As the International borders of trade are vanishing, Supply Chain Management and Information Technology are taking up a crucial role in Apparel manufacturing. Global partners in the clothing supply chain are exchanging information electronically, thus the need for Indian Clothing Industry to spruce up. Upcoming technologies for mass customisation such as three-dimensional non-contact body measurement and digital printing ought to be implemented fast.
This mass customization shall be successful for meeting unpredictable demand levels, for luxury goods, uncertain customer wants and for heterogeneous demand. The 3C's of Commitment, Co-ordination and Co-operation need to be applied at all levels by the industry to be able to maintain its presence in the global market. Global partners in the clothing supply chain are exchanging information electronically, thus the need for Indian Clothing Industry to spruce up. Hence, the Indian Readymade Garment Industry needs to adopt IT faster.
Hence, the key thrust areas remain-
- Technological upgradation
- Joint Ventures
- Enhancement of Productivity
- Quality Consciousness
- Strengthening of the raw material base
- Product Diversification
- Increase in exports and innovative marketing strategies
- Financing arrangements
- Maximizing employment opportunities
- Integrated Human resource Development
