Supply chain flexibility: Study on apparel companies in Vietnam

Abstract

This study aims at identifying supply chain flexibility aspects that affect the performance of apparel companies in Vietnam. A literature review and in-depth interviews with seven industry experts are conducted on Creswell and Creswell (2018)’s approach and case study research at two typical apparel companies on Yin (2014)’s approach. As a result, six key aspects of supply chain flexibility improving the performance of apparel companies in Vietnam are synthesized: product development flexibility, supplier flexibility, supply network flexibility, manufacturing flexibility, distribution flexibility, and information systems flexibility. Accordingly, businesses should concentrate on exploring and exploiting supply chain flexibility to respond quickly to changes in the global business environment while minimizing disruptions in the manufacturing and distribution processes. Overall, apparel companies and Vietnam textile and apparel associations should refer to this study’s results to develop appropriate strategies for improving supply chain flexibility and competitive advantage within and across industries in today’s world.

Keywords

• doanh nghiệp may mặc
• hiệu quả doanh nghiệp
• tính linh hoạt chuỗi cung ứng
• việt nam