Sustainable Strategies For Supply Chain Optimization: Insights From Telangana's Cotton Textile Cottage Industry”

Abstract

This paper delves into the supply chain practices within the cotton textile export cottage industry of Telangana India with a primary focus on optimizing efficiency by addressing non-value-added activities. Through extensive data collection via deep observation and in-depth interviews with all entities involved in the supply chain, the study employs Value Stream Mapping (VSM) techniques to map value-added activities, identify key performance Factors, and conduct root-cause analysis. The research offers an overview of the cottage industry in Telangana, underscoring its economic significance and the challenges it confronts. Specifically, the study centers on the Pochampally Ikat cotton textile cottage industry. Detailed analysis is conducted on key supply chain practices, including raw material sourcing, production processes, quality control, logistics, and market distribution. Findings reveal significant delays and inefficiencies across various stages of the supply chain, highlighting the imperative for sustainable practices. Factors contributing to non-value-added activities are meticulously identified, analyzed, and accompanied by proposed suggestions and sustainable solutions for improvement.