CHAPTER ONE: INTRODUCTION

1.1 Prelude
RMG (Ready Made Garment) is very important and helpful for our Bangladesh.
Bangladesh has emerged as a key player in RMG (Ready Made Garment) sector since 1978.
Textiles and clothing account for about 85% of total export earnings of Bangladesh. Out of
which, 75% comes from the apparel sector which covers the major products of knit and woven
shirts, blouses, trousers, skirts, shorts, jackets, sweaters, sports wears and many more casual and
fashion items. The sector currently employs approximately 1.5+ million workers, mostly females
from underprivileged social classes. I have completed this report on the basis of all the
department of RMG sector such as Merchandising Department, Commercial Department,
Production Department, Supply Chain Department, Human Resource Department, Compliance
Department, MIS Department, and relevant organization like BGMEA, BKMEA, Export
Promotion Buru, Yarn suppliers, Chittagong Port, Insurance Company, Shipping Company. So
by completing this report I get overall idea about RMG sector, so its carry more value than any
books.

I preferred this attachment in MJ GROUP Columbia garments limited which is a 100%

export oriented woven industry. For continuing the study of internship in the MJ Group we
almost worked all the sections of this company and tried to find out the activities, planning and
many other things as well. In context, we have discussed about these things deliberately to let
you know about.

1.2 Objectives of the Study

Objective means the purpose of this report. The objectives of this report are as follows:

• To achieve new idea about woven garments manufacturing process of Columbia

garments.
• To know about the management and technical process of Columbia garments.
• To know the production Procedure ofColumbia garments.

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 • To do a merchandising practice in the Columbia garments.
• To know about costing procedure of Columbia garments.
• To know about Operator Layout plan of Columbia garments.

• Swot analysis of Columbia garments

1.3 Scope of the Study

Scope means how many uses for completing this report space. The scopes of study in Columbia
garments are givenbelow:

• Merchandising Department
• Commercial Documents
• Inspection report
• Discussion with workers
• Some of our senior brothers helped me.
• I have collect information various books and relevant paper what related with apparel
industry

1.4 Limitations of the Study

Limitation refers the obstacles I have to face for completing this report and what I could not
cover for this limitation.

• Merchandiser doesn’t have enough time to give the information elaborately.

• Short time visit in different work stations
• Lack of instruction book
• Short time visit to different work stations

I have been faced these problems with collecting data.

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CHAPTER TWO: METHODOLOGY
2.1 Selection of the Study Area:
I had concentrated on organizational departments such as Production, marketing and
merchandising, quality assurance, HR and admin section.

To learn and get idea about Production, I spend more times on production procedure of
Columbia garments ltd.

Closely time spend with production team to get the depth knowledge of production procedure.
To become the successful merchandiser, also try to learn the negotiation and sourcing
techniques, ethical issues, pricing and costing of the product.

2.2 Sources of Data:

Collection of facts (raw facts) is known as data. This report has been prepared on the basis of
experience gathered during the period of internship. For preparing the report, I have also got the
information from annual report, and catalogue from the M&J Group. The report is based on both
primary and secondary data. But maximum data used in this report are collected from secondary
sources. Thus the report is basically qualitative in nature. However, primary data is also used
depending on the requirement. These are:

1) Primary Sources of Data.

2) Secondary Sources of Data.

2.2.1 Primary data:

The data collected for a purpose or when the researcher investigates a particular problem at hand
is known as primary data. I have collect the Primary information by what I am seeing in practical
in My Internship Period. What I did in practically. What was done by me for achieving my
objective.
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 • Face to face conversation with workers
• Using a questioner form

• Dealing with the responsible department in charge

• Several interviews with my supervisor, Md. Maruf (Merchandiser) of Columbia
Garments Ltd.

2.2.2 Sources of Secondary data:

The major data have been used in this study are basically are of primary data. When an
investigator uses data, which have already been collected by others for another purpose, such
data is called secondary data. This type of data is primary data for the agency that collected
them for the first time, and become secondary data for someone else who uses these data for
his own purpose. The secondary data were collected on the basis of:

• Academic book garment & textile related books to collect data

• Discussion to teacher’s senior officer and merchandiser collecting information.
• Internet search many to collect information.
• Library to collect the data such as magazine, newspaper, etc.
• Report and cataloged of Columbia Garments Ltd.

2.3 Tools and Analysis

To prepare this report I took the help of following tools and analytical process.

• Rating scale for appraising employees.

• Factory Guideline.
• Departmental Flowchart
• MS Word, Excel for data processing
• Different manual & Journals
• Web site
• Interview

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CHAPTER THREE: OVERVIEW OF THEORGANIZATION

COLUMBIA GARMENTS LIMITED

FACTORY PROFILE

Columbia Garments Ltd.

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3.1 HISTORICAL BACKGROUND:
The group started its journey by establishing an operating unit named Columbia Garments
Limited in the year1989. Later on, Columbia Garments Limited shifted to this present location in
the year 2001 and started its journey with a new dimension. Eventually with hard work,
dedication, commitment and quality work the factory earned handsome reputation in the
Garments Sector of Bangladesh.

About Us:

3.2 Features:

BUSINESS STRUCTURE:

Factory Name :Columbia Garments Ltd.

Address : Vill : Vogra, P/O : National University,

P/S : Joydebpur, Dist : Gazipur.

Contact : TEL :88-02-9292792-4, FAX : +88-02-9292795

Managing Director : Mr. Salahuddin Ahmed. E_mail:[email protected]

Director : Mr. Tarique Ahmed. E_mail:[email protected]

Director : Mr. Munir Ahmed. E_mail: [email protected]

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FACTORY SIZE & STRUCTURE:The Factory was designed with 2 storied steel structured
building by renowned Architect of the country in accordance with National
Building Code in 2001

Total Land Area 1,01,938 Sq-ft

Production Area
(Cutting, Sewing, Finishing, Store, 85,404 Sq-ft
Finished Goods Store, others)
COMPANY FIGURES:

Production Started : January, 2001

Number of Sewing Lines : 09
Total Capacity : 3,00,000 Pieces Per Month
Type of Production : Woven, Bottom (Men, Women&
Kids)

EMPLOYMENT STRUCTURE:
Management Staff : 200
Male Worker : 625
Female Worker : 1160

Total : 2134

LIFE SAFETY FEATURES:

Heat Detector : 15
Smoke Detector : 258
Call Point : 33
Fire Hydrant : 24
Fire Extinguisher : 212
Fire Safety Pump : 03 (1 Jokey, 1 Electric, 1 Diesel)
Water Reservoir : 1,00,000 Gallon can be used for
Fire Fighting.
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Machines:
Table : Lists of Machines in the production floor

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OUR VALUED BUYERS:
Today, Columbia Garments Ltd. has become one of the most reliable apparel
manufacturer providing high quality garments to the leading fashion brands like GAP,
H&M, C&A, Target USA, Target Australia, Macy’s, Esprit, GU in the EU, USA and
Canadian market.
WRAP CERTIFICATIONS:

Columbia Garments Ltd. is certified with WRAP Gold Certification for the fourth time in Social
Compliance area. Thus Columbia Garments comply with socially responsible global standard
and manufacture products under lawful, humane and ethical conditions.

ACHIEVEMENT WRAP (GOLDEN) CERTIFICATE (4 TIMES):

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At a Glance:

 Year Established: 1989

 Managing Director: Md. Salauddin Ahamed
 Total Manpower: 8000
 Current Export Markets: US, EU and Canadian markets
 Total Area : 400, 000 square feet
 Annual Production: 11 Million
 Garments Lines: 35 lines
 Machine Facilites:2500 Machines
Factory: Bogra,Chandona, Gazipur,Bangladesh
Head Office:
Red Crescent Concord Tower (8th, 12th & 13th Floors)
17, Mohakhali C/A, Dhaka 1212, Bangladesh
Tel: (880-2) 881-4048, 985-1179, 984-0858
Fax: (880-2) 882-3859, 883-7137
E-mail: [email protected]
Values:

 Customer Satisfaction
 Inspiring creativity
 Team Work
 Corporate Social responsibility
 Healthy Work Environment
 Commitment & Teamwork
 Equal Employee Opportunity
 Greener Environment
Clients:

As a result of our reliability we are proud of working for the leading fashion brands in US, EU
and Canadian markets including followings:

 Target USA
 Target Australia
 Replay
 H&M

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  Cellio
 Jack& Jones
 New Yorker
 Esprit
 C&A
 GAP
 Old Navy
 Uniqlo(GU)

3.3 Mission & Vision:

 Providing the top quality services to its customers.

 Improving efficiency of production processes using the latest technologies.
 Our vision is to become a leader as a dependable and trend setter supplier of
readymade garments in global fashion business by;
 Strictly following the latest fashion trends and industry needs.
 Offering world class products using advanced technologies.
 Always adhering to on time deliveries.

3.4 Functions:

Company Nature: 100% garments export oriented garments. It receives the buyer order
and place it factory. From receiving the inquiry of the buyer and contracting the factory to
shipment the product to the buyer all activities have done it.

Sewing Production:

 Sewing Line: 35 lines,

 Machine: 2500
 Production Capacity: 11 million annually.
 Sewing denim pants are made exclusively on JUKI (Japan), Brother, Pegasus
cervical machine, quality of work which does not require comment.

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 Embroidery &Washing: 6 embroidery machines Tajima-Japan with capacity of 30
million Stitches.

Export Product Categories:

 Basic Denim
 Dry Denim
 Selvage Denim
 Stretch Denim
 Ramie Cotton Denim

3.5 Capital of the Organization: Columbia Garments Ltd. Annual Turnover

Year Annual Turnover(Million)

2011 $USD 8.0

2012 $USD 9.0
2013 $USD 9.75
2014 $USD 10.0
2015 $USD 11.0
2016 $USD 12.0

Figure:Annual Turnover

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 Figure:Columbia Garments Ltd Annual Turnover
Annual Turnover of M&J Group
$14.00

$12.00

$10.00

$8.00
Annual Turnover of M&J Group
$6.00

$4.00

$2.00

$0.00
2016 2015 2014 2013 2012 2011

3.6 Different Departments:

Columbia Garments Ltd is a bottoms manufacturing Factory. The factory has the
following departments-

 Merchandising
 Sample
 Store Section
 Cutting Section
 Sewing Section
 Finishing Section
 CAD Section
 Printing Section
 Packaging Section
 IE Section
3.7 Organogram:

Name Designation
Mr. Salahuddin Ahmed Managing Director

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 Mr. Tarique Ahmed. Deputy Managing Director

Mr. Munir Ahmed. Director, Finance

MD.Imitazahmed GM, Admin HR& compliance

MD.yousufali P.M

MD.delowar Finishing manager

Mr.shyamalroy Audit manager

Nirajsaha GM merchandising

Mr.mashrafulislam Chief Accounts

MD.AbdurRohim Cutting Manager

Table: Management of Columbia garments Ltd.

Organizational hierarchy

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