From Traditional Industry to Smart Regional Specialisation: Textile Industry Transformation in the Łódź Region

• DOI: 10.2478/ftee-2024-0004
• Publication Date: 2024-03-07T16:33:58Z
• Authors: Aleksandra Nowako...; Jagoda Jóźwik-Pruska; Longina Madej-Kie...; Karolina Gzyra-Ja...
• Keywords: Textile industry; Economic transformation; Textile; Capital (architecture)

Abstract The aim of the article is to examine how textile industry in Łódź Voivodeship has evolved context building smart regional specialisations. ideas underlying concept specialisation order use this foundation outline trends development and transformation Central Eastern European countries are described. innovative capacity region shown. research used an analysis existing materials, statistical methods LQ location indicators. Specific territorial capital accumulated for over two centuries encapsulated tradition, knowledge, skills, economic relations provided a unique potential industry. period rapid was followed by stabilisation reconstruction its specialisation, which will become impetus competitiveness.