DBL Group: Green manufacturing and sustainable practices in the knit garment industry

Abstract

This report summarizes my internship experience at DBL Group. During my internship, I observed that the company wants to grow as a sustainable way and increase business worldwide. Its main goal is to improve operations, develop skilled manpower and build strong relationships with customers while maintaining sustainability. I was able to apply classroom knowledge and skills in several departments such as Merchandising, Planning, Industrial Engineering, Production, Quality Assurance and Human Resource Management. I have learned how samples are prepared and how buyers and factories communicate, Accurate production planning, calculate working time, production line balancing, rook cause and defects analysis, final inspection procedure and how labor laws are followed, etc. During my internship, I got the chance to develop my practical knowledge by assisting the team during quick changeover activities and supported them to complete the work faster. I also made a simple root cause analysis format to help identify problems more easily. During this time, I observed workplace ergonomics and took some skill development training sessions. From these activities, I learned how to review performance data, understand where problems occur and think about possible ways to improve the process. It helped me understand how small changes can increase efficiency and productivity in daily operations. I would also like to recommend some areas where the industry can improve efficiency and buyer satisfaction by using 3D sampling systems, quick changeover methods, automated machines, and AI-based defect detection. In the end, I sincerely thank the top management for the internship opportunity and appreciate my supervisor and team members for their guidance and support.