scholarly journals Environmental Management System Adoption and the Operational Performance of Firm in the Textile and Apparel Industry of China

2017 ◽  
Vol 9 (6) ◽  
pp. 992 ◽  
Author(s):  
Biao Li ◽  
Kekun Wu
Keyword(s):  
Environmental Management ◽  
Management System ◽  
Apparel Industry ◽  
Environmental Management System ◽  
Operational Performance ◽  
Textile And Apparel ◽  
Textile And Apparel Industry

Analysis of the barriers in implementing environmental management system by interpretive structural modeling approach

2017 ◽  
Vol 40 (12) ◽  
pp. 1316-1335 ◽  
Author(s):  
Fan Yang ◽  
Xiongfei Zhang
Keyword(s):  
Environmental Management ◽  
Management System ◽  
Panel Discussion ◽  
Structural Modeling ◽  
Environmental Management System ◽  
Extensive Literature ◽  
Interpretive Structural Modeling ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Textile And Apparel ◽  
Apparel Companies

Purpose This paper aims to identify the most influential barriers for environmental management system (EMS) adoption and determine the interactions of these factors in the context of Chinese textile and apparel industries. Design/methodology/approach The study has conducted two different research phases, namely, the identification of 13 barriers from the extensive literature available and expert panel discussion and using interpretive structural modeling (ISM) to investigate the complex relationships among these barriers and partition the barriers into a hierarchical structure to facilitate strategic analysis. Findings The obtained result demonstrates that insufficient information about customer’s demand is the most influential barrier. Furthermore, by analyzing the interrelationships among the barriers, management will become more aware of the barriers’ relative importance and focus on the barriers with stronger influence. Originality/value This work may help practitioners, academicians and regulators to focus their efforts toward implementation of EMS on various levels in business, especially for these textile and apparel companies operating in China.

scholarly journals Impact of Lean Utilization on Operational Performance: A Study of Sri Lankan Textile and Apparel Industry

2017 ◽  
Vol 3 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
G.C.I. Gunarathne ◽  
W.D.C.K.T. Kumarasiri
Keyword(s):  
Performance Indicators ◽  
Lean Manufacturing ◽  
Large Scale ◽  
Positive Impact ◽  
Apparel Industry ◽  
Operational Performance ◽  
Lean Practices ◽  
Textile And Apparel ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Textile And Apparel Industry

The increasingly competitive local and international market for the Textile and Apparel industry has forced the manufacturers to adopt practices that lead to cost reductions and improve Operational Performance (OP). According to Gamage et al. (2010) lean had been initiated to fulfill this requirement. Yet it was crucial to be aware whether Lean Practices would essentially have a positive impact on OP. This research was therefore conducted to identify the relationship between Lean and OP and the impact Lean utilization creates on the OP levels. The objectives also covered the identification of issues that hinder the ability to derive the expected benefits and suggesting how Lean could be used effectively to attain the expected OP levels. A survey questionnaire was used to gather data from Textile and Apparel factories that met the criteria of possessing Lean manufacturing as the standard of operation for more than a period of one year, to ensure adequate time to gain results on an impact on the OP measurement criteria identified in the model. This was studied in a sample of thirty medium to large scale factories registered in the Board of Investments. Data were specifically gathered on Lean utilization under three constructs, Just in Time (JIT), Waste Elimination (WE) and Flow Management (FM) extracted from literature. OP was measured through 12 Key Performance Indicators identified from industry. Descriptive Statistics, Multiple Regression Analysis and Correlation Analysis were employed to analyze the data. Results indicated that there is a positive relationship between Lean Utilization and OP in the Textile and Apparel industry. WE techniques utilized in the industry had a highly significant relationship with OP compared to JIT and FM. Also it was evident that lack of awareness of the human factor, lesser number of studies and consultancy expenses has hindered their ability to gain expected outcomes. The study encourages WE techniques such as elimination of bottlenecks and would support the management in long term decision making. KeywordsKey Performance Indicators, Lean Practices, Operational Performance,Textile and Apparel Industry

Global Sourcing Options in Textile and Apparel Industry - A Review

2012 ◽  
Vol 3 (8) ◽  
pp. 1-3 ◽  
Author(s):  
Vandana Gupta ◽  
◽  
Neha Gupta ◽  
Nirmal Yadav ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Apparel Industry ◽  
Global Sourcing ◽  
Textile And Apparel ◽  
Textile And Apparel Industry
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