Abstract
The aim of this paper is to identify the critical success factors (CSFs) of production sourcing for small and medium-sized clothing firms in Hong Kong, and to explore the effects of these factors and firm-related characteristics on satisfaction with production sourcing performance. A two-stage methodology was applied. In the first stage, a multiple-case study of ten small and medium-sized clothing firms in Hong Kong was undertaken to identify the CSFs and critical performance indicators of production sourcing. In the second stage, a questionnaire-based survey was conducted among 104 small and medium-sized clothing firms to test the developed hypotheses. Based on the findings, the two most significant success factors of production sourcing are the sustaining of long-term relationships with production providers and choosing production providers carefully. The two aspects of production sourcing performance that are most likely to lead to satisfaction are on-time delivery and better quality. The results show that the level of satisfaction with sourcing performance is influenced by certain CSFs and firm-related characteristics.
Original language | English |
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Article number | 0183 |
Pages (from-to) | 355-363 |
Number of pages | 9 |
Journal | Journal of the Textile Institute |
Volume | 96 |
Issue number | 6 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 9 Dec 2005 |
Keywords
- Critical success factors
- Firm-related characteristics
- Hong Kong
- Performance satisfaction
- Production sourcing
- Small and medium-sized enterprises
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Materials Science (miscellaneous)
- General Agricultural and Biological Sciences
- Polymers and Plastics
- Industrial and Manufacturing Engineering