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Lean interventions in apparel manufacturing yield significant short-term improvements in productivity and efficiency, but sustaining these gains long-term is challenging due to ongoing operational and market dynamics. Novelty: ClaimNovelty.INCREMENTAL. Consensus alignment: ConsensusAlignment.NEUTRAL.

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This research aims to analyze the impact of lean manufacturing in enhancing productivity and operational efficiency in apparel production.

July 1, 2026Journal of Operations and Strategic Planning

Lean-driven Innovation in Apparel Manufacturing: A Case Study

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JEJean C. EssilaGrand Valley State University NHNajmul HaqueGrand Valley State University JMJaideep MotwaniGrand Valley State University

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Case study examines lean principles enhancing productivity in Bangladesh's apparel industry, indicating operational challenges.

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This research aims to analyze the impact of lean manufacturing in enhancing productivity and operational efficiency in apparel production.
Case study focused on an apparel factory in Bangladesh producing trousers and bottoms for global brands.
Empirical analysis of lean manufacturing interventions and their effects on productivity and efficiency.
Evaluation of operational flexibility and cost management in response to high-mix, low-volume orders.
Lean interventions resulted in significant short-term improvements in productivity and efficiency.
Challenges arose in sustaining productivity gains over time due to operational and market dynamics.

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Essila et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a44ae605cd2549c8bc439f0 https://doi.org/10.1177/2516600x261446128

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