TEXTILE-CLOTHING CHAIN: DISCUSSING THE EXISTENCE OF A LOCAL PRODUCTION ARRANGEMENT IN THE METOPOLITAN AREA OF LONDRINA, STATE OF PARANA

Authors

  • Marcia Regina Gabardo da Câmara Universidade Estadual de Maringá - UEM
  • Maria de Fátima S. de Souza Campos Universidade Estadual de Londrina - UEL
  • Márcia Gonçalves Pizaia Universidade Estadual de Londrina - UEL
  • Luiz Gustavo Antonio de Souza Universidade de São Paulo - USP
  • Marco Aurélio Arbex Uninorte-PR
  • Marcia Regina Godoy Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul - UFRS
  • Fabiano Palhares Galão Uninorte - PR

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.14210/alcance.v15n1.p103-122

Abstract

The objective of this work is to discuss the existence of a cluster of textile-clothing industries in the Metropolitan Area of Londrina, and verify its level of development. After discussing the nature and characteristics of this cluster, we hope to determine whether it can be classified as a Local Production Arrangement – LPA. A review was carried out on classical studies about productive clusters and networks. To identify the level of clustering, the quotients of jobs and establishments in the textile-clothing sector were calculated based on RAIS data for the period 1995/2003, and supported by the results of two field studies. This can be described as a qualitative and quantitative study, which is supported by two field studies. The results enable us to conclude that several links in the productive chain are present in the region of Londrina, in the State of Paraná, characterized as an important cluster, whose links are fragile, therefore this can be classified as an embryonic productive local arrangement, with a high potential for development.

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Published

2008-07-31

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Vol. 15 No. 1(Jan-Abr) (2008)

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