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| Stage | Description | Typical Time (min per shoe) | Cycle Time per Batch (min) | Output per day (pairs) | Labor Hours per Batch | Material Waste (%) | Defect Rate (%) | Energy per Pair (kWh) | CO2e per Pair (kg CO2e) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Design & CAD | Product design, pattern development, tooling specs | 12 | 720 | 400 | 16 | 0.5 | 0.3 | 0.02 | 0.05 |
| Material Sourcing | Sourcing raw materials, supplier QA | 6 | 360 | 500 | 10 | 1.0 | 0.5 | 0.01 | 0.04 |
| Cutting & Pattern Making | Pattern cutting, fabric layout | 5 | 300 | 3200 | 20 | 3.0 | 0.8 | 0.06 | 0.12 |
| Sewing & Stitching | Stitching upper, assembly prep | 9 | 540 | 2800 | 60 | 1.5 | 1.0 | 0.11 | 0.20 |
| Lasting & Assembly | Lasting, sole attachment, finishing assembly | 10 | 600 | 3000 | 70 | 1.0 | 0.6 | 0.12 | 0.25 |
| Finishing & Quality Check | Final inspection, minor repairs | 4 | 240 | 3200 | 25 | 0.5 | 0.4 | 0.09 | 0.15 |
| Packaging | Packing, labeling, boxing | 2 | 120 | 3500 | 15 | 0.3 | 0.2 | 0.04 | 0.08 |
| Distribution & Logistics | Dispatch to retailers/warehouses | 8 | 480 | 3800 | 18 | 0.2 | 0.2 | 0.03 | 0.10 |