Description
It is a long road from initial fiber production to apparel development, manufacturing and marketing, to its ultimate disposal or reuse. The life cycle of garments is examined in order to appreciate proper ethical, economic and social responsibilities critical to apparel sourcing and manufacturing. Students will learn how manufacturing and the supply chain helps companies gain a competitive advantage, and understand buyer-supplier relationships, supply chain transparency, sourcing issues, and challenges of today’s fashion industry. Attention is given to understanding sustainable practices and tempering the industry’s impact on the environment. Prerequisite: FSH 235.