TDM RESEARCH
SEMINAR
"Diffusion and
Performance of CAD/CAM in the US Textile and Apparel Industry" A
Presentation by He Yan at the TDM
Research Seminar, Friday 17th January, 3:00pm.
This presentation outlines a recent study into the determinants of CAD/CAM
adoption and diffusion in the American textile and apparel industries.
Innovation diffusion theory provided a conceptual framework and empirical base
for the study of technology adoption and implementation. A variety of sources
were used to develop the survey which was mailed to a national random sample of
500 textile and apparel manufacturers. The responses of 103 manufacturers from
30 different states were analyzed. Factor analysis was used to identify the
dimensions of reasons for CAD/CAM adoption. Hypotheses were tested with logistic
regression analysis procedures. The diffusion of CAD/CAM practices was found to
be driven primarily by the market and affected by the size of the business-unit.
In addition, labor considerations affected adoption.
"Understanding and measuring
technical and industrial textile markets", a Presentation by Peter
Kilduff at the TDM Research Seminar, Friday Friday 22nd
November 2002, 3:00pm.
The production, distribution and consumption of technical and industrial
textiles is a large economic activity, worth around some $17 billion in the US.
In recent years it has received significant publicity as a result of its
importance as a refuge for displaced consumer textile manufacturers and because
of the technological advances that continue to spur its growth and development.
However, the scope of this activity, in terms of products, processes and
markets is not clearly defined or measured. Therefore, the size, importance and
development pattern of this ‘sector’ is not well understood. This
presentation provides an overview of the issues relating to developing a
definition of a technical and industrial textile ‘industry’ and to the
measurement of its markets.
"The Re-shaping of
International Trade in Textiles and Apparel After 2004" a Presentation by
Carl Priestland at the TDM Research Seminar, Friday 8th
November 2002, 3:00pm
On January 1st 2005, MFA quota restrictions on many of the most
sensitive textile and apparel products will be lifted. At that point world trade
in textiles and apparel will enter into a new uncharted territory of quota free
trade for the first time in nearly 50 years. It is widely believed that the
lifting of quotas will result in a step change in the intensity of international
competition in textiles and apparel, characterized by a surge in imports from
Asia, most notably from China.
Carl Priestland, former Chief Economist of the Apparel Manufacturer’s
Association, presents a review of the evidence that indicates what is likely to
happen to US imports of textiles and apparel after 2004 and how China is
preparing for the big change.
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