Purpose – This study aims to provide a comprehensive insight into the role of the quality management (QM) systems in international suppliers (e.g. ISO, Total Quality Management, Lean and Six Sigma) on outsourcing decisions of buyer companies with regard to reshoring activities....

The apparel industry is undergoing rapid evolutionary changes that have resulted from new technologies, globalization, and consumer demands. Consumers want and expect immediate, personalized service and more variety in product offerings. To survive in the apparel market apparel companies have...

With the present transient status of many countries’ economies, the international textile industry faces considerable challenges. There are many uncertainties surrounding the global textile market, exacerbated by the foreboding that in 2005, quotas will be eliminated, resulting in “free”...

After China's accession to the WTO, different formats of retailing outlets have emerged and competition within China's apparel retail market has become keener. This paper presents a comparison research on four influential retailing outlets in the current Shanghai apparel retail market: upscale...

Purpose – The aim of this paper is to investigate competitive pricing strategies of apparel brands and retailers. Design/methodology/approach – The paper begins with a broad discussion of competition by examining Porter's five forces model, and narrows by examining price competition within...

Purpose – The purpose of this study is to examine how the textile and apparel industry can utilize a niche market strategy in order to compete with lower priced imports. Design/methodology/approach – The research design used for this study was an in‐depth case study method. The sample...