Chapter 4, Global Sourcing Options Video Solutions, Global Sourcing in the Textile and Apparel Industry

Problem 1

Conduct market research in global sourcing. Go to major retail stores and identify an apparel product category, such as women's athletic wear. Then check countries of origin for the products available in that category. Report:
a. The percentage of the products that have been globally sourced
b. The names of the countries where the products were produced
c. The estimated percentage each country controls for that product category
d. Conclusions regarding the extent of global sourcing in this product category

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Problem 2

Conduct business research in global sourcing. Use online research tools and report examples of the following sourcing options currently performed by major retailers:
a. Direct sourcing
b. CMT contracting
c. Full-package sourcing
d. Joint venture sourcing

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Problem 3

Why did the retailers discussed in question 2 use such different sourcing options?

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Problem 4

Research various international shipping companies such as Maersk Line, APL, and Hanjin shipping. Then find out the transit time between the following shipping schedules:
a. Shanghai, China, to Long Beach or Los Angeles, California
b. Puerto Quetzal, Guatemala, to Long Beach or Los Angeles, California
c. Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, to Newark, New Jersey
d. Kolkata, India, to Charleston, South Carolina

Carson Merrill

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Problem 5

How did the different transit times reported in question 4 affect the overall lead time for the sourcer?

Kayla Laughman

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Problem 6

Using the online version of The World Factbook, published by the U.S. Central Intelligence Agency, discuss various infrastructure and business climates in India, Turkey, Malaysia, and EI Salvador.

Kevin Simons

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