Business View Oceania - Oct 2023

27 BUSINESS VIEW OCEANIA VOLUME 5, ISSUE 10 TEXT I LE CLOTHING AND FOOTWEAR INDUSTRY F I J I production of garments these procedures are mandated to assure the quality of the garments. Total Quality Management system is adopted by performing quality checks at various levels beginning from raw material testing, serval inline inspection, to final random inspection before garments dispatched to the customer. All garment factories in Fiji have their own in-house training facilities. This is an ongoing process for all garment employers in Fiji to upskilling the employees, replace skilled migration and to meet the deadlines. Requesting the government to establish training centers, so that the industry get steady supply of trained workers. TCF members of the council collectively made submission to the Technical and vocational Educational and Training (TVET) for upskilling of garment employees. Individual factories invest in many areas at their convenient intervals. Investments are made in upgrading the production facilities through new technologies. Expanded to sublimation and embroidery plants. Factories also proudly support in protecting the environments by deploying green energy to power their production plants. The industry’s concern for the environment resulted in implanting green energy, that have minimal effect on environment, avoid pollution and mitigate climate change. As a circular economy practice, roof mounted solar PV system powers sewing and apparel printings not only lead to the growth of the country’s economy but also society’s healthy living. Part of the industry’s social responsibility, Fiji garment employees are given fair treatment in wages and industry provides safety work environment by complying to the government established rules and regulations. Suppliers including labels, packaging materials (including carton boxes and poly bags.) also benefited while trading their product to garment factories. Further to TCF Council’s social responsibility, Council contributed to eye care