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New markets outside Canada are growing.
Tariff barriers will disappear by
2003.
Exports have increased dramatically
since NAFTA.
Over 50% of apparel firms employ
less than 20 people.
General trends toward more casual
clothing in business, more leisure and sports apparel with more
technical qualities.
Aging population and population diversity
will increase the demand for leisure wear and ethnic design preferences.
Retail restructuring based on retail
giants.
Demand for increasing quality.
Increasing call for speed of response.
Greater investment in technology
is needed to compete.
Difficulty accessing fabric.
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Workers are predominantly immigrants,
women and are full-time employees.
Strategic planning for unique market
niches and superior design skills are needed by SME employers
and employees.
Knowledge of Electronic Data Interface
and Vendor Management Inventory and CAD systems for speedy response
to customers.
Computer literacy is a must for clerks
and shippers.
International marketing skills and
knowledge for exporters and importers.
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| Apparel
Human Resources Council (AHRC)
http://www.apparel-hrc.org
130 Slater Street, Suite 1050, Ottawa, Ontario K1P 6E2.
Tel: (613) 567-4144,
Fax: (613) 567- 4147,
E-mail: ccharette@apparel-hrc.org
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See Web site http://www.apparel-hrc.org
for developments
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