VT Garment Co., Ltd

Welcoming Chulalongkorn University Business School to VT Garment

We were pleased to host students from Chulalongkorn University Business School for a discussion on the future of sustainable manufacturing.

We shared three key ideas:
1. Sustainability
Being “sustainable” is about balancing People, Planet, and Profit—not choosing one over the others. Inspired by Patagonia’s journey, we emphasised that sustainability requires continuous decision-making and long-term thinking.
2. Lean in today’s world
Lean is more than efficiency. It is about eliminating waste, improving flow, and creating value. In a fast-changing environment, Lean helps organisations stay agile, competitive, and resilient.
3. Smart Factory & Industry 4.0
We explored how data, digitalisation, and automation are transforming operations. A Smart Factory connects people, processes, and technology to enable better, faster decisions.

Thank you for the engaging visit—we are proud to support the next generation of industry leaders.

We were delighted to welcome around 55 students from The Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK) to VT Garment as part of the Co‑operative Education Programme.
The visit was designed not just as a factory tour, but as a learning journey to help students acquire the mindset and practical insights needed to navigate diverse, real‑world work environments, while strengthening their awareness of continuous improvement.
A key theme we shared was what it means to build a truly sustainable company — one that continuously balances the three Ps:
People, Planet, and Profit.
Sustainability is not about choosing one over the others, but about managing all three in harmony.
We also emphasised an important reality:
Profit requires differentiation.
Long‑term profitability comes from having a clear, defensible competitive advantage — something that sets you apart in a meaningful way.
To bring operational excellence to life, the students experienced Lean thinking through a simple but powerful exercise — Toast Kaizen. By making something as everyday as toast, they practised identifying the 7 Wastes in daily processes.
The takeaway was clear:

The first step is seeing waste — recognising that improvement is possible
The second step is acting on it — where ideas for improvement naturally follow

We also explored the four Industrial Revolutions, understanding how each step change has reshaped industries — and how the next wave will continue to transform how we work and compete.
And of course, no visit to Thailand would be complete without a touch of sanook — we wrapped up the session with a Thai lunch, finishing with everyone’s favourite: mango sticky rice 🥭
Our sincere thanks to the CUHK team for the collaboration and the students for their energy, curiosity, and thoughtful engagement. We hope this experience contributes meaningfully to your learning journey.

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VT’s 37th QCC | From Real Time Data to Real Time Action

At VT’s 37th QCC, our managing director shared a belief that has shaped our journey for more than 18 years:

Development is not a light switch. It is a seed.

In continuous improvement, we often expect instant results—do something today and see the impact tomorrow. But real progress doesn’t work that way. As James Clear describes, improvement often happens beneath the surface first. There is a long, uncomfortable valley of disappointment where effort is high, but visible results are few.

That was exactly how QCC began at VT.
In the early years, root cause analysis felt unnatural. Fishbone diagrams were uncomfortable. Problem solving was difficult. But those were the years when we were building deep roots—critical thinking, capability, and the right mindset.
The difference?
We didn’t stop.

This year’s QCC carried a special meaning, as our theme was Green Factory. It was encouraging to see how far our teams have come. Today, they are well versed in the principles of 3R—Reduce, Reuse, and Recycle. More importantly, they no longer approach sustainability as a compliance requirement, but as a problem solving opportunity—applying the same QCC thinking to energy use, waste reduction, and resource efficiency.

One moment during this year’s QCC captured our journey perfectly. We witnessed a QCC presentation delivered in Burmese by our team members who travelled all the way from Myanmar. They spoke with passion—fire in their hearts—without even looking at the slides. It gave us goosebumps and reminded us that, when given the opportunity, people of any nationality can shine.

Today, with digital tools and more transparent factories, we have real time data everywhere. But we must ask ourselves why we need real time data.

Not to collect more data—but to reach our targets. And that is why problem solving skills matter.
If a factory can alert us in real time that something is wrong, but our people are not equipped with problem solving skills, what is the value?

Without critical thinking, real time data only tells us that a problem exists.
• It does not prevent line disruptions
• It does not solve the root cause
• It does not prevent the problem from happening again
Real time data without real time action is not enough.

This is why QCC matters.
QCC turns problems into opportunities.
It turns data into decisions.
And over time, it turns improvement into a habit.
QCC at VT is not an activity.
It is the power of ordinary people achieving extraordinary results—together.
And that is a value no system, no machine, and no budget can buy.

✨ Proud Moment for VT Garment at Thailand Quality Prize 2026 ✨
We are deeply proud to share that VT Garment participated in the Thailand Quality Prize (TQP) 2026 with three QCC teams, and two of them reached the final stage — a meaningful achievement in itself.
I am even more proud to announce that both finalist teams received Golden Awards, including a milestone that means a great deal to us:

🏆 Task Achieving QCC – our first-ever award in this category.
This achievement reflects years of persistence, learning, and belief that true improvement does not happen overnight. QCC at VT is not a “switch-on, instant result” activity, but a long-term journey of building critical thinking, root-cause analysis, and disciplined problem-solving—skills that strengthen people before they transform results.

It was also an honour to host our friends from TGMA, as well as Lectra, the world’s preeminent cutting‑room technology specialist, who joined us at the final presentation. Your presence meant a lot to our teams and reinforced the spirit of collaboration and shared learning in our industry.

In a world increasingly shaped by AI, critical thinking remains a core human value. Tools may evolve, but the ability to question, analyse, and improve systems thoughtfully is timeless. For us, QCC is one of the most practical answers to this challenge—developing people who can think deeply, work as a team, and improve sustainably.
Congratulations to our QCC teams, mentors, and everyone behind the scenes who never gave up during the “Valley of Disappointment”.

The roots are deep—and that is why the growth is real.

🌏 Proud to Be a Founding Member of TBDN (Thailand Business and Disability Network)

VT Garment is honoured to be one of the founding members of TBDN, a network committed to empowering Thai businesses to become disability confident through shared learning, leadership connection, and best practice—both nationally and internationally.
At the Founding Members’ session, our Managing Director, Khun Chalumpon, shared VT Garment’s real business journey of inclusion in practice, demonstrating that inclusion is not a “project” or a CSR activity, but a way of working.

🔹 Our belief has always been clear:
People are our most important asset. When given the right systems and opportunities, everyone can grow alongside the organisation.
Key insights shared from VT Garment’s experience include:
✅ Managing people is at the heart of success in the garment industry
✅ Commitment to global standards and sustainability
– Fair Trade USA Certified Factory
– LEED Green Building Platinum (with a strong focus on Indoor Air Quality)
✅ Transparent, data-driven performance evaluation
✅ Continuous capability building through Competency Development, Skill Matrix, and QCC (Thailand Quality Prize)

👷‍♀️ Our inclusion journey began 18 years ago with migrant workers, where language, cultural, and communication barriers led us to design systems that everyone can understand—a foundation that later enabled disability inclusion.

🔧 Practical actions that made a real difference:
• Visual communication using symbols and images
• 5S implementation to improve safety, reduce errors, and accelerate onboarding
• Simplified step-by-step work manuals
➡️ Designed for some, but beneficial for everyone

💡 Our key lessons:
“Inclusion is a way of working.”
“Good for some is good for all.”

When people work better, organisations become more productive, resilient, and innovative.

We also thank Max Simpson, Founder of TBDN, for clearly articulating why disability inclusion matters—helping Thai businesses connect with global best practice and move from intention to action.

Sincere appreciation as well to Dr Namnam, Director of TBDN, for sharing the strong values that bind this network together.
Inclusion is not charity.
Inclusion is efficiency, innovation, and long-term sustainability—where People, Planet, and Profit align.

We are proud to walk this journey together with TBDN and our fellow members.

VT Garment is proud to deepen our collaboration with The Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK) — a global top‑40 university — through a meaningful partnership with the CUHK Co‑op Programme.

Together, we are building two bridges between academia and industry that create real impact.

1️⃣ Real‑world case studies + industry immersion in Thailand
We are co‑developing three live case studies with CUHK and the Co‑op team, tackling real challenges facing Thailand’s garment industry:

• Strengthening long‑term competitiveness

• Optimising raw‑material sourcing and landed costs

• Attracting the next generation of talent

These are not classroom simulations — they are real strategic problems.

We look forward to welcoming 60 CUHK students to Bangkok for a hands‑on industry immersion and final case presentations.

2️⃣ Student placement & data‑science internship
CUHK students are also joining VT Garment for a data‑science internship designed to turn 10 years of production data into decision‑ready insights.

This data is our crude oil.

What we need now is the refinery.

Our interns will help turn it into engine oil — actionable insights that drive smarter decisions, stronger productivity, and a more competitive Thai garment industry.

I recently interviewed eight CUHK students, and I was genuinely impressed by their energy, positivity, and analytical depth. They shared inspiring real examples:

• A Harvard Hackathon project improving surgical safety

• E‑voting systems cutting processing time from days to one hour

• Location‑based analytics encouraging recycling

• Better conversion through more accurate recommendation engines

• How UI colour choices (light blue!) increase click‑through rates

Many are also big fans of Thailand — its food, culture, even Thai music — and some are learning Thai. A great reminder of Thailand’s soft power.

Our commitment at VT Garment

✅ Bridging academia and industry
✅ Learning from fresh perspectives
✅ Building future‑ready capabilities through people, data, and partnerships

Excited for what we will build together — for the students, for the industry, and for Thailand’s future.