PANGEA HOLDINGS

The Cicero Group conducted a cost-benefit analysis of restructuring a domestic apparel unit by shifting all operations to Asia and shrinking U.S. production and operations. Following this analysis, Cicero conducted primary research on a specific segment of apparel consumers to determine whether quality issues or other noticeable changes in the product existed after moving the production from the United States to China. Cicero also conducted in-depth interviews with various store owners supplying the apparel line to analyze the differences in cost, quality and arrival times. The quantitative analysis tracked changes after the move to Asia and confirmed Pangea should maintain its manufacturing and operations in Asia.