MAD Hats SWOT analysis
Hello Ms. Damon
The plan of expanding the manufacture and distribution of MAD hats to the global market is such an amazing idea as it will lead to increased profits as well as ensuring a successful implementation of the ‘give to take’ initiative aimed at giving as many hats as possible to children in different parts of the world. However, as the company strives to expand its manufacturing and sales operations, it is essential to note the perceived impacts of the operations to the environment. It is also essential to review child labor and ethical regulations in different countries where the production operations are based. This will aid in coming up with a plan to prevent any possible lawsuits and negative publicity through carrying out operations that promote environmental sustainability and adhere to the labor laws in different countries.
The process of manufacturing and dyeing fabrics into a desirable end product is usually associated with the consumption of high volume of water, an issue that has raised concerns in most countries, especially places where water is scarce (Claudio, 2007). In addition, some of the synthetic materials used to make the hats are non-biodegradable, thus contributing to the accumulation of non-recyclable landfills which is the current cause of environmental concern. Other possible environmental impacts include exploitation of natural resources and increases pollution resulting from the inappropriate disposal and emission of chemicals used in the manufacturing process.
As a way of reducing the production costs, most manufacturers employ underage workers who are likely to receive low salary and remuneration. According to the International Labor Organization (ILO, n.d.), child labor is rampant in Asia, sub Saharan Africa and South America, the three major locations where the manufacture of MAD hats takes place. It is essential to also pay close attention environmental laws such as the Environment Impact Assessment law of China to ensure that the operations are consistent with the law (Wang, 2007), . This means that there is need to review the existing labor laws in the country operations and come up with measures that the company is in the frontline in ensuring that children are protected from harsh working conditions
Kindly let me know your reaction on these major concerns.
Regards,
References
Claudio, L. (2007). Waste Couture: Environmental Impact of the Clothing Industry. Environmental Health Perspective, Vol. 115(9), 449-454. Retrieved from http://www.sehn.org/tccpdf/clothing%20environmental%20impact.pdf.
ILO (n.d.) . Child Labour Statistics. International Labor Organization. Retrieved from http://www.ilo.org/ipec/ChildlabourstatisticsSIMPOC/lang--en/index.htm/
Wang, A. (2007). Environmental protection in China: the role of law. China Dialogue. Retrieved from https://www.chinadialogue.net/article/show/single/en/745-Environmental-protection-in-China-the-role-of-law.
