CRS 463: GLOBAL SOURCING OF APPAREL & RELATED CONSUMER PRODUCTS (WI) FALL 2013 M W F 9:00 to 9:50 AM STONE 369 PREREQUISITES: Grade of C (2.0) or better in CRS 221, 231, 312; junior or senior standing Instructor: Jennifer Yurchisin Office: Stone 353 e-mail: jlyurchi@uncg.edu Office Hours: M & W from 10:00 to 11:00 AM, or by appointment Required Texts: Kunz, G. I., & Garner, M. B. (2011). Going global: The textile and apparel industry. New York: Fairchild Books. CARS Guidelines for Students (Undergraduate Handbook) Additional required readings will be distributed during class or available electronically on Blackboard. Course Description Sourcing strategies for apparel and related consumer products, global platforms, business and cultural environments, and financial transactions used in conducting business in the international marketplace. Student Learning Outcomes Upon completion of the course, you should be able to: • • • • Think critically, analyze consistency and conflicts in information, synthesize responses, and professionally present the results of your reading, listening, discussing, observing, and thinking. Critique the economic and business, political and government, social and labor, and cultural and ethical perspectives related to global sourcing of apparel and related products. Apply global, regional, and national trade regulations, including the impact of the World Trade Organization in a business and global context. Understand the nature of sourcing as the process of globalization and appreciate the strategic impact of sourcing on the competitive success of apparel and related 1 • • • • • consumer product businesses. Understand the relationship between sourcing and other functional activities, such as marketing, trend forecasting, product development, manufacturing, and retailing. Evaluate the feasibility of producing apparel in specific locations. Explore the trends that impact the future of the apparel and related consumer products complex. Appreciate different cultures around the world and develop professional demeanors for global business communications. Have mastery of the terminology used in global sourcing of apparel and related consumer products. Course Policies and Procedures 1. Attendance Policy and Make-Up Work Class attendance and class participation are essential to your success in this course. Extensive absence from class will significantly affect your grade. Opportunities for deadline extensions and make-up exams will only be given to those who have a documented, University-approved excused absence (e.g., family death, illness with doctor’s note). In the event of an extended illness, the student and I will consider alternatives. 2. Special Needs and Accommodations Please speak with me as soon as possible regarding any special needs or special accommodations that you require. The University of North Carolina, Greensboro seeks to comply fully with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Students requesting accommodations based on a disability must be registered with the Office of Disability Services in 215 Elliott University Center, 334-5440, http://ods.dept.uncg.edu, ods@uncg.edu. Please discuss your needs with me so that reasonable accommodations can be made. 3. Grades Your grade will be determined entirely by your performance on the exams, in-class activities, and course project. Therefore, I cannot adjust grades due to factors outside of the course (e.g., GPA trouble, work conflicts, personal problems, etc.). Please feel free to come and speak with me about your performance in the course at any time during the semester. However, do not tell me that you need a certain grade or ask for extra assignments for the purpose of raising a grade. I have to treat everyone fairly. Your final course grade will be based upon: • Exams (2 @ 100 points each = 200 points) 2 • • • There will be two (2) exams throughout the course of the semester. Each exam will contain two (2) or three (3) written questions, worth a total of one hundred (100) points. Each exam will cover not only the assigned text material, but will also cover lectures, group exercises, and class discussions. In other words, you are responsible for everything that takes place in class. • Individual project (1 @ 250 points) • You will be required to complete one (1) project during the semester. • A separate handout describing the project as well as the due dates for the project will be distributed. • Class activities and participation (15 @ 3 points each = 45 points) • You will be required to complete in-class activities and take-home activities as well as actively participate in class discussions each day. • You must be present in class to complete the day’s activity or to participate in the day’s discussion. • You will not be allowed to make up any activities that you miss. • Excused absences will be granted to only those students who provide documentation of a University-approved absence (e.g., family death, illness with doctor’s note). • Each week, you will be awarded 0 to 3 points for your attendance for that week. • Extra credit opportunities (? @ 2 points each = ? points) • There may be opportunities for extra credit throughout the semester. • Successful completion of each opportunity will be worth up to two (2) points. Grades are assigned on the basis of total points earned for the course. I will compute the final grade by dividing the total number of possible points by the total number of points that you have earned on the exams, in-class activities, individual project, and extra credit opportunities. The resulting percentage will determine the final grade according to the following scale: 495 to 481 points/100% to 97% = A+ 480 to 461 points/96% to 93% = A 460 to 446 points/92% to 90% = A445 to 431 points/89% to 87% = B+ 430 to 411 points/86% to 83% = B 410 to 396 points/82% to 80% = B395 to 381 points/79% to 77% = C+ 380 to 361 points/76% to 73% = C 360 to 346 points/72% to 70% = C345 to 331 points/69% to 67% = D+ 330 to 311 points/66% to 63% = D 310 to 296 points/62% to 60% = DBelow 296 points/59% to 0% = F 3 • CARS Statement on Academic Integrity The UNCG Academic Integrity Policy states,” If knowledge is to be gained and properly evaluated, it must be pursued under conditions free from dishonesty. Deceit and misrepresentations are incompatible with the fundamental activity of this academic institution and shall not be tolerated.” By choosing to enroll in this course and by completing assignments, projects, examinations, etc., you are by default held to the standards of the Academic Integrity Policy, and you are subject to sanctions should you violate the policy in any manner. 4 CRS 463 - TENTATIVE COURSE SCHEDULE (subject to change) Date 19 Aug 21 Aug 23 Aug 26 Aug 28 Aug 30 Aug 2 Sept 4 Sept Day Topic Mon Course Introduction Wed Introduction to Globalization Fri “ Mon “ Wed Consumers, Consumption, and Well-Being Fri “ Mon Labor Day Wed Social Perspective 6 Sept Fri “ 9 Sept Mon 11 Sept 13 Sept 16 Sept 18 Sept 20 Sept Wed Fri Mon Wed Fri Business Perspective—The Apparel Pipeline “ “ “ Business Perspective--Global Sourcing “ 23 Sept 25 Sept Mon Wed “ Business Perspective—Developing an Effective Global Sourcing Process 27 Sept 30 Sept 2 Oct 4 Oct 7 Oct 9 Oct 11 Oct Fri Mon Wed Fri Mon Wed Fri “ “ Finish Up & Review for Exam Exam #1 Political Perspective “ Political Perspective—Free Trade 14 Oct 16 Oct 18 Oct Mon Wed Fri Fall Break Trade Barriers and Regulation “ Readings & Items Due Read the syllabus! GG—Chapter #1 GG—Chapter #2 Class Excused “How the Anti-Sweatshop Movement Hurts the People it Claims to Help” “The Rise of the Bangladesh Garment Industry” GG—Chapter #3 GG—Chapter #5 Part 1 of Individual Project Due “Matching Format Strategy and Sourcing Strategy” & “The Retail Buying of Fashion Goods” & “Global Sourcing” GG—Chapter #8 “Another Local Firm to Sell Garments in the U.S.” & “NRF Urges Committee to Reject Anti-China Measures” Class Excused GG—Chapter #6 5 21 Oct Mon Political Perspective--Protectionism “Former S.C. Textile Workers Look for Ways to Cope” & “U.S. Government to Monitor Apparel Imports from China” “ Part 2 (& option revision of Part 1) of Individual Project Due Business Perspective—Illegal & Unethical GG—Chapter #7 Business Behaviors: Labor Violations “ Business Perspective--Illegal & Unethical Business Behaviors: Design Piracy “ “ Developing Sustainable Supply Chains GG—Chapter #4 “ “BrainNet” & “A Practical Guide to Green Sourcing” “US EPA” & “RS & AFSS” Business Perspective— “National Geographic” Environmental/Social Issues & “Fast Company” “ Individual Project Presentations All students—Part 3 of Individual Project Due & Powerpoint Presentations Due Individual Project Presentations Individual Project Presentations Individual Project Presentations Individual Project Presentations Thanksgiving Holiday Class Excused Thanksgiving Holiday Class Excused 23 Oct Wed 25 Oct Fri 28 Oct 30 Oct Mon Wed 1 Nov 4 Nov 6 Nov 8 Nov Fri Mon Wed Fri 11 Nov Mon 13 Nov 15 Nov Wed Fri 18 Nov 20 Nov 22 Nov 25 Nov 27 Nov 29 Nov Mon Wed Fri Mon Wed Fri 2 Dec Mon Finish Up & Review for Exam 9 Dec Mon Exam #2 8:00 – 11:00 AM 6