Information technology integration and the competitiveness of textile industry in China

Abstract

The aim of study is to analyse the relationship between the competitiveness and integration of Information technology(IT) into textile industry. This research has constructed a theoretical framework to explore how the textile industry integrating IT can improve the competitiveness. A regression model was established for analysing the relationship between them by using the data of textile industry in China from 2004 to 2015. The empirical results revealed that the integration of textile industry and IT industry not only enhanced the temporary competitiveness but also contributed to the sustainable competitiveness of the textile industry. Thus, the findings suggest that the textile industry integrated with IT industry will promote competitiveness of China’s textile industry and it will be new trend of industrial development.