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1 online resource (139 pages) |
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Cover; Half Title; Title Page; Copyright Page; Table of Contents; List of tables; Foreword; 1. Basic concepts of the fashion supply chain; 1.1 Introduction; 1.2 Supply chain and supply chain management; 1.3 Supply chain environment; 1.4 Outsourcing and off-shoring; 1.5 Fast fashion; 1.6 Sustainable supply and logistics; References; 2. Introduction to fashion; 2.1 The definition of fashion; 2.2 Concepts of fashion; 2.3 Cultural dimension for fashion consumers; 2.4 Consumers' decision-making process; References; 3. Lean vs agile supply chain; 3.1 Introduction |
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3.2 Fashion supply chain -- volatility3.3 Agile supply chain; 3.4 Lean supply chain; 3.5 Similarities and differences; 3.6 Summary; References; 4. Supply chain integration in the apparel industry; 4.1 Introduction; 4.2 Literature review; 4.3 Supply chain integration in the apparel industry; 4.4 Vertical integration; 4.5 Horizontal integration; 4.6 Analysis of the two solutions; References; 5. Fashion supply chain traceability: RFID vs barcode; 5.1 Introduction; 5.2 Barcodes; 5.3 RFID; 5.4 Similarities between the two solutions; 5.5 Openor closed-loop system; 5.6 Summary; References |
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6. Consumer behaviour and the fashion supply chain6.1 Consumer purchasing behaviour; 6.2 Impulse purchasing behaviour; 6.2.1 The features of impulse purchasing; 6.3 Product characteristics; 6.4 Consumer characteristics; References; 7. Research methodologies for fashion supply chain analysis; 7.1 Introduction; 7.2 Research philosophy; 7.3 Research approach; 7.4 Data sources; 7.5 Data collection approach; 7.6 Data collection method; 7.7 Data analysis method; 7.8 Sampling and validation; References; 8. Social media and the fashion supply chain; 8.1 Social media |
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8.2 Fashion industry and social media8.3 Fashion blogging; 8.4 Social media and fashion markets; 8.5 Brand image building; References; 9. The global supply chain risk management; 9.1 Introduction; 9.2 Supply chain risk; 9.3 Global supply chain risk; 9.4 Importance of supply chain risk management; 9.5 Risk drivers; 9.6 Five-step integrated risk management framework; 9.7 Summary; References; 10. A delivery system for Sainsbury's clothing brand; 10.1 Introduction; 10.2 Problem identification; 10.3 Home delivery; 10.4 In-store delivery; 10.5 Comparisons; 10.6 Summary; Note; References; Index |
| Summary |
The fashion industry has a dynamic, ever-changing landscape. The last decade has seen a shift in consumer expectations and a heightened dependence on efficient and effective supply chain management. These shifts in the consumer mentality have already forced apparel retailers to adapt, making changes throughout their organisations to maintain consumer loyalty. Thisnew text providesan overviewof the latest trends and advances in fashion supply chain management and logistics, including: The fundamentals of fashion supply chain management Strategic management of the fashion supply chain, including the planning aspect of management Technologyin fashion supply chain management Radio-frequency identification (RFID) and interoperability Drawing on the expertise of academics, researchers andindustry experts, including a wealth of real-life international cases, this book isidealfor advanced undergraduate and postgraduate students and academicsof fashion management, logistics and supply chain management, as well as practising professionals |
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Print version record |
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Business logistics.
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Retail trade -- Management.
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Clothing trade -- Management
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BUSINESS & ECONOMICS -- Industries -- Service Industries.
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BUSINESS & ECONOMICS -- Industries -- Fashion & Textile Industry.
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consumer decisions.
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fashion industry.
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fashion management.
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fast fashion.
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social media and fashion.
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supply chain management.
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Business logistics
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Clothing trade -- Management
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Retail trade -- Management
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| Form |
Electronic book
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| ISBN |
9781315466521 |
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131546652X |
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