| Author | Tran Hoang Bich Thuy |
| Call Number | AIT RSPR no. SM-01-92 |
| Subject(s) | Industrial productivity--Vietnam
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| Note | A research study submitted in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the
degree of Master of Business Administration, School of Management
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| Publisher | Asian Institute of Technology |
| Series Statement | Research studies project report ; no. SM-01-92 |
| Abstract | In year 2000, the garment industry was ranked second among export earners and continued
being one of the strategic export area in Vietnam. However, according to some evaluation of
garment experts, the sector's competitiveness has been low due to high production cost and
old technology and equipment. The only advantage, cheap labor, alone cannot help the sector
escape its role as a satellite producer for foreigners.
In garment production, investment on renovating and upgrading technology and machinery
has been considered as the only solution for quality, cost and timeliness competition. One
important arena of production management has mostly ignored to be invested. As proven in
this case, even when upgrading equipment was done, the production delay still exists. Hence,
an effective management practice from planning to manufacturing is very essential to meet
the increasingly demanding customer's requirements.
The ultimate goal of this study is to solve the production delay problem. Productivity
improvement is considered the most cost-effective solution. Since garment is a labor-intensive
industry, the focus hinges on labor productivity and value added per employee is put into
consideration as measure of total productivity. The solution to the target problem follows
three main variables of labor productivity. That is to improve the production line design,
provide stronger motivation engines and more effective quality control system.
Besides, planning plays a requisite role which determines half of the on-schedule
pe1formance. By giving planning procedure a strong base of labor standard, the convergence
between planned and actual output can be achieved, thus, diminishing delay consequence. |
| Year | 2001 |
| Corresponding Series Added Entry | Asian Institute of Technology. Research studies project report ; no. SM-01-92 |
| Type | Research Study Project Report (RSPR) |
| School | School of Management |
| Department | Other Field of Studies (No Department) |
| Academic Program/FoS | Master of Business Administration (MBA) (Publication code=SM) |
| Chairperson(s) | Khang, Do Ba; |
| Examination Committee(s) | Deussen, Arne;Ramachandran, N. ; |
| Scholarship Donor(s) | The Government of Switzerland/
Swiss Development Cooperation (SA V) ; |
| Degree | Research Studies Project Report (M.B.A.) - Asian Institute of Technology, 2001 |