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SSTEVE WOLOZ & TEVE WOLOZ & ASSOCIATES INC.ASSOCIATES INC.
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Connaître Vos
Compétiteurs
AECQLe 1 Novembre , 2003
SSTEVE WOLOZ & TEVE WOLOZ & ASSOCIATES INC.ASSOCIATES INC.
MANAGEMENT CONSULTANTSMANAGEMENT CONSULTANTSwww.swaassoc.com
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•Notes Disponible sur Demande
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OverviewOverview INTRODUCTIONINTRODUCTION
MAJOR TRADE TREATIES AND THEIR IMPLICATIONSMAJOR TRADE TREATIES AND THEIR IMPLICATIONS
GLOBAL COMPETITIONGLOBAL COMPETITION
COMPETING REGIONS & COUNTRIES: STRENGTHS AND WEAKNESSES COMPETING REGIONS & COUNTRIES: STRENGTHS AND WEAKNESSES
VIDEO PRESENTATIONSVIDEO PRESENTATIONS
SUCCESS FACTORS AND PRESENT OPPORTUNITIESSUCCESS FACTORS AND PRESENT OPPORTUNITIES
MARKET INTELLIGENCEMARKET INTELLIGENCE
BASIS OF PRESENTATION / ACTUAL EXPERIENCE / STATISTICAL BASIS OF PRESENTATION / ACTUAL EXPERIENCE / STATISTICAL RESEARCHRESEARCH
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IntroductionIntroductionDynamics
COMPETITOR
CUSTOMER
SUPPLIER
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OverviewOverview INTRODUCTIONINTRODUCTION
MAJOR TRADE TREATIES AND THEIR IMPLICATIONSMAJOR TRADE TREATIES AND THEIR IMPLICATIONS
GLOBAL COMPETITIONGLOBAL COMPETITION
COMPETING REGIONS & COUNTRIES: STRENGTHS AND COMPETING REGIONS & COUNTRIES: STRENGTHS AND WEAKNESSES WEAKNESSES
VIDEO PRESENTATIONSVIDEO PRESENTATIONS
SUCCESS FACTORS AND PRESENT OPPORTUNITIESSUCCESS FACTORS AND PRESENT OPPORTUNITIES
MARKET INTELLIGENCEMARKET INTELLIGENCE
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Trade TreatiesTrade Treaties
What are Trade Treaties ?What are Trade Treaties ?
Exclusive Agreements Between Exclusive Agreements Between Trading Partners To promote Trading Partners To promote
Trade Trade
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Major Trade TreatiesMajor Trade TreatiesGATT 1947; 1986-DEC 1990; 1994GATT 1947; 1986-DEC 1990; 1994
WTO 1994 ; 2005WTO 1994 ; 2005NAFTA 1994NAFTA 1994
US Preference Programs for Apparel:US Preference Programs for Apparel:CBTPA Caribbean Basin Trade Partnership Act : CBTPA Caribbean Basin Trade Partnership Act : Oct 2000 – Oct 2000 –
Sep 2008Sep 2008
AGOA Africa Growth and Opportunity Act :AGOA Africa Growth and Opportunity Act :Oct 2000 – Sep 2008Oct 2000 – Sep 2008
ATPDEA Andean Trade Promotion and Drug Eradication ATPDEA Andean Trade Promotion and Drug Eradication Act : Act : Oct 2002 – Dec 2006Oct 2002 – Dec 2006
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Major Trade TreatiesMajor Trade Treaties
807 Outward Processing ?807 Outward Processing ?
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History of the CBI-NAFTAHistory of the CBI-NAFTA
NAFTA : 1994NAFTA : 1994==
Progressive and CompleteProgressive and CompleteElimination ofElimination of
Duty and QuotaDuty and QuotaBetween Trading PartnersBetween Trading Partners
United States; Mexico; CanadaUnited States; Mexico; CanadaRules of OriginRules of Origin
For Trading PartnersFor Trading Partners
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History of the CBI-NAFTAHistory of the CBI-NAFTA
Rules of OriginRules of Origin
“ “ yarn forward”yarn forward”
MeansMeans
Textile and Apparel goods must be Textile and Apparel goods must be produced from yarn made in a produced from yarn made in a
Nafta Country Nafta Country
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Chief Criterion of the Chief Criterion of the CBICBI
American Made FabricAmerican Made Fabric
Yarn Forward Yarn Forward
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Main Difference Main Difference CBICBI / NAFTA / NAFTA
NAFTANAFTAFABRIC CAN BE MADE IN ANY MEMBER NATION FABRIC CAN BE MADE IN ANY MEMBER NATION
CBICBIFABRIC & THREAD MUST BE MADE IN UNITED FABRIC & THREAD MUST BE MADE IN UNITED
STATESSTATES
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Chief Objectives of the Chief Objectives of the CBICBI
Repatriation of Apparel Production Repatriation of Apparel Production
From Asia to Western HemisphereFrom Asia to Western Hemisphere
Revitalisation of US Textile IndustryRevitalisation of US Textile Industry
Promotion of Trade with Neighbouring Promotion of Trade with Neighbouring
NationsNations
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Chief Advantages of the Chief Advantages of the CBICBI
Outward ProcessingOutward ProcessingDuty Free Duty Free
AndAndQuota Free Access to US Quota Free Access to US
Providing Providing Made With US Fabric Made With US Fabric
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CBTPA Trade Benefits
Office of Textiles and ApparelInternational Trade AdministrationU.S. Department of Commerce
US Market
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Treaties =Treaties =Opportunity + ChallengeOpportunity + Challenge
Heated race for more Heated race for more investment $$$ and new investment $$$ and new
strategic partnershipsstrategic partnerships
Existing trade treaties (e.g. NAFTA)Existing trade treaties (e.g. NAFTA)
New trade treaties (e.g. FTAA and WTO 2005)New trade treaties (e.g. FTAA and WTO 2005)
Opportunity to Opportunity to accelerate tradeaccelerate trade
Help finance full Help finance full package expansionpackage expansion
Develop Develop Manufacturing Manufacturing
expertise in all areasexpertise in all areas
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CBTPA SummaryCBTPA Summary
(i)(i) US Fabric Cut in US, Assembled in CBI US Fabric Cut in US, Assembled in CBI
(ii) (ii) US Fabric Cut and Assembled in CBIUS Fabric Cut and Assembled in CBI
(iii)(iii)Knit Apparel: Knit-to-Shape/Cut & SewKnit Apparel: Knit-to-Shape/Cut & Sew
(iv)(iv)Brassieres: Cut & Assembled in US or Brassieres: Cut & Assembled in US or CBICBI
(v) (v) Short Supply Yarns and FabricsShort Supply Yarns and Fabrics
(vi)(vi)Handloomed, Handmade & Folklore Handloomed, Handmade & Folklore Art.Art.
(vii)(vii)Special Rules: (Exceptions to the Special Rules: (Exceptions to the Rules)Rules)
(viii)(viii)Luggage: Cut in US/CBI, Assembled Luggage: Cut in US/CBI, Assembled in CBIin CBI
Section 211(b)(2)(A): Eligible Countries:
BarbadosBarbados
BelizeBelize
Costa RicaCosta Rica
Dominican RepublicDominican Republic
El SalvadorEl Salvador
GuatemalaGuatemala
GuyanaGuyanaHaitiHaitiHondurasHondurasJamaicaJamaicaNicaraguaNicaraguaPanamaPanamaSaint LuciaSaint LuciaTrinidad and TobagoTrinidad and Tobago
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CBTPA Trade TreatyCBTPA Trade Treaty
Total U.S. textile and apparel imports from Total U.S. textile and apparel imports from CBI increased by 8% CBI increased by 8%
CBPTA-qualifying trade accounts for 68 % CBPTA-qualifying trade accounts for 68 % of total exportsof total exports
88% of CBPTA Qualifying Apparel Use US 88% of CBPTA Qualifying Apparel Use US Yarn and US FabricYarn and US Fabric
10% of CBPTA Qualifying Apparel Use 10% of CBPTA Qualifying Apparel Use Regionally Formed Fabric of US YarnRegionally Formed Fabric of US Yarn
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ATPDEA Trade TreatyATPDEA Trade TreatyRelating to the Relating to the implementation of implementation of procedures and procedures and requirements requirements similar to those in similar to those in chapter 5 of the chapter 5 of the NAFTA: NAFTA:
Bolivia Bolivia Colombia Colombia Ecuador Ecuador
PeruPeru
Total U.S. textile and Total U.S. textile and apparel imports from apparel imports from ATPDEA increased by 22%ATPDEA increased by 22%
Andean-qualifying trade Andean-qualifying trade accounts for 16% of total accounts for 16% of total ATPDEA apparel exportsATPDEA apparel exports
88% of ATPDEA Qualifying 88% of ATPDEA Qualifying Apparel Use Regional Fabric Apparel Use Regional Fabric of US or Regional Yarnof US or Regional Yarn
11% of ATPDEA Qualifying 11% of ATPDEA Qualifying Apparel Use US FabricApparel Use US Fabric
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AGOA Trade TreatyAGOA Trade Treaty
US Apparel imports from Africa US Apparel imports from Africa increased 28% in 2003increased 28% in 2003
AGOA-qualifying trade accounts for 74% AGOA-qualifying trade accounts for 74% of total AGOA apparel exportsof total AGOA apparel exports
80% of AGOA Qualifying Apparel Uses 80% of AGOA Qualifying Apparel Uses Third Country FabricThird Country Fabric
18% of AGOA Qualifying Apparel Uses 18% of AGOA Qualifying Apparel Uses Regional Fabric of US Regional YarnRegional Fabric of US Regional Yarn
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OverviewOverview INTRODUCTIONINTRODUCTION
MAJOR TRADE TREATIES AND THEIR IMPLICATIONSMAJOR TRADE TREATIES AND THEIR IMPLICATIONS
GLOBAL COMPETITIONGLOBAL COMPETITION
COMPETING REGIONS & COUNTRIES: STRENGTHS AND COMPETING REGIONS & COUNTRIES: STRENGTHS AND WEAKNESSES WEAKNESSES
VIDEO PRESENTATIONSVIDEO PRESENTATIONS
SUCCESS FACTORS AND PRESENT OPPORTUNITIESSUCCESS FACTORS AND PRESENT OPPORTUNITIES
MARKET INTELLIGENCEMARKET INTELLIGENCE
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Global CompetitorsGlobal CompetitorsTop US SuppliersTop US Suppliers
March 31, 2003March 31, 2003
% Share% ShareGrowthGrowth
1.1. MEXICOMEXICO 11.8811.88 -2.44-2.442.2. CHINACHINA 10.0010.00 78.6878.683.3. HONDURASHONDURAS 6.31 6.31 14.6714.674.4. BANGLADESHBANGLADESH 5.17 5.17 -0.97-0.975.5. HONG KONGHONG KONG 4.51 4.51 -9.20-9.206.6. EL SALVADOREL SALVADOR 4.42 4.42 8.498.497.7. DOMINICAN REPUBLICDOMINICAN REPUBLIC 4.09 4.09 -0.50-0.508.8. KOREAKOREA 3.53 3.53 0.800.809.9. INDONESIAINDONESIA 3.48 3.48 7.827.8210.10. TAIWANTAIWAN 3.21 3.21 -5.40-5.40
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Apparel ImportsApparel ImportsPercent Share by RegionPercent Share by Region
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The Apparel Commodity The Apparel Commodity Supply ChainSupply Chain
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Apparel Imports From Apparel Imports From Asia Soar:Asia Soar:
1995-2002 1995-2002 (Billion SME)(Billion SME)
Trade-weighted Index of 21 Asian Currencies vs.Textile Imports from the Same 21 Asian Nations
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US Apparel Imports US Apparel Imports Central America & Dominican RepublicCentral America & Dominican Republic
20002000
$337
$831
$1,499$1,634
$2,365 $2,456
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
Nicaragua Costa Rica GuatemalaEl Salvador Honduras Rep. Dominicana
(U.S.$ Millones)
Source: OTEXA - 2001
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US Apparel ImportsUS Apparel Imports Shifts in Regional ImportsShifts in Regional Imports
1986 - 19961986 - 1996
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OverviewOverview INTRODUCTIONINTRODUCTION
MAJOR TRADE TREATIES AND THEIR IMPLICATIONSMAJOR TRADE TREATIES AND THEIR IMPLICATIONS
GLOBAL COMPETITIONGLOBAL COMPETITION
COMPETING REGIONS & COUNTRIES: STRENGTHS COMPETING REGIONS & COUNTRIES: STRENGTHS AND WEAKNESSESAND WEAKNESSES
VIDEO PRESENTATIONSVIDEO PRESENTATIONS
SUCCESS FACTORS AND PRESENT OPPORTUNITIESSUCCESS FACTORS AND PRESENT OPPORTUNITIES
MARKET INTELLIGENCEMARKET INTELLIGENCE
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Mexico:Mexico:HistoryHistory
Until the early 90s: almost exclusively Until the early 90s: almost exclusively an assembler, operating primarily as an assembler, operating primarily as
an 807 supplier to the US.an 807 supplier to the US.
By the mid 90s the non-807 By the mid 90s the non-807 exports rose significantlyexports rose significantly
Qualitative leap to more Qualitative leap to more value added production value added production
through cutting primarily through cutting primarily NAFTA sourced fabrics. NAFTA sourced fabrics.
In 1996, Mexico surpassed In 1996, Mexico surpassed
China to become the #1 China to become the #1
apparel exporter to the U.S.A. apparel exporter to the U.S.A.
In 1997, it made the top 10 In 1997, it made the top 10
list of apparel exporters to list of apparel exporters to
Canada for the 1Canada for the 1stst time time
Since NAFTA, Mexico's U.S. Since NAFTA, Mexico's U.S.
exports of apparel increased exports of apparel increased
nearly eight-foldnearly eight-fold
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Mexico:Mexico:HistoryHistory
Mexico-U.S. trade in Mexico-U.S. trade in this sector reached US this sector reached US $16.7 billion in 1999, an $16.7 billion in 1999, an increase of more than increase of more than 300 % since 1993. 300 % since 1993.
Mexico-Canada trade in Mexico-Canada trade in textiles similarly textiles similarly increased from US$ 44.3 increased from US$ 44.3 million in 1993 to US million in 1993 to US $340 million in 1999$340 million in 1999
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Mexico:Mexico:StrengthsStrengths
Much larger overall production Much larger overall production capacity and availability of fabriccapacity and availability of fabric
Proximity to the U.S., skilled labor Proximity to the U.S., skilled labor force, vertically integrated force, vertically integrated industry, and close supplier - industry, and close supplier - customer tiescustomer ties
Under 807, duty is paid on the V.A. Under 807, duty is paid on the V.A. vs. practically no duty from Mexico vs. practically no duty from Mexico to the USto the US
As of 2004, most NAFTA cotton As of 2004, most NAFTA cotton apparel made in Mexico will carry:apparel made in Mexico will carry:
Duty and quota-free in the USDuty and quota-free in the USApproximately 12% duty (to be Approximately 12% duty (to be eliminated by 2004) and no quota eliminated by 2004) and no quota in Canadain Canada
Ability to capitalize on the 28 Ability to capitalize on the 28 free trade agreements may be free trade agreements may be the key to reshaping and the key to reshaping and recharging its apparel recharging its apparel industry:industry:
Agreements:Agreements:
ChileChile
Costa RicaCosta Rica
IsraelIsrael
BoliviaBolivia
Nicaragua Nicaragua
The EUThe EU
OthersOthers
Negotiating Negotiating with:with:
JapanJapan
NorwayNorway
SingaporeSingapore
TheThe only only industrialized industrialized
nation withnation with NO NO trade trade
agreement agreement withwith China. China.
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Mexico:Mexico:WeaknessesWeaknesses
High rate of rejects: 1.43 %High rate of rejects: 1.43 % vs. 1.12 % in Costa Rica vs. 1.12 % in Costa Rica (Speer 2000)(Speer 2000)
High labor force turnover:High labor force turnover: 70% (Speer 2000)70% (Speer 2000)
High income taxes High income taxes
Shortages of electricityShortages of electricity
Piracy and smugglingPiracy and smuggling
97.5 % of 40,000 97.5 % of 40,000 businesses operating in the businesses operating in the textile sector are micro or textile sector are micro or small businessessmall businesses
They just took advantage of They just took advantage of FTA rather than investing in the FTA rather than investing in the engineering and the know-howengineering and the know-how
Passage of the TDA in 2000 Passage of the TDA in 2000 with CBI countries makes them with CBI countries makes them more threatening competitorsmore threatening competitors
Farther away, but no less Farther away, but no less menacing, China is in a position menacing, China is in a position to regain its U.S. apparel to regain its U.S. apparel market share in 2005, when market share in 2005, when the World Trade Organization the World Trade Organization (WTO) implements the final (WTO) implements the final phase-out of quotasphase-out of quotas
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AsiaAsia
Asia's significant investment in recent Asia's significant investment in recent years in Central America will years in Central America will accelerate:accelerate:
In Guatemala, Asian ownership of In Guatemala, Asian ownership of apparel facilities is up to 17 %, while apparel facilities is up to 17 %, while in other countries, this level of in other countries, this level of ownership ranges from 28% to 45%. ownership ranges from 28% to 45%.
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Asia:Asia:StrengthsStrengths
The key exporting nations of the Orient have The key exporting nations of the Orient have developed unquestionable high levels of:developed unquestionable high levels of:
Raw Materials AvailabilityRaw Materials Availability Quick Development CapabilityQuick Development Capability FlexibilityFlexibility Quality workmanshipQuality workmanship All are considered by import experts as the All are considered by import experts as the
strongest strategic advantages influencing strongest strategic advantages influencing the sourcing decision.the sourcing decision.
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Asia:Asia:WeaknessesWeaknesses
The long lead-time required for The long lead-time required for production in the Orientproduction in the Orient
The complexities of doing business The complexities of doing business offshore (language, distance)offshore (language, distance)
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Combating ChinaCombating China2005 Massacre2005 Massacre
A two-year window of opportunity before quotas A two-year window of opportunity before quotas expire under the WTO in 2005.expire under the WTO in 2005.
During this period, it will be important for During this period, it will be important for countries to develop a well-rounded sourcing countries to develop a well-rounded sourcing matrix that includes:matrix that includes:
High quality/price ratioHigh quality/price ratioFull package productionFull package productionRapid turnaround capabilitiesRapid turnaround capabilitiesExcellent customer serviceExcellent customer service
FlexibilityFlexibility
Over the long term, these capabilities will be Over the long term, these capabilities will be necessary for Latin America to compete with the necessary for Latin America to compete with the Far East.Far East.
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ChinaChina
Heavy investment in CBI countries Heavy investment in CBI countries (e.g., Nicaragua)(e.g., Nicaragua)
Impossibility to compete with China Impossibility to compete with China in terms of costin terms of cost
Necessity to offset that with:Necessity to offset that with:shorter cycle timesshorter cycle times
quicker response timesquicker response times
changing styles with the market. changing styles with the market.
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Caribbean CountriesCaribbean Countries::StrengthsStrengths
NAFTA made it almost impossible for other NAFTA made it almost impossible for other Latin American countries to compete with Latin American countries to compete with Mexico simply by offering cheap laborMexico simply by offering cheap labor
To remain competitive, manufacturers in To remain competitive, manufacturers in the CBI region responded by:the CBI region responded by:
Building state-of-the-art facilitiesBuilding state-of-the-art facilities
Offering high-quality goods and quick Offering high-quality goods and quick turnaroundturnaround
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Caribbean CountriesCaribbean Countries: : StrengthsStrengths
Absence of quota and duty under 807A Absence of quota and duty under 807A
Positive relationships with the U.S. Positive relationships with the U.S.
Outstanding productivity Outstanding productivity
Proximity to market Proximity to market
The infrastructureThe infrastructure
The know-howThe know-how
CostCostPerception in the importer community:Perception in the importer community:
Shorter lead times on fashion ordersShorter lead times on fashion orders
Higher levels of quality and Higher levels of quality and productivity than Mexicoproductivity than Mexico
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Caribbean CountriesCaribbean Countries: : WeaknessesWeaknesses
Lack of cooperation between countriesLack of cooperation between countriesJamaica's apparel industry:Jamaica's apparel industry:
Contractions over the past few yearsContractions over the past few years LLoss of business to other CBI beneficiary countries (Speer 2000)oss of business to other CBI beneficiary countries (Speer 2000)
Lack of fabricsLack of fabricsLack of non-cotton apparel production (30% of U.S. exports, vs. Lack of non-cotton apparel production (30% of U.S. exports, vs. balanced Mexico's exports)balanced Mexico's exports)A small, inexperienced woven goods baseA small, inexperienced woven goods baseA shortage of skilled pattern makersA shortage of skilled pattern makersA lack of financial capital A lack of financial capital Potential U.S. investors, such as textile mills, are not familiar with Potential U.S. investors, such as textile mills, are not familiar with the CBI region. the CBI region.
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OverviewOverview INTRODUCTIONINTRODUCTION
MAJOR TRADE TREATIES AND THEIR IMPLICATIONSMAJOR TRADE TREATIES AND THEIR IMPLICATIONS
GLOBAL COMPETITIONGLOBAL COMPETITION
COMPETING REGIONS & COUNTRIES: STRENGTHS AND COMPETING REGIONS & COUNTRIES: STRENGTHS AND WEAKNESSES WEAKNESSES
VIDEO PRESENTATIONSVIDEO PRESENTATIONS
SUCCESS FACTORS AND PRESENT OPPORTUNITIESSUCCESS FACTORS AND PRESENT OPPORTUNITIES
MARKET INTELLIGENCEMARKET INTELLIGENCE
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Honduras: Honduras: Pride Mfg.Pride Mfg.
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OverviewOverview INTRODUCTIONINTRODUCTION
MAJOR TRADE TREATIES AND THEIR IMPLICATIONSMAJOR TRADE TREATIES AND THEIR IMPLICATIONS
GLOBAL COMPETITIONGLOBAL COMPETITION
COMPETING REGIONS & COUNTRIES: STRENGTHS AND COMPETING REGIONS & COUNTRIES: STRENGTHS AND WEAKNESSES WEAKNESSES
VIDEO PRESENTATIONSVIDEO PRESENTATIONS
SUCCESS FACTORS AND PRESENT OPPORTUNITIESSUCCESS FACTORS AND PRESENT OPPORTUNITIES
MARKET INTELLIGENCEMARKET INTELLIGENCE
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Factors For SuccessFactors For Success
FULL PACKAGE SERVICE FULL PACKAGE SERVICE
SPEED TO MARKETSPEED TO MARKET
TOTAL COSTTOTAL COST
SECURITYSECURITY
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Factors For SuccessFactors For SuccessNEW BUSINESS MODEL NEW BUSINESS MODEL
FOR SUCCESS FOR SUCCESS
Total Supply Chain Total Supply Chain IntegrationIntegration
Elimination Of MiddlemenElimination Of Middlemen Minimization of Overheads, Minimization of Overheads,
Lead Times (Birnbaum; Pg Lead Times (Birnbaum; Pg 40)40)
2 Link Paradigm: Factory - 2 Link Paradigm: Factory - CustomerCustomer
Full Value Garment Sourcing Full Value Garment Sourcing ModelModel
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Most Promising ProspectsMost Promising Prospects(Largest volume from Far East & High Tariffs)(Largest volume from Far East & High Tariffs)
Men’s Cotton Sport Shirts (w)Men’s Cotton Sport Shirts (w) 140 mm sme140 mm sme 20.1-28.5% 20.1-28.5%
Men’s MMF Sport Shirts (w)Men’s MMF Sport Shirts (w) 97 mm sme 97 mm sme 28.5%28.5%
Women’s MMF Dresses (w)Women’s MMF Dresses (w) 114 mm sme114 mm sme 16.3%16.3%
Women’s & Girls’ MMF Blouses (w) Women’s & Girls’ MMF Blouses (w) 149 mm sme 149 mm sme 15.1-15.1-27%27%
Women’s MMF Panties (k)Women’s MMF Panties (k) 117 mm sme117 mm sme 15.9%15.9%
Women’s & Girls’ MMF Women’s & Girls’ MMF 268 mm sme268 mm sme 8.6-16.7%8.6-16.7%
Nightwear (w)Nightwear (w)
Infant’s KnitwearInfant’s Knitwear 272 mm sme 8.2-32.8%272 mm sme 8.2-32.8%
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OverviewOverview INTRODUCTIONINTRODUCTION
MAJOR TRADE TREATIES AND THEIR IMPLICATIONSMAJOR TRADE TREATIES AND THEIR IMPLICATIONS
GLOBAL COMPETITIONGLOBAL COMPETITION
COMPETING REGIONS & COUNTRIES: STRENGTHS AND COMPETING REGIONS & COUNTRIES: STRENGTHS AND WEAKNESSES WEAKNESSES
VIDEO PRESENTATIONSVIDEO PRESENTATIONS
SUCCESS FACTORS AND PRESENT OPPORTUNITIESSUCCESS FACTORS AND PRESENT OPPORTUNITIES
MARKET INTELLIGENCEMARKET INTELLIGENCE
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Trade DataTrade Data
WHERE TO FIND MORE WHERE TO FIND MORE
INFORMATION INFORMATION
PROGRAMS TO HELP PROGRAMS TO HELP
EXPORT MARKET DEVELOPMENTEXPORT MARKET DEVELOPMENThttp://www.swaassoc.comhttp://www.swaassoc.com
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Trade and Development Act of 2000Trade and Development Act of 2000• Title I: AGOATitle I: AGOA• Title II: CBTPATitle II: CBTPA• Title V: Wool ArticlesTitle V: Wool Articles
Export AdvantageExport Advantage• Directories of U.S. Exporters & Foreign Directories of U.S. Exporters & Foreign
BuyersBuyers
OTEXA WebsiteOTEXA Website
http://otexa.ita.doc.gov
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Apparel AssociationsApparel AssociationsMATERIAL WORLDMATERIAL WORLD
http://www.material-world.com http://www.material-world.com
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American Apparel and Footwear Association American Apparel and Footwear Association http://http://www.americanapparel.orgwww.americanapparel.org//
American Apparel Producers' NetworkAmerican Apparel Producers' Networkhttp://http://www.usawear.orgwww.usawear.org//
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Major ShowsMajor ShowsAmerican Apparel and Footwear Association American Apparel and Footwear Association
A national association representing U.S. apparel manufacturers. A national association representing U.S. apparel manufacturers. http://http://www.americanapparel.orgwww.americanapparel.org//
American Apparel Producers' NetworkAmerican Apparel Producers' NetworkA non-profit trade group and network of producers of American-made A non-profit trade group and network of producers of American-made
apparel. apparel. http://http://www.usawear.orgwww.usawear.org//
American Textile Manufacturers Institute American Textile Manufacturers Institute Represent textile mill firms which operate in the United States. Represent textile mill firms which operate in the United States.
. . Canadian Apparel Federation Canadian Apparel Federation
Furnishes information on the apparel industry, government regulations, trade, Furnishes information on the apparel industry, government regulations, trade, and membership. and membership.
Children's Apparel Manufacturers Association Children's Apparel Manufacturers Association Non-profit trade organization, representing the interests of Canadian Non-profit trade organization, representing the interests of Canadian
manufacturers and importers of children's wear. manufacturers and importers of children's wear.