A few weeks ago, I discussed garment and shoe production in Asia with an executive who has great experience in the footwear and garment industries. They shared some insights about different Asian and African countries, as far as production capabilities go. Here are my notes in a list per country: Myanmar Right now it is not a major manufacturing center, but it should gain momentum in a few years. 80% of the population works on farms. Don't expect a very fast migration to … [Read more...]