5.7 Chapter 5 assignment

Choose the track for your profile, then complete the version that matches it.

Circular production model decision

Compare the current production model for one garment or process with one alternative. Consider inventory, material yield, water and energy use, waste and lead time. Use measured process evidence where possible (Hasanbeigi and Price, 2015; Niinimäki et al., 2020).

VET version

Map one simple process, identify one resource loss and propose one practical improvement.

HEI version

Compare make-to-stock production with lean, on-demand or distributed manufacturing. Recommend one model and justify the trade-offs.

Professional version

Assess one production model used by your organisation. Propose three feasible changes, two indicators and the main implementation barrier.

Deliverable

Submit a one-page production decision sheet showing the baseline, chosen model, actions, indicators, expected benefit and barrier.