| dc.description.abstract | The ready-made garment (RMG) industry is a major contributor to the economy of
Bangladesh. However, the industry has been criticized for its environmental and social
impacts. This paper examines the role of effective supply chain management in promoting the
competitive advantages of supply chain management in the readymade garment industry in
Bangladesh. Supply chain management is a key issue for garment manufacturers, retailers,
and consumers. The literature on current supply chain management in garment factories in
Bangladesh is very poor. Therefore, in this study, the author has made an attempt to analyze a
more effective supply chain scenario for the Bangladeshi garment industry that will lead to
better competitive advantage over their rivals by analyzing the current supply chain and
examining the relationships among the actors in supply chain management. The purpose of
this study was to examine the impacts of supply chain management practices on competitive
advantages among Bangladeshi apparel manufacturers. Using a quantitative approach, data
were collected from apparel manufacturers in Bangladesh via an online survey. The SCM
practices were conceptualized as a multidimensional construct to include strategic supplier
partnership, customer relationship, information sharing, and process integration. The
competitive advantages in 4 performance areas, cost, quality, delivery, and flexibility, were
assessed. The paper concludes by arguing that effective supply chain management is essential
for promoting sustainable growth in the RMG industry in Bangladesh. The paper also makes
recommendations for businesses in the RMG industry to adopt effective supply chain
management practices | en_US |
