Title: Building competitive capabilities for the textile industry: case of Korean firms

Authors: Euisung Jung; Sangmoo Shin; Eun Ju Jung

Addresses: Department of Information Operations and Technology Management, College of Business and Innovation, University of Toledo, Toledo, OH 43606, USA ' Department of Organic Materials and Fiber Engineering, Soongsil University, 369, Sangdo-ro, Dongjak-gu, Seoul, 06978, South Korea ' Department of Information Systems and Operations Management, School of Business, George Mason University, Fairfax, VA 22030, USA

Abstract: With increasing free trade agreements (FTA) among major economic blocs such as the USA, Canada, EU, India, and Chile, Korea has expanded the scope of its global market in the textile and apparel industry. Building on the successes of its automotive, semi-conductor, construction, and shipbuilding industries, Korea is attempting to tap into the global market potential. However, in global markets, the competitive position of the Korean textile and apparel industry requires careful investigation. This study discusses the challenges and opportunities for the Korean textile and apparel industry. Additionally, based on a literature review and macro-level data, it presents a typology of the Korean textile and apparel industry. It also examines global supply chain strategies and operational priorities of this industry.

Keywords: challenges and opportunities; Korean textile and apparel industry; global supply chain management; global markets; international competitiveness.

DOI: 10.1504/IJSOM.2021.120072

International Journal of Services and Operations Management, 2021 Vol.40 No.4, pp.445 - 458

Received: 04 Dec 2018
Accepted: 05 Jun 2019
Published online: 06 Jan 2022 *

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