the total electricity bill. (existing lux level in the factories are much below than required standard.)
Maximum theoretical efficiency of model developed is 30%.

Me t ho d ol o g y
Study 1
Research: Secondary research on terminology and concept of CRI, minimum lux requirements as defined by International Labour
Organisation (ILO), and understanding the laws of reflection and refraction.
Survey: To find the details on lux, energy consumption, expenditure on lighting in garment industry.
Study 2
Research: Secondary research on various types of reflective materials, their properties and limitations.
Prototype Development: Develop a prototype that can capture sunlight throughout the day and transfer it to a designated point.

S c op e
Data received from the projects are limited to 5 leading garment manufacturing firms from Gujarat Garment Industry Cluster.
The developed equipment can also be used for other then garment industry and the efficiency of the developed equipment can be improved
by improving design and material used.

C onclus i on
The survey shows that industries lack in providing enough light in work areas and also that There is a lack of awareness about the minimum
lux requirements.
The new model can save recurring electricity cost by around 12 %.

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Ergonomic Workstation for Cuff

Attaching and Finishing Sewing
Operators
Sponsored by: DIPAS, DRDO, Delhi
Sharad Agarwal
[sharad.nift@yahoo.co.in]
Siddharth Singh Negi
[siddharthsingh2689@gmail.com]

Project Guide
Mr. Manoj Tiwari

Industry Guide
Dr. D. Majumdar, Sc.-F , DIPAS, DRDO

O bj e c t ive
To identify the causes of occupational hazard Repetitive Strain Injury among sewing operators.
To find the emergence of RSIs among sewing machine operators and to design an ergonomic workstation that will help in reducing Work
Related Musculo-Skeletal Disorders and hence prevent the emergence of RSI among Sewing Operators.

F i nd i ng
Emergence of Work Related Musculo-Skeletal Disorders among sewing operators is very high. Approximately 70-80% of the sewing
operators face problems due to improperly structured workstations.
Designed a prototype of ergonomic chair for cuff attaching and finishing operators.

Me t ho d ol o g y
Secondary research on prevalence of RSI among the sewing machine operators (150 Sewing Operators) through researches done in the
field.
To identify the areas of problems Nordic Questionnaire and Discomfort survey was conducted.
Selection of suitable operation/work station for ergonomic intervention.
Micro motion time study for the selected operation for 50 Sewing Operators in 3 different manufacturing units.
RULA and OWAS conducted for the selected operation to identify the compatibility of the work station to the work.
Anthropometry Data collection of the population studied to find the effective human-machine interface.
Prototype Development: Developing a prototype of the workstation that will suit the sewing operators in their task.

S c op e
Incorporating customization of the ergonomic Chair for better individual needs.
There is a wide scope of research, exploration and study of the Indian garment industries in this regard.

C onclus i on
Development and production of the improved ergonomically designed chair (For 5th to 95th Percentile) which is not only effective in reducing
WMSDs but is also cost-effective.
The results for the improvements were tested from the users and got certified from the ergonomists and orthopedic surgeon.

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Development of
Advanced Garment to Give Relief
to RSI Suffering IT Professionals
Ankesh Dev
[ankesh.dev@gmail.com]
Dinesh Kumar
[dennisniftian@gmail.com]

Project Guide
Mr. Pranav Vora

O bj e c t ive
Identification of the causes of occupational hazard Repetitive Strain Injury among the IT professionals.
Based on secondary research and surveys find out the muscles affected and the measures to revive them.
Design a garment that will help in relieving the muscles and hence prevent the emergence of RSI among IT professionals.

Fi nd i ng
Electromyography experiment showed that muscles that are majorly affected are upper trapezius muscles, located along the direction of
neck and shoulder muscles. The fatigue generated in the muscles may reduce by almost 20%-25% when massage is applied over them and
hence can prevent the emergence of RSI or relieve from pain in an RSI suffering IT professional to a great extent.
Designed a prototype garment that will have integrated massaging techniques for the above purpose.

Me t ho d ol o g y
Research: Secondary research on prevalence of RSI among the IT professionals and the major affected muscles.
Experimentation: Experiment to analyse fatigue generation of different muscles of a computer operator through electromyography test.
Prototype Development: Developing a prototype of the garment that will relieve the pain of the affected muscles of an RSI suffering IT
professional.

S c op e
Development and production of the new garment with improvised technologies which are better in nature and reduces the complexity of the
product.
Incorporating customization of the product for better individual needs.
There is a wide scope of research, exploration and study in terms of new technologies, fabrics and construction of the garment.

C onclus i on
The project identifies RSI as a new occupational hazard prevalent among IT professionals which go mostly unnoticed during early stages of
its emergence and hence has a very few remedial measures.
New prototype garment designed that can be wore upon by IT professionals even while working that helps in preventing professionals falling
prey to RSI and hence increases their productivity.

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Business Process Re-engineering of

Inventory Control System for Finished
Goods
Sponsored by: Provogue India Pvt. Ltd., Mumbai

Project Guide

Nandini Gaur
[nandini.gaur@gmail.com]
Preksha Sharma
[prekshhh@gmail.com]

Ms. Nupur Chopra

Industry Guide
Ms. Mansi Desai

O bj e c t ive
To obtain an accurate amount of inventory with minimum level of pending stocks and a correct estimation of budget to be allotted for each
season.
To develop a model to improvise the selected process using various BPR techniques.

F i nd i ng
A centralized Open-to-Buy is not capable enough of providing a retailer with correct inventory investment value.
Stock sales deviation is significantly substantial.
Accuracy of centralized OTB is less as compared to store specific OTB.
Store specific Open-to-Buy method also acts as a feedback system.

Me t ho d ol o g y
Understanding the current as-is process.
Conducting detailed surveys in support of the reason.
Analyzing past sales and trends.
Developing a model to improvise the existing one.

S c op e
With implementation of this model, an accurate level of finished goods inventory can be decided. This would aid in streamlining logistics from
central warehouse and eventually in manufacturing an exact number of merchandise that can be sold during the season.

C onclus i on
The store specific Open-to-buy inventory control system, helps planning the budget for a store at micro level rather than macro level as it
takes the sales trends of a particular store into account, for the forecast. This method helps in the reduction of stock sales variation and
helps in calculating an accurate stock and budget.

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Increasing Contribution by Reducing

Component Cost
Sponsored by: Pratibha Syntex Pvt Ltd., Indore
Ruchika Tripathi
[ruchika22.nift@gmail.com]
Swati Singh
[swatisingh1988@gmail.com]

Project Guide
Ms. Amisha Mehta

Industry Guide
Mr. Sameer Bhand

O bj e c t ive
Analyze the fabric consumption on floor for specific styles and possible ways to reduce it.
To determine the best width of fabric and best efficiency markers for specific Decathlon styles.
To determine the feasibility of solid size markers for specific Decathlon styles.
To analyze thread consumption and wastage and possible reduction measures.

Fi nd i ng
Solid size markers were more cost effective for the styles under study.
Thread wastage is 15% as opposed to 30% taken by the industry.
Width variation was one of the dominant causes for increased fabric consumption.

Me t ho d ol o g y
Analyze thread consumption on floor.
Analyze reasons for increased fabric consumption on floor.
Use Diamino to determine the best width and hence the best efficiency markers.
Cost analysis of best width and solid size marker implementation.

S c op e
Variable overheads can also be included to reduce the marginal costs to increase contribution.
Can be further widened to include other styles.
Similar marker working for mixed markers can be done.

C onclus i on
Solid size markers resulted in cost reduction by reducing the fabric and thread consumption. The fabric consumption was reduced by
approx. 4% and thread by 12% (Polyester) and 14% (Filament)

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Effective Time & Action Management

using Critical chain Approach
Sponsored by: Impulse Overseas Pvt. Ltd., Gurgaon

Project Guide

Saumya Mehrotra
[saumya02@gmail.com]
Esha Gupta
[eshagupta2409@gmail.com]

Ms. Vasundhara Chaudhary

Industry Guide
Shrey Sharma, Shilpi Singh

O bj e c t ive
To manage the time available for Esprit Mens Casual Knits team for sampling in the most efficient manner to improve their sampling
performance by applying Critical chain and Process improvement approaches.

F i nd i ng
The effects of student syndrome, Parkinsons law and hidden safety can be minimized using As-Late-As-Possible scheduling
Multitasking induces loss of focus.
Multiple project implementation of critical chain gives better results than single project implementation.

Me t ho d ol o g y
Using process improvement tools to improvise on bottlenecks
Studying the various stages involved in sampling.
Optimizing time for every activity using critical chain methodology.
Inserting buffers at key points which act as shock absorbers for meeting deadlines.

S c op e
The critical chain approach can be extended on to all divisions of product categories in Esprit.
The execution would become simpler with ready to use templates being incorporated in the companys ERP.

C onclus i on
It is important to note that the pre-production process networks are unique for every single enterprise, every single buyer, even sometimes
for every single order. In the absence of a standardized pre-production process network, elimination, concurrence and/or integration
approach will be too case specific to be applicable across industry.
Critical chain concept based TNAs enhance the team spirit, which is lagging in the traditional approach.

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Supply Chain Diagnostics-devising a

Road map for Lean Transformation
using Value Stream Map
Sponsored by: Arvind Ltd (Denim Fabric division), Ahmedabad
Himani Saini
[himaninift@gmail.com]
Shruti Priya
[Shruti1512@gmail.com]

Project Guide
Dr. Amar Tewari

Industry Guide
Mr. Vinod Jeba Azir

O bj e c t ive
To study the internal supply chain of the company to understand the material flow and information flow.
To draw the current state value stream map and identify opportunities for improvement
Propose a future state value stream map to ensure proper flow and reduced inventory
To devise a road map for lean transformation to achieve the improvement objectives.

Fi nd i ng
Sphagetti movement of raw material due to haphazard layout
Inventory levels not defined and managed
Increased manufacturing lead times and product path
Poor workplace management

Me t ho d ol o g y
Literature study of Lean Manufacturing and its tools
Internal supply chain diagnostics and Product family analysis
Preparing current VSM and identifying opportunities
Preparing the FS VSM and the action plan to reach to the ideal state

S c op e
The lean journey is 80% behavioral and 20% technical which makes the initiative highly dependent on positive cultural transformation in the
organization. Continuous improvement leads to future state realization and turning it into current state and hence again visualization of a
future state and so on

C onclus i on
Lean is not a state but a journey of continuous improvement and at Arvind Ltd its a completely new concept. By practicing lean tools
we reached a state of reduced MLT. Product route and cycle time. The above parameters have a direct relation with improved customer
relationship and increased profit for the company.

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Waste Minimization in the Finishing

Room and Enhancing the Efficiency
Sponsored by: Artex apparels, Ahmedabad

Project Guide

Akash Anand
[akash.anand3@gmail.com]
Rajil Mittal
[rajil64342@gmail.com]

Mr. Ishwar Kumar

Industry Guide
Ms. Aanchal Kumari

O bj e c t ive
Study the various reasons for the low productivity and efficiency and try to eliminate/ reduce them.
Identification and categorization of various types of NVA activities.
To plan a smooth and efficient layout for the finishing room.

F i nd i ng
High man and material movement in the finishing room due to unplanned layout.
Underutilization of manpower- the output produced was very low as compared to the installed capacity of the room.
Thread cutting was out sourced; the quality of the outsourced thread cutting was too bad.

Me t ho d ol o g y
String diagram-with the use of the string diagram, the excess man material movement can be calculated.
Observation and analysis of the various activities of the finishing room and identify the NVA activities to eliminate them, and try to eliminate
them.

S c op e
This project mainly is layout based and hence cannot be used in any other facility.
The hanger proposed can be used in any industry for the purpose of riveting.

C onclus i on
Operators are given responsibilities and are given a chance to explore their potential.
Layout will help the line to enhance its productivity.
It will also make operators/helpers life easier as it reduces their movement in the line.
This is what helps this high performance system work effectively.

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Optimization of the Cutting Room

Efficiency
Sponsored by: Artex Apparels, Ahmedabad
Nishant Thacker
[nikkythacker@gmail.com]
Vineet Sharma
[vineet.niftian@gmail.com]

Project Guide
Ms. Aarti Solanki

Industry Guide
Mr. Shubhendu Narayan

O bj e c t ive
To improve overall efficiency of the cutting room and to reduce the wastage of the fabric.
To introduce working aids in the cutting room.
To streamline the material flow in the cutting room.

Fi nd i ng
The introduction of proper material movement leads to improved efficiency.
Cost reduction as a result of proper storing of remnants.
A lot of time wasted in Non value adding activities.

Me t ho d ol o g y
Time study for each and every activity done.
Material movement tracked and analyzed.
Value stream mapping tool used for analyzing current scenario.
Sorting of the cutting room by visual aids and markings done.

S c op e
Working aids introduced are not only one industry specific.
The layout introduced depends on the specific conditions of the facility.
Marker efficiency used is good but still there is scope for improvement in terms of wastage reduction.

C onclus i on
A better material flow consuming less movement and time.
Working aids reduce both time and wastage.
Sorted cutting room and remnant storage reduce the wastage of time.
Proper material flow along with a proper Cut Order Planning increases the baseline profits.

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Automation for Shirting Operations

Sponsored by: Aarna Clothing Pvt. Ltd., Ahmedabad
Satendra Prasad Burnwal
[burnwal.satendra32@gmail.com]
Surabhi Taneja
[tanejasurabhi@gmail.com]

Project Guide
Prof. Pavan Godiawala

Industry Guide
Mr. Amit Pongalia- IE Head

O bj e c t ive
Work on specific operation which can be automated, providing indigenous solution and design machinery or work aids.
Machines / attachments developed are: 1) Pocket creasing machine 2) Cuff round cut 3) Epaulet cross stitch 4) Stacker for front placket
attach

F i nd i ng
Indigenous solutions were given and automation done for operations
Pocket Creasing Machine: One helper was removed, production/ month increased by 9% and cost/ piece reduced by 54%. Automation cost
Rs 8900.
Cuff Round Cutter: production increased by 69% and cost/ piece reduced by 47%. Attachment Cost Rs 1050/ Epaulet Cross Stitch: production increased by 132% and cost/ piece reduced by 61% Attachment cost Rs 186/ Stacker for front placket attach on Kansai special: One helper was removed, cost/ piece reduced by 45%. Stacker cost Rs 15,800/-.

Me t ho d ol o g y
Study the shirting operations and the existing semi/fully automated machines / work aids
Study the existing instruments, machining, materials, actuators, pneumatics, fasteners etc.
Designed, made technical drawings of and developed the machine and attachments. The machines and attachments developed were
implemented in the unit.

S c op e
Furthermore operations can be automated, the machines/ attachments developed were more of mechanical devices, by using sensors, laser
lights, and microprocessors higher level of sophistication can be achieved.
These devices can also be used for other operations/ industry by making minor changes.

C onclus i on
Automating is believed to be costly work but it can be done cost effectively by using indigenous methods and localized manufacturing, which
will deskill the operations, reduce manpower, increase productivity and maintain consistency of quality at reasonable cost.
Automation needs a group of specialists. The team including garment technologists, machine mechanic, machining expert, mechanical and
electrical engineer.

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Strategizing and Building an Effective

and Efficient Plant Layout
Sponsored by: Maam Arts, Jaipur
Abhimanyu Singh
[Justabhi12@gmail.com]
Ayushi Fatehpuria
[ayushi.fathepuria@gmail.com]

Project Guide
Mr. Manoj Tiwari

Industry Guide
Mr. Jigar Dewan

O bj e c t ive
To make an effective, efficient and feasible plant layout
Suggesting material handling equipment and Minimize Material Handling
Maintain flexibility of arrangement and of operations

Fi nd i ng
Designed the layout for manufacturing 1600 pieces with SAM 25-30 minutes
Suggested the material handling equipment and Optimized the material flow within the departments
Allocation of all the work stations after calculating the requirement

Me t ho d ol o g y
Studied present industry workflow, material flow, workstations
Analyzed the area and the building for the new industry
Determined capacity and according to this made an efficient plant layout
Devised the material flow and suggested the equipment for material handling

S c op e
Plant layout development for Fabric and trim store, Cutting department, Sewing department, and Finishing department.
Material and Work flow and resource allocation
The layout design is flexible enough to accommodate style variations.

C onclus i on
An efficient and effective layout was designed based on the capacity planning.
Suggested the equipment for material flow
Optimized the material flow inter and intra departments

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Development of a Quality Manual

for Kids wear for a Kids wear Brand
Kid Studio
Sponsored by: Kids Studio, Ahmedabad

Project Guide

Rohan Jain
[Rohanjain20@gmail.com]

Ms. Aarti Solanki

Industry Guide
Mr. Jagat Bakeri

O bj e c t ive
Development of a Quality Manual for kids wear for the brand KID STUDIO keeping in mind the various kids safety standards and quality
requirements.

F i nd i ng
On the study of working procedures it was found that a lot of procedures and conformities were not a part of the operating methodologies.
There was no specific format of tech pack and inspection.
On the implementation of the various formats, there was a resistance in making formats a part of the working procedure.

Me t ho d ol o g y
KID STUDIOs working procedures and the methodologies have been analyzed to identify loop holes and the requirement for various
formats.
Various quality manuals and kids wear safety standards have been taken into account while developing the manual.
Quality Manual was developed looking at all the procedures for fabrics, trims and accessories.

S c op e
The project has further scope of study in the requirements for washing and printing methods and quality requirements.

C onclus i on
The project has covered all the major areas with the specific quality conformities in each and every department. Various formats have been
developed to be used for inspection at various levels.
New tech pack has been developed to be followed.

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Reducing Rejections and Reworks in

Sewing Department Through Quality
Improvement
Sponsored by: Aarvee Denims, Ahmedabad
Aryan Singh Chouhan
[aryan.nift@gmail.com]
Neil Dagar
[dagarneil@gmail.com]

Project Guide
Mr.Pranav Vora

Industry Guide
Mr. Man Singh

O bj e c t ive
Identify the factors that lead to increase in rejections and reworks.
To determine the critical operations leading to defects.
Search for possible solutions or alternatives for improving the operation.
To bring down and sustain rejections to a minimum level.

Fi nd i ng
Improper operator training caused rework.
Absence of inline quality checkpoints lead to late identification of defects.
Certain critical operations were more prone to defects than others.
Improvement in operation process reduced rejections.

Me t ho d ol o g y
Analysis of the reasons that are causing defect.
Study of existing processes through method study and suggest work improvement.
Evaluation of various possible solution or alternatives and Implementation of optimal solution and further improvisation.

S c op e
Decrease in level of rejections and reworks and Reduced fabric usage.
Increased productivity and reduction in lead time and Cost reduction and increased profit.

C onclus i on
Reduced rejections and reworks and Improvement in quality through inline quality check.
Improved processes lead to lower reworks
Cost reduction and less fabric wastage.

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Digitizing the Cutting Room to

Reduce the Time Consumption in Cut
Plan Activities
Sponsored by: Artex apparels private limited, Ahmedabad

Project Guide

Bhavyaa Gupta
[greatestbhavyaa@gmail.com]

Ms. Amisha Mehta

Industry Guide
Mr. Manish Patel

O bj e c t ive
To keep an accurate track of fabric in-house
Provide a platform for roll segregation, shrinkage and shade wise for ease in laying
Generate reports for monthly fabric consumed
Automate Cut-Order-Planning procedure

F i nd i ng
Cut room planning is done manually on paper which consumes 12 minutes (Approx)
Planning is susceptible to variety of human errors due to manual calculations and manual collection of data from variety of places which
caused re-planning
The monthly fabric consumption report took 2.5 hours- 3 hours to be made.

Me t ho d ol o g y
Primary and secondary data collection about cutting room planning process.
Cut order planning and fabric management software designing
Implementing the software in the company
Testing the new software

S c op e
The software is made on Microsoft excel using Visual basics application but for further use in the industry, it has be converted into an
Application Software.

C onclus i on
A cutting room application is made which reduces the time of cut plan activity by 61% (Approx.) and self generates fabric consumption
reports.
Data is consolidated to eliminate re-planning

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Streamlining and Re-designing

The Layout and Process Flow of Fabric
Store
Sponsored by: Alok Industries Limited, Silvassa
Amaresh Kumar
[amaresh012345@gmail.com]
Vinay Kumar Singh
[rawsharp@gmail.com]

Project Guide
Dr. Amar Tewari

Industry Guide
Mr. Abhijit Das

O bj e c t ive
Streamline process flow
Standardize material flow
Redefining the fabric store layout with best knowledge and understanding the compliances

Fi nd i ng
Space utilization will better and capacity will increase by using racks.
Development of standard operation procedure for fabric store.
By re-designing and standard operating procedure implementation time for material movement has reduced.

Me t ho d ol o g y
Literature review- Analyze the process flow, material movement and space allocation
Analysis of current situation with help of VSM, FMEA and cause and effect diagram.
Detailed study of compliances to be followed in layout.
Generating the new layout for fabric store and do the feasibility study to get the best possible layout

S c op e
Inventory modeling can be done for the decision making regarding the order quantities as per E.O.Q.(economic order quantity) for deciding
the replenishment period and required stock.

C onclus i on
The fabric store is base for entire manufacturing process so it is important to streamline process flow and material movement of the internal
supply chain mechanism. The project has achieved its objective of streamlining the whole process flow of the fabric store. This was achieved
through standard operation procedure development and re-engineering of layout.

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Productivity Improvement in Sewing

Floor
Sponsored by: AM Synergy Pvt. Ltd., Ahmedabad

Project Guide

Ravi R. Kumar
[ravi.niftg11@gmail.com]

Mr. Ishwar Kumar

Industry Guide
Mr. Sandeep Vadher

O bj e c t ive
To do comprehensive study of sewing floor and find parameters affecting productivity.
To find and minimize the Off Standard activities related to sewing floor.
To decrease the non value added activities by improving method, training and layout.

F i nd i ng
No technical data like SAM or Skill Matrix was used in the line.
The line was not balanced and output was much less then its capacity.
Man and machine related off standard contributed about 24%.
Front and back section needed process flow and layout improvement respectively.

Me t ho d ol o g y
Actual time study and line study was done to relate sewing floor with numerical meanings and further balancing of line.
Off standard frequency study was carried out in order to give numerical meaning.
Developing techniques and implementing them to minimize off standard.

S c op e
The data and approach can be used for further improvement in other productivity parameters.
Off standard can be further worked upon and minimized.

C onclus i on
Skill Matrix and SAM value are crucial to line planning.
Off standards cannot be nullified but can be minimized.

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Construction of Quality Manual

and Stream Lining of Stores
Sponsored by: Vardhman Nisshinbo Garments Company Ltd., Ludhiana
Vishal Singh
[vishaalthakur12@gmail.com]

Project Guide
Mrs. Nupur Chopra

Industry Guide
Mr. Kulbhushan Shakya, Mr. Nitin Sharma

O bj e c t ive
To construct a quality manual for company.
To Streamline fabric and trim stores operations.

Fi nd i ng
The quality parameter requirements of various buyers
Quality issues in a shirt, the control parameters, and assurance system
Problems in the fabric and trims stores operations.

Me t ho d ol o g y
Exploratory research for quality requirements of various buyers.
Identification of problems, Cause & Effect Diagram, FME Analysis.
VSM of the stores, micro-motion study of processes
Proposal & Implementation of the proposed system

S c op e
This Quality manual will serve as the standard for quality for company.
Standardization of Man-Material Flow and process in the stores
Reducing Rework, Minimizing cost of Quality, Increase in Productivity

C onclus i on
Successful development and implementation of the quality standards for company.
Redesigning of process flow, material flow, and space utilization of the stores.

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Work aid Development for a Shirting

Unit to Optimize Material Handling
Sponsored by: Vardhman Nnishinbo Garment Ltd., Ludhiana

Project Guide

Shubham Singh
[shubhamindiana@gmail.com]

Ms. Vasundhra Chaudhary

Industry Guide
Mr. Sumit Kharb

O bj e c t ive
To develop work aids for sewing room to make the workstation more user friendly thus reducing the processing time and work content of
operators.
To study the flaws of existing system and make a comparative analysis with proposed system and underlying cost involved in its
implementation, simultaneously optimizing resource utilization.

F i nd i ng
Effect of material handling in workability, productivity and quality.
Designed material handling and disposing systems for different sections of the line.
Exploring the applications of pneumatics in work aids.
Improved bundle processing time and work content for different operations.

Me t ho d ol o g y
Work-study.
Man Vs. Machine chart.
Work aid development (Based upon requirement)
Method re-engineering

S c op e
Development of customized work aids as per needs of the organization.
Since RMG is labor-intensive industry, these work aids helps industry to meet its goal without sacrificing operators goodwill.
There is lot more area of research in this field based upon different types of products.

C onclus i on
As cost of production is increasing day by day and skill of labors has saturated. So in this time of immense competition and economic crisis,
lesser the operating cost more will be the chances of sustenance in the market. These work aids provide a leading edge by catalyzing, rate
defining factor i.e. manufacturing.

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Improving Layout and Quality of

Garments in Finishing Room
Sponsored by: M/s. Padam Singh Pvt. Ltd., Jaipur
Gaurav Kumar Meena
[gauravk.meena@yahoo.com]

Project Guide
Prof. Pavan Godiawala

Industry Guide
Mr. M. A. Khan

O bj e c t ive
Improving finishing room layout to reduce the unnecessary material movement on the floor.
Introducing a quality system to avoid the unnecessary handling of altered and rejected garments.

Fi nd i ng
Reduced the movement of semi-finished goods by (22%) from 289 ft to 224 ft.
Reduced the alteration and rejection of semi-finished by 10 %.
Average Production increased from 1250 Pcs/ day to 1450 Pcs/day A jump of 16%

Me t ho d ol o g y
Selection of improvement opportunity and Analysis current situation
Identifying root causes and Searching and opting the best suitable solution
Implementing the opted solution and Monitoring the result and evaluating the solution
The process of opted solution will be standardizing in order to regularize it into day to day routine as a fix guideline.

S c op e
The said project was carried out in the finishing room of small scale garment industry but it can also be carried out in large scale garment
industry.
It was carried out in the finishing room of garment industry but it can also be extended to the other departments of the industry

C onclus i on
Identifying the non-conformance on the place of origin and rectifying it not only to reduce the rework and rejections but it also increases the
productivity.
Layout plays significant role in overcoming unnecessary movement of the material.

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Graduation Projects
B. F. Tech. : Batch 2006 - 2010

1.

Lean and responsive supply chain for core range of

10.

mainline products

[Anuj George]
2.

3.

System Design for LUX monitoring, Mapping and

Control
[Rahul Bhardwaj]

[Prerna Bhandari]
11.
12.

5.

6.

[Prateek Singh, Siddesh Chauhan]

13. Facility Planning for denim washing unit with capacity
of

[Prateek kamra]

[Arpan Srivastav, Ishan Kumar]

Ergonomically suited workstation design for

reduction of postural hazards

Regaining control: Drum buffer rope in Made to

Order Apparel Manufacturing

[Abhijeet Anand, Kshitiz Kamra]

[Vashistha Iyer, Arush Dixit]

Reduction in Alteration

14.

15.

Design and implementation of facility layout and

[Akansha Mishra]

Product Development and more for ClimaGear

Jacket
[Sakshi Jain]

9.

WIP optimization on sewing floor

[Anupam Kujur, Atul Singh]

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Reduction of alteration
[Vinod Sawaiyan]

16.

Re-engineering of Trouser Manufacturing set up

[Amit Prakash, Shruti Bisht]

material handling system

8.

500 pieces/day

guide

[Kapil Tanwar, Navin Minj]

7.

Mapping of warehouse activities and reduction in per

piece picking time

To ascertain & implement of ideal core stock norms

Development of Incentive Scheme Implementation

Risk Analysis in Merchandising Activities

[Abhilasha Singh, Priya kumari]

[Ashwini Yelne]
4.

Design and development of triburg E Merchandising

and quality assurance E- Audit software

17.

Re-engineering of finishing room

[Deepak Kumar, Jigar Dewan]

18.

Maximizing cut to ship percentage

[Abhishek Srivastav, Santosh Kumar]

19. Fashion Forecasting autumn/winter

wear in India

[Avani Nimba]

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Projects undertaken by
Department of Fashion Technology
NIFT Gandhinagar

1.

Anchor Institute Cell:

NIFT Gandhinagar has been appointed as an Anchor Institute in the field of Apparels by Industries Commissioner, Govt. of Gujarat. Anchor Institutes
main objective is to ensure improved output by the Polytechnics and ITIs offering Apparel manufacturing and related courses in Gujarat thereby
ensuring ready employment and industry response. Under this scheme, Industries may also get associated with Anchor Institute Cell in order to
enhance the skill sets of their employees. The industries are welcome to associate/collaborate with this cell to conduct training program for skill
up-gradation and management inputs. The program is financially supported by the Govt. of Gujarat and it offers a bright opportunity for industry to
attain its goal in training needs through NIFT in the project phase.
Highlights of Activities of the Anchor Institute Cell:

Up-grading technical courses being offered by ITI and Polytechnics in the State to make it industry responsive.
Introducing new courses in accordance with emerging needs of industries
To organize training programmes, industrial interaction and visit to trade fair of machineries and equipment in India for knowledge up-
gradation of ITI and Polytechnic faculties
To upgrade the technical lab infrastructure of selected Polytechnic and ITI nodal Institute
To develop document on case study and best practices in garment industry for training
To develop audio-visual aids on Operators Training and Textile Fibre to Fashion for training
To continuously identify new areas of growth in the apparel sector.

2.

Tribal Training Program on Garment Stitching:

In order to impart the skill to Tribal women in the state, Trial Development
Department, Government of Gujarat has assigned a task of Tribal Training
Program on Garment Stitching to NIFT Gandhinagar. The main objective behind
the said project is to up lift the livelihood of tribal women of the state by helping
them in acquiring the set of skills to earn their livelihood themselves. So far NIFT
Gandhinagar has trained 155 tribal women and all have been placed successfully
into the industries.

Honourable Chief Minister Shri Narendra Modi Ji is

awarding the certificate to the trained Tribal women

3.

Research, Development and Training Centre (RDTC):

NIFT Gandhinagar has set up a unique Research, Development and Training Centre (RDTC) in 2002 having state of the art technology and
equipment to carry out the research based activity in the area of Ready made Garment Industry (RMG) with the financial assistance from the Govt.
of Gujarat. The objective of establishing RDTC was to conduct research project, product development, skill up gradation, training programmes for
various level of garment industry and consultancy services to the industry thereafter assisting the garment industry in Gujarat.

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Bacheloar of Fashion Technology [Batch 2007-11]

National Institute of Fashion Technology

NIFT Campus, GH-0 Extension Road, Behind Infocity, Gandhinagar - 382007
Phone: 079 23240832. 23240834. Fax: 079 23240772
www.nift.ac.in/gandhinagar, E-mail: niftdftg@gmail.com