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Date Added2017-03-15
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Corporate AuthorshipSergio Gonzalez / J.E. Austin Associates
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The United States of America‘s (USA) apparel industry is going through a period of profound
change. The elimination of quotas has led to an intense competition from manufacturers in
low cost countries. As a result, retail buyers are placing strict demands on apparel
manufacturers in terms of product quality and delivery times. Furthermore, firms are facing
more challenges in the form of; rising raw material costs, high-energy and food prices, and a
faltering US economy.