Essays about: "Apparel sector"
Showing result 6 - 10 of 31 essays containing the words Apparel sector.
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6. Examine Evidence of Shifting Revealed Comparative Advantage from Asia to Africa (1995-2017)
University essay from Lunds universitet/Ekonomisk-historiska institutionenAbstract : The objective of this study is twofold. First, the research tries to address whether the selected 13 African countries have gained a comparative advantage on labour-intensive industry (i.e. textile and apparel sector) for the period 1995-2017. READ MORE
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7. Towards a sustainable future of apparel : Perspectives from Swedish clothing brands and sustainable fashion consultants
University essay from Linköpings universitet/Tema MiljöförändringAbstract : The manner in which clothing is designed, produced and used is responsible for major negative impacts on the environment as well as major ethical and social issues on a global scale. The increased concern for sustainability issues in the industry is similarly argued to have led to transformations of the business context of apparel companies, that have been shown to increasingly incorporate sustainability in their corporate strategies. READ MORE
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8. Social Life Cycle Assessment in the Textile Industry: a case study in a small company
University essay from Uppsala universitet/Institutionen för geovetenskaperAbstract : Investigations of the textile industry and apparel sector often reveal unethical behaviours towards workers and lack of transparency in the value chain. As consumers are getting more conscious and the external pressure and demand for more sustainable clothing increases, companies need to implement management systems to control their operations and ensure actions are socially responsible. READ MORE
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9. Dynamic capabilities in sustainable supply chain management : a multiple case study of small and medium-sized enterprises in the apparel sector
University essay from SLU/Dept. of EconomicsAbstract : This study provides a better understanding of how Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises (SMEs) in the apparel sector, manage their suppliers and what dynamic capabilities that might be of importance. The topic can be empirically relevant for policy makers and managers in the private and public sector in order to understand how companies manage their supply chain in a changing business environment in general and develop insights for SMEs’ Sustainable Supply Chain Management (SSCM) practices and dynamic capabilities in the apparel sector in particular. READ MORE
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10. Better Work Haiti: Women's Economic and Social Upgrading in Haiti's Apparel Value Chains.
University essay from Lunds universitet/Statsvetenskapliga institutionenAbstract : In Haiti, the apparel industry is considered a key sector for driving economic growth, reducing poverty and improving living conditions through employment. Thereby, participation in Global Value Chains (GVCs) is essential for the country’s development plan. READ MORE
