Measuring the Effectiveness of the Apparel Advanced Manufacturing Demonstration Program
Abstract
In recent years, many sectors of American industry have faced intense foreign competition accompanied by erosion of the domestic manufacturing base and loss of employment opportunities. The textile/apparel industry is one such sector. Recognizing the strategic importance of the apparel industry to national security and economy, the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) funded the establishment of university-based centers for Advanced Apparel Manufacturing Technology Demonstration (AAMTD) in 1987. DLA is the world's single largest volume procurer of apparel. The quality and reliability of its apparel contractors and the industry at large is of great concern to DLA. In funding the AAMTD centers, DLA charged the universities to create showcases for state of the art technologies in apparel manufacturing and endeavor research and development projects aimed at improving the productivity and competitiveness of the apparel industry. On August 20, 1987, the Georgia Tech Research Institute received one of three contracts awarded to operate a center. Georgia Tech's center is called the Apparel Manufacturing Technology Center (AMTC). This report documents the overall effectiveness of AMTC. Results and benefits are categorized as follows: equipment and software activity, visitors to center, knowledge generated, product development, education, industry interaction, cost savings to DLA, and military assistance.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Dec 30, 1990
- Accession Number
- ADA235807
Entities
People
- Susan Shows
Organizations
- Georgia Tech Research Corporation