{"product_id":"going-global-the-textile-and-apparel-industry-9781501307300","title":"Going Global: The Textile and Apparel Industry","description":"\u003cp\u003eGoing 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 \u0026amp; Fungs 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: Instructors 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.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"My Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45279599067189,"sku":"ByrdShop_1501307304","price":75.7,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0627\/8139\/0901\/files\/9781501307300.jpg?v=1780603409","url":"https:\/\/atxbooks.com\/products\/going-global-the-textile-and-apparel-industry-9781501307300","provider":"ATX Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}