Bamboo Incense Stick Cluster, Nalbari - Design Clinic Scheme

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Design Audit - Unit 1 Topic Observations Possible design solutions Product Process Packaging Storage • Bamboo sticks are not clean - numerous exposed fibres • The application of masala along the length of the sticks is erratic and varying • Cracking of the applied masala during the drying process. • Rolling technique used results in an uneven shaped incense stick. Also, the masala coats the palm very often, leading to further unevenness. • The surface of the worktable is coated with the masala at regular intervals, and is not cleaned frequently, causing stickiness and unevenly rolled incense sticks. • As the BISP are wholesalers, finished sticks are bundled into half kg packs and tied with twine. Sacks of 40 kg are transported to Guwahati. • Cracking along the areas covered by the twine • Storage of raw material: Most raw material is stored in a large shed with bamboo walls and an asbestos roof. Materials are stored close to the dirt floor, sacks spilling over on floor and designated areas for specific material. • Finished incense sticks are stored in the main work shed, along the walls, on sheets spread on the dirt floor. • Quality checks during the stick making process, to discard fibrous sticks • Mark area for coverage prior to rolling, perhaps by dyeing to a particular length • Correct proportion of ingredients, including water, to achieve best consistency • Use of trays to dry ready sticks in. Also drying in a shaded area away from direct sunlight will prevent excessive drying and consequent cracking • Can try method of rolling similar to that in Vietnam - by using a flat piece of wood instead of the palm of the hand. This will help maintain a regular surface and a better shape. Also, it requires very little expenditure. Training using this technique, if acceptable, can begin immediately. • Surface of worktable can be cleaned regularly - providing a scraper, such as metal sheet, will make this easier. • In case of plans to enter the retail market, appropriate packaging and graphic design input, will be required • Use of a wider linear material such as a leaf prior to tying - this will help reduce the amount of force applied on a particular area, leading to cracking • Need to store powdered raw material further off the floor. Can construct raised platforms for each type. This will automatically cause designated areas of storage for different materials. • Finished sticks can be stacked on raised and shelved platforms and not more than two or three bundles high. The current method of stacking upto 10-12 bundles high, causes cracking in the bottom most bundles. 16 N.A.S for Bamboo Incense Stick Cluster, Nalbari | 2013 | Mridul Mitra, Design Consultant | Email: mridul.mitra@gmail.com
Topic Layout Workstations, Workspace and Ergonomics Machinery Research and Development Observations • Factory is situated on a large plot of land with separate sheds alloted for storage of raw material, large machinery, rolling of agarbattis and weighing. Other sheds are utilised for smaller or unused machinery, storage for material, cooking, eating and administrative areas. Open space in the building are also occassionally used for purposes of training • Workstations: No dedicated workstation. A small table of dimensions approximating 15”x 10”x 4” is used as a surface for the rolling of the agarbattis. The table is brought out and placed on the ground. The worker assumes a squatting or cross-legged position and proceeds of roll the agarbattis. • Workspace: The main workspace areas are the shed used for pulverising and powdering of raw materials and the workshed used for the rolling of the agarbattis, weighing and storage. • Circular saws, pulverisers, bark cutters, bamboo sliver maker, square stick maker, stick sizer, stick polisher, laboratory equipment, vibro screen. • Currently, none. Possible design solutions • The sequence of operations from delivery and unloading of materials, processing, assembly, packaging, leading and dispatch need to be identified, sequenced and adapted to the layout of the factory area, to best utilise the space available and streamline the manufacturing process. • Position assumed for rolling the agarbattis is difficult to sustain for long periods of time. Design of a workspace allowing for a sitting position such as a chair or a bench with an elevated table for rolling will help the worker’s posure as well as improve overall productivity. • Workers in the pulverising and powdering shed should be provided with protective masks. The workspace for the rolling of agarbattis is also utilized for the weighing, bundling, stacking and storage of finished agarbattis. Rolling of agarbattis need a dedicated area near the doorway, with adequate light and ventilation. • Current in-house machinery is adequate, unless they plan to automate agarbatti rolling process. As manual stick making is popular, some machines are infrequently used. However, when not in use, the machines need to be kept clean and in good working condition. • As interest has been shown in retail, a study of agarbatti aromas and the scenting process is required, in order produce a finished product. Creation of a brand identity and appropriate packaging are indicated, as well as exhaustive research of the market, options for advertising and distribition and possible partners. N.A.S for Bamboo Incense Stick Cluster, Nalbari | 2013 | Mridul Mitra, Design Consultant | Email: mridul.mitra@gmail.com 17
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Page 3 and 4: Acknowledgements My experience of c
Page 5 and 6: Abstract The project Bamboo Incense
Page 7 and 8: Incense or agarbatti in India Incen
Page 9 and 10: About Tihu town and the cluster A c
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Page 13 and 14: Bamboo culm is sawed into lengths o
Page 15: List of regular employees Podumi De
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Page 37 and 38: List of regular employees No. Name
Page 39 and 40: Topic Layout Observations • Work
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