Levi Strauss used robot to replace workers grinding jeans

According to a reporter in the UK, robots are not only innovative research projects, but they can also take on the world of human life from washing and cooking. Bake to control other devices. But when put into practice, these robots are not just curious products but also a threat, taking away the jobs of millions of workers.

Levi Strauss recently plans to bring laser-equipped lasers to replace the entire team of apparel workers, marking the biggest turning point in chain activity. its supply for more than a decade, but also a hint of a dim future for millions of textile workers.

Levi Strauss uses a robot to replace all workers grinding jeans. Photo: wsj.com.

Board of Directors Levi Strauss confirms this is the future of the industry. With laser technology, each finished garment is finished in 90 seconds, while each worker will take 6-8 minutes to complete the operation. Each year, Levi Strauss produces 150 million jeans.

In recent years, the company has faced fierce competition from fashion companies such as H & M, as well as rapid changes in consumer trends. Therefore, the use of robots replacing workers will reduce costs, shorten design and production time to increase the ability to adapt to the trend of rapid change as well as improve competitiveness. of the firm. The company did not disclose details of the investment for this breakthrough.

Levi Strauss's plan suggests that automation is playing an increasingly important role in 21st century manufacturing. On the other hand, this is also a bad sign for millions of workers in the textile industry. Developing countries like Bangladesh and Mexico. The introduction of automation equipment into the production line also means taking away the employment opportunities of the workers.

Currently, more than 40 million workers in developing countries in Asia are involved in garment manufacturing.