| dc.description.abstract | The ready-made garments (RMG) sector is a cornerstone of Bangladesh’s economy,
yet it suffers from limited supply chain visibility, which undermines efficiency,
traceability, and responsiveness. This study examines how digital technologies
specifically Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP), Blockchain, and the Internet of
Things (IoT) - can transform supply chain visibility in the context of Shin Shin
Group, a leading Bangladeshi RMG firm. Through a mixed-methods approach
combining case study analysis, interviews with key stakeholders, and secondary data,
the research investigates how these technologies are implemented, their impact on
visibility across procurement, production, and logistics, and the barriers to adoption.
Findings indicate that ERP systems streamline internal operations by integrating order
management, inventory, and production planning, thereby reducing silos and
improving real-time data flow. IoT-enabled sensors enhance real-time tracking and
monitoring, enabling live reporting of production metrics and shipment status.
Meanwhile, blockchain introduces immutable traceability, enabling secure
provenance records from raw materials to finished goods. Together, these
technologies significantly enhance visibility, reduce lead times, improve quality
control, and strengthen accountability across supply chain tiers.
However, adoption challenges persist. High infrastructure costs, limited digital
literacy among workers, power instability, and resistance from management emerge
as major obstacles. Moreover, regulatory and organizational readiness remain
underdeveloped, complicating full-scale implementation. Based on the insights
gained, this thesis offers strategic recommendations for phased technology
deployment, capacity-building programs, and cross-stakeholder collaboration, aimed
at maximizing the benefits of digitalization in Bangladesh’s RMG supply chains.
In sum, this research contributes to both academic literature and managerial practice
by illuminating how modern digital tools can elevate supply chain visibility in a
developing country context, while also addressing the practical challenges in scaling
these innovations in the RMG industry. | en_US |
