The Growth of the Apparel Sector in Sri Lanka has Led to Job Polarization
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‘The opportunities and risks for achieving sustainable labour in a global value chain: A case study from Sri Lanka’s apparel sector” analyses the impact of the fourth industrial revolution on the industry. The study shows that as the apparel sector upgrades in response to ‘fast fashion’ trends, some low skilled jobs remain, while others are automated. Additionally, shorter lead times increase the stress factor of the job’.