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Have you ever checked the tags of your clothing and discovered that most of the items are produced outside of the United States? Why do fashion companies choose to outsource their production operations when the tools and materials are available stateside? The fashion experts at Bahar & Reza, with their brick and mortar location in Dayton, OH, explain the reasons behind outsourcing and the pros and cons of this business model.

The biggest benefit of fashion industry outsourcing is the lower cost that companies experience when using materials, labor, and state-of-the-art technology and tools from other countries. Businesses enjoy cheaper labor costs because employees are willing to work for less money, but that benefit is not without its downfalls, including:

  • Working Conditions: Businesses that utilize outsourcing practices often are unfamiliar with the working conditions where their products are being made. This includes laborers working extremely long hours in unsafe, unhealthy, or harsh surroundings.
  • FashionLong Production Times: The longer lead times required to produce items may mean missing out on hot trends as they occur. Typical lead time from the design stage through to the end product takes six to nine months.
  • Lack Of Control: With distance being such a huge factor, companies that outsource are unable to directly oversee production. As a result, it’s more difficult to control quality because they can’t easily get in touch with workers. 

The Bahar & Reza fashion house is against outsourcing, providing high-quality, high-end clothing, with many custom clothing designs that are made to order. Call them at (937) 294-1039 for more information or visit them online to view their latest collections.

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