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Understanding regional value chains through the interaction of public and private governance: Insights from Southern Africa’s apparel sector

Journal of International Business Policy, 2020
Regional value chains (RVCs) and South–South trade are increasingly considered key features of 21st-century globalisation. This article investigates how RVCs are shaped by the interaction of private and public governance.
Giovanni Pasquali, Shane Godfrey, Khalid Nadvi   +2 more
semanticscholar   +1 more source

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
doaj   +1 more source

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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Tenacity Besides Depletion: Pandemics, Protests, and Workers from the Sri Lankan Apparel Sector

Antipode
Sri Lankan apparel has conventionally crafted itself as a niche and ethical supplier. Staying with this record, shifting to PPE (personal protective equipment) production, a tripartite agreement on minimum wages and a furlough scheme were key successes ...
K. Ruwanpura
semanticscholar   +1 more source

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
openaire   +1 more source

Integrating Agility and Digital Capabilities: A New Paradigm for Competitive Supply Chain Performance in the Apparel Sector

Journal of Business and Technology
The contemporary supply chain management landscape is marked by increasing complexity and uncertainty, sparking discussions among practitioners. A central theme in these discussions is the pivotal role of agility in future supply chains, offering ...
Emmanuel Susitha, Amila Jayarathne, Renuka Herath   +2 more
semanticscholar   +1 more source

Laser‐Induced Microfabrication of Carbon Nanostructure: Processing Mechanism and Application for Next‐Generation Battery Technology

Advanced Functional Materials, EarlyView.
The article reviews laser‐processed carbons from various precursors, processing mechanism and their application in advanced batteries. The laser process is chemical free, fast, and scalable, enabling improved battery performance and stability for Li, Na, and Zn battery technologies.
Sujit Deshmukh, Shaista Nouseen, Martin Pumera   +2 more
wiley   +1 more source

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
doaj   +1 more source

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
doaj   +1 more source

Water Footprint Management for Sustainable Growth in the Bangladesh Apparel Sector

Water, 2020
Bangladesh is one of the fastest growing economies in the world, primarily driven by its textile industries. A high amount of water is consumed and polluted in the production and processing of raw material to the final product in the textile industry ...
Laila Hossain, M. Khan
semanticscholar   +1 more source