Journal of the Korean Society of Clothing and Textiles (한국의류학회지)

The Korean Society of Clothing and Textiles (한국의류학회)
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Exploratory Analysis on the Global Sourcing and Implications for Competitiveness of the Korean Apparel Firms

국내의류업체의 글로벌 소신 현황과 경쟁력 강화방안

  • 이윤숙 (연세대학교 생활과학대학 의류환경학과) ;
  • 육심현 (연세대학교 생활과학대학 의류환경학과) ;
  • 최원경 (연세대학교 생활과학대학 의류환경학과) ;
  • 이수경 (연세대학교 생활과학대학 의류환경학과) ;
  • 진병호 (연세대학교 생활과학대학 의류환경학과)
  • Published : 2002.06.01
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Abstract

Korean apparel industry is facing critical moment due to shortage of labor, wage increases and intensive competition among domestic manufactures. In addition, international production has been shifting to China and the other low-wage countries from established locations such as Korea, Hong Kong and Taiwan. Global sourcing has been received considerable attention since firms can enhance their competitive advantage as well as comparative advantage by coordinating their sourcing activities global]y. This studs regarded global sourcing as one of the strategic tools to achieve competitive advantage of Korean apparel firms, and explored the current status by literature reviews and series of in-depth interviews with managers of korean apparel firms. The findings of this study were as follows: 1) Due to geographical advantage, China was the most favored nation for outsourcing for domestic markers. However, exporting firms preferred Latin America (including Mexico) to take advantage of duties, quotas and geographical proximity to the US market. 2) In selecting the global sourcing country, productivity, technical ability, local government regulation, and culture were considered important. 3) Most Korean apparel firms sources production globally, and followed by raw materials and trims. 4) Cost and quality were the most important factors in deciding subcontractors, and experience, productivity, equipment and finances were the next concerns. Academic implications and future directions were suggested based on findings.

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