In order to reduce fabric waste and determine the most efficient pattern layout, the Marker Planning Section at FEAZ has been setting annual goals on the percentage of fabric utilized while simultaneously making internal and external improvements.
 
Internal improvements:

1. Experiment with multiple pattern layouts: Identify the most efficient use of fabric and apply the pattern towards mass production.
2. Visualize target for utilization rate: Visualization allows cross comparison at any time. Patterns not meeting the target are modified through ratio adjustment or allowing additional time for marker planning.
3. Maximize efficiency based on fabric width: Create patterns based on the actual width provided by the quality control staff.
4. Skill training: Conduct training and regular evaluation for marker planning staff. Categories evaluated include the marker length, marker specification by brand and marker planning for special fabric.
5. Flexible and optimal use of marker width: Experiment with marker areas for different apparel products such as t-shirts, jackets and pants are tested to select the optimal standardized measurement.
    

External improvements:

1. Conduct skill training for cutting and spreading staff with regular evaluation.
2. Invite top performing cutting staff to share their experience.

With these improvements, the utilization rate of marker planning reached 82.6% in 2021, exceeding the annual goal of 82.4%.