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Capabilities of and Identification of Research Needs in American Apparel Manufacturing Firms

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Abstract

A survey consisting of 31 binary and six open-ended questions was mailed to 300 cutting and contracting members of the American Apparel Manufacturers Association (AAMA). The survey sought current advanced technolog-ical capabilities of pre-production and produc-tion departments, management practices in quality and waste, and current or anticipated problems of the firm. One hundred twenty responses were analyzed (37% return rate). Frequency and cross tabulation statistical tests were administered to the data to assess significant issues as related to the size of the company (as measured by number of employees).

How to Cite:

Robeck, J., (1998) “Capabilities of and Identification of Research Needs in American Apparel Manufacturing Firms”, International Textile and Apparel Association Annual Conference Proceedings 1999(1).