MDSE 4010 - Global Sourcing

3 hours

An overview of global sourcing in the textile and apparel industries and the factors affecting global sourcing product concept to distribution with an emphasis on global issues. Major topics include the textile and apparel complex and its history, international trade and the effects of trade policy, the sourcing process, selection of sourcing locations and partners, sourcing regions of the world, and current trends.

Prerequisite(s): Major or minor in consumer experience management, merchandising, home furnishings merchandising, digital retailing, or retailing; C or higher in MDSE 2490, DRTL 2090, HFMD 2400 or RETL 2550.