nmah sweatshop exhibition -- off shore production

Advantages and Disadvantages of Domestic and Off-Shore Production

	Advantages	Disadvantages
Domestic Production	Trade barriers not a concern Supported by consumers who desire products "Made in the U.S.A."	Labor costs higher than in some other countries
Off-Shore Production	Labor costs lower than in the United States Can take advantage of 9802 (807) production	Differences in cultural norms and language Possible trade barriers
Owner-Facility Production	Quality control Greater control over production timing	Financial requirements associated with equipment and personnel Need to assure continuous production Higher labor costs Foreign ownership creates additional financial risks
Contractor Production	Greater flexibility to changing equipment or production needs No investment in factories, equipment, or training needed	Less control over quality or production timing

From The Business of Fashion: Designing, Manufacturing, and Marketing by Leslie Davis Burns and Nancy O. Bryant, 1997