Discussion questions (proposed by students in FASH455, spring 2023)
- Based on the videos, does the flying geese concept still work today? Why?
- Do you think Western fashion brands and retailers’ increasing emphasis on sustainability and social responsibility in apparel sourcing reduces Asian suppliers’ competitive disadvantage? Why or why not?
- With Asian countries increasingly leveraging their labor advantages alongside advanced technologies, is the prospect of expanding nearshoring even less likely? What is your assessment?
- What is your vision for the recycled clothing supply chain? Why or why not do you think Asian countries will continue to dominate?
FASH455 Global Apparel & Textile Trade and Sourcing 