The cut pieces are distributed
for assembly to a network of small workshops mostly in Galicia
and in northern Portugal these 350 workshops between them
employ some 11,000 apparently grey-economy workers. None of
these workshops are owned by Zara. The workshops are
provided with a set of easy to follow instructions, which enable
them to quickly sew up the pieces and provide a constant stream
to Zara's garment finishing and packing facilities. Thus, what
takes months for other companies, takes no more than a few days for Zara.