Research Article
The Case Study of PT. Busana Prima Global’s Quick Response Manufacturing System
1 Keimyung University
Published: January 2018 · Vol. 22, No. 1 · pp. 245-268
DOI: https://doi.org/http://dx.doi.org/10.17287/kbr.2018.22.1.245
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Abstract
This study analyzes the case of BPG’s successful quick response manufacturing system. BPG was able to maintain a competitive advantage in the global market by reducing the average delivery lead time of the garment manufacturing company of 90 days, to 45 days. Based on interviews with the CEO and in-house publications, we identified the factors that affected BPG’s quick response manufacturing system. As a result, the most influential factor was the CEO’s industry experience. In other words, knowledge and know-how from the CEO’s industry experience influenced the management which it requires for the quick response manufacturing system. The major management system that contributed to BPG’s successful quick response manufacturing system were as follows: trust relationships with buyers and suppliers, pre- planning, small batch production, skilled workers management, optimal investment in machinery and the simultaneous operations of knitting and weaving. In this study, derived the influential factors of the quick response manufacturing system based on the previous studies and compared with the results of this study. Based on this, theoretical and practical implications were derived. Finally, the limitations of this study and future research directions are described in detail.
