More capacity, more product.
WHAT CONSTRAINS GROWTH
Skilled tailors Machine capacity Working capital for fabric Your own time on fitting and cutting
WHY YOUR OWN TIME BINDS
In small operations the owner does the skilled work.
WHAT TO DO ABOUT IT
Train someone in the skills only you hold.
WHY
Otherwise capacity is permanently capped at your hours.
WHAT TO DOCUMENT
Patterns Standard times Specifications Quality standards
WHY
They are what allows others to produce to your standard.
WHAT TO ESTABLISH BEFORE ADDING PEOPLE
That there is sustained work That you can supervise the quality
WHAT COMMONLY FAILS
Taking more orders than capacity, and delivering late.
WHY THAT IS SEVERE HERE
Late garments for events destroy reputation quickly.
WHAT TO IMPROVE BEFORE EXPANDING
Standard times and scheduling Cutting efficiency Rework rate
WHY
They produce more output from existing capacity.
WHAT OTHER GROWTH PATHS EXIST
Uniform and corporate contracts Ready-to-wear alongside bespoke Selling through retailers Training others
WHAT TO ESTABLISH FOR EACH
Whether it fits your capacity and skills.
WHAT TO MEASURE
Garments produced Margin by type On-time delivery Rework
WHAT TO PROTECT
Fit and finishing, which is why customers chose you.
