Garment Companies Research Articles

Aspiring for a Better Future: Rural Women Labour Migrants in Ethiopia’s Industrial Park

ABSTRACT The expansion of industrial parks in Ethiopia’s major cities drew a large number of young migrant workers from rural villages. The majority of these first-generation industrial labour migrants are young women seeking industrial work, independence, and a better urban life. Drawing on fieldwork in two foreign garment companies located in the Bole Lemi Industrial Park (BLIP) on the outskirts of the Ethiopian capital, Addis Ababa, this paper examines the socio-economic factors influencing young rural women’s agency and aspirations to migrate to the city as industrial workers. Industrial parks become a space where the economic goals of foreign firms who have relocated their factories to increase profits by utilising a large pool of ‘untapped’ labour force intersect with the socio-economic aspirations of young rural labour migrants who have moved to urban areas. These labour migrants have moved to urban areas in search of a better life, escaping from rural poverty and patriarchy, culminating in the feminisation of factory work.

Hypertension and its risk factors among pregnant garment workers attending a health centre in Bangladesh

Background: The burden of hypertension among the pregnant garment workers in Bangladesh is not well known. The aim of this study was to determine the prevalence of hypertension and its associated factors among pregnant garment workers attending a health centre in Narayanganj, Bangladesh. Methods: A cross-sectional study was done among conveniently selected adult pregnant garment workers at ≥20 weeks of gestation who visited a health centre of a garment company in Narayanganj, Bangladesh, between July and October 2023. Data on age, education, job nature, family history, clinical, height, weight, and blood pressure were collected. Binary logistic regression was performed to identify factors associated with hypertension. Results: Of 150 participants the average age was 27.3 years (standard deviation, 3.2) and mean gestational age was 21.7 weeks. The prevalence of hypertension among the participants was 7.3% (95% confidence interval, 4.0% - 12.3%). A family history of pregnancy-related hypertension was found to be associated with hypertension (adjusted odds ratio, 34.7; 95% confidence interval, 2.0 - 619.0). Conclusion: Approximately one in 14 pregnant garment workers had hypertension, and family history of pregnancy-related hypertension was an associated factor. Healthcare professionals may consider this factor while providing care and counseling to this population.

Institutional Ownership and Intellectual Capital Determining Factors in the Value of Textile and Garment Companies

Institutional Ownership and Intellectual Capital Determining Factors in the Value of Textile and Garment Companies

Adopsi Teknologi Sistem Cad/Cam Pada Industri Tekstil Dan Garmen

Industry of textile and garment is one of the national priorities, but the industrial growth slowing down, this is due to the condition of an old machine. In industry of textile and garment, techgnology CAD/CAM system is relative new technology and has been provided by the vendors CAD/CAM systems, however the adoption rate is still low. Therefore, it is necessary to measure the extent of the influence from the factors that influence adoption technology CAD/CAM systems. This study aims to identification factors that affect the adoption technology CAD/CAM systems and develop a model CAD/CAM systems adoption. This model was developed from basic models the technology organization environment (TOE) framework and individual context. Ten hypotheses were develop in this study and data processing use method Partial Least Square (PLS) with software Smart PLS 4.0 Survey was conducted using questionnaires, successfully raised as much as 94 respondent from large textile and garment companies. Results of this research are proofing factors positive effect to adoption technology CAD/CAM systems are Relative Advantage, Compability, Complexity, Cost, Top Management Support, Technical Skill, Export Orientation, External Pressure, External Support and CEO’s or CIO’s Knowledge Level.

Analisis Pemberian Kompensasi yang Berdampak Terhadap Turnover Intention pada Karyawan Bagian Produksi, Studi Kasus pada Sebuah Perusahaan Garmen di Kota Bandung

This study aims to find out the impact of compensation on turnover intention on employees of the production department, a case study of a garment company in Bandung City. The research uses methods of qualitative analysis and data collection methods with interviews, documentation and library research. This research population is the whole of employees associated with a garment company in the city of Bandung. The validity and reliability tests in this study use triangulation. There are three processes of data analysis techniques: data reduction, data presentation, conclusion and verification. The result of this study is that the analysis of compensation is a factor causing turnover intention. It can be said that compensation to employees of the production part of a garment company in Bandung City is in the bad category. Results have been obtained which indicate that the employee's current compensation is not sufficient to meet employee needs. This is because of the company's lack of attention in giving a fair and decent salary to every employee. Besides that the turnover intention on employees of the production part of a garment company in Bandung City is in the high category. The result was that as much as 70% (7 employees) had a desire to leave the company to get a better job. To conclude, the company has violated a number of state rules relating to fair pay rules that violate the Regulations of the Minister of Employment of the Republic of Indonesia No. 18 Year 2022 Article 2 Paragraph (1), and violates the accuracy of pay timing of section 61 of the Government Regulations (PP) No. 36 Year 2021 On Employment.

DATA ANALYSIS FOR THE PREDICTION OF TEXTILE WASTE RECYCLING IN UKRAINE

The textile and sewing industry is known to be the second most environmentally harmful industry for the environment. To maintain a circular economy, textile sources should be recycled, repaired, and used as much as possible while retaining their value. This research provides primary information about the database of post-production textile waste. The data suggests that 30 garment companies produce 778.11 tons of postproduction textile waste per year, with cotton accounting for 42.14% and polyester for 32.45%. It is important to consider processing waste using different technologies according to the certification of textile waste to determine its raw material composition and purity. For an effective waste management policy, it is essential to implement it systematically, continually assess outcomes and challenges, and involve all stakeholders and activities that generate and manage waste. This is crucial in formulating an effective waste management policy.

From waste to worth: a mediation analysis of lean manufacturing and operational performance in developing country

PurposeLean Manufacturing Systems (LMS) gained popularity among manufacturers globally. However, their efficacy in developing and least-developed countries remained noticeably understudied. Motivated by this research gap, the researchers of this study designed a quantitative study with a structured survey technique to investigate its context-specific impact on the apparel industry of a developing country. Hence, this study aimed to examine the relationship between LMS and elimination of waste (EOW) and operational performance (OP) and comprehend how the EOW mediates the relationship between an LMS and OP within the apparel industry of a developing economy.Design/methodology/approachThe researchers collected data from 227 garment companies in Bangladesh. These organization-level data were then analyzed using the structural equation modeling approach with AMOS 20.0 software to examine the direct and indirect effects among EOW, LMS and OP.FindingsThe findings of this study suggest that EOW has a direct and significant effect on OP. This research also revealed that EOW has a partial mediating effect on the relationship between LMS and OP.Research limitations/implicationsThis research focused on a single industry administering self-reported data and cross-sectional design, limiting generalizability and causal inference.Practical implicationsLMS and directing efforts towards EOW can significantly improve the operational performance of apparel companies by reducing lead times and costs, improving quality and increasing productivity.Originality/valueThese findings can provide useful insight to managers, practitioners and future researchers to understand the relationship between EOW, LMS and OP to optimize their production processes and improve OP in the apparel industry.

Redesign The Layout of Production Facilities at a Garment Company Using the BLOCPLAN Method to Optimize Material Handling

Facility layout design is crucial in production layout setups. The composition of facilities that corresponds to the flow of materials between departments will help to ensure the production system's continuity. PT. KMC is a garment company in West Jakarta that manufactures shirts, dresses, and t-shirt bloats. The company's current layout facilities have not run optimally. This is because inefficient movement distances result in wasted material handling costs, and crossing production flows between departments cause production processes to be disturbed. The objective of this project is to rethink facility layouts using the BLOCPLAN approach in order to optimize material handling. The BLOCPLAN approach may examine layout performance and generate new layout ideas for efficient material handling. The discussion is limited because this research was only conducted on one company. Based on the results of the layout redesign using the BLOCPLAN approach, various improvements were obtained, including a 37.12% increase in material handling cost efficiency. The proposed layout with the BLOCPLAN method is able to provide a reduction in material transfer distance of 22.6 meters and a material handling cost of Rp 155,346 when compared to the initial layout, which had a total overall displacement distance of 35.8 meters and an initial layout material handling cost of Rp 247,059, making it much cheaper.

The Influence of Profitability and Stock Value on Company Value With Dividend Policy as an Intervening Variable (Empirical Study of Garment Companies Listed on the Idx for the 2018-2022 Period)

This research was conducted on garment companies listed on the IDX for the 2018-2022 period with the aim of analyzing the influence of profitability and share value on company value which is mediated by dividend policy. The research population was 5 garment companies and the number of observations made was 25 observations over five periods from 2018-2022. The data sources used are secondary data and data collection techniques use documentation. The data analysis technique uses the classic assumption test, hypothesis test and Sobel test. The results of the research conducted show that profitability and the value of company shares do not partially have a significant effect on dividend policy in garment companies listed on the BEI, profitability and the value of company shares partially have a significant effect on the value of garment companies listed on the BEI, dividend policy has a significant effect on company value the garment is listed on the IDX. Dividend policy does not mediate the influence between profitability and share value and the value of garment companies listed on the IDX.

Corporate social responsibility on worker turnover rate and worker turnover cost: the role of symbolic image dimensions and the unemployment rate

PurposeThis study aims to examine the relationship between corporate social responsibility (CSR) and worker turnover rate (WTR) and worker turnover cost (WTC) in Vietnamese garment companies, using the mediating role of symbolic image dimensions (SID) of employer image and the moderating role of unemployment rate.Design/methodology/approachThis study uses Signaling Theory and Job Embeddedness Theory as theoretical frameworks to examine the mediating role of SID and the moderating role of the unemployment rate on the link between CSR and WTR, as well as the associated cost. Data from 119 Vietnamese garment companies are analyzed using structural equation modeling – AMOS software.FindingsThe findings suggest that CSR has a direct adverse effect on the WTR and an indirect effect on WTC through WTR. The results also indicate a direct relationship between the level of CSR adopted by companies and workers’ perception of the symbolic attributes of their company’s employer image as sincere, innovative, competent and prestigious. This, in turn, leads to a reduced rate of worker turnover. In addition, this study discovers the moderating influence of the region’s unemployment rate on the correlation between companies’ CSR and WTR.Practical implicationsThe results indicate that companies should view CSR as a strategic tool to obtain better performance by achieving a win-win state of affairs with their workers. It also implies the influence of external economic factors on the relationship between CSR and worker turnover.Originality/valueThis study contributes to the literature by highlighting the economic benefits of CSR and the SID.

The Impact of Job Automation On Workers In Indonesia’s Garment Companies

<p>J<span lang="EN-US">Job automation through the adoption of more advanced technologies under the fourth industrial revolution (Industry 4.0) has significantly impacted many countries, including Indonesia. In particular, the abundance of Indonesia’s human resources, given the country’s demographic bonus, is challenged by the skills of workers. In this study, our departure is the potential conflict of the human-technology nexus in Indonesia’s garment industry, a labor-intensive line of industry. The objectives of this study are twofold. First, it aims to dissect the multi-level factors in the adoption of Industry 4.0 technology in Indonesia’s garment industry. Second, it aims to understand the impact of job automation on labor-intensive workers in Indonesia’s garment industry. Based on a number of semi-structured interviews supported by relevant secondary data, this study reveals that multi-level factors do affect the adoption of Industry 4.0 technology and its entailing shift in workers’ utilization in Indonesia’s garment industry. Instead of replacing workers, Indonesia’s garment companies tend to utilize technology as a complementary element. However, there is a need to shift the state of industrial workers, in terms of their mindset and skills</span> </p><p> </p>Keywords: Job Automation, Garment Industry, Labour Intensive, Indonesia

Quality control of garment product using DMAIC Six Sigma

Quality control is intended to ensure that the products are in accordance with the predefined standards. PT. XYZ is a garment company that manufactures products with global target market. Hence, product quality assurance becomes an important issue for PT. XYZ. This research focuses on the Just Brand-MCJA216142 jacket product at the sewing work station on line-4 of PT. XYZ. Preliminary observations show that the number of reworked-products was experiencing an increasing trend. This study aims to determine whether the company has carried out quality control properly. Specifically, the research objectives are to identify the type and level of product defects, identify the factors causing product defects, and provide proper improvement suggestions to reduce the occurrence of product defects. This study applied DMAIC (Define–Measure–Analyze–Improve–Control) Six Sigma concept. The results showed that the quality of the Just Brand-MCJA216142 jacket product has exceeded the Indonesian industry average and is classified as the USA industry average. However, quality improvement is still needed since the products are targeted for the export market. Based on Pareto diagram at the Analyze stage, it was found that the most dominant defects occurred in the Just Brand-MCJA216142 jacket production process were broken threads and puckering. The frequency of occurrence for these two types of defect reaches 23% of the total 16 types of defects. The defects were caused by human, machine, material, method, and environmental factors. Recommendations for improvement at the Improve stage are based on root cause analysis of each causative factor that is identified using a fishbone diagram. This research results strengthen the previous related researches regarding the effectivity of DMAIC Six Sigma for analyzing quality control of products.

The effect of ambient conditions on employees in textile and garment companies

The effect of ambient conditions on employees in textile and garment companies

Exploring work environment’s impacts on employee motivation and turnover intention in the garment industry in Wonogiri, Central Java

Indonesia is one of the largest garment-producing countries in the world. However, research shows garment companies in Indonesia have a high turnover rate and an above average turnover rate across industries. Therefore, this research explores the impact of the work environment on employee motivation and turnover intention in the Indonesian garment industry. This research is qualitative whereby the data was collected by conducting face-to-face in-depth interviews with sixteen participants from two garment companies, PT. ABC and PT. XYZ that are in Kabupaten Wonogiri, Central Java, Indonesia. The data analysis was carried out using thematic analysis, it was found that the physical and non-physical work environments are important aspects and have an impact on employee motivation and turnover intention in PT. ABC and PT. XYZ. Physical and non-physical work environments are included in Herzberg’s Hygiene Factors and when these factors are fulfilled, they can reduce job dissatisfaction. This increases employee motivation to complete work, feel comfortable at work, and have no turnover intention. In conclusion, maintaining good physical and non-physical work environments are crucial for both companies because they can influence employee motivation and turnover. Therefore, this research is related with the Sustainable Development Goals no 8 (decent work and economic growth), and no 9 (industry, innovation, and infrastructure).

Kepemimpinan, Beban Kerja dan Burnout terhadap Kinerja Karyawan Perusahaan Garment di Kabupaten Tangerang

This research aims to explore the influence of leadership, workload and burnout on employee performance in garment companies in Tangerang Regency. The research design used is a causal relationship with a quantitative approach, which aims to find cause-and-effect relationships between the variables studied. Data collection was carried out by distributing questionnaires to garment company employees using a Likert scale as a measuring tool. The population of this research was 74 employees of garment companies in Tangerang Regency, who were also used as research samples using saturated sampling techniques. The data analysis method used is Structural Equation Modeling (SEM) with Partial Least Squares (PLS). Data processing involves measurement tests, structural tests, and hypothesis tests. The research results show that leadership has a positive and significant influence on employee performance. However, workload and burnout do not have a significant influence on employee performance. Thus, these findings highlight the importance of the role of leadership in improving employee performance in garment companies. Although workload and burnout do not significantly influence employee performance in the context of this research, this does not reduce the need to pay attention to and manage these factors in the context of human resource management. Keywords: Workload, Burnout, Employee Performance, Leadership

PENGARUH PER, DER, ROA, CR TERHADAP RETURN SAHAM (STUDI KASUS PERUSAHAAN MANUFAKTUR SUB-SEKTOR TEKSTIL DAN GARMEN YANG TERDAFTAR DI BEI TAHUN 2018-2022)

This study aims to determine the effect price earning ratio, debt-to-equity ratio, return on assets, current ratio on stock retur. The objects chosen in this study were textile and garment companies listed on the Indonesia Stock Exchange from 2018 to 2022. This research is a descriptive study with a quantitative approach. The sample selection using purposive sampling which yielded 58 samples. This study uses secondary data. The data analysis method used is Descriptive Statistics, Classical Assumption Test, Hypothesis Test, Multiple Linear Regression Analysis. The results showed that: (1) price earning ratio does not affect the stock return, (2) debt-to-equity ratio ratio does not affect the stock return, (3) return on assets does positive and significant influence the stock return, (4) current ratio does negative and significant influence the stock return, (5) price earning ratio, debt-to-equity ratio, return on assets, and current ratio simultaneously positive and significant affect the Stock Return.

CONSTRAINTS TO THE ADOPTION OF ERGONOMIC PRINCIPLES NEEDED BY GARMENT WORKERS IN GARMENT INDUSTRY IN SOUTH-EASTERN NIGERIA

The study focused on Constraints to the Adoption of Ergonomic Principles Needed by Garment Workers in their Garment Industry in South-eastern Nigeria. Two research questions and one hypothesis guided the study. Descriptive survey research design was adopted for the study. The population consist of 267 garment workers drawn from the 19 registered garment companies in South-eastern Nigeria. Structured and validated questionnaire on Constraint to the Adoption of Ergonomic Principles Needed by Garment Workers in their Garment Industry in South-eastern Nigeria was used for data collection. Data were analyzed using mean, standard deviation, and t- test. The findings showed that major factors mitigating against the adoption of ergonomic principles by garment workers include ignorance about the long-term effect of occupational injury, lack of training skill and experience on ergonomics, nonchalant attitude towards one’s health among others. Strategies for enhancing the adoption of the needed ergonomic principles include public enlightenment through radio, television, talk show, billboards etc., organizing seminar and workshops for grass root awareness on ergonomic principles among others. Based on the finding of the study, it was recommended that the identified strategies for enhancing the adoption of the needed ergonomic principles should be utilized to ensure grassroots awareness and sensitization on the obvious benefits of this proactive healthcare measures for a deep and far-reaching result.

Aplikasi Pencatatan Keuangan Berbasis Website Dengan Metode Rapid Application Development Pada PT Samsriwi Adi Megah

In an increasingly competitive and rapidly changing business world, keeping company finances organized and transparent is key to success. The website-based financial recording application comes as a modern solution that provides convenience and efficiency in managing the Company's finances. PT Samsriwi Adi Megah is one of the garment companies. It was found that financial record management still relies on the Microsoft Office Excel application so that it experiences searching for data within a certain period of time. This is because financial data is stored in many Excel worksheets or separate files. To overcome these problems, companies need to develop a website-based financial recording application with the rapid application development method. With an integrated system, the Company can accelerate the data processing process, facilitate report making and improve the right decision making. The application of financial recording applications can improve the efficiency of PT Samsriwi Adi Megah's financial data processing and provide accurate and fast information.

Faktor-Faktor Yang Mempengaruhi Struktur Modal Perusahaan Pakaian Jadi Dan Tekstil. Apakah Ini Sektor Yang Berbeda?

The aim of this research is to determine the effect of company size and asset growth on the capital structure of textile and garment companies listed on the Indonesia Stock Exchange. This study uses a quantitative approach. The data collection technique used in sampling is non-probability sampling, namely a sample determination technique using certain considerations using financial reports from 2018-2022, some data needs to be outliers so that a final total of 48 companies in the research sample is obtained. The data analysis method used is multiple linear regression analysis using the SPSS 25 and Microsoft Excel 2010 programs. The results of the research state that simultaneously company size and asset growth have a significant effect on the capital structure of textile and garment companies listed on the Indonesia Stock Exchange.

Supply chain strategy and supplier environment on competitive advantage: The moderating role of environmental uncertainty

As one of the garment producers in the world, Indonesia continues to strive to increase its competitive advantage in the current growth and development. Various factors can influence the improvement of competitive advantage in the garment sector. This study investigates the competitive advantage in the garment sector as influenced by supply chain strategy and supplier environment, moderated by environmental uncertainty in garment companies in West Java. The population of this study was 250 garment companies, and the sample was 152 respondents. Data were collected through questionnaires and analyzed using Partial Least Square (PLS). The findings of this study are (1) supply chain strategy is positively influenced by supplier environment; (2) competitive advantage is influenced by supplier environment and supply chain strategy; and (3) environmental uncertainty can moderate supplier environment and supply chain strategy in influencing competitive advantage.