Abstract:
The RMG industry is Bangladesh's most visible source of foreign cash, even though the country's
economy is mainly dependent on agriculture. Bangladesh's Readymade Garment (RMG) industry
has long been recognized as the country's economic "Golden Goose." Its entrance into the RMG
sector began in the late 1970s, and it has quickly grown to prominence in the economy. This
industry has benefited from export earnings, foreign exchange income, employment development,
poverty alleviation, and women's empowerment. Information and communication technology has
become an integral part of the textile industry. Employee attendance (clocking in), ERP
(Enterprise resource planning) software implementation, computerized cutting machine,
CAD/CAM (Computer Aided Design)/CAM (Computer Aided Manufacturing) system for pattern
making or plotting, shipment dispatching, online FIT approval, mailing solution, MIS reports
preparation, voice chatting, ERP for inventory tracking in manufacturing management, semiautomatic
and
fully
automatic
sewing
machines,
and
real-time
communication
with
buyers.
Bangladesh
has
a
lot
of
potential
in
terms
of
achieving
operational
excellence
through
the
use
of
ICT
in a broader sense, but it also has certain potential constraints. In this study, all will be
analyzed to understand some revolutionary changes and adaptations of technologies. ICT is seen
as a vital instrument for sustainability in the RMG industry rather than a tool for competitive
advantage. In the garment sector, the use of ICT for structure, assumptions, process, efficiency,
and decision-making leads to improved operational excellence. Bangladesh Garment
Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BGMEA), the Bangladesh Knitwear Manufacturers
and Exporters Association (BKMEA) should move quickly to provide technical assistance in ICT
infrastructure and implementation in the garment industry. Because only a few garment companies
employ ICT on a wide scale, they will have an advantage in achieving sustainability. This study
will aim to investigate the breadth of ICT application, existing ICT usages, significant
impediments, and overall ICT application prospects in Bangladesh's RMG sector.
