Essays about: "apparel value chain"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 21 essays containing the words apparel value chain.

  1. 1. Digital Platforms for Textile Waste Recovery : An exploratory study about how Digital Platforms strenghten the Waste Recovery Stream in the Textile, Apparel and Clothing industry

    University essay from Jönköping University/IHH, Företagsekonomi

    Author : Frieda Assel; Sandra Löwe; [2022]
    Keywords : Circular Economy; Digital Platforms; Textile Waste Recovery; Supply Chain;

    Abstract : Background: In recent years, the amount of textile waste increased rapidly due to the fast-fashion phenomena with an increasing clothing production and a declining customer usage. Not only that one truck of clothing getting landfilled or burned every second, but also the textile production impacts the environment due to the vast amount of water, material, chemical, and energy usage. READ MORE

  3. 2. Exploring the Establishment of a Local Textile Supply Chain in Italy

    University essay from Högskolan i Borås/Akademin för textil, teknik och ekonomi

    Author : Moa Skönvall; [2021]
    Keywords : supply chain management; local production; sustainability; textile industry; Hantering av värdekedjan; lokal produktion; hållbarhet; textilindustrin;

    Abstract : Purpose - The purpose of this study was to explore what strategic decisions an Italian apparel company has made to establish a sustainable and local supply chain. Furthermore, the obstacles that have emerged during the process were examined, and what strategies that have been used to face these. READ MORE

  4. 3. Shaping the Climate Action trajectory within the Fashion Industry : a case study of a Small Medium Sized Enterprise

    University essay from Uppsala universitet/Naturresurser och hållbar utveckling

    Author : Marta Karen Kristjónsdóttir; [2019]
    Keywords : Sustainable Development; Paris Agreement; Climate Change; Climate Action Plans; Apparel industry; Value Chain Analysis VCA ; Life Cycle Assessment LCA ; Sustainable Global Value Chain SGVC ; Decarbonisation pathway; Fashion Industry Charter for Climate Action; UNFCCC; Pre-competitive; Collaboration; Traceability; Transparency; Multi-Stakeholder Agreements;

    Abstract : The apparel and footwear industry’s contribution to global greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions is one of the fifth largest per industry, equal to that of livestock, after electricity and heat, oil and gas, agriculture, and transportation (Ellen MacArthur Foundation, 2017). For industry-wide emissions reduction, investing in renewable energy and energy efficiency programs across highest impacting life cycle phases offer the most effective solution. READ MORE

  5. 4. Social Life Cycle Assessment in the Textile Industry: a case study in a small company

    University essay from Uppsala universitet/Institutionen för geovetenskaper

    Author : Sofia Grönkvist; [2019]
    Keywords : Sustainable Development; Textile industry; Value chain; Social Life Cycle Assessment S-LCA ; Social Hotspot Assessment; Subcategory Assessment Method SAM ;

    Abstract : 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

  6. 5. Weaving the Circle: Exploring the potential and challenges to upcycle post-industrial textile waste of an outdoor apparel company

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Internationella miljöinstitutet

    Author : Dylan Giordano; [2019]
    Keywords : Post-industrial textile waste; Textile Upcycling; Sustainable Supply Chain Management; Circular Business Models; Business and Economics;

    Abstract : The textile industry is known for its complex global supply chains and being subject to a raft of sustainability issues. As renowned apparel brands begin to adopt circular economy principles to close their material loop, upcycling of post-industrial waste streams presents a promising solution. READ MORE