Textile and Apparel Industries

How Can We Do Better? Improving Performance in Global Textile and Apparel Supply Chains

Authors: Reece Allen (East Carolina University) , Erin D. Parrish (East Carolina University) , William Oxenham (North Carolina State University) , George L. Hodge (North Carolina State University)

Abstract

In apparel manufacturing facilities in developing countries, experts can often be observed conducting time studies on sewing specialists, with the goal of increasing productivity by decreasing cycle times. Many companies in developing countries are attempting to increase performance by concentrating on productivity improvements (Bheda, 2002; Bheda, 2003; Joint Apparel Association Forum, 2007).

Keywords: Supply chain management, developing countries, performance improvement

How to Cite: Allen, R. , Parrish, E. D. , Oxenham, W. & Hodge, G. L. (2013) “How Can We Do Better? Improving Performance in Global Textile and Apparel Supply Chains”, International Textile and Apparel Association Annual Conference Proceedings. 70(1).