Purpose: Investigate the potential of using “lean” in garment supplier factories to enhance productivity and compliance capability, so as to fulfill a buyer's expectation of lower price, shorter lead time, and higher occupational health and safety (OHS) standards....

Purpose: This study investigates the impact of a buyer-assisted quality intervention on suppliers' quality performance and buyer–supplier relational dynamics in the garment industry. Design/methodology/approach: This study employed a multiple-embedded case study following a qualitative...

Purpose: This study explores the challenges of garment suppliers in delivering defect-free products to their buyers and how buyers play a role in overcoming the challenges. Design/methodology/approach: Following a qualitative research approach and a multiple case study method, quantitative and...