Navigating Supply Chain Complexity: Empirical Insights from the Developing Country Readymade Garments Industry

Abstract

Purpose- The study aims to develop an efficient model to handle challenges of supply chain management in readymade garments industry. This paper illustrates the systematic literature reviews and experimental evidence-based study of readymade garments companies of a developing Asian country. The present study also finds the pattern for the healthy and sustained development of clothing enterprises. Design/methodology/approach- This paper illustrates the systematic literature reviews and experimental evidence-based study of readymade garments companies of a developing Asian country. The existing qualitative and quantitative studies were reviewed to find out the challenges in supply chain and the recommendable solutions are provided. The studies undertaken in Asian developing countries were only considered in this study. Findings- The innovation on supply chain management for readymade garments company in developing country will help enterprise to setup legal guidelines for smooth production process. The new innovative supply chain management has two characteristics, a balance of high efficiency and cost saving. Dual-source supply chain management, manufacturing outsourcing, and multi-supplier management are three elements of it. The ICT information management platform is a critical component in ensuring the supply chain flexibility of the clothing industry. Implications- Through the research of application and analysis of the innovative supply chain systems of readymade garment industry of Asian developing countries. It helps to setup guideline, and direction for the practical operation way of modern enterprise with innovative supply chain system knowledge and practice. Originality/value- All this relies on its unique and efficient supply chain management, this paper explains and analyzed innovative supply chain management. This paper also contributes by providing solution to overcome from the challenges of supply chain management in readymade garments industry. Paper Type- Research paper