Apparel Manufacturing Strategy – In-House vs Outsourced Operations

A strategic program to equip leaders with the frameworks and tools to balance in-house manufacturing and outsourcing for optimal cost, speed, quality, and flexibility.

Functions

OperationsProcurementProjectsQualityRiskStrategySupply Chain
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Program Overview

This intensive training program is designed to help apparel industry leaders build expertise in managing in-house production facilities while making informed outsourcing decisions. Through case studies, operational deep-dives, and tactical frameworks, participants will learn how to optimize capacity, manage complexity, ensure compliance, and drive factory performance. The program also explores the economics of manufacturing for own-brand vs third-party brands, legal and IP considerations, and how to apply factory optimization levers for sustainable operational excellence.

Features

  • Make informed make-vs-buy decisions aligned with brand strategy and cost targets.
  • Lead and optimize in-house manufacturing operations for multi-brand, multi-line setups.
  • Design and implement production strategies that improve efficiency and cost control.
  • Benchmark and apply best practices for capacity utilization and operational performance.

Target audiences

  • Factory Heads and General Managers
  • Brand-side Production and Sourcing Heads
  • Strategic Supply Chain Leaders
  • Senior Production Planners and Merchandisers

Instructor

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Sumit Tawakley

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With 27 years of diverse experience in the garment trade, Mr. Sumit has worked across India, Kenya, Bangladesh, and Egypt in sourcing, manufacturing, and consulting. His expertise spans women’s, men’s, and kids’ apparel, with a strong focus on bottom weights, knits, and wovens. He has held key roles at Arvind Ltd., Matrix Clothing, Kalamkari Designs, Ashton Apparel, and Hi Tech, and played a pivotal role in building Blackberry’s sourcing function and in-house factory. A NIFT Garment Manufacturing Technology postgraduate and supply chain specialist, he brings deep operational insight and a broad industry perspective to every initiative.

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