Staying competitive

Rob Reed, seen on the sewing floor of his company "Stitches," a sportswear company in the City of Commerce. After demands for lower prices squeezed his profit, he had to close down the factory.

Carlos Chavez / LAT / July 18, 2003

Rob Reed, seen on the sewing floor of his company "Stitches," a sportswear company in the City of Commerce. After demands for lower prices squeezed his profit, he had to close down the factory.

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