Report on industrial engineering practices in Babylon group

Abstract

This report is based on a three-month internship at Babylon Group (Aboni Knitwear Ltd) one of Bangladesh’s leading vertically integrated apparel manufacturers. Established in 2002, Aboni Knitwear Ltd has grown into a global organization known for its innovation, sustainability, and commitment to quality. The purpose of this report is to present a practical understanding of Industrial engineering dept of Babylon Group and examine how this department collaborates with other units to execute customer Operational functions efficiently. It also reflects the application of skills gained from the Post Graduate Diploma in Knitwear Industry Management (PGD-KIM) at BRAC University. During the internship, I was assigned to twelve departments including Marketing & Merchandising, Store, Planning, Industrial Engineering, Cutting, Sewing, Finishing, Human Resources, Maintenance, Sample, Quality Dept. This rotation gave me a broad view of factory operations, interdepartmental coordination, and order execution. My main focus was the Industrial Engineering Department, which acts as the central link between buyers and internal teams. The experience revealed that Industrial Engineering serves as the driving force behind Babylon’s operational excellence. The department plays a crucial role in optimizing production processes, improving line efficiency, reducing SMV, and ensuring effective resource utilization. While Babylon has demonstrated strong capability in process standardization, data-driven decision-making, and digital efficiency tracking, further improvement is required in operator skill development, real-time performance monitoring, and interdepartmental coordination. Through this internship, I had the opportunity to apply theoretical concepts of work-study, production planning, and process optimization in practical factory settings. It strengthened my analytical and problem-solving abilities while enhancing my communication and teamwork skills. Overall, this experience marked a significant milestone in my professional growth, motivating me to contribute to Bangladesh’s RMG industry through continuous improvement, innovation, and sustainable industrial practices.