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Quality methods and standards are focusing more on the production process and away from the actual product because it has been proven in a study that the quality of the production process is as important as product quality characteristics (final product) (Gibbon & Ponte 2005) (Lakhal, Pasin, & Limam 2006). This is due to quality efforts at the comprehensive level of top management and supportive infrastructure that trickle down to the core, or direct, practices on product quality (Lakhal, Pasin, & Limam 2006). Therefore, quality standards are becoming more specific and focus more on the production process rather than the actual product itself. Since there is an abundant call for quality measurement during the production process, the information is becoming more and more standard, and therefore quality knowledge data is embedded in the technical instruments that facilitate quality measurements. Thus, its not only more predominates but naturally easier to measure quality using data within the value chain in comparison to the actual product. Thus, general quality certifications, in other words management of quality, can be justifiable measures for product quality across the industry (Gibbon & Ponte 2005).

7. Conclusion

As explained, quality is a hard characteristic to measure and quantify. Concerning the scope of the thesis, starting at the root of the word, breaking it down, and gathering measurements that indicate quality level is as far as one can realistically proceed. The idea of quality should be grasped in actuality (materials, craftsmanship, and skill) and perception (branding, company history, product ingredients, and customer expectation). These elements leads understand the very similar concepts of quality and luxury; and how throughout the thesis the words high-quality, luxury, high-end, and premium will be used interchangeably since they are so closely related.

Quality level can be indicated through the measurements of unit value exported, revealed quality of elasticity, positioning price segments index, and value added per worker. All calculations have been thoroughly researched with advantages and disadvantages. Nonetheless, none are promising to pin point the quality of an end product, yet are very good indicators of quality level. However, measuring the quality of the production process is much easier and reliably with standards set in place such as ISO 9000 certification. Not only does standardized certifications make it easier to asses end product quality by evaluating the production process, it is more effective in having a quality end product. Therefore, many firms concerned with quality focus on quality standards within the production process.

Analysis of the High Quality Clothing Industry in China

1. Introduction

China is a country with a huge presence in the world economy that is a hot topic to many due to its transforming stance in the global market. China is in a state of catch up, and is rapidly developing making a significant contribution to the world economy. China has been known as source of cheap unskilled labor yielding low-end products, however when taking a closer look it does not seem as if China can keep up this reputation.

2. Coming Out of Isolation

China’s history is significant to understand the