Factory Improvement Programme

"After applying the methods taught at the FIP, every process became easier to handle,
workers became focused and confident about their work, and most importantly
we saw a steady increase in productivity."

- Mr. Jayasiri Fernando, General Manager, DSL Lanka
(Pvt) Ltd., Colombo, Sri Lanka

The Factory Improvement Programme (FIP), developed by the International Labour Organization, is a hands-on training programme that combines workshop training with individual in-factory consultations. It has been implemented in Sri Lanka, Vietnam and India and is soone to be expanded both in in and beyond Asia.

FIP helps factories:

• Improve quality, often reducing defect rates by more than 50%.

• Boost productivity from people, materials and energy.

• Improve labour practices and compliance with national standards.

• Establish a healthy and safe workplace.

• Create a collaborative workplace culture.

Throughout the programme, leading industry experts and a local support team provide tailored advice to participating factories. Thanks to this comprehensive step-by-step programme, workers and managers at participating factories are able to implement and maintain practical improvements to their overall competitiveness, working conditions and environmental impact.

FIP is designed for small- and medium-sized manufacturing facilities and can be implemented in a variety of sectors. For more information on the programme approach and the topics covered, please see the What is the FIP? section.