An Investigation of Productivity in Few Jute Mills of India and Bangladesh and Suggested Measures for Productivity Improvement in Weaving Section

摘要

This paper deals with international and national scenario of production and market share of jute goods of Indian and Bangladesh Jute Industries with particular reference to weaving production in few mills of India and Bangladesh. An average snap study report has been presented here for identifying the percentage loss of conventional hessian and sacking loom efficiency for different causes, which indicates the major technical reasons for low efficiency in loom shed. From this snap study as well as from survey in different jute mills in India, all responsible factors for loss of productivity in loom shed have been identified and reported. Each of these factors is discussed separately with specific suggestions for necessary strategy, care and actions to be taken for improving the productivity in conventional hessian and sacking looms. Experience and feedback from Industry on these issues were discussed and need of appropriate technical measures, sustainable HRD activity and standardization of labour productivity norms are felt to be essential. Most of the jute mills of India and Bangladesh still run conventional over pick hessian and sacking jute looms. A few mills are using shuttle less automatic looms aiming at higher productivity, but they are getting less than expected level of productivity in most of the cases. The factors for lower productivity in shuttle less looms are also highlighted. However, no piece meal action will serve the purpose and it needs actions in totality considering all the above-discussed issues.