The American fashion manufacturing renaissance: A comprehensive analysis of reshoring initiatives, technological innovation, and supply chain transformation

Oluwabusola Dorcas Olagunju *, Daniel Kweku Assumang, Stephen Okyere Boansi, Uzochi Achumba and Samuel Yaw Larbi

College of Professional Studies, Northeastern University, Boston, MA, USA.
 
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International Journal of Science and Research Archive, 2024, 13(02), 2435–2455.
Article DOI: 10.30574/ijsra.2024.13.2.2428
Publication history: 
Received on 28 October 2024; revised on 04 December 2024; accepted on 07 December 2024
 
Abstract: 
This paper examines the ongoing renaissance in American fashion manufacturing through reshoring initiatives, analyzing the complex interplay of factors driving this transformation. The study explores how recent global disruptions, including the COVID-19 pandemic, trade tensions, and supply chain vulnerabilities, have accelerated the movement toward domestic production. Through analysis of case studies, market data, and industry trends, the research demonstrates how technological innovation, changing consumer preferences, and sustainability imperatives are reshaping the economic viability of domestic manufacturing. The paper investigates key challenges in workforce development, infrastructure modernization, and cost competitiveness, while highlighting successful strategies employed by industry leaders. Findings indicate that while domestic production costs remain 15-25% higher than offshore alternatives, benefits in supply chain resilience, market responsiveness, and environmental impact create compelling arguments for reshoring. The research concludes that successful reshoring requires coordinated efforts across stakeholders, sustained investment in technology and workforce development, and strategic policy support to create a competitive and sustainable domestic manufacturing base
 
Keywords: 
Fashion manufacturing; Reshoring; Supply chain resilience; Supply chain optimization; Digital manufacturing; Circular economy; Manufacturing technology; Industrial renaissance
 
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