THE UNIVERSITY OF NORTH CAROLINA GREENSBORO
DEPARTMENT OF CONSUMER, APPAREL, AND RETAIL STUDIES
CRS 463: GLOBAL SOURCING OF APPAREL
& RELATED CONSUMER PRODUCTS (WI)
SPRING 2016 • MWF 9-9:50 AM • NMOR 328
Instructor:
Dr. Trish Kemerly
Office:
Stone 357
E-mail:
twkemerl@uncg.edu
Office Hours:
Mondays 9:30-10:30 AM, Tuesdays 11 AM-12:00 PM, 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. (2012). Where in the world am I wearing? A global tour of the
countries, factories, and people that make our clothes. New Jersey: John
Wiley & Sons, Inc.
CARS Guidelines for Students (Undergraduate Handbook)
Additional required readings will be distributed during class or available
electronically on Blackboard.
Prerequisites:
GPA of 2.0 (C) or better in CRS 231, 312; junior or senior standing
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:
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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 consumer product
businesses.
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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
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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 makeup 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.
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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.
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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 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:
Ø Exams (3 @ 100 points each = 300 points)
• There will be three (3) exams throughout the course of the semester.
• 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.
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Ø Individual project (1 @ 150 points = 150 points)
• You will be required to complete one individual project during the semester.
• A separate handout describing the project as well as the due dates for the project will be
distributed.
Ø Group project (1 @ 150 points = 150 points)
• You will be required to complete one group project during the semester.
• A separate handout describing the project as well as the due date for the project will be
distributed.
Ø In-class activities (up to 50 points)
• Various in-class activities will occur throughout the semester. These will largely be discussionbased and therefore cannot be made up after the class.
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 (500) by the total number of points that you have earned.
The resulting percentage will determine the final grade according to the following scale:
A+ = 100 – 97 B+ = 89 – 87 C+ = 79 – 77 D+ = 69 – 67 F = Below 60
A = 96 – 93 B = 86 – 83 C = 76 – 73 D = 66 - 63
A- = 92 – 90 B - = 82 – 80 C - = 72 – 70 D - = 62 - 60
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.
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CRS 463 - TENTATIVE COURSE SCHEDULE (subject to change)
Date
Day
Topic
Readings & Items Due
Jan 11
Mon
Course Introduction
Read the syllabus!
Jan 13
Wed
Introduction to Globalization
Read Chapter 1
Jan 15
Fri
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Jan 18
Mon
Dr. Martin Luther King holiday
Class excused
Jan 20
Wed
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Jan 22
Fri
Consumers, Consumption, and Well-Being
Read Chapter 2
Jan 25
Mon
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Jan 27
Wed
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Jan 29
Fri
Textile and Apparel Supply Matrix
Read Chapter 3
Feb 1
Mon
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Feb 3
Wed
Where Am I Wearing discussion
Due: Part #1 of book journal
Feb 5
Fri
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Feb 8
Mon
Developing Sustainable Supply Chains
Read Chapter 4
Feb 10
Wed
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Feb 12
Fri
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Feb 15
Mon
Finish Up & Review for Exam #1
Study!
Feb 17
Wed
Exam #1
Feb 19
Fri
Business Perspective--Global Sourcing
Read Chapter 5
Feb 22
Mon
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Feb 24
Wed
Where Am I Wearing discussion
Due: Part #2 of book journal
Feb 26
Fri
Trade Barriers and Regulation
Read Chapter 6
Feb 29
Mon
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March 2
Wed
Illegal & Unethical Trade Activity
Read Chapter 7
March 4
Fri
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Due: Part #3 of book journal
March 7
Mon
March 9
Wed
Spring Break!
Class Excused
March 11
Fri
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March 14
Mon
Politics and Political Positioning
Read Chapter 8
March 16
Wed
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March 18
Fri
Finish Up and Review for Exam #2
March 21
Mon
Exam #2
March 23
Wed
Where Am I Wearing discussion
Due: Part #4 of book journal
March 25
Fri
Spring holiday
Class dismissed
March 28
Mon
Group presentation 1
Due: Group 1 presentation
March 30
Wed
Chapter 9 discussion
Read Chapter 9
April 1
Fri
Group presentation 2
Due: Group 2 presentation
April 4
Mon
Chapter 10 discussion
Read Chapter 10
April 6
Wed
Group presentation 3
Due: Group 3 presentation
April 8
Fri
Chapter 11 discussion
Read Chapter 11
April 11
Mon
Where Am I Wearing discussion
Due: Part #5 of book journal
April 13
Wed
Group presentation 4
Due: Group 4 presentation
April 15
Fri
Chapter 12 discussion
Read Chapter 12
April 18
Mon
Peer review of Project 2
Informal presentations
April 20
Wed
Flex day (I don’t know yet)
Return papers to peers
April 22
Fri
Finish Up
DUE: Project 2
April 25
Mon
Final exam review
FINAL EXAM: WEDNESDAY, MAY 4, 8-11 AM
NOTE: Early final exams will not be given. No makeup exams.
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