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Over 95% of today''s textile and apparel products are globally sourced, making sourcing one of the most important business functions in the industry. Global Sourcing in the Textile and Apparel Industry,2nd Edition examines this crucial function in the textile and apparel industries, providing practical insight into both how and why global sourcing is pursued. Chapters include step-by-step global sourcing procedures and explore the theoretical, political, economic, social, and environmental implications of global sourcing decisions with an emphasis on sustainability. A real-world approach using current examples and hypothetical company called Amazing Jean helps students see how sourcing tasks are completed in the fashion industry.New to this Edition- New cases studies at the end of each chapter offer real-life scenarios that today''s sourcers may face - Emphasis on sustainable implications of global sourcing integrated throughout- Current trade data, agreements, and examples of industry trends throughout the book- Added coverage of trend analysis and forecasting in sourcing (Chapter 5)- Significant updates to the future of global sourcing section, including technology, UN''s sustainable development goals, and on- or near-shoring trends (Chapter 12)- 25% new color images - New glossary includes essential terms and definitions from the bookTeaching Resources: Instructor''s Guide, Test Bank, and PowerPoint presentations available.

Global Sourcing in the Textile and Apparel Industry, 3rd Edition examines the crucial function of global sourcing in the textile and apparel industries, providing practical insight into both how and why global sourcing is pursued. Over 95 percent of today''s textile and apparel products are globally sourced, making sourcing one of the most important business functions in the industry. Chapters include step-by-step global sourcing procedures and explore the theoretical, political, economic, social, and environmental implications of sourcing decisions with an emphasis on sustainability. Case studies and learning activities are based on the author''s extensive industry experience and address current issues that professionals face every day.New to this Edition: · New content called “global sourcing in the news” throughout the chapters to make direct connections between theoretical principles and industry activities· New discussion about the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic and supply chain disruption on global sourcing· Updated case studies at the end of each chapter offer real-life scenarios · Updated trade regulations and agreements· Now including video interviews with industry professionalsSTUDIO Features Include:· Study smarter with self-quizzes featuring scored results and personalized study tips· Review concepts with flashcards of terms and definitions· Watch videos of industry professionals discussing real world experiencesInstructor Resources Include: · Instructors Guide to help incorporate this text into the classroom· PowerPoint slide decks for every chapter

Global Sourcing in the Textile and Apparel Industry, 3rd Edition examines the crucial function of global sourcing in the textile and apparel industries, providing practical insight into both how and why global sourcing is pursued. Over 95 percent of today''s textile and apparel products are globally sourced, making sourcing one of the most important business functions in the industry. Chapters include step-by-step global sourcing procedures and explore the theoretical, political, economic, social, and environmental implications of sourcing decisions with an emphasis on sustainability. Case studies and learning activities are based on the author''s extensive industry experience and address current issues that professionals face every day.New to this Edition: · New content called “global sourcing in the news” throughout the chapters to make direct connections between theoretical principles and industry activities· New discussion about the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic and supply chain disruption on global sourcing· Updated case studies at the end of each chapter offer real-life scenarios · Updated trade regulations and agreements· Now including video interviews with industry professionalsSTUDIO Features Include:· Study smarter with self-quizzes featuring scored results and personalized study tips· Review concepts with flashcards of terms and definitions· Watch videos of industry professionals discussing real world experiencesInstructor Resources Include: · Instructors Guide to help incorporate this text into the classroom· PowerPoint slide decks for every chapter

Global Sourcing in the Textile and Apparel Industry, 3rd Edition examines the crucial function of global sourcing in the textile and apparel industries, providing practical insight into both how and why global sourcing is pursued. Over 95 percent of today’s textile and apparel products are globally sourced, making sourcing one of the most important business functions in the industry. Chapters include step-by-step global sourcing procedures and explore the theoretical, political, economic, social, and environmental implications of sourcing decisions with an emphasis on sustainability. Case studies and learning activities are based on the author’s extensive industry experience and address current issues that professionals face every day.New to this Edition: · New content called “global sourcing in the news” throughout the chapters to make direct connections between theoretical principles and industry activities· New discussion about the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic and supply chain disruption on global sourcing· Updated case studies at the end of each chapter offer real-life scenarios · Updated trade regulations and agreements· Now including video interviews with industry professionalsSTUDIO Features Include:· Study smarter with self-quizzes featuring scored results and personalized study tips· Review concepts with flashcards of terms and definitions· Watch videos of industry professionals discussing real world experiencesInstructor Resources Include: · Instructors Guide to help incorporate this text into the classroom· PowerPoint slide decks for every chapter

This book explores new approaches and strategies that luxury fashion brands could adopt in their operations toward sustainability goals. It addresses the unique challenges faced by luxury fashion brands, given that concepts of luxury and sustainability may be conflicting. In doing so, it elaborates on how fashion brands need to manage their suppliers to comply with and improve social and environmental conditions, the pressure to fulfill the triple-bottom lines, consumer demands for transparency, and social media and its advantages in achieving sustainability goals. Exploring the notion that luxury fashion brands are in a better position to pursue superior sustainability performance, it presents research that highlights how the consequences of non-compliance could have more devastating effects on luxury brands than on mass-market brands. The book is a valuable resource for academics and practitioners in the field of business, sustainability, and fashion.

This book explores new approaches and strategies that luxury fashion brands could adopt in their operations toward sustainability goals. It addresses the unique challenges faced by luxury fashion brands, given that concepts of luxury and sustainability may be conflicting. In doing so, it elaborates on how fashion brands need to manage their suppliers to comply with and improve social and environmental conditions, the pressure to fulfill the triple-bottom lines, consumer demands for transparency, and social media and its advantages in achieving sustainability goals. Exploring the notion that luxury fashion brands are in a better position to pursue superior sustainability performance, it presents research that highlights how the consequences of non-compliance could have more devastating effects on luxury brands than on mass-market brands. The book is a valuable resource for academics and practitioners in the field of business, sustainability, and fashion.