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Introduction
Acknowledgment of Sources
Adopting this book
1.1 Global Procurement
Angela Reid-Regier and Bryan Snage
1.2 Which Apparel Sourcing Factors Matter? (Blog Post)
Sheng Lu
1.3 Which Apparel Sourcing Factors Matter?
Sheng Lu and Emma Davis
1.4 Global sourcing: new research and education agendas for apparel design and merchandising
Jung Ha-Brookshire
2.1 Open Apparel Registery (OAR)
2.2 Better Work: An industry and Compliance Review
2.3 Mapping the supply chain: Why, what and how?
Bart L. MacCarthy; Wafaa A.H. Ahmed; and Guven Demirel
2.4 Why Should We Map Fashion Supply Chains?
2.5 Supply chain mapping, transparency and traceability 1.0: A practical guide for companies and suppliers
Fair Labor Association
3.1 Pricing: Lecture Notes
Catherine Tucker
3.2 Pricing Strategy
Stephen Skripak
3.3 Fashion Startup Budget Breakdown
3.4 Cost Sheet for Fashion Design
4.1 Fabric Sourcing 101
4.2 Fashion Resources: Internet Resources
Edith Serkownek
4.3 Struggling with Fabric Sourcing?
4.4 Do Fashion Better
5.1 Negotiating Value: Strategies for Global Supplier Partnerships
5.2 Managing and Negotiating: Approaches to Quality Work in Clothing and Textiles Companies
Maarit Aakko and Kirsi Niinimäki
6.1 Tariffs Explained
6.2 More About Tariffs
Kenrick H. Jordan
6.3 The Meaning, Importance, and Types of Tariff
6.4 The Economic Effects of an Import Tariff – The Small-Country Case
6.5 The Economic Effects of an Import Tariff – The Large-Country Case
6.6 The Terms-of-Trade Effect and a Nationally Optimal Tariff
7.1 Technology and Logistics
Robert Adzija and co-author name removed by request
7.2 Modes of Transportation
7.3 Global Logistics Planning and Management
7.4 More Logistics and Inventory Flow
8.1 Practical Industry Guides
8.2 Standards & Testing Bodies
8.3 Regulatory Compliance
8.4 Voluntary & Sustainability Standards
9.1 Ethics and Social Responsibility
9.2 Sustainability
Tai Munro
9.3 Chasing the Next Shiny Thing: Can Human Rights Due Diligence Effectively Address Labour Exploitation in Global Fashion Supply Chains?
Justine Nolan
9.4 Modern Slavery in Global Apparel Supply Chain: An Important Research Agenda
Rejaul Hasan
9.5 Fast Fashion or Clean Clothes? Evaluating Consumer Demand for Ethically Sourced Apparel
Aparna Ravi and Emmanuel Teitelbaum
10.1 Managing Information and Technology
10.2 Fashion 4.0 and Emerging Designers: Leveraging Data and AI to Drive Creativity, Innovation, and Compliance in Global Supply Chain Regulation
Eleanor Rockett; Mark Fenwick; and Paulius Jurcys
10.3 The Importance of Data Analytics in Modern Fashion Industry
Luther Kington Nwobodo
11.1 Outlook 2025- Key Issues to Shape Apparel Sourcing and Trade (blog post)
11.2 Rethinking Fashion Sourcing
11.3 Deploying Resilience Enablers to Mitigate Risks in Sustainable Fashion Supply Chains
An-Yuan Chang; Chih-Hung Hsu; Ting-Yi Zhang; Wei-Da Lin; and Wan-Ling Liu
11.4 Diversification of Suppliers to Ensure Continuity of Wholesale Apparel Supply
Kostiuchenko Kyrylo
12.1 Future Trends in Global Sourcing (Final Project)
Christine Rickabaugh and Lance Cheramie
12.2 Week 1 Homework Rubric (40 Points)
Lance Cheramie and Christine Rickabaugh
12.3 Week 2 Homework Rubric (60 Points)
Blockchain Technology Trend for Future Use in Supply Chain Visibility and Tracking
Zoe Albright; Makenna Austin; Hannah Badeaux; Parker Bowers; Lydia Brooks; McKenzie Burnett; Collette Campbell; and Jasmine Williams
Climate regulations and carbon footprint requirements for suppliers
Jolee Fair; Ashley Duvon; William Florence; Jordyn Gladd; Georgia Devine; Logan Clem; Lilly Clemmons; and Cassidy Davis
Regionalization of Textile Production in Response to Geopolitical Shifts
Ally Graves; Arlie Gordon; Bryn Gowen; Chloe Hooten; Emma Gonzales; Kelsey Heller; Natalie Harris; and Revell Hogan
Labor Automation and its Impact on Sourcing Decisions and Lead Times
Trey Jenkins; Ava Hurtado; Hattie LaFevers; Abby Hutchinson; Kate Lanier; Lily Lee; Allison Lawson; and Lily Horrocks
Navigating the New Normal: Near-Shoring and Friend-Shoring in Global Sourcing Post-Pandemic
Harlynn Lester; Ally Graves; McKenzie D Magness; Logan Grace Lyons; Meredith Lynn Medina; Tate Abbott Pickens; Cambrie Katherine Neff; and Heather Tadiwa Nenzou
Digital Passports and Regulatory Compliance
Natalie Nickerson; Ashley Ninkham; Kendal Nobrega; Rebecca O’Dea; Maddison Orendain; Abigail Pennick; and Lauren Peterson
AI-Driven Demand Forecasting and Inventory Optimization
Sophie Roussel; Chloe McPherson; Elle Robinson; Caroline Rudisill; Allison Rickard; Davis Rusher; and Ava Robinson
Water Scarcity and Climate Adaptation in Key Manufacturing Regions
Addison Magness; Micah Santos; Kait Satterfield; Scarlett Schuster; Tess Seidler; Delaney Smith; and Emma Smith
Circular Economies and Closed Loop Manufacturing Models
Molly Stephenson; Maddie Sommer; Alex Ukestad; Sylas Smith; Kylie Smith; Ashleh Thompson; and Brooke Sterbens
Supplier Due Diligence Laws (Human Rights and Environmental Compliance) and Sourcing Risk
Lillyanna Gigerich; Andrea Billingsley; Margaret Vondran; Lauren Young; Sydney Wilson; Gracie Young; and Claire Widders
Appendix
Link for Learning
LinkedIn Article: Rethinking Fashion Sourcing: A Path to Resilience and Sustainability
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