Herausgeber*in: AUTEX Research Journal

Autor*in: Adam Sadowski, Bogusława Dobrowolska, Beata Skowron-Grabowska, Andrzej Bujak

Schlagwörter: Arbeitsbedingungen, Bekleidungsindustrie, Einzelhandel, Europa, Lieferkette, Marktdaten, Nearshoring, Polen, Textilindustrie

Kurzbeschreibung:

The article presents changes that took place in the textile and apparel (T&A) industry in Poland in the years 2004–2020. To describe the changes, we adopted the supply chain management perspective, which allowed for a global view of the changes taking place. We discuss the basic characteristics, such as the size and structure of the industry, innovation, production value, and the use of information and communications technology (ICT). In the research, we used the databases of the Central Statistical Office (GUS) on the sold production of the T&A industry, as well as imports and exports. Our research shows that, at the level of basic characteristics, the industry is close

to the European model. However, it is characterized by a smaller share of small companies in the structure of enterprises. The research showed an upward trend in the production of sold textiles and, to a lesser extent, apparel. At the same time, the operation of the Polish T&A industry is influenced by the import of finished products and raw materials from China, Germany, Bangladesh, and Turkey. The export is directed to the German, Czech, Romanian, and Ukrainian markets. The article provides an overview of the development trends in the Polish T&A industry in the broad context of international conditions.

Erscheinungsjahr: 2021

Sprache: Englisch

Umfang: 10 Seiten

Zielgruppe: Studierende, Dozierende

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Herausgeber_in: McKinsey
Autor_innen: Achim Berg, Lara Haug, Saskia Hedrich Karl-Hendrik Magnus

Zielgruppe: Student_innen, Erwachsene

Medien: Hintergrundinformationen

Schlagwörter: COVID-19, Corona, Digitalisierung, Einkaufspraktiken, Globalisierung, Lieferkette, Nachhaltigkeit, Nearshoring, Produktionsstandort, Studie, Supply Chain, Transparenz, Unternehmensverantwortung, Untersuchung

Kurzbeschreibung:
This article assesses the impact of the crisis on sourcing operations and spotlights the steps that companies are taking in their immediate response. Then the strategies—and the paradigm shift—that will be necessary to reshape sourcing practices moving forward are pivoted. Two key objectives for this long-term transformation are suggested: a demand-driven supply-chain model and sustainable sourcing. It is emphasized that, for every fashion close collaboration at all levels along the value chain is required.

It was conducted a largescale survey among sourcing executives and a broader group of stakeholders—asking both how companies can respond to the crisis now and how they envision the future of the industry. The survey, conducted between April 14 and April 22, 2020, engaged 116 sourcing executives from fashion retailers and brands predominantly in North America and Western Europe; between them they manage more than $120 billion in sourcing value. Insights from more than 230 other Sourcing Journal subscribers are included, who are stakeholders across the value chain, including suppliers, agents, and academics. The survey was conducted in collaboration with the Sourcing Journal. These sourcing executives and stakeholders make clear that, beyond immediate crisis management, the industry needs to shift towards a more sustainable and demand-centric future.

Erscheinungsjahr: 2020

Umfang: 20 Seiten

Sprache: Englisch

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Und jetzt? Erkenntnisse aus der Krise
Artikel aus dem Public Eye Magazin: „Die Bankrotterklärung des Mode-Kapitalismus“

Herausgeber_in: Public Eye, Schweiz

Autor_innen: David Hachfeld

Themen:             Unternehmenskritik/Arbeitsbedingungen

                            Wertschöpfungskette/Globalisierung/Welthandel

Zielgruppe:        Student_innen, Erwachsene

Medien:              Hintergrundinformationen

Schlagwörter: COVID-19, Corona, Globalisierung, Konsum, Lieferkette, Menschenrechtsverletzungen, Nachhaltigkeit, Nearshoring, Unternehmensverantwortung, Transparenz

Kurzbeschreibung:

Für die Bekleidungsindustrie wird es nach der Pandemie keine Rückkehr zum «Courant normal» geben. Rücksichtslosigkeit und Gewinnstreben bis auf den Höhepunkt der Pandemie haben die Lieferketten bersten lassen und Vertrauen, Existenzgrundlagen und Leben zerstört. Gerechtigkeit und Nachhaltigkeit sind die Fäden, aus denen die Mode der Zukunft gewoben werden muss.

Der Artikel aus dem Public Eye Magazin (Juni 2020) liefert einen Gesamtüberblick über die Auswirkungen der Corona Pandemie auf die Textil- und Bekleidungsbranche. Vom Lockdown in den Produktionsländern ausgehend bis hin zum Konsumverhalten werden die Folgen der Corona Pandemie für Mode- und Bekleidungsunternehmen und insbesondere deren Lieferkette aufgezeigt. Darüber hinaus werden Handlungsempfehlungen für einen Paradigmenwechsel in der Branche gegeben.

Public Eye Magazin Nr. 24; „Die Bankrotterklärung des Mode-Kapitalismus“; S. 31 – 36

Erscheinungsjahr: 2020

Umfang: 51 Seiten

Sprache: Deutsch

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Is apparel manufacturing coming home?
Nearshoring, automation, and sustainability – establishing a demand-focused apparel value chain

Herausgeber_innen: McKinsey Apparel, Fashion & Luxury Group

Autor_innen:            Johanna Andersson, Achim Berg, Saskia Hedrich, Patricio Ibanez,
                                  Jonatan Janmark, Karl-Hendrik Magnus

Kategorien:

Themen:                  Wertschöpfungskette/ Globalisierung/ Welthandel

Zielgruppe:             Student_innen, Unternehmen, Erwachsene, Beschaffer_innen

Medien:                   Hintergrundinformationen

Schlagwörter: Digitalisierung, Globalisierung, globale Bekleidungsindustrie, globale Wertschöpfungskette, Klima, Lieferkette, Nearshoring, Produktlebenszyklus, Studie, Tipps für in der Bekleidungsbranche Tätige, Umweltschutz, Veränderung, Wettbewerbsstrategie, Zukunftsperspektiven

Kurzbeschreibung:
Tomorrow’s successful apparel companies will be those that take the lead to enhance the apparel value chain on two fronts: nearshoring and automation. It cannot be just one of them and it must be done sustainably. […]

The aim of this white paper is to help mass-market apparel brands and retailers embark on this journey. It clarifies the future demand-led apparel sourcing and production models, their current economic viability, and the future outlook. To develop this white paper, we collaborated with the leading textile technology and textile manufacturing research institute, the Institut für Textiltechnik of the RWTH Aachen University, as well as our Digital Capability Center Aachen (DCC Aachen) on analyzing current and potential automation technologies. We also worked with the economic think tank McKinsey Global Institute (MGI) to better understand the future of factor costs. Additionally, we conducted interviews with a broad range of international experts and practitioners in apparel manufacturing and retailing as well as robotics and sustainability.

We also asked apparel sourcing executives and industry participants to comment on the industry disruptions of nearshoring, automation, and sustainability in a survey conducted in September 2018. Our white paper also provides guidance on where to start the journey based on transformation work we have conducted with international apparel manufacturers, brands, and retailers.

Erscheinungsjahr: 2018

Umfang: 31 Seiten

Sprache: Englisch

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