International Journal of Advancements in Technology
Open Access
ISSN: 0976-4860
ISSN: 0976-4860
Department of Mechanical and Industrial Engineering, Wollo University, Dessie, Ethiopia
Research Article
Gearing Powers of Supply Chain Integration on Firm Performance and Competitiveness: (Case of Ethiopian Textile and Apparel Industry)
Author(s): Alie Wube Damtew*
The purpose of this study is to investigate the impact of supplier, customer and intra-firm integration on firm performance and global competitiveness in manufacturing industries. Specifically, the performance of the textile industry in the Ethiopian scenario in terms of production capacity, raw material capacity, import and export, quality, finance, supply and demand and job creation potential was examined. Deficiencies in resource utilization, poor production processes, insufficient information flow, insufficient technical capacity, infrastructure problems, storage system problems and weak and inadequate supply chain integration were identified. Insufficient logistics infrastructure existed. As a result, the performance and competitiveness of the local textile and clothing industry at national, regional and global levels are poor and weak. The study also revealed important findings .. View More»
DOI:
10.35841/0976-4860.25.16.344