Dimensions of apparel manufacturing strategy and production management
International Journal of Clothing Science and Technology
ISSN: 0955-6222
Article publication date: 1 February 2002
Abstract
The purpose of this study was to explore the dimensions of apparel manufacturing strategy (i.e. cost, quality, flexibility, delivery time) and their relationship to style and sewing systems. U.S. apparel producers are seeking strategies that will make their production competitive to production in low wage countries. Two style types were defined: new styles and standardized styles. Results indicated that the production of new styles of apparel is related to the manufacturing dimensions of quality and delivery. The standardized style is related to the dimension of cost. Significant associations were also found between the multiple‐sewing systems used by plants and dimensions of manufacturing strategy (cost, delivery, and flexibility).
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Citation
Lin, S., Moore, M.A., Kincade, D.H. and Avery, C. (2002), "Dimensions of apparel manufacturing strategy and production management", International Journal of Clothing Science and Technology, Vol. 14 No. 1, pp. 46-60. https://doi.org/10.1108/09556220210420336
Publisher
:MCB UP Ltd
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