Near-sourcing UK apparel: value chain restructuring, productivity and the informal economy

被引：17

作者：

Hammer, Nikolaus ^{[1
]}

Plugor, Reka ^{[1
]}

机构：

[1] Univ Leicester, Ctr Sustainable Work & Employment Futures, Sch Business, Univ Rd Leicester, Leicester LE1 7RH, Leics, England

来源：

INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS JOURNAL | 2016年 / 47卷 / 5-6期

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D O I：

10.1111/irj.12146

中图分类号：

F24 [劳动经济];

学科分类号：

020106 ; 020207 ; 1202 ; 120202 ;

摘要：

Fast fashion's emphasis on quick response production and supply chain management is at the basis of renewed growth in UK apparel manufacturing. This article shows how increasing pressure from lead firms has resulted in manufacturers maintaining profit levels, mainly, through informal subcontracting and informal employment, as opposed to increasing productivity.

引用

页码：402 / 416

页数：15

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