Background Supplier selection has emerged as an important activity regarding strategic purchasing with implications for the operational efficiency of both organisations and supply chains. Given the need to evaluate both qualitative and quantitative criteria for different supply alternatives, the...

In addition to the severe health crisis, the Covid-19 pandemic provoked one of the deepest socioeconomic crises in the history of capitalism. Yet, the economic structure of each country and the strength of the welfare state, along with the ability of the diverse governments to cope with the...

Supply chain operation is more competitive in a dynamic business environment. Developing supply chain capability is, hence, important for gaining a competitive advantage and overall improved supply chain performance. The purpose of this study is to explore the potential of digital technologies...

Background: In the current political discourse, supply chain transparency is seen as a key to improving the working and environmental conditions within textile supply chains. Addition- ally, the use of technology is increasingly being regarded as a means of reducing complexity and increasing...

The fashion, textiles and footwear (FTF) industry is a consumer-focused industry, subject to constant change. It covers diverse economic activities, ranging from the transformation of natural or synthetic fibres to the production of manufactured products. The FTF sector covers apparel (clothing...

The fashion, textiles and footwear (FTF) industry is a consumer-focused industry, subject to constant change. It covers diverse economic activities, ranging from the transformation of natural or synthetic fibres to the production of manufactured products. The FTF sector covers apparel (clothing...

The topic of second-hand clothing illustrates the economic, social, and environmental impacts of global textile and garment value chains and, more broadly, the complex interrelations in production, trade, and consumption between the Global South and the Global North. The dynamics of global...

Within the all-encompassing approach towards the circular economy, the clothing and textile industry is also undergoing a significant transformation towards sustainability. Central to this transformation is the adoption of innovative practices. A thorough understanding of the key factors driving...

Textiles are Pakistan's most critical manufacturing sector, contributing nearly one‑fourth of the industrial value added and employing about 40 percent of the industrial labor force. It has the longest production chain and inherent potential for value addition at each processing stage, from...

The project lays the groundwork for a European digital product passport by expanding legal information requirements, developed in collaboration with stakeholders using textiles and energy-related products as examples. It explores how key product data can be digitally tracked, combined, and made...

This research examines the impact of codes of conduct imposed by international lead firms on subcontractors in Morocco’s textile and apparel sector. Based on a qualitative study conducted in the two main industrial hubs (Tangier and Casablanca), it explores the diffusion of corporate social...

Dealing with design piracy is a blind spot in German business history, but studies on the importance of industrial property rights as an element of business strategies are also scarce in general. This article uses the example of the "Barmer Artikel", a specific segment of Wuppertal’s textile...

Sustainability, green innovation and business competitiveness are not opposing concepts, but complementary and synergistic forces contributing to the overall enrichment of companies. As high energy costs can undermine profitability, models for energy self-sufficiency are becoming increasingly...

The choice between domestic and foreign production is one of the most important decisions not only for international business management but also for economic diplomacy and industrial policy. The reality is not a binary choice, but some firms use both. Why do companies maintain labour-intensive...

This paper examines creation and distribution of surplus from global value chains (GVCs) in low- and middle-income country (LMIC) domestic supply chains. While GVC participation can enhance growth and productivity, low prices paid to small input suppliers raise concerns that gains from GVC...

This study develops a holistic framework for assessing risks in sustainable supply chain innovation (SSCI) within Jordan's garment, textile, and leather (GTL) industry, addressing critical challenges posed by demand volatility, customer concentration, and price competition. Using multi-criteria...

The African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) promises a new era of economic integration and industrial growth across the continent. But how can Africa truly harness this potential, especially in the vital textiles and apparel sector? This report explores the key challenges and opportunities...

In the contemporary era of digital transformation, organizations are increasingly aligning their operations with sustainability objectives, particularly within the framework of circular economy (CE) principles in production and consumption systems. While the concept of circularity has been...

A vision of the EU in its strategy on sustainable and circular textiles is to move away from fast fashion towards better and longer-lasting products, with more reuse and recycling. This briefing helps fill data and knowledge gaps on the circularity of the textiles value chain to support policies...

This study investigates the characteristics of post-consumer textile (PCT) waste collected separately as well as disposed of in municipal waste in terms of its reusability and recyclability. The geographic focus of this study is on previously under-researched EU Member States in South and...

This report has been prepared within the 'European Monitor of Industrial Ecosystems' (EMI) project with the objective to analysing the green and digital transformation of industrial ecosystems and progress made over time, in this specific case textiles. The second edition of the Industrial...

Multiple geopolitical disruptions have highlighted the need for firms to diversify their supply chains. For Germany and the EU, this might imply an increased reliance on Africa, the neighboring continent, for example when it comes to sourcing critical raw materials for the energy transition...

The textile and apparel industries have experienced the arrival of the sustainable fashion revolution, which symbolizes a significant switch towards improving green innovations and lessening environmental effects. As industries highlight sustainability through eco-friendly apparel merchandising...

The European Union has implemented various trade policies in the textile and clothing sector, a major global employment generator, over the past three decades. This paper investigates how these evolving policies have impacted the four largest exporters of textiles and clothing to the EU. A...

The path towards charting industrial policy towards economic catch up increasingly recognises the importance of a profound knowledge of firms, including their location, industry, and time specificities. Going beyond simple case studies, this pioneering book addresses these points. In addition to...