Going Global provides a coherent framework for understanding the textiles and apparel industry in the context of the sustainability of supply chain and global sourcing practices. The manufacturing and distribution of textiles and apparel products is a truly global industry, making it crucial that students are aware of the most current political, social and economic developments within the international marketplace. This third edition includes updated discussions of ethics, social justice, and environmental responsibility; trade agreements; and the role and specialization of the world regions and selected countries that are major players in the textile and apparel marketplace. The text examines Europe and the European Union, the Americas and the Caribbean Basin, the Middle East and Africa, and Asia and Oceania with an increased emphasis on China, Vietnam and Bangladesh.
New to this Edition - Increased coverage of sourcing with two new chapters: Chapter 7, Selecting Locations for Global Sourcing, and Chapter 8, Selecting Vendors for Global Sourcing - Updated and new case studies in every chapter with added discussion questions to improve critical thinking skills - Updated data in Part 3 for each country discussed, including current info on politics and economic development, trade agreements and statistics, plus sourcing and sustainability issues in each region
This current text will help students gain a holistic understand of supply chains and global sourcing concepts and practices.
Features - Includes chapter opening Learning Objectives, "Fun Facts", "Global Lexicon" glossary with key terms, and end of chapter Learning Activities - Uses Li &amp; Fung's conceptual model of a global supply chain - An emphasis on sustainability in the context of textile and apparel production, distribution and consumption with current and relevant examples - Over 150 photos and figures, plus an 8-page color insert featuring important maps in vibrant full color Introducing Going Global STUDIO--an online tool for more effective study! Study smarter with self-quizzes featuring scored results and personalized study tips Review concepts with flashcards of terms and definitions 
Teaching Resources: Instructor's Guide, Test Bank, and PowerPoint presentations available.
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Going Global: The Textile and Apparel Industry

Business & Money

Kunz, Grace I.

Garner, Myrna B.

Karpova, Elena

Industries

Fairchild Books

Going Global provides a coherent framework for understanding the textiles and apparel industry in the context of the sustainability of supply chain and global sourcing practices. The manufacturing and distribution of textiles and apparel products is a truly global industry, making it crucial that students are aware of the most current political, social and economic developments within the international marketplace. This third edition includes updated discussions of ethics, social justice, and environmental responsibility; trade agreements; and the role and specialization of the world regions and selected countries that are major players in the textile and apparel marketplace. The text examines Europe and the European Union, the Americas and the Caribbean Basin, the Middle East and Africa, and Asia and Oceania with an increased emphasis on China, Vietnam and Bangladesh.
New to this Edition - Increased coverage of sourcing with two new chapters: Chapter 7, Selecting Locations for Global Sourcing, and Chapter 8, Selecting Vendors for Global Sourcing - Updated and new case studies in every chapter with added discussion questions to improve critical thinking skills - Updated data in Part 3 for each country discussed, including current info on politics and economic development, trade agreements and statistics, plus sourcing and sustainability issues in each region
This current text will help students gain a holistic understand of supply chains and global sourcing concepts and practices.
Features - Includes chapter opening Learning Objectives, "Fun Facts", "Global Lexicon" glossary with key terms, and end of chapter Learning Activities - Uses Li &amp; Fung's conceptual model of a global supply chain - An emphasis on sustainability in the context of textile and apparel production, distribution and consumption with current and relevant examples - Over 150 photos and and figures, plus an 8-page color insert featuring important maps in vibrant full colorr Introducing Going Global STUDIO--an online tool for more effective study! Study smarter with self-quizzes featuring scored results and personalized study tips Review concepts with flashcards of terms and definitions Access images of all of the photos in the book in full color
Teaching Resources: Instructor's Guide, Test Bank, and PowerPoint presentations available.
 This bundle includes Going Global, 3rd Edition and Going Global STUDIO Access Card.

Going Global: Bundle Book + Studio Access Card

The manufacturing and distribution of textiles and apparel products is a truly global industry, making it crucial to understand current political, social and economic developments within the international marketplace. Going Global offers a comprehensive framework and approach to understanding the global textile and apparel industries, trade and markets. This framework is used to holistically examine the global sourcing of textiles and apparel in the context of the supply chain sustainability, while exploring the roles and specializations of world regions and selected countries that are major players in the textile and apparel marketplace.

Going Global: The Textile and Apparel Industry - Bundle Book + Studio Access Card

Karpova, Elena E.

This book focuses on the process of merchandising and the principles applied to the planning, development and presentation of product lines in both the manufacturing and retailing sectors. It also relates the role of merchandising to other business fundamentals. Vignettes describe alternative merchandising strategies. Applications to other consumer goods are also discussed.

Merchandising: Theory, Principles, And Practice

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As the merchandising, design, production, and distribution of textiles and apparel become increasingly global, it is crucial to recognize the role of political, social, and economic perspectives in the international marketplace. Going Global: The Textile and Apparel Industry exposes readers to the language and basic concepts of global textile and apparel trade without overwhelming them with data that may become readily outdated. Students are taught to assess the marketing and sourcing of textiles and apparel in four major global trading regions and examine the latest trends that are impacting manufacturing, retailing, and consumption throughout the world.

Going Global: The Textiles And Apparel Industry

Merchandising: Theory, Principles, and Practice, 3rd Edition, focuses on the process of merchandising and the principles applied to the planning, development, and presentation of product lines in both the manufacturing and retailing sectors. Each chapter includes case studies that illustrate how merchandising principles and theories are applied by actual businesses, and the chapter learning activities promote an interactive learning environment with multiple course objectives. Students will learn how to make sequential and integrated decisions to develop a complete merchandise plan and analyze the effectiveness of that plan.
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Merchandising: Theory, Principles, and Practice

Going Global: The Textile and Apparel Industry, 2nd Edition, examines the global sourcing of textiles and apparel in the context of corporate responsibility for the sustainability of supply chains. Tackling complex political, economic, and labor issues, the text explores how, what, when, where, and under what circumstances merchandise is developed, produced, acquired, and consumed on a global basis.

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Going Global: Bundle Book + Studio Access Card

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Merchandising: Theory, Principles, And Practice

Going Global: The Textiles And Apparel Industry

Merchandising: Theory, Principles, and Practice

Going Global: The Textile and Apparel Industry

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