CASE STUDY: PATAGONIA Patagonia is an American based company that manufactures, markets and distributes a wide variety of apparel and accessories for consumers with outdoor lifestyles. The company is focused on creating quality products in a way that is sustainable and environmentally-responsible. Partnership History In 1996, Patagonia wanted to adjust their global sourcing chain because they were experiencing long transit times for US materials and fi nished goods as well as high duty rates on foreign materials. To reduce costs and create delivery effi ciencies, they sought to leverage NAFTA duty benefi ts by working with a cutting facility that was in close proximity to or under the control of a sewing factory in the US. Knowing Patagonia was seeking a manufacturing partner that

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