Value-Addition in the Textile Supply Chain

1. The Question
Often people ask about the Value-Addition in the Textile Supply Chain. The following question comes from Bangladesh.
"We hear a lot about Value - Addition. Where is the Value-Addition in the Textile Supply Chain? Do You have any figures? Which markets in Europe do you know of that we can learn from?"
This article seeks to consider some of the critical issues involved. The recommendation comes from the Dye House Solution as follows
2. Market Models
We would recommend 2 markets for your initial consideration / study, but for entirely different reasons. They are:
- Turkey- for Technical Innovation
- Italy- for Flexibility and Diversification.
About the Author
David Parkes is a resourceful, innovative, result-oriented and self-motivated Technical & Marketing Consultant with a proven reputation as a world leading authority on reactive dyestuffs. He has a career spanning over 40 years, most of which were spent at ICI/Zeneca Colours, in various leading capacities. He has several pioneering efforts to his credit, including "Customer Improvement Audits." In his role as a consultant, he has worked closely with many Asian industries, and has helped them improve their processes and products immensely.
