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The Importance of Clusters in the Development of the Textile and Clothing Industry

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  • Adriana D. GÎRNEAŢĂ

    (Faculty of Management, Bucharest Academy of Economic Studies, Romania)

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This paper provides a critical review of current research on clusters in the textile and clothing industry and the connection to the development of the areas they are concentrated in. The study aims to systemize the main concepts and theoretical research regarding clusters, offering insights into the way clusters determine a more efficient and competitive industry and to what extent. In the current continuous competition for markets, companies that seek economic success need to intensify relations with others that activate in similar fields of interest but also with educational institutions, research and development, government and other economic actors involved. Clusters prove to be a successful solution for small and medium companies because these provide cooperation between companies and institutions, easy and fast access to information and facilitate cooperation in different stages of production and selling a product like acquisition of technology and equipment intended for shared use or marketing strategies.

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  • Adriana D. GÎRNEAŢĂ, 2013. "The Importance of Clusters in the Development of the Textile and Clothing Industry," Network Intelligence Studies, Romanian Foundation for Business Intelligence, Editorial Department, issue 2, pages 83-89, October.
    • Handle: RePEc:cmj:networ:y:2013:i:2:p:83-89
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    1. Michael E. Porter, 2000. "Location, Competition, and Economic Development: Local Clusters in a Global Economy," Economic Development Quarterly, , vol. 14(1), pages 15-34, February.
    2. Michael Porter, 2003. "The Economic Performance of Regions," Regional Studies, Taylor & Francis Journals, vol. 37(6-7), pages 549-578.
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    Keywords

    Cluster; Textile & Clothing; Development; Porter’s Diamond; Competitive Advantage;
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    JEL classification:

    • M11 - Business Administration and Business Economics; Marketing; Accounting; Personnel Economics - - Business Administration - - - Production Management
    • M14 - Business Administration and Business Economics; Marketing; Accounting; Personnel Economics - - Business Administration - - - Corporate Culture; Diversity; Social Responsibility

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