Lean Tools in Apparel Manufacturing

Dr. Prabir Jana is a Professor at the National Institute of Fashion Technology, New Delhi, India. He has over 27 years of experience in the industry as well as in lecturing and researching in the field of apparel manufacturing. Currently, Prof. Jana is Shahi Chair Professor, Industry 4.0 at NIFT. He has authored several books and more than 250 articles and papers in leading national and international magazines and journals. He has also delivered various lectures at both national and international forums. His key interest area includes Apparel Technology Management, Industrial Engineering, Advanced Manufacturing Techniques, and Lean Manufacturing. Dr. Manoj Tiwari is an Associate Professor at the National Institute of Fashion Technology, Jodhpur, India. He has 14 years of industry and academic experience including teaching, industrial training, research and development, and consultancy. He has an experience of leading an international project involving capacity building and consultancy in manufacturing and production management. He has presented and published over 50 research papers and articles in conferences and journals. The book "Industrial Engineering in Apparel Manufacturing: Practitioner's Handbook? (ISBN: 9788193247204) has been coauthored with Prof. Prabir Jana. His key areas of interest include Industrial Engineering, Lean Manufacturing, Ergonomics, and Anthropometry.