1. What are the various roles in the ready-made garment (RMG) supply chain? How does Simco differentiate itself from the other manufacturers in order to achieve competitive advantage?
2. What is the focus of an apparel supply chain (i.e., inventory, supply, demand or resources)? Why? Given this focus, is the strategy that Simco is using sustainable? Discuss.
3. The apparel supply chain uses subcontracting. Who is responsible for monitoring the subcontractors? How can the “Brand” assure that subcontractors are adhering to international standards?
Students should write these cases completely independent of other students in the class. Secondary sources, however, can be
used and should be properly cited. (See the discussion on citations above.) Students should answer the questions indicated for the case on the syllabus