Global Sourcing in the Textile and Apparel Industry

Name: Global Sourcing in the Textile and Apparel Industry
Brand: Allen & Unwin
SKU: 9781501399459
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By Jung Ha-Brookshire

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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... Read More

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Description

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 professionals

STUDIO Features Include:

Study smarter with self-quizzes featuring scored results and personalised study tips
Review concepts with flashcards of terms and definitions
Watch videos of industry professionals discussing real world experiences

Instructor Resources Include:

Instructors Guide to help incorporate this text into the classroom
PowerPoint slide decks for every chapter

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781501399459

Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 21 March 2024

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Fairchild Books

Edition: 3rd edition

Illustration: 100 bw illus

Audience: Tertiary education

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 16.0mm

Width: 216.0mm

Height: 278.0mm

Weight: 800g

Pages: 280

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Business & Entrepreneurship Business Leadership & Management Education & Reference Finance & Economics Finance & Investment Jung Ha-Brookshire Non-Fiction

About the Author

Dr. Jung E. Ha-Brookshire is Department Chair and Professor in the Department of Textile and Apparel Management at the University of Missouri. She has over 8 years of industry experiences in global sourcing, and has been teaching related topics for over 15 years. She received the Distinguished Scholar Award in 2021 from the International Textile and Apparel Association, Kemper Excellence for Teaching Award in 2017, and Fulbright Core Scholar award in 2015. She has published over 70 manuscripts in peer review journals and has recently consulted US Trade Representative for capacity strengthening in the Central American textile and apparel industries.