Purpose: This study highlights the impact of attaining and incorporating knowledge and building relationships with other firms in US apparel production. Design/methodology/approach: Producers of apparel and sewn products operating within a US state form the sample for this mixed methods...

Outsourcing of operations from large businesses to small business suppliers has become a prominent feature of the new global economy. This paper compares the perceived success and work satisfaction of small businesses that supply goods and services to other businesses compared with other small...