Journal of Textile Engineering and Fashion Technology(JTEFT)

Faculty of Textile, Ethiopian Institute of Textile and Fashion, Technology, Bahir Dar University, Ethiopia

Publications

• Research Article   
  Improving Yarn Quality in Ethiopia’s Textile Industry through Lean Six Sigma: A Case Study KT Industry
  Author(s): Abdella Simegnaw Ahmmed*, Adane Dagnaw Gudayu, Tekalgn Mamay, Eeyob Minbale and Yimer Hussine Hassen
  
  Today, the textile industry faces high market demand for quality products at low costs, yet many yarn manufacturing sectors in Ethiopia struggle with production and quality issues, including inefficiency, subpar raw materials, inadequate management, poor resource use, and limited process capability. These factors impede yarn quality, which is critical for the success of the textile sector and directly impacts customer satisfaction. The spinning section is crucial in converting raw materials into yarn, influenced by machine settings, fiber characteristics, and operator skills. Poor quality yarn can lead to defects, waste, and inefficiencies. To combat these challenges, the Lean Six Sigma (LSS) methodology has been adopted as a means of enhancing quality through integrating lean principles with Six Sigma, thereby improving production capacity and cost-effectiveness in the yarn manufactu.. Read More»
  

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