The supplier portfolio has been rationalized to be able to meet the growing demands on
delivery performance of our markets and match it with the globalization of the yarn and
fabric production. Fairly early on, it became obvious that Gore needed to have stringent QC
in garment manufacturing. This was achieved through certified and licensed customers and
our product support team that serves customers wherever they choose to manufacture the
garments. Gore has also been creating proprietary solutions to problems of making
waterproof apparel, which they avail to customers.
ii. The Nature of Competition