Going Global: The Textile and Apparel Industry / Edition 3

by Grace I. Kunz, Elena Karpova, Myrna B. Garner

Overview

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 & 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.


PLEASE NOTE: Purchasing or renting this ISBN does not include access to the STUDIO resources that accompany this text. To receive free access to the STUDIO content with new copies of this book, please refer to the book + STUDIO access card bundle ISBN 9781501318344.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781501307300
Publisher:	Bloomsbury Academic
Publication date:	03/10/2016
Edition description:	Older Edition
Pages:	400
Product dimensions:	8.50(w) x 11.00(h) x 1.10(d)

About the Author

Grace I. Kunz is an Associate Professor Emerita from the Department of Apparel, Events, and Hospitality Management at Iowa State University, USA.
Elena Karpova is an Associate Professor in the Department of Apparel, Events, and Hospitality management at Iowa State University, USA.
Myrna B. Garner is Professor Emeritus at Illinois State University, USA.

Table of Contents

Preface
PART 1 EMBARKING ON A GLOBAL ADVENTURE
1. Introduction to Globalization
2. Consumers, Consumption, and Well-Being
3. Textile and Apparel Supply Matrix
4. Sustainability in Textile and Apparel Industries
PART 2 THE GLOBAL SUPPLY CHAIN
5. Textile and Apparel Trade: Barriers, Regulations, and Politics
6. Illegal and Unethical Trade Activity
7. Selecting Locations for Global Sourcing
8. Selecting Vendors for Global Sourcing
PART 3: TRADING PARTNERS
9. Europe and the European Union
10. The Americas and the Caribbean Basin
11. Asia and Oceania
12. The Middle East and Africa
Glossary
Photo Credits
Index

Editorial Reviews

The contents and organization match the course objectives, especially in terms of covering the overall structure of the textile and apparel industry, the several parts of the industry, and major factors (e.g., globalization, trade regulations) that affect the industry or particular parts of it, along with identifying major firms in different parts of the industry.” —Marjorie Norton, Virginia Tech University, US

From the Publisher

The contents and organization match the course objectives, especially in terms of covering the overall structure of the textile and apparel industry, the several parts of the industry, and major factors (e.g., globalization, trade regulations) that affect the industry or particular parts of it, along with identifying major firms in different parts of the industry.

Marjorie Norton