Volume 3 Issue 1 | 2026 | View PDF
Paper Id:IJMSM-V3I1P106
doi: 10.71141/30485037/V3I1P106

Supply Chain Management: Challenges and Opportunities in the Garment Industry Tirupur, Tamil Nadu

Renish J, Abinaya M E

Citation:
Renish J, Abinaya M E, "Supply Chain Management: Challenges and Opportunities in the Garment Industry Tirupur, Tamil Nadu" International Journal of Multidisciplinary on Science and Management, Vol. 3, No. 1, pp. 52-55, 2026.

Abstract:
The garment industry is one of the most globalized and competitive manufacturing sectors, where effective supply chain management (SCM) determines operational efficiency, responsiveness, and sustainability. Rapid changes in fashion trends, volatile demand, globalization of sourcing, and increasing pressure for ethical and environmental compliance pose significant challenges to garment supply chains. Simultaneously, technological advancements, digital platforms, e-commerce growth, and collaborative partnerships offer substantial opportunities for improvement. This study examines the challenges and opportunities of supply chain management in the garment industry with special reference to Tirupur, Tamil Nadu India’s prominent knitwear hub. A descriptive and analytical research design was adopted, and primary data were collected from 112 supply chain professionals across selected garment manufacturing units. The study identifies key bottlenecks related to sourcing, logistics, labor management, and environmental compliance, while highlighting opportunities in technology adoption, sustainability initiatives, digital platforms, and strategic collaboration. The findings provide valuable insights for practitioners, policymakers, and researchers aiming to strengthen supply chain resilience and competitiveness in the garment sector.

Keywords: Supply Chain Management, Garment Industry, SCM Challenges, SCM Opportunities, Sustainability, Tirupur.

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