A certain amateurism in fashion world has its days numbered.
Each passing year increases the commitment of professionalization at this growing sector in many countries. Portugal is no stranger to this trend in an increasingly competitive market that demands quality at reduced costs. In a study entitled "Analysis of the textiles and clothing," Eva Vasconcelos, verifies thru her results that cover a period from 1999 to 2003, that economic growth in the sector has been declining over time, "To these results do not unrelated the adjustments that the sector has to struggled to adapt to changing market circumstances, marked by a strong foreign competition and the rising cost of manpower. Productivity continues to be one of the weaknesses of some companies in this sector. The problem seems to lie in the intangible factors of production, i.e., for this poor performance in productivity may be associated with a high level of absenteeism and a lack of training of human resources. Companies lack of middle / upper technicians, which are usually the engine of technological innovation and adoption of new organizational solutions. "
In the past TCI (Textile and Clothing Industry) developed at the expense of cheap labor and low production costs, this has help to eliminate obsolete companies without technology based. The future indicates that the liberalization of world textile trade is a difficulty not only for Portugal but for the whole European sector (where only the best prepared will survive). This may be a field of opportunity in a new world of multilateral relations, fostering innovation, creativity, quality and knowledge. The internationalization of Portuguese companies in the TCI is now a key factor for survival and success ", says the economist.
Since the publication of this work to the present day little or nothing has changed. Portuguese entrepreneurs still do not venture into national creativity and potential professionals prepared all year in the university and professional courses. Many still insist on the old maxim that is to copy the best trends from the foreign markets. A bleak picture which largely stems from the fact that most companies in this sector are family small and medium companies, which did not bet on the continuous training of its staff. "In conclusion, it appears that the textile industry in Portugal is in contrast to the decline in the garment industry which is faced scenarios that induce more optimism," as Eve Vasconcelos concludes and predicts.
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