Global nature of apperal manufacturing

Question 1

Contractor

Answer 1

An independent producer that sews (and or cutting and pattern making) for manufacturers

Question 2

Contractors can be located anywhere in the world where:

Answer 2

Labour is abundant
wages are reasonable
facilities
transport and machinery are available.

Question 3

Where do apparel manufacturers the cheapest source of labour

Answer 3

Asia
Eastern Europe
Mexico and
Carribian

Question 4

Apparel is manufactured in whatever country can

Answer 4

produce the best garment at the lowest price.

Question 5

Process

Answer 5

Often fabric is purchased in one country
exported to another country for sewing and then
a third country to sell it.

Question 6

Why do manufacturers find that they should spread out their production?

Answer 6

Because sourcing situations change each month manufacturers find that they should spread out their production so that one country is never the predominant source of production.

Question 7

Why is the apparel production for American and European markets so important?

Answer 7

The apparel production for American and European markets is vital for the growth of third world countries.