Apparel Manufacturing Strategy: In-House vs Outsourced Operations for Strategy in Textile
Sumit Tawakley
About Me
With 27 years of diverse experience in the garment trade, Mr. Sumit has worked across India, Kenya, Bangladesh, and Egypt in sourcing, manufacturing, and consulting. His expertise spans women’s, men’s, and kids’ apparel, with a strong focus on bottom weights, knits, and wovens. He has held key roles at Arvind Ltd., Matrix Clothing, Kalamkari Designs, Ashton Apparel, and Hi Tech, and played a pivotal role in building Blackberry’s sourcing function and in-house factory. A NIFT Garment Manufacturing Technology postgraduate and supply chain specialist, he brings deep operational insight and a broad industry perspective to every initiative.Courses by me
Participants will gain the capability to conduct make-or-buy analysis, assess financial and operational implications, manage supplier ecosystems, and design resilient manufacturing strategies that balance cost efficiency, quality, and strategic control.