Browsing Research Publications by Author "Rathnayake, V"

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  • Barriers for lean implementation in apparel industry 
    Fernando, DT; Rathnayake, V [Conference-Full-text]
    Lean manufacturing is one of the most widely used tools in the contemporary manufacturing industry to improve the business performance via achieving higher efficiencies at reduced cost structures. However, the apparel ...
  • Cellular manufacturing model to reduce WIP fluctuation in garment manufacturing 
    Rathnayake, V; Lanarolle, G; Perera, HSC; Marsh, J [Article-Abstract]
    Purpose – High Work In Progress (WIP) and its fluctuation are found to be common in garment manufacturing lines in Sri Lanka. The purpose of this paper is to demonstrate a lean cellular manufacturing model as a ...
  • Influencing factors of absenteeism of a small scale garment factory (case study) 
    Rathnayake, V; Udawatta, S [Conference-Full-text]
    Absenteeism is a major challenge for any organization in the current competitive world. Curbing absenteeism helps organizations achieve their targets, and increase productivity. This study explores the major causes of ...