The Role of AI in Apparel Manufacturing (Published)
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is revolutionizing the apparel manufacturing industry by enhancing productivity, efficiency, and sustainability across the supply chain. This paper examines the role of AI in key areas such as predictive analytics, automation, and resource optimization within the apparel sector. AI’s ability to forecast demand, streamline production processes, and improve product quality through machine learning and computer vision is explored. Additionally, the paper highlights the significant role AI plays in sustainability, particularly in waste reduction, resource management, and the advancement of circular economy practices. Despite its benefits, the adoption of AI in apparel manufacturing faces several challenges, including high implementation costs, data quality issues, and workforce displacement concerns. This paper aims to provide a comprehensive analysis of AI’s current and future impact on the apparel industry, with a focus on Bangladesh’s garment sector, and offers insights into overcoming the barriers to AI integration.
Keywords: Artificial Intelligence, Efficiency, predictive analytics, preventive maintenance, robotics.