Chapter 5 — full chapter
Chapter 5 — full chapter
Case example: Jaya Shree Textiles
Jaya Shree Textiles, is the largest linen integrated facility in India, a manufacturing division of the Indian multinational conglomerate Aditya Birla Group. Managing an annual production capacity of over 10 million meters of linen fabric, the company sought to transition from traditional, reactive floor management to a highly efficient, data-driven smart factory model.
Jaya Shree Textiles retrofitted critical machinery with vibration and thermal IoT sensors that stream real-time data to a centralised AI platform, enabling predictive maintenance and identifying mechanical degradation before breakdowns occur. This approach reportedly improved overall plant reliability by 19%. The company also implemented the Smartex computer-vision system, which uses high-speed cameras to inspect fabrics directly on operating machinery. When a dropped stitch or other anomaly is detected, the system sends a precise spatial alert to the operator’s digital console, allowing skilled workers to assess the issue and make immediate, localised corrections rather than stopping the line automatically. By supporting operators and reducing the burden of continuous visual inspection, the system helps limit fatigue, material waste and fabric downgrading, with downgrade losses reportedly reduced by 45%.