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| Personal Name | Testibia, Karen Mae S. |
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| Resource Title | Analysis of the internal and external factors affecting protective wear manufacturing in the Philippines: a multiple case study on manufacturers of isolation suits during the COVID-19 pandemic |
| Date Issued | 24 July 2024 |
| Abstract | On March 11, 2020, the World Health Organization (WHO) declared COVID-19 a global pandemic, prompting urgent measures to curb its spread and mitigate its impacts worldwide. In the Philippines, lockdown policies were soon implemented restricting operations of non-essential including the garments manufacturing sector. Responding to the shortage in protective wear supply, the garments industry transitioned to manufacturing alternative isolation suits. To examine the repurposing of the garments sector, this study investigated the various factors influencing the manufacturing of alternative protective isolation suits in Metro Manila using a qualitative multiple-case study approach. Data collection involved a combination of remote and in-person interviews with representatives from the four (4) purposively sampled garment manufacturers, using a 5-structured questionnaire to gain insights on their product offerings and clientele, sourcing and procurement, production and quality control, distribution, and support activities. Analysis of findings highlights internal strengths such as resilient sourcing networks and adaptive production systems, juxtaposed with vulnerabilities in quality control and supply chain disruptions. External opportunities identified include bolstering sourcing resilience and leveraging technological advancements, while threats encompass volatile raw material supplies and logistical bottlenecks. The study concludes that navigating these complexities necessitates strategic alignment of strengths with emerging opportunities, advocating for diversified supply chains and technological investments to enhance resilience and sustainability in the production of PPE isolation suits. To comprehensively map out the protective wear manufacturing in the Philippines, further studies can explore the production challenges encountered in the medical grade PPE sector. |
| Degree Course | Bachelor of Science in Clothing Technology |
| Language | English |
| Keyword | PPE manufacturing; Clothing trade—Philippines; Garment MSMEs; COVID-19; Protective wear; Personal protective equipment industry; Protective clothing industry; COVID-19 (Disease)—Economic aspects—Philippines; Personal protective equipment |
| Material Type | Thesis/Dissertation |
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Access Permission : Open Access