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The International Journal of Advanced Manufacturing Technology
Published in: The International Journal of Advanced Manufacturing Technology 3-4/2004

01-08-2004 | Original Article

Adoption of automation systems and strategy choices for Hong Kong apparel practitioners

Authors: K.-S. Chin, K.-F. Pun, H. Lau, Y. S. Leung

Published in: The International Journal of Advanced Manufacturing Technology | Issue 3-4/2004

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Abstract

Recent developments from the World Trade Organisation (WTO) and other international trade agreements have forced industries worldwide to face a new era of intense competition. The clothing industry sector, which has played a pivotal role in industrial development in Hong Kong, faces challenges from continued global economic restructuring and the accession of China to the WTO. Apparel manufacturers and trading firms need to review their competitive priorities and develop new business and manufacturing practices and strategies to compete. This paper presents the key findings of a recent study on the adoption of automation systems and strategy choices and discusses their relevance to the transformation of the apparel operations and businesses in Hong Kong. Two models namely, for integrated apparel business manufacture and for an apparel sourcing and coordination centre, are devised.
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Metadata
Title
Adoption of automation systems and strategy choices for Hong Kong apparel practitioners
Authors
K.-S. Chin
K.-F. Pun
H. Lau
Y. S. Leung
Publication date
01-08-2004
Publisher
Springer-Verlag
Published in
The International Journal of Advanced Manufacturing Technology / Issue 3-4/2004
Print ISSN: 0268-3768
Electronic ISSN: 1433-3015
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s00170-003-1592-3

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