Questioning the relentless shift to offshore manufacturing

Warburton, R.D.H. and Stratton, R. ORCID: 0000-0001-5437-4233, 2002. Questioning the relentless shift to offshore manufacturing. Supply Chain Management: an International Journal, 7 (2), pp. 101-108. ISSN 1359-8546

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Abstract

The last 20 years has seen a relentless shift to offshore manufacturing as retailers chase ever-lower labor costs. The results of this strategy can now be evaluated and we propose that some adjustments are in order. We analyze the case of a North American apparel manufacturer (Griffin Manufacturing, Inc.) that has successfully emerged from a period of major change with a strong and strategic position in the apparel supply chain. This case study documents Griffin’s survival through evolution in capabilities, technology, and especially attitude. The Griffin case study suggests that keeping a portion of the manufacturing onshore at an agile, quick response factory is cost effective: it increases sales and improves margins. However, the new relationship between the parties is much more complex and requires commitment on both sides.

Item Type:	Journal article
Publication Title:	Supply Chain Management: an International Journal
Creators:	Warburton, R.D.H. and Stratton, R.
Publisher:	MCB UP Ltd./Emerald
Date:	2002
Volume:	7
Number:	2
ISSN:	1359-8546
Identifiers:	Number Type 10.1108/13598540210426659 DOI
Rights:	© Emerald Group Publishing Limited
Divisions:	Schools > Nottingham Business School
Record created by:	EPrints Services
Date Added:	09 Oct 2015 10:26
Last Modified:	09 Jun 2017 13:29
URI:	https://irep.ntu.ac.uk/id/eprint/12824

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