Strategies for survival following tariff reform

Abstract

A cursory glance over retailers’ shelves in Australia reveals a proliferation of imports, with locally‐made goods often a minority. This is especially true of clothing, footwear and small electrical appliances and is linked to lower tariffs and other barriers to trade. Much of the debate about government policy concerns the pace of tariff reform that will give domestic manufacturers a chance to adapt. Looks at the ways a small sample of companies has coped; many have moved production offshore. Analyses why, how, and through what strategies and environmental factors the rest keep on manufacturing here. Finally, compares the results with expectations.

Citation

Buxey, G. and Kosmider, R. (1997), "Strategies for survival following tariff reform", Industrial Management & Data Systems, Vol. 97 No. 6, pp. 214-221. https://doi.org/10.1108/02635579710176786