1. Introduction
A survey carried out by SIRIM Berhad in
August 1999 has revealed that most of the
manufacturers of leather sofa in Malaysia use
low kvel of technology in their production
process. The companies studied have a
f ~ m ~ofe arro und of ahout RM 8 Million to
RM 25 Million yearly. The products
manufactured, are mostly for the overseas
market and its ratio is about 70% : 30% for
overseas and local market respectively. The
production of furniture is very labour
intensive and the percentage of automadon
is minimal