strategic approach to what is now known as supply chain management (SCM). In this chapter, the relation of the apparel industry to SCM is explained. Models, implementation needs as well as the dilemma on the application of SCM systems are also discussed through the citation of various related literatures and studies. Relevance of the Supply Chain to the Apparel Industry The apparel industry goes through a number of business challenges. Due to certain trends like fashion and consumer preferences
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The Reality of Quick Response (QR) in the Japanese Fashion Sector and the Strategy Ahead for the Domestic SME Apparel Manufacturers Nobby (Nobukaza) Azuma School of Management Heriot-Watt University UK E-mail: nobukaza@aol.com N.Azuma@hw.ac.uk Fax: +44-(0) 131-451-3498 Abstract Quick Response (QR) has long been perceived as the essential survival strategy of the textile and apparel (T-A) manufacturers in the developed economies against offshore competition. However, the regionalization of global
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Attractive Emerging Market for Apparel Retailers Looking to Invest Abroad CHICAGO (June 2, 2008) Brazil's high spending on apparel items and strong clothing imports — along with its consumers' preference for the latest fashions — make the country the most attractive emerging market destination for apparel retailers, according to a new study from global management consulting firm A.T. Kearney. Brazil finished ahead of China and India in the A.T. Kearney Retail Apparel Index, which looks at ten
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market for designer apparel has become more varied today by surge of designer brands, brand stores, store brands, customization, promotions, fashion events, etc. The purpose of this study is to understand the Indian buying behavior with respect to designer apparel like clothing, jackets, ties and many others. It was found that with rise in the disposable income people were shifting towards buying designer labels. Presently 1/6th of world population uses desiner apparels. The apparels were brought for
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professional or amateur, require product that’s specific to their sport of choice. Rezillnt apparel is an athletic apparel brand designed for the young athlete. The brand represents strength, which is at the core of every young athlete. Rezillnts’ slogan My will, My way, encourages the young athlete to be self-motivated, independent, and find ways to reach their maximum potential from within. Rezillnt apparel will use eco-friendly fabrics when constructing product. The brand will offer compression
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garment exports The USA is the number one destination for the exports of Indian apparels. During 2011, the garment imports to the USA from world were around US$ 81.51 billion. India exports garments of worth US$ 3.53 billion to the USA, which accounts for 4.33 per cent share in the USA’s total garment imports. AEPC: An official body of apparel exporters Apparel Export Promotion Council (AEPC) is an official body of apparel exporters in India. The body provides invaluable assistance to Indian exporters
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is an analysis of the attractiveness of the women’s apparel industry using the Porters Five Forces Model. The model helps identify the strengths and weaknesses of the firm along with the opportunities and threats the firm would face in the industry. It examines the threat of new entrants, supplier power, buyer power, competitive rivalry and threat of substitute products and services. Threat of New Entrants – Entry into the women’s apparel industry is relatively easy with minimum barriers, restrictions
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MK 620 Yafei Liu 11/16/2014 A Lesson from American Apparel On July 3, 2014, American Apparel, an American clothing brand posted an image of the 1986 space shuttle Challenger’s explosion on its Tumblr account with tags of “smoke” and “clouds”. The photo was supposed to be a celebratory post of the Independence Day, but it became a social media crisis of American Apparel since the image of the explosion was mistaken for fireworks by the one who edited and posted the image (Kleinberg, 2014)
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A Project Report On FACTORS INFLUENCING THE PURCHASE DECISION OF BIMTECH STUDENTS FOR SPORTS APPAREL SUBMITTED IN PARTIAL FULLFILLMENT OF THE POST GRADUATION DIPLOMA IN MANAGEMENT AT BIRLA INSTITUTE OF MANAGEMENT TECHNOLOGY Submitted to: Prof. A.K. Dey Submited by- Dhruv Chauhan 14DM074 Dishant Gupta 14DM078 Himanshu Garg 14DM091 Ishan Biswari 14DM096 Jitender Kumar 14DM105 Karan Vithlani 14DM109 LETTER OF TRANSMITTAL Dr. A. K. Dey
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Back To Results Apparel and Footwear in the US Industry Overview | 15 May 2015 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY US apparel and footwear market continues to rebound Sales of apparel and footwear in the US continue to rebound, driven mainly by a combination of advances in digital innovation and dynamic growth in sportswear, which witnessed the highest current value growth of 8% in 2014. With the continued improvement of the US economy, Americans are more willing to spend on discretionary apparel such as swimwear as well as apparel accessories
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