Bangladesh is predominantly an agriculture-based country. Major percentage of the population is either directly or indirectly engaged to this sector. But, the growth of the external sector of Bangladesh is controlled mainly by the growth and performance of the manufacturing sector especially Ready Made Garments (RMG) sector. This sector contributes almost 78 percent of the total export basket (Source: BBS). There are lots of factors that affect the profitability and the sustainability of this sector. This research will focus on effective supply chain management and its affect on the profitability of Garments Industry. Here the profitability of Textile Industry depends on the volume trade, productivity and proper use of resources. The sustainability of the long standing growth of this sector in this bizarre situation is crucial for the economic growth of the country. That is why, an evaluation of the effective supply chain management to get more profitability from this sector.
1.1 Research Objectives
a) Broad Objective: The broad objective of the research is:
“To evaluate the effect of supply chain management of Bangladesh Textile Industry”
b) Specific Objectives: Specific objectives of the research are:
To evaluate the whole supply chain process of Textile Industry in Bangladesh.
To find out the challenges of the supply Chain Management of Bangladesh textile industry.
To identify the productivity situation of the RMG sector.
To assess the effect of supply chain management in this industry
1.2 Research Background:
Readymade Garments sector is a booming sector in Bangladesh and the government is giving incentive to this sector as huge employment is created by this sector, especially unskilled and semi skilled women are getting employed by this sector. In spite of having lots of obstacle and challenges the sector is doing great and is playing a vital role to the economy. This sector is heavily depends on the