Pg. 6: Creating Stronger Communities - Gildan believes that we have a responsibility to be an active participant in the communities where we operate, beyond the direct employment impacts we deliver. This starts with buying locally wherever possible, a directive which not only benefits Gildan by reducing lead times and costs, but also allows suppliers to build capacity in the regions where we operate.
The company mentions lead times only with regards to processes which reduce their lead times. They have no policy to ensure sustainable lead times