Going Global: The Textile and Apparel Industry with STUDIO Elena E. Karpova, Ph.D. (University of North Carolina Greensboro, USA) 9798765113868

The textile and apparel industry encompasses the global sphere of manufacturing and distribution. Going Global, Fifth Edition offers a comprehensive framework and approach to understanding the global textile and apparel industries, trade, and markets worldwide. Holistically examining the market in three sections: Embarking on a Global Adventure, The Global Supply Chain, and Trading Partners aids in understanding the international markets, examines up-to-date intercontinental rules and regulations, and focuses on different countries integral to textile and apparel industries. In this new edition, readers will embark on a journey to better understand the role of globalization and its part in certain regions and marketplaces. While focusing on the legalities of globalization, readers are also provided with a contemporary look into crucial factors that affect the industry.

New to this Edition
-Comprehensive updates on global supply chain disruptions and the pandemic, emerging technologies, and current trade regulations
- A new chapter "Textile and Apparel Industry Development" introduces
and expand the relationship between a country's economic development and the role of
textile and apparel industries
-Includes new features called "Career Profiles" of industry interviews and "Project
Assignments" bringing key concepts to life through firsthand applications
-All new case studies help readers apply concepts to real-world scenarios

Going Global STUDIO
-Study smarter with self-quizzes feature scored results and personalized study tips
-Review concepts with flashcards of essential vocabulary
Instructor Resources
The Instructor's Guide provides suggestions for planning the course and using the text

Juyoung Lee, PhD, MS, is an Associate Professor of Fashion Design and Merchandising, at the School of Human Sciences at Mississippi State University in Starkville, Mississippi.

Elena E. Karpova, PhD, is Putnam and Hayes Distinguished Professor in the Department of Consumer, Apparel, and Retail Studies at the Bryan School of Business and Economics at the University of North Carolina at Greensboro.