The leather sector in Bangladesh is slowly shifting toward smart manufacturing practices as factories adopt automation in cutting, stitching, and quality control processes. This transformation is helping manufacturers reduce waste, improve accuracy, and increase production capacity.
Industry experts say digital tools such as production tracking systems and computer-aided design (CAD) are increasingly being used to meet global fashion and footwear standards. These technologies allow faster prototyping and better alignment with international buyer specifications.
Despite progress, challenges remain in terms of high equipment costs, limited technical expertise, and uneven technology adoption across the industry.
Analysts believe that expanding access to industrial financing and technical training will be key to accelerating digital transformation in Bangladesh’s leather sector.
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