Abstract:
Purpose-This research evaluates the key factors in Outsourcing of Textile Businesses in Pakistan
with their Implications for Supplier selection and buyer satisfaction in context of Pakistan
Textile sector only.
Methodology/sample- Primary methodology has been used in the current study. The research
has a huge population therefore under non-probabilistic sampling it uses convenience sampling
in order to access the participants easily. The total sample for the current study is 115 companies
in the textile sector of Pakistan selected randomly.
Findings- Cost, Delivery and Service were found out to be major important factors whereas
Quality, flexibility, innovation and Relationship carry no significant importance for buyers when
they are choosing their suppliers.
Practical Implications- In Pakistani textile sector supplier selection process focuses more on
cost, service and delivery, if a buyer purchases a raw material being competitive on cost from a
supplier that will eventually result in greater profits, but might affect the standard of quality
product, due to which delivery problems might occur which would lead to the financial problems
for the business as well.
