In this paper we analyse the performance of some Canadian textile firms by using Data Envelopment Analysis (DEA). Using DEA we develop efficiency scores, efficiency frontiers and returns-to-scale for three segments of the sector, i.e., spinning, weaving and dyeing. Finally we develop models to...

In response to market pressures resulting in increased competition, product proliferation and greater customization, firms in many industries have adopted modern technologies to provide operational flexibility on several dimensions. In this paper, we consider the role of product mix flexibility,...