• Dr. M. Mangala Gowri

The Tirupur heartland of the India’s knitwear is a major source of foreign exchange for the country. Productivity improvement is crucial for the industry to meet the competitiveness and earn more profit. The aim of the present study is to analyzes and identify the critical success factors which affects the productivity of Tirupur Garment industry. The present study used the convenient sampling method to select the samples. Expert opinion method and questionnaire method has been used for collecting the data. The study has made an analytical research design. Factor analysis was carried out based on the data collected from 20 firms with 23 factors. The study aims to identify the factors in all the departments such as human resources, production, and quality control which all are affecting the productivity of the organization. The study identify that the process and human resource factors has the greatest impact on productivity out of the total 23 factors. The technology plays a vital role in increasing productivity. But due to high investment required, entrepreneurs do not switch over to technological upgradation. The study suggests to make awareness about the benefits of adopting newer technologies such as increased rate of production, reduced overhead costs, reduced material handling time and lead time among the entrepreneur. Another major factor which affects the productivity is machine maintenance. In many cases machine problems are due to mishandling of the machine by the workers and improper maintenance. The study suggested that workers should involve in maintenance of the machines and should provide proper training in basic machine handlings.

Productivity, Factors affecting Productivity, Garment Productivity, Tirupur Garment Industry.

" FACTORS AFFECTING PRODUCTIVITY IN TIRUPUR GARMENT INDUSTRY", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.6, Issue 4, page no.601-606, April-2019, Available :http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR1904D81.pdf

" FACTORS AFFECTING PRODUCTIVITY IN TIRUPUR GARMENT INDUSTRY", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org | UGC and issn Approved), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.6, Issue 4, page no. pp601-606, April-2019, Available at : http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR1904D81.pdf