• ISBN13: 9781501399459
• Binding: Paperback
• Subject: Fashion & Textile
• Publisher: Bloomsbury
• Publisher Imprint: Bloomsbury
• Publication Date: June 18, 2024
• Pages: 280
• Original Price: 90.0 GBP
• Language: English
• Edition: N/A
• Item Weight: 450 grams

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 personalized 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

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.