Liviu Ghiuzan is a patent-holding industrial leader with more than two decades of global experience in quality management, sustainable manufacturing, and organizational leadership. His expertise spans apparel, home textiles, footwear, sportswear, soft toys, and hardlines including toys, tools, furniture, kitchenware, stationery, and a broad range of consumer goods found in hypermarkets worldwide. Over his career, he has collaborated with more than 2,000 suppliers and manufacturers across continents, implementing robust Quality Management Systems (QMS) and driving sustainable transformation at scale.
His patented invention has been recognized by top universities worldwide, including Harvard University and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), and can be found in their searchable academic platforms. His book Manufacturing Excellence and Quality Management in Sustainable Fashion Apparel has been referenced and made accessible through the academic networks and library collections of leading universities worldwide—including MIT, London College of Fashion, ETH Zürich, The University of Hong Kong, Cornell University, EPFL Lausanne, McGill University, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, the University of Leeds, NTU Pakistan, Saxion University of Applied Science, and many other top institutions. The title has also been recognized by BookAuthority among the best new releases in its field.
Liviu’s work also extends into sustainable textiles and material science. His book Color Performance in Textiles examines how fiber structure, dye chemistry, and environmentally responsible coloration practices influence colorfastness and material behavior across the textile supply chain. This research deepens his ongoing commitment to sustainability, connecting manufacturing excellence, responsible production, and the evolving landscape of textile innovation.
Beyond technical expertise, Liviu is a skilled leadership and coaching professional, with a focus on developing high-performance teams, driving transformative change, and inspiring sustainable growth across industries. His leadership frameworks apply well beyond manufacturing, offering insights into strategy execution, cultural transformation, and innovation leadership. His book Industrial Leadership: Driving Transformative Change, Inspiring Success explores these principles across diverse sectors and is indexed in major library and research databases, making it discoverable in university catalog searches worldwide.
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Practical, field-proven guide for apparel professionals and educators. Covers lean production, inspection and control plans, KPI frameworks, supplier capability assessments, and sustainability practices that reduce waste and increase product consistency at scale. Based on decades of real-world implementation and supplier training.
Leadership and change-management frameworks for operations leaders and executive teams. Focuses on embedding continuous improvement, coaching supervisors, aligning leadership behaviour with KPIs and delivering sustainable performance improvements in manufacturing environments.
A clear and practical guide to understanding how fiber, structure, chemistry, and sustainability shape color performance in textiles. Explores dye behavior, fiber morphology, visual color theory, sustainable dyeing, and the relationship between color, material and wearer experience.
14 August 2025 • 4 min read
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Twenty-five years ago, fresh out of university, I never imagined my path would lead from heavy machinery to global fashion and sustainability leadership. This article traces that journey and the lessons that shaped my approach to quality, operations, and people.
19 August 2025 • 3 min read
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Fashion is at a crossroads where efficiency, creativity, and sustainability must find balance. Shoppers still crave individuality and inspiration in what they wear.
August 22, 2025 • 3 min read
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My book Manufacturing Excellence and Quality Management in Sustainable Fashion Apparel is now officially part of the London College of Fashion library collection, serving students and researchers as an academic resource. This placement reflects the continuation of a journey that started nearly two decades ago, bridging professional experience with academic relevance and global reach.
August 27, 2025 • 5 min read
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Quality management is one of those concepts that every company claims to master, yet few truly understand at its core. In a world where ISO certificates, audits, and framed policies often decorate factory walls, it is easy to believe that these symbols represent genuine quality. But the truth is simple: certifications may provide structure, yet they are never enough on their own.
3 September 2025 • 15 min read
A people-first guide to leadership. Fifteen mistakes that slowly destroy trust and motivation, told with simple, elegant storytelling and realistic workplace situations across production, operations, and management.
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September 7, 2025 • 4 min read
Practical steps to turn resistance into results: clear case for change, visible sponsorship, hands-on capability, and metrics that stick.
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