September 10, 2025Open Access

Lean Automation Strategies for Reshoring U.S. Apparel Manufacturing: A Sustainable Approach

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This analysis demonstrates lean automation can increase productivity in apparel manufacturing, suggesting a path toward sustainable practices.

Lean automation enhances productivity by up to 30%, while also reducing carbon emissions and fostering local supply chain adaptability.
Utilizing robotics and IoT allows for small-batch production, improving quality control and enabling faster turnaround times.
Mixed-methods analysis utilized simulation models and case studies of reshored apparel facilities to assess feasibility and impact.
Challenges such as high initial costs and workforce retraining were identified, with proposed solutions involving policy and educational partnerships.

Malek Azad (2025) studied this question.

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This analysis demonstrates lean automation can increase productivity in apparel manufacturing, suggesting a path toward sustainable practices.