Method Study in Garment: Techniques for Improving Efficiency and Productivity
Noor Ahmed Raaz
Specialized in Apparel Manufacturing
Owner and Editor in Chief Textile Merchandising
Asst. Prof., Department of Textile Engineering
Atish Dipankar University of Science & Technology
Email: textilemerchandising1@gmail.com
Method Study:
Method study is the study or analysis of existing, find out the problem with that method and establishment of a best method for smooth production, waste reduction and increased profitability.
The method study engages logically below a few logical steps.

Steps of Method Study
- Selection of work
- Recording information
- Examine information
- Develop the new process
- Install the new method
- Maintain new method
Importance of the Method Study:
1. To study the existing/proposed method of doing a job.
2. To develop a better method to improve productivity and to reduce cost.
3. To reduce excessive material handling.
4. Improve utilization of resources.
5. Standardize work method, working condition, machinery and tools.
6. Improved workplace layout.
7. Improve work flow.
8. Better manpower and capacity utilization.
Speech from the writer:
If you read this article with full concentration, then you can easily answer the following questions-
- Importance of Method Study
- Objects of Method Study
- Steps of Method Study
- What is a Method Study?
- The Application of the Method Study in Garments
- Relation between method study and Industrial Engineering

Mohammad Noor Nabi, known by his author name Noor Ahmed Raaz, is a PhD Fellow at Bangladesh University of Textiles (BUTEX) and the Founder & Editor of Textile Merchandising. He is also an Assistant Professor and Chairman of the Textile Engineering Department at a renowned university in Dhaka, Bangladesh. His research focuses on textile innovation and sustainability. Awarded the Research & Development Fellowship twice from the Ministry of Science & Technology in Bangladesh, Noor Ahmed Raaz is dedicated to advancing textile engineering through education, research, and industry collaboration. For inquiries or collaborations, contact Noor Ahmed Raaz via email at textilemerchandising1@gmail.com or WhatsApp at +8801673758271.