Palmal Group of Industries Limited: Operational practices and managerial learning in the ready-made garment industry

Abstract

This report adopts an academic analytical approach of analysis based on a three-month internship training at Palmal Group, a leading export-oriented ready-made garment manufacturer located in Dhaka, Bangladesh. This internship program provided cross-functional exposure across eight departments — Marketing & Merchandising, Design & Innovation, Production Management, Supply Chain Management, Quality Management, Compliance & Sustainability Human Resource Management Audit & Central Costing. Working across these diverse departments enabled the development of analytical, operational, and managerial competencies. The internship report begins with an introduction that includes the report overview, formatting details, and objectives of the internship. The second section describes the organization where the internship was conducted, providing background information on the identity, journey, and achievements of the Palmal Group as one of Bangladesh’s leading exporters. The third section outlines my internship activities and learning experiences across eight departments of the Palmal Group, through which I developed professional skills and collected data for this report. The fourth section presents analysis, evaluation, and critical observations made during the internship period. The fifth section summarizes the overall experience and key findings in the conclusion, and includes references. The report describes that the internship program enabled me to successfully link theoretical academic knowledge learned from a post-graduate diploma in knitwear industry management (PGD-KIM) with industry practice strengthening professional readiness and strategic understanding of Bangladesh RMG operations.