Q1. Background of TAL

TAL Apparel Limited is a Hong Kong-based apparel manufacturer which established in 1947. It is the world leader in the production of innovative clothes that combine style, comfort and functionality. It specializes in manufacturing quality men’s and women’s garment for the world’s leading brands. Currently they produce 1 out of 6 dress shirts sold in the USA. TAL owned and managed a network of factories where located in Hong Kong, Thailand, Malaysia, China, Taiwan, Mexico and Indonesia. The main products produced by TAL include shirts, polo shirts, pants, blouses, outerwear and suits. Its major customers included department stores (J.C. Penney), specialty clothing stores (Brooks Brothers, Liz Claiborne, Polo Ralph Lauren and Banana Republic), and catalogue retailers (Lands’ End and L.L. Bean).

TAL has regarded itself as an “innofacturer”, as it is committed to innovation and supply chain solutions to ensure that it delivers high quality garments quickly and effectively.

The continuous innovation through investment in research and development has given TAL the technological edge that guarantees its garments deliver enhanced performance, and look great! From wrinkle free and stain resistant treatments, to every aspect of garment manufacturing technology TAL leads the way and sets the industry standards. TAL’s technologies also guarantee to offer customers the value-added clothes they need.

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AL offer the following range of technologies:

- SofTAL Process ®
- TAL Pucker Free ® Seam Technology
- Dot.TAL ®
- WOR - nano technology
- DriXpert ®
- EZCOOL ™
- Emboss
- SofTAL ® Wool
- Expandable Waistband
 

TAL is adding value to its products through advanced supply chain solutions. This properly managed supply chain provides its customers with the speed and efficiency that TAL need to stay ahead in a competitive market. TAL is looking for shorter lead time, quick response to market trends, effective inventory management and reduced costs. So, it has worked in close partnership with its customers to develop innovative and highly responsive supply chain solutions. TAL has tailored its technologies and processes to meet each individual’s need in order to deliver products more effectively, anywhere in the world.

TAL applied the following supply chain techniques:

- Made to Measure

- FRM
- Speed to Market
- CPFR

- VMI

- X-Docking

- Replenishment