Apparel Manufacturing Insights: Seeking Experienced Professionals for Guidance

Hello everybody!

I have a new assignment in an Apparel Manufacturing Unit. I am looking for professionals in the same field or those with similar experience to interact with.

Thanks and Regards,
Jeevan

Hi Jeevan,

I have experience in the Garment Industries, both in the Export and Domestic sectors. Please post your query; let forum members also join the discussion and try to help you.

Regards,
Antony.

Hi,

I have experience in one of India's leading textile firms. You can always contact me for any queries.

Regards,
Nidhi

Hi Jeevan,

I am also from the apparel industry. I am basically an Engineer but in the apparel sector, I have been there for the last 20 years. I have worked in all the departments of the apparel industry like PPC, Production, Maintenance, quality, compliance, administration in senior management positions. At present, I am working for an apparel company as General Manager - HR, Admin & Compliance.

Please let me know what I can do for you.

-Srinaren

Hi Jeevan,

Tell me, what information do you need in the apparel industry? I am working for a major brand called ESPRIT as the business head.

Regards,
Madhusuden.

Dear Antony/Nidhi/Srinaren and Madhusuden,

Thank you for the message. I have just joined an apparel unit which is run by a group that is 50 plus years old. This particular unit is in its 2nd year of existence. We have a staff strength of about 80 people, including workers and trainees totaling around 500.

One of the main issues we face is the high turnover rate. Being in Coimbatore, we have a lot of competition. Except for those in apprentice schemes, employees tend to leave within 6-12 months of joining. They have mostly been recruited from places like Chennai/Bangalore with a 30-40% increase in CTC and leave with a minimum hike of 30%.

Next, I would like to gather some details about the HR and motivation practices that are followed in the industry, as our management is very interested in the well-being of our employees.

Once again, thank you for the responses. Have a rewarding day ahead!

Jeevan

Hi Madhusudhan,

May I have your email ID? Probably, we both will have some things to discuss in common!

-Srinaren

Hi Jeevan,

I have been in merchandising for almost 9 years now. Please post your query.

Regards,
Madhusuden.

Hi,

I am from a garment machinery manufacturing company. I have been asked to prepare a report on:

1. Growth rate of export garments and domestic demand (result)
2. Minimum wages paid in the garment industry
3. FTA conclusion and process

Can anybody try and help me out, please?

Thanks,
IP

Hi Mr. Pinto,

In which garment machinery manufacturing company are you? Since you are in Bangalore, you may contact me at 9343866001 in case you need any information.

-Srinaren

Hi Jeevan,

Turnover has always been a major problem in the textile industry, and the only way to make workers stay is the Human Relation approach. Believe me, I have seen wonders in this regard, only because of the fact that we had really good personal relations with all workers, and such loving and caring behavior that even if they got good hikes, they would never go, or go and come back.

You need to identify their needs (personal as well) and ensure that every query is solved. Personnel Executives play a big role in it. Right from the timekeeper to the Personnel head, everyone has to be affectionate towards them.

Please be detailed about the prevailing atmosphere in your company, and I will be able to guide you further.

Regards,
Nidhi

Hi Nidhi,

I fully agree with you. Human relationships can help reduce employee turnover. Can you share some incidents from your organization where this has made a difference?

-Srinaren

Dear Nidhi,

I have personally known from my previous organizations that you can only work successfully with good relations. The problem we are facing here is that production people are so much worried about the targets that they don't care for humane values, and they end up treating the shop floor employees with disrespect.

I will get back to you soon with more details. Thanks for replying.

Regards,
Jeevan

Dear Friend,

There is nothing special about the garment industry. In fact, it will be more stringent in the garment industry as buyers will be insisting on social compliance auditing.

Regards, P.T. RAMESHAN

Dear Sir,

I am a student pursuing my postgraduate degree in Management and am currently seeking a summer internship in HR. Sir, could you please assist me? Can I apply for the internship at your organization?

Thank you.

Hello everyone,

Can anyone help me with structuring a training module for sustainability, growth, and competitiveness? Feel free to share all that you know.

Regards,
MANISH