Identifying weak points of existing supply chain and their impact on competitiveness. A study of the Ethiopian apparel manufacturing eco-system

Inhaltsverzeichnis (Table of Contents)

• Acknowledgement
• Executive Summary
• Table of contents
• List of tables
• List of figures
• List of Abbreviations
• Chapter one: Background
  • Introduction
  • Summary of research approaches
  • Statement of the problem
• Chapter two: Review of the literature
  • Theoretical Framework
    • Porter's national Diamond model
    • Supply chain Management
• Chapter Three: Research methodology
  • Research questions
  • Objectives
  • Methodology
  • Research Design
  • Data collection
  • Sampling methods and size
  • Significance of the study

Zielsetzung und Themenschwerpunkte (Objectives and Key Themes)

This research project aims to analyze the Ethiopian apparel manufacturing ecosystem, identifying weak points within the existing supply chain and their impact on competitiveness in the international market. The study was conducted by Silver Spark Apparel LTD (Raymond) to gain a comprehensive understanding of the business environment and competitive advantages and disadvantages of the Ethiopian garment industry.

• Analysis of the Ethiopian apparel manufacturing ecosystem
• Identification of weak areas in the existing supply chain
• Assessment of the impact of these weak areas on competitiveness in the international market
• Exploration of potential solutions and recommendations for improvement
• Evaluation of government support and industry partnerships

Zusammenfassung der Kapitel (Chapter Summaries)

Chapter one: Background introduces the study's context and provides an overview of the Ethiopian apparel manufacturing industry. It delves into the research approaches employed and outlines the problem statement. Chapter two: Review of the literature explores relevant theoretical frameworks, including Porter's national diamond model and supply chain management, providing a foundation for the research.

Chapter Three: Research methodology outlines the research questions, objectives, and methodology used in the study. It details the research design, data collection techniques, sampling methods, and the significance of the study.

Schlüsselwörter (Keywords)

The research focuses on the Ethiopian apparel manufacturing ecosystem, supply chain analysis, competitiveness in the international market, Porter's national diamond model, and government support. Key themes include weak areas of the supply chain, labor costs, infrastructure development, and strategic partnerships.