Impact of Manufacturing Technology on The Quality of School Uniforms Produced in Small and Medium Scale Industries in Kumasi, Ghana.
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https://doi.org/10.26437/ajar.v11i1.878Keywords:
Empowering. manufacturing. quality. school uniform. technologyAbstract
Purpose: This study assessed manufacturing technologies small/medium-scale industries use to produce quality school uniforms in the Kumasi Metropolis.
Design/Methodology/Approach: The study adopted a descriptive survey design with a qualitative approach. The instruments used for the data collection were interviews and observation guides. Since the data was qualitative, it was analysed using thematic content analysis.
Findings: The result showed that industrial sewing machines, overlocking machines, and cutting machines, among others, were the most common machines used to produce school uniforms. The technology used in producing school uniforms positively impacted the products, making the uniforms meet average standards for their clients.
Research Limitation: The study is limited by the geographical coverage and the number of small medium scale firms involved.
Practical Implication: Given the need for a technological support system for expertise and advanced machinery, small/medium-scale firms will be well-positioned to compete with well-resourced big manufacturing companies.
Social Implication: Empowering small/medium-scale industries can increase productivity and create more employment, higher economic returns, and more equitable industrial norms.
Originality/Value: The study offers a novel approach to assessing the impact of manufacturing technology on the quality of school uniforms produced in small and medium-scale industries in Kumasi, thereby contributing to unearthing the industry's challenges and gaps.
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