How to create order TNA plan?

 

A Time and Action (TNA) plan is a project management tool that helps garment merchandisers and production teams to create a time calendar to accomplish an entire export order from start to finish. The TNA plan is decisive for the manufacturing process, as it helps to identify the delay time of different departments of the garment industry and the current status of the product.

To create an order TNA plan, a merchandiser typically uses a spreadsheet (Excel) to list down the various key processes in the first column and planned date of action for each process in the next column. Once the TNA calendar is made, the merchandiser can list down their daily ‘to-do list’ for the day and start doing work one by one.

TNA can be reviewed and modified in different meetings like Pre-Production meeting, Pilot Run meeting, etc. It is very much important and advantageous for the apparel industry as it helps to save a lot of time for merchandisers during manufacturing and eliminates unnecessary activity.

To create an order TNA plan, you will need to:

• Gather all of the relevant information for the order. This includes the order quantity, lead time, fabric and trim requirements, and any special instructions from the buyer.

• Identify all of the key tasks that need to be completed in order to fulfill the order. This will include things like fabric procurement, sample development, production planning, quality control, and shipping.

• Sequence the tasks in a logical order. Be sure to consider any dependencies between tasks. For example, you can't start production until you have received the fabric.

• Estimate the amount of time required for each task. This will help you to create a realistic timeline for the order.

• Assign responsibility for each task to a specific person or department.

• Create a calendar that shows the planned start and end dates for each task. Be sure to include some buffer time in case of unexpected delays.

• Review the TNA plan with all of the stakeholders to make sure that everyone is on the same page.

• Break down large tasks into smaller, more manageable tasks. This will make it easier to estimate the amount of time required for each task and to track progress.

• Be realistic when estimating the amount of time required for each task. It is better to overestimate the time required than to underestimate it.

• Consider the capacity of your team and resources when creating the TNA plan. Don't overload your team with too much work.

• Build in buffer time to the TNA plan to account for unexpected delays.

• Communicate the TNA plan to all of the stakeholders and keep them updated on any changes.

Once you have created the TNA plan, it is important to monitor it regularly and make adjustments as needed. This will help you to ensure that the order is on track to be completed on time and within budget.

Here are some additional tips for creating an effective TNA plan:

By following these tips, you can create an effective TNA plan that will help you to fulfill your orders on time and within budget.