Vietnam’s Shift: From Low-Cost Manufacturing to High-Value
Not too long ago, Vietnam was primarily known as a cost-effective solution in the global apparel supply chain. International brands relied heavily on Vietnam to quickly and affordably fulfill bulk garment orders. However, in the past decade, Vietnam has quietly undergone a strategic transformation, shifting its role from simple, low-cost manufacturing to high-value, innovative apparel […]
Bangladesh’s Shift: From Cost-Driven to Sustainability Leader
For decades, the narrative around Bangladesh’s apparel industry was clear-cut — a nation powering global fashion with needle-sharp focus on cost. The factories never slept. Day and night, sewing machines hummed in synchrony. Buyers flocked to Dhaka not for innovation or environmental credentials — but for price. Bangladesh was the world’s ready-made garment (RMG) engine.Fast, […]
A Day in a Garment Factory: An Industrial Engineer’s View
A day in a clothing factory begins with the rhythmic hum of sewing machines, the steady cadence of cutting tables, and the precision of thread meeting needle. Yet behind this orchestrated activity, an often unseen hand ensures that everything runs like clockwork — the Industrial Engineer (IE). Industrial Engineers are the silent force behind garment […]
Designing Smart Factory Layouts: Maximizing Output in Vietnam’s Apparel Manufacturing
Vietnam’s position as a global apparel powerhouse is rapidly strengthening, with export hubs in Ho Chi Minh City, Hanoi, and Binh Duong at the center of this growth. However, to remain competitive, Vietnamese factories must look beyond traditional production methods. One of the most effective ways to achieve this is through smart factory layouts—a blend […]