CRS 463: GLOBAL SOURCING OF APPAREL & RELATED CONSUMER PRODUCTS (WI) SPRING 2014 M W F 11:00 to 11:50 AM STONE 215 PREREQUISITES: Grade of C (2.0) or better in CRS 231, 312; junior or senior standing Instructor: Jennifer Yurchisin & Hongjoo Woo Office: Stone 353/Stone 361 e-mail: jlyurchi@uncg.edu; h_woo@uncg.edu Office Hours: M & W from 9:30 to 10:30 AM, or by appointment Required Texts: Kunz, G. I., & Garner, M. B. (2011). Going global: The textile and apparel industry. New York: Fairchild Books. Timmerman, K. (2009). Where am I wearing? A global tour to the countries, factories, and people that make our clothes. Hoboken, NJ: John Wiley & Sons, Inc. 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. 1 • • • • • • • 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 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 the instructors will consider alternatives. 2. Special Needs and Accommodations Please speak with us 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 us 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 projects. Therefore, we 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 us about your performance in the course at any time during the 2 semester. However, do not tell us that you need a certain grade or ask for extra assignments for the purpose of raising a grade. We have to treat everyone fairly. Your final course grade will be based upon: • Exams (2 @ 50 points each = 100 points) • 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 fifty (50) 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 projects (1 @ 50 points + 1 @ 100 points = 150 points) • You will be required to complete two (2) individual projects during the semester. • A separate handout describing each project as well as the due dates for the projects will be distributed. • Group project (1 @ 50 points = 50 points) • You will be required to complete one (1) group project during the semester. • A separate handout describing the project as well as the due date for the project will be distributed. • Class activities and participation (15 weeks @ 3 points each = 45 points (+3 for perfect attendance; -3 is O.K.) • You will be required to complete in-class activities and take-home activities as well as actively participate in class discussions each day. • In-class activities and take-home activities are not announced prior to the day they are assigned. • 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). • The point value attributed to each individual activity will vary by the number of activities assigned each week. For example, if only one activity is assigned in a particular week, then that activity is worth 3 points. If three activities are assigned in one particular week, then each activity is worth 1 point. • Each week, you will be awarded 0 to 3 points for your attendance for that week. • At the end of the semester, if you have earned all 45 points, you will be awarded 3 extra bonus points. • At the end of the semester, if you have missed no less than 3 points, you will be awarded all 45 points, but no bonus points. 3 • • At the end of the semester, if you have missed more than 3 points, you will be awarded the amount of points that you have earned out of 45 (with the 3 point grace allotment). Extra credit opportunities (? @ 3 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. We 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 projects, group project, and extra credit opportunities. The resulting percentage will determine the final grade according to the following scale: 345 to 335 points/100% to 97% = A+ 334 to 321 points/96% to 93% = A 320 to 311 points/92% to 90% = A310 to 301 points/89% to 87% = B+ 300 to 287 points/86% to 83% = B 286 to 276 points/82% to 80% = B275 to 266 points/79% to 77% = C+ 265 to 252 points/76% to 73% = C 251 to 242 points/72% to 70% = C241 to 232 points/69% to 67% = D+ 231 to 218 points/66% to 63% = D 217 to 207 points/62% to 60% = DBelow 207 points/59% to 0% = F • 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 13 Jan 15 Jan 17 Jan 20 Jan 22 Jan 24 Jan Day Topic Mon Course Introduction Wed Introduction to Globalization Fri “ Mon Martin Luther King, Jr. Day Wed “ Fri Consumers, Consumption, and Well-Being 27 Jan 29 Jan Mon Wed “ Social Perspective 31 Jan Fri “ 3 Feb Mon “ 5 Feb Wed 7 Feb 10 Feb 12 Feb 14 Feb Fri Mon Wed Fri Business Perspective—The Apparel Pipeline “ Business Perspective--Global Sourcing “ Business Perspective—Developing an Effective Global Sourcing Process 17 Feb 19 Feb 21 Feb 24 Feb 26 Feb Mon Wed Fri Mon Wed “ Finish Up & Review for Exam Exam #1 Political Perspective Political Perspective—Free Trade 28 Feb Fri Trade Barriers and Regulation Readings & Items Due Read the syllabus! GG—Chapter #1 Class Excused GG—Chapter #2 WAIW—Chapters #1-3 First Journal Submission for Individual Project #1 Due “How the Anti-Sweatshop Movement Hurts the People it Claims to Help” “The Rise of the Bangladesh Garment Industry” WAIW—Chapters #4-7; 8-11 Second Journal Submission for Individual Project #1 Due GG—Chapter #3 GG—Chapter #5 “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” GG—Chapter #6 Part 1 of Individual Project #2 Due 5 3 Mar 5 Mar Mon Wed 7 Mar Fri 10 Mar 12 Mar 14 Mar 17 Mar Mon Wed Fri Mon 19 Mar 21 Mar 24 Mar Wed Fri Mon 26 Mar 28 Mar 31 Mar 2 Apr Wed Fri Mon Wed 4 Apr Fri 7 Apr Mon 9 Apr 11 Apr Wed Fri 14 Apr 16 Apr Mon Wed 18 Apr Fri 21 Apr Mon “ Political Perspective--Protectionism Form Groups for Project “Former S.C. Textile Workers Look for Ways to Cope” & “U.S. Government to Monitor Apparel Imports from China” “ WAIW—Chapters #12-18 Third Journal Submission for Individual Project #1 Due Spring Break Class Excused Spring Break Class Excused Spring Break Class Excused 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” “ WAIW—Chapters #19-25 Fourth Journal Submission for Individual Project #1 Due Business Perspective— “National Geographic” Environmental/Social Issues & “Fast Company” “ “ Part 2 of Individual Project #2 Due “ “ WAIW—Chapters #26-end Last Journal Submission for Individual Project #1 Due Spring Holiday Class Excused Group Project Presentations All students—References & Handouts due for Group Project 6 23 Apr 25 Apr Wed Fri Group Project Presentations Group Project Presentations 28 Apr Mon Group Project Presentations 29 Apr 7 May Tue Wed Finish Up & Review for Exam Exam #2 8:00 – 11:00 AM 7