THE FEASIBILITY OF IMPROVING THE MARKER MAKING PROCESS

Author: Jacobs-Blecha Charlotte   Riall William  

Publisher: Emerald Group Publishing Ltd

ISSN: 0955-6222

Source: International Journal of Clothing Science and Technology, Vol.3, Iss.4, 1991-01, pp. : 13-24

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Abstract

Reports the results of a study undertaken to determine the technical and economic feasibility of improving the state-of-the-art in marker making systems for the apparel industry. The study concentrates on three primary areas: an assessment of the current state of the art in marker making software; an extensive literature search; analysis of the cutting stock problem and its application to the marker making problem; and other approaches to solving the marker making problem. Explores the economic viability of increasing marker making automation. Conclusions and recommendations are presented.