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The Diffusion of Modern Manufacturing Practices: Evidence from the Retail-Apparel Sectors [PDF]

SSRN Electronic Journal, 1998
Like many consumer product industries, the apparel industry is being affected by information technology-based changes in the manufacture and retailing of products. Based on detailed business-unit level data, we show that observed heterogeneity in the adoption of modern manufacturing practices by apparel business units can be explained by changes in ...
Margaret Y Hwang, David Weil
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Global communication part 1: the use of apparel CAD technology [PDF]

, 2011
Trends needed for improved communication systems, through the development of future computer-aided design technology (CAD) applications, is a theme that has received attention due to its perceived benefits in improving global supply chain efficiencies ...
Beazley A., Beck B., Bryman A., Bryon S., Chase R. W., Daniel James Easters, Delevan J., Jana P., Jankle A., Mastnak R., Pountain D., Steuer S.   +11 more
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Globalization and Working Environment Nexus: Evidence From Pakistan

SAGE Open, 2019
This study investigates the impact of globalization (defined as phasing-out of the multifiber arrangements [MFA]/agreement on textile and clothing [ATC]) on working conditions of textile and apparel workers in general and female workers in particular in ...
Zhihong Chen, Jabbar Ul-Haq, Hubert Visas, Ahmed Raza Cheema   +3 more
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Validation of innovative work behaviour scale: Indian apparel manufacturing sector

Asia Pacific Management Review, 2022
Abstract The pervasive business competition in the last decade has compelled researchers to continuously focus on the measurement of innovative work behaviour (IWB). It is also vital to comprehend the employees’ IWB, as their activities/actions are of critical significance for constant improvement and innovation in the organisations.
Rinki Dahiya, Juhi Raghuvanshi
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Health Care Use Among Patients Presenting to Emergency Department for Gout Flares in Ontario, Canada: A Population‐based Health Systems Analysis

Arthritis Care &Research, Accepted Article.
Objective We characterized emergency department (ED) gout visits and identified patient characteristics and health services patterns contributing to ED presentations. Methods We conducted a population‐based study of ED gout visits in Ontario, Canada between 2014 and 2023.
Timothy S.H. Kwok, Samantha Morais, William K. Silverstein, Clare L. Atzema, Gregory Choy, Priyanka Chandratre, Ping Li, Jessica Widdifield   +7 more
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Uncovering the circular economy potential and opportunities for the textile and apparel sector in Kenya [PDF]

E3S Web of Conferences
The global textile & apparel industry is undergoing rapid change driven by fast fashion trends, shift of consumer preferences towards eco-products and intensified environmental and social welfare-motivated regulations.
Bowen Betzy, Khisa Kelvin, George Sharon
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Maximizing performance of apparel manufacturing industry through CAD adoption

International Journal of Engineering Business Management, 2020
Textile and apparel manufacturing industry of India is second highest employment generator sector and largest contributor to India’s GDP. Unfortunately, it lacks behind in innovations and adoption of technology to meet the challenges.
Sarita Chaudhary, Pardeep Kumar, Prashant Johri   +2 more
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Resistance Rapid Heating of Aluminum Coatings in an Extreme High Vacuum–Adequate Atmosphere for Hot Stamping

Advanced Engineering Materials, EarlyView.
The subject of this work is the development of a corrosion‐protective coating on steel sheets for form hardening. Rapid heating in an extreme high vacuum (XHV)‐adequate atmosphere is a useful method to prevent oxidation during alloying of 22MnB5 and aluminum to obtain a metallurgical bonding.
Lorenz Albracht, Alexander Schnettger, Ulrich Holländer, Sven Hübner, Bernd‐Arno Behrens, Hans Jürgen Maier   +5 more
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A grey approach to assess the challenges to adopting sustainable production practices in the apparel manufacturing industry: Implications for sustainability

Results in Engineering
The apparel manufacturing industry (AMI) significantly contributes to the economic growth of various developing nations. However, unsustainable production practices remain a major concern in this sector.
Binoy Debnath, Muntaha Rauf Taha, Md. Tanvir Siraj, Md. Fahmid Jahin, Sazzadul Islam Ovi, A.B.M. Mainul Bari, Abu Reza Md. Towfiqul Islam, Asif Raihan   +7 more
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Strong Lateral Confinement of Hydrophilic Silica Nanoparticles on Mg‐Al Layered Double Hydroxides Nanoflakes for Enhanced Thermal Properties

Advanced Materials Interfaces, EarlyView.
A nanostructured, naturally flame‐retardant, and non‐toxic inorganic composite is introduced, which is laterally associated with silica nanoparticles to induce the restacking of the LDH lamella structure, thereby serving as an efficient thermal insulator.
Gayani Pathiraja, Jeffrey Ayerh, Abhijeet Mali, Md Arifur Rahman Khan, Anna Sheets, Shobha Mantripragada, Sherine O. Obare, Tetyana Ignatova   +7 more
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