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Showing 1 to 20 of 33 for “"Clothing industry"”.
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The places, power, and politics of Uganda’s secondhand clothing industry
… this dramatic urban growth, Uganda’s second hand clothing industry is a dynamic, power-laden, and hotly debated trade. In 2015, Uganda alone imported 1,261 tons of worn clothing, worth nearly seventy million dollars, with second hand garments accounting for 81% of all clothing purchases in the …
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Hypertension in Cape Town clothing industry clinics: Does treatment match risk?
… using Framingham risk equations. Setting: Eight Clothing Industry Health Benefit Fund clinics in Cape Town, South Africa. Participants: 382 women and men, predominantly coloured, attending for the treatment of hypertension Main outcome measure: The proportions of patients in whom the predicted …
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Restructuring of the Mauritian clothing industry in the light of new trade agreements
… analyses the threats facing the Mauritian clothing industry, given the shift in the global trade regime. Up till now, two important trade agreements have benefited Mauritius tremendously. Being a member of African Caribbean and Pacific (ACP) group of countries, Mauritius has had the …
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Impact of Corporate Social Responsibility on Customer Satisfaction and the Organisational Attractiveness of the Clothing Industry in the UK
… and organisational attractiveness within the UK clothing industry. Given the industry’s prevalent issues of unsustainable practices, such as poor working conditions, labour exploitation, and environmental degradation, many organisations have embraced CSR initiatives to address these challenges. …
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Informal production in Zimbabwe : a study of production methods and intersectoral relations with special reference to the clothing industry
… informal sector, in particular of informal clothing and footwear production. The aim of the study was to provide a foundation for decision-making in the intersectoral allocation of resources. To this end, a survey was conducted of over one hundred and twenty formal and informal clothing …
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The Role of Sociocultural Factors in Saudi Consumers’ Attitudes Towards Social Media Advertising and Purchase Intentions within the Clothing Industry
… in Saudi Arabia, particularly in the fashion industry. However, Saudi consumers’ attitudes towards fashion advertisements on social media are shaped by sociocultural factors, given the country’s deep-rooted cultural and Islamic principles. With Saudi Vision 2030 driving societal changes and …
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Small, medium and micro enterprise promotion in the Western Cape clothing industry : the way forward for SMME's promotion in South Africa
… micro enterprises (SMME's) in the Western Cape clothing industry. The ultimate aim is to propose a way forward in the light of what the government has done so far in terms of SMME's promotion since 1994 and the recent economic and social developments in South Africa and abroad. The study is …
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The study of business relationships : a case study of the industrial textiles manufacturer
… This is the also case for the paper machine clothing industry. The organisations search and utilise for the key resources that can guarantee their success in the market place. The search for key success factors contributing to Albany International’s leadership position in the paper machine …
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The development of a systematic inquiry framework and its application in developing new understanding regarding feedback and communication in a manufacturing environment
… concern that supplies accessories to the clothing industry. With the opening up of the South African borders and the removal of inherent restrictions it has become an environment that is very competitive and dynamic.
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Student perceptions of how their learning experiences, on a University Diploma in Education, impacted on their workplace and identity : a case study of emerging Education, Training and Development Practitioners in the clothing industry in the Western
… experiences of training instructors from tne clothing industry, who had been sponsored by their SETA to attend the Diploma in Education offered by the University of Cape Town. Their attendance on the course was to prepare them to implement Learnerships, as the new mode of delivery for …
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Gender dynamics in the South African apparel value chain: a case study on the Western Cape province
… job losses across the sector. The blow to the industry was exasperated by the surge of cheap imports, both legal and illegal, primarily coming from China. The poor performance and consequent contraction of the industry had a profound impact on the predominately female workers. In recent years, …
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A history of garment and tailoring workers in Cape Town, 1900-1939.
The large scale production of clothing started relatively late in South Africa because of the inability of local manufacturers to compete with cheap imports. The industry's tendency to draw the most exploitable workers into a system of "sweated labour" emerged clearly during World War I, when …
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Cape Town clothing workers' attitudes towards key aspects of and alternatives to regulation by the Bargaining Council
The South African clothing industry has shed over 70 000 jobs in the last decade. This has given rise to huge debate in the industry and academia about the role of the bargaining council in regulating the industry as well as other factors such as trade liberalisation that are causing the industry …
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INVESTIGAÇÃO SOBRE A APLICAÇÃO DA TEORIA DAS RESTRIÇÕES (TOC) EM UMA EMPRESA DE CONFECÇÃO
… to apply the Theory of Constraints (TOC) in a clothing industry. The modelling was based on the five focus steps of TOC, and supported by a data collection. The timing of the process times made it possible to identify the bottleneck of the system, enabling to know the company s ability …
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An investigation into Indian apparel and textile supply chain networks
The activities of the Indian clothing industry supplying Western markets have been investigated, with particular reference to identifying where improvements could be made to supply chain management. Focus group discussions, case studies and questionnaire analysis established that long lead-times in …
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The changing dynamics of the South African clothing value chain and the role for industrial policy : a case study of the China quotas
In 2001 the South African clothing sector was reintegrated into the global economy and became exposed to the icy winds of globalisation. The fundamental changes from developments that had been playing out in global clothing markets and from which, as an import - substitution economy with high …
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Meaningful internationalization: a study among the leaders of Brazilian smaller enterprises
… Medium Sized Enterprises [SME] operating in the clothing industry of Parana State in Brazil, and 58 qualitative interviews with the leaders of these firms. The thesis argues that existing theories of internationalization overlook the question of what international involvement means to relevant …
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Exploring Circular Economy principles in the clothing manufacturing industry driven by fast fashion: Stakeholder Perspectives and Policy Implications in Cape Town, South Africa
… explores Circular Economy (CE) principles in the clothing manufacturing industry. The clothing manufacturing industry currently faces interconnected issues that affect the three pillars of sustainability – Environmental, Economic and Social aspects. This is because this industry operates on a …
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