by Cheung Lam Hung, Vincent. / Thesis (M.B.A.)--Chinese University of Hong Kong, 1992. / Includes bibliographical references. / ABSTRACT / ACKNOWLEDGEMENT / TABLE OF CONTENTS / LIST OF TABLES / CHAPTER / Chapter I. --- INTRODUCTION --- p.1 / Background --- p.1 / Objectives --- p.2 / METHOD --- p.4 / Literature Review --- p.4 / Interview --- p.4 / Survey --- p.5 / Chapter II. --- VERTICALLY-INTEGRATED SYSTEMS - A THEORETICAL FRAMEWORK --- p.6 / Channel System --- p.6 / Theoretical Perspective --- p.7 / Economic Perspective --- p.8 / Transaction Cost Analysis --- p.10 / Chapter III. --- THE LOCAL GARMENT MARKET --- p.12 / Market Trend --- p.12 / Market Size --- p.20 / Summary of Findings --- p.22 / Channel Strategy --- p.25 / Chapter IV. --- CASE STUDY - GIORDANO LTD --- p.29 / Background --- p.29 / History & Development --- p.29 / Analysis on Channel Strategy --- p.31 / Chapter V. --- CONCLUSION --- p.35 / APPENDIXES / Chapter 1) --- Channel Alternatives for a Manufacturer of Industrial and Consumer Goods / Chapter 2) --- Hong Kong's Imports of Articles of Apparel and Clothing Accessories (SITC84 ) / Chapter 3) --- Hong Kong's Re-exports of Articles of Apparel and Clothing Accessories (SITC84 ) / Chapter 4) --- Giordano's Retailing and Distribution Operation Chart / Chapter 5) --- Giordano's Taiwan Outlet Location Map / Chapter 6) --- Giordano's Singapore Outlet Location Map / Chapter 7) --- Giordano's Hong Kong Outlet Location Map / Chapter 8) --- Customer Survey / Chapter 9) --- Seller Survey / BIBLIOGRAPHY