Ishika Shandilya, a graduate of the National Institute of Fashion Technology (NIFT) in Kolkata, has established a strong foundation in design and garment technology. She currently works in the Industrial Engineering (IE) department, where she leads projects and develops applications tailored to the diverse needs of the garment industry. Known for blending creative problem-solving with technical precision, her work focuses on delivering practical innovations that enhance efficiency, quality, and overall productivity in the apparel manufacturing industry.
Contributed Articles:
StitchGrid: Digitally Optimizing Changeover Times in Garment Manufacturing Using SMED Principles
This paper presents the design, development, and implementation of StitchGrid — an intelligent digital platform that addresses one of the major bottlenecks in garment manufacturing: high changeover times in sewing lines. By adapting the Single-Minute Exchange of Dies (SMED) methodology to the complexities of garment production, StitchGrid integrates real-time task allocation, predictive alerts, inter-departmental synchronization, and live dashboards to streamline changeover operations, ultimately improving productivity, delivery timelines, and cost efficiency.