The use of the simulation-based technique in facility layout has been a choice in the industry due to its convenience and efficient generation of results. Nevertheless, the solutions generated are not capable of addressing delays due to worker’s health and safety which significantly impact overall operational efficiency. It is, therefore, critical to incorporate ergonomics in facility design. I...

Background: Garment workers face several ergonomic stressors due to poor physical work environment. Objectives: The aim of this study was assess the health status and applied safety measures in garment industry. Subjects Methods: This comparative cross-sectional conducted at Miser Spinning Weaving Company (MSWC) El Mahala Kobra City, Gharbyia Governorate, Egypt. included 350 female an equal num...

Purpose This study investigates the impact of a buyer-assisted quality intervention on suppliers' performance and buyer–supplier relational dynamics in garment industry. Design/methodology/approach employed multiple-embedded case following qualitative research approach. The used data from interventions sewing lines four supplier factories. Qualitative were collected through semi-structured inte...