India’s textile and apparel industry contributes around 2.3% to the nation’s GDP. Within the apparel industry, knitwear holds a major place, with Tirupur ruling the cotton knitwear and Ludhiana for woolen production.  Thanks to talent, techniques, and machines, the Indian knitwear industry is thriving. But managing that growth requires more than machines; it requires stronger control across operations.  Sadly, the required operational control, coordination, and collaboration are missing in the knitwear factories of India. And it’s not because the factory owners don’t care; rather, it’s because they don’t have a clear […]

In the world of knitwear, every department is like a single panel of a luxury garment—beautifully crafted on its own, but completely useless until they are sewn together.   When these “panels” fail to align, the result isn’t just a loose thread; it’s an unraveling of the entire business. It further leads to delays, wasted resources, and miscommunication that reduces productivity by […]

In Bangladesh, the Ready-Made Garments (RMG) sector is thriving as it contributes approximately 84% of the country’s total export earnings (investbangladesh). Knitwear manufacturing- an integral aspect of RMG manufacturing in Bangladesh- is driven by resource sourcing, cost efficiency, green production, global logistics advantages, and skilled workers. However, the unsung hero who contributes to success is a merchandiser.    A merchandiser is considered the central nervous system of manufacturing. They make the cost of an order and, at times, hold communication with […]

Bangladesh’s knitwear industry is a global manufacturing hub—driving exports, employing millions, and delivering quality garments at competitive prices.   With steady growth projected at 1.78% by 2027, factories in Bangladesh are expected to face tighter lead times, more frequent order revisions, and increasing pressure to deliver faster without raising costs or sacrificing quality.  In such conditions, the ability to plan […]