Going Global

The textile and apparel industry encompasses the global sphere of manufacturing and distribution. Going Global, Fifth Edition offers a comprehensive framework and approach to understanding the global textile and apparel industries, trade, and markets worldwide. Holistically examining the market in three sections: Embarking on a Global Adventure, The Global Supply Chain, and Trading Partners aids in understanding the international markets, examines up-to-date intercontinental rules and regulations, and focuses on different countries integral to textile and apparel industries. In this new edition, readers will embark on a journey to better understand the role of globalization and its part in certain regions and marketplaces. While focusing on the legalities of globalization, readers are also provided with a contemporary look into crucial factors that affect the industry.New to this Edition-Comprehensive updates on global supply chain disruptions and the pandemic, emerging technologies, and current trade regulations- A new chapter “Textile and Apparel Industry Development” introducesand expand the relationship between a country's economic development and the role oftextile and apparel industries-Includes new features called “Career Profiles” of industry interviews and “ProjectAssignments” bringing key concepts to life through firsthand applications-All new case studies help readers apply concepts to real-world scenariosGoing Global STUDIO-Study smarter with self-quizzes feature scored results and personalized study tips-Review concepts with flashcards of essential vocabularyInstructor ResourcesThe Instructor’s Guide provides suggestions for planning the course and using the text