AMD 372 Final

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Select three statements that are true about AGOA. AGOA is a U.S. trade initiative to assist Sub-Saharan African nations in economic development. AGOA requires participating countries to conform to human and intellectual rights. AGOA provides tariff free entry for African-made apparel to the U.S. market. AGOA includes Sub-Saharan countries, Canada, and the USA.

1) AGOA is a U.S. trade initiative to assist Sub-Saharan African nations in economic development. 2) AGOA requires participating countries to conform to human and intellectual rights. 3) AGOA provides tariff free entry for African-made apparel to the U.S. market.

Put in order steps required for apparel factories to become certified by WRAP.

1) Factory applies to be evaluation and pays a fee 2) Factory performs a three-month self-assessment using WRAP guidelines and submits a report 3) Factory hires a monitoring organization to conduct an audit and complete a report for WRAP 4)Based on WRAP evaluation of the report, factory either has to improve certain issues or is recommended to be certified by WRAP.

Select three statements that correctly describe PLM systems and its capabilities: PLM stands for product lifecycle management. PLM was specifically designed for and is used only in the apparel industry. PLM is similar to GoogleDoc, allowing professionals in different parts of the world to work on one product at the same time, whether making changes to its design, specifications, planning production and allocation, ordering fabric and trims, etc. Implementing PLM allows companies to bring new products to consumer faster by decreasing product development cycle at least by half. Consumer complaints and reviews can be analyzed using PLM systems to improve products quality and performance.

1) PLM stands for product lifecycle management. 2) PLM is similar to GoogleDoc, allowing professionals in different parts of the world to work on one product at the same time, whether making changes to its design, specifications, planning production and allocation, ordering fabric and trims, etc. 3) Implementing PLM allows companies to bring new products to consumer faster by decreasing product development cycle at least by half.

Select three factors that hinder trade among Middle Eastern and African countries: Poor transportation and communication infrastructure Political instability High corruption rates High tariff rates

1) Poor transportation and communication infrastructure 2) Political instability 3) High corruption rates

Case 8.2 makes the following three points about Li & Fung business: Li & Fung works only with large retailers and brand managers from North American and European markets. The company has offices in all major centers of apparel manufacturing as well as major fashion centers of the world. One of the major regions where Li & Fung operates is Central Africa. The operational size and structure of Li & Fung make it possible to offer maximum flexibility and efficiency to its customers. Li & Fung offers any imaginable service and products in the apparel supply chain.

1) The company has offices in all major centers of apparel manufacturing as well as major fashion centers of the world. 2) The operational size and structure of Li & Fung make it possible to offer maximum flexibility and efficiency to its customers. 3) Li & Fung offers any imaginable service and products in the apparel supply chain

Select three statements that describe sourcing agents. Sourcing agents ______. are expected to be knowledgeable about local culture, customs, business environment and factories' conditions are often responsible for checking product quality are paid on a commission, which is typically between 4 and 12 per cent of the total merchandise cost own finished garments produced by factory until retailer or brand manager pays for it typically have multiple offices and locations around the world

1) are expected to be knowledgeable about local culture, customs, business environment and factories' conditions 2) are often responsible for checking product quality 3) are paid on a commission, which is typically between 4 and 12 per cent of the total merchandise cost

EU textile and apparel industries have benefited from ______. (select three) low import tariffs between EU countries availability of capital to invest in technology and research and development highly skilled and educated textile and apparel workers wealthy consumer markets

1) availability of capital to invest in technology and research and development 2) highly skilled and educated textile and apparel workers 3) wealthy consumer markets

Select three true statements about Brazil. has the largest population of any nation in South America has the biggest economy in South America is a significant producer of cotton majority of domestically produced textile and apparel is exported

1) has the largest population of any nation in South America 2) has the biggest economy in South America 3) is a significant producer of cotton

Textile industry employment in the United States peaked in the ____. 1960s 1950s 1980s 1970s

1950's

The decline in the number of US apparel workers began in the ____. 1980s 1960s 1990s 1970s

1980's

The European Union was established in ________. 1993 1970 2003 1952

1993

Currently, how many countries are members of the European Union? 13 22 27 28 30

28

In 2015, how many countries were members of the EU trading bloc? In 2015, how many countries were members of the EU trading bloc? In 2015, how many countries were members of the EU trading bloc? In 2015, how many countries were members of the EU trading bloc? 13 28 27 32

28

Which statement is NOT true about the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA)? AGOA provides the tariff-free entry of eligible products to the United States. AGOA covers all African nations. AGOA is a US trade act designed to assist Sub-Saharan African nations. AGOA allows the use of fabrics from outside the region for apparel exported from eligible SSA countries to enter US market duty free.

AGOA covers all African nations

Taking into account both the cost to export merchandise and shipping rates, which region is the most expensive when importing goods from the region to the United States? Africa Americas Asia Europe

Africa

What statement about APEC (Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation) is NOT correct? The main purpose of APEC is to promote trade, economic development, and cooperation among the member countries. All APEC members are Asian countries. APEC was established in 1989. APEC has 21 member nations.

All APEC members are Asian countries

Komar is an example of ______. apparel intermediary sourcing agent apparel manufacturer private brand retailer

Apparel intermediary

The Asian nation whose economy depends most heavily on exporting apparel is____. China Bangladesh Pakistan India

Bangladesh

Earliest members of the organization that became the EU were ____. France, Italy, and the United Kingdom Belgium, Luxembourg, and the Netherlands Germany, France, and the United Kingdom Austria, the United Kingdom, and Germany

Belgium, Luxembourg, & Netherlands

Vanity Fair Corporation is an example of _______. brand manager private label retailer sourcing agent apparel intermediary

Brand manager

The newest free trade agreement listed below between the United States and a group of nations is _____. North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) Andean Trade Preference Act (ATPA) Central American - Dominican Republic Free Trade Agreement (CAFTA-DR) Organization of American States (OAS)

CAFTA-DR since 2007 but technically is USMCA (US-Mexico-Canada Free Trade Agreement in 2018) which was NAFTA

The group of countries in the Western Hemisphere that has suffered the most from the end of the quota system is ____. NAFTA countries South American countries ANDEAN countries Caribbean Basin countries

Caribbean Basin countries

Select one country that is not considered a developed economy based on GDP per capita. Singapore Japan China Australia

China

Which of the following countries is NOT an ASEAN member? China Cambodia Laos Singapore

China

In 2013, the two nations in Asia with the largest exports of apparel products were ____. China and Hong Kong China and India China and Bangladesh India and Vietnam

China & Bangladesh

In 2013, the two nations in Asia with the largest imports of textiles were ____. China and Bangladesh China and Japan Japan and Hong Kong China and Vietnam

China & Vietnam

CMT factory is capable of performing all but one of the services listed below. creative and technical design inspecting and packaging finished products manufacturing apparel supplying basic trims for garment assembly

Creative and technical design

The majority of nations in Europe are __________. newly developing developing developed matured

Developed

Which of the following countries/cities is known as "Hong Kong of the Middle East"? Dubai Turkey Istanbul Israel Moscow

Dubai

The Italian industry has moved from a retailer model to a manufacturing model. True False

False

The textile and apparel production and trade in the Sub-Saharan Africa have substantially increased after the elimination of the quota system in 2005. True False

False

The largest consumer market in EU is _____. Germany Russia The United Kingdom Luxembourg France

Germany

The top fashion retailer in Europe is ___. Inditex Marks & Spencer Zara H&M

H&M

The poorest nation in the Western Hemisphere is ____. Jamaica Haiti the Dominican Republic Uruguay

Haiti

When contracting with FOB factory, the sourcing firm _______. has to approve all samples produced at the factory supplies specifications and samples to the factory for all orders is never involved in clearing imported products at the customs has to supply trims and fabric for all orders

Has to approve all samples produced at the factory

International Monetary Fund

Help integrate countries into the global economy

Second most populous country in the world with more than a billion citizens is _______. India China Japan Russia Bangladesh

India

Which statement is NOT correct about India? Traditions in ethnic apparel benefit the Indian industry in producing unique apparel and textile designs. India has a very limited supply of domestic cotton production for its textile industry. In comparison with other Asian countries, India has the advantage of competency in the English language. India has a prominent position in the world's cotton production.

India has a very limited supply of domestic cotton production for its textile industry.

Letter of credit ________. must include detailed description of products such as quantity, value, weight, and specifications is the same as wire transfer is an estimation of cost for products or services sent by vendor to customer is customer's guarantee to pay vendor if delivery date is met

Is customers guarantee to pay if delivery date is met

Besides Sub-Saharan African nations, the following countries have a free trade agreement with the United States. Israel, Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates Tunisia, Morocco, Egypt Israel, Jordan, Morocco Turkey, Jordan, Saudi Arabia

Israel, Jordan, & Morocco

Which statement is NOT a correct description of full container load (FCL)? It is a common unit for calculating shipping rates. Most international shipping is done using standard 20- or 40-foot containers. It is more expensive to ship a 20-foot container of merchandise than to ship the same merchandise as loose cargo. It is less expensive to consolidate merchandise in a container than to ship it separately.

It is more expensive to ship a 20-foot container of merchandise than to ship the same merchandise as loose cargo.

As this Asian country developed, it saw a rapid increase in apparel imports and now focuses on technically advanced textiles. India China Japan Vietnam

Japan

The most important factor (according to Birnbaum)? Bureaucratic efficiency Legal system Cultural norms Level of education Infrastructure Human rights Location Import duties rates

Level of Education

Using GDP per capita as a measure, the wealthiest country in Europe is _____. Germany Luxembourg United Kingdom Sweden

Luxembourg

A first sample is ____. produced with the main purpose of mitigating any potential production issues produced in all sizes in which a style will be ordered made for approval of the design and fit of a garment always made in the factory where the entire order will be manufactured

Made for approval of the design and fit of a garment

What statement about Los Angeles' apparel industry is NOT correct? The major focus of the Los Angeles apparel industry is tailored men's wear. Los Angeles has a readily available supply of workers because of the immigrant population. The Los Angeles area is now the largest apparel manufacturing hub in the country. Many apparel businesses in the area, such as Forever 21, are owned by Korean families who immigrated to the United States.

Many apparel businesses in the area, such as Forever 21, are owned by Korean families who immigrated to the United States.

Which statement is NOT true about the global competitiveness of American countries (refer to Table 10.2)? Canada has higher productivity than Chile. Most countries in the Americas are ranked in the top 50 countries in terms of productivity. The United States is the most productive country in the Western Hemisphere, based on the global competitiveness index. Haiti has the lowest productivity (global competitiveness index) in the Americas.

Most countries in the Americas are ranked in the top 50 countries in terms of productivity.

Select three statements that describe lean manufacturing.

Most suitable for basic apparel Focuses on efficiency & economy of scale Large orders are more typical

Select three statements that describe agile manufacturing.

Most suitable for fashion apparel Focuses on accommodating frequent changes in product Small orders are more typical

What statement is NOT correct about NAFTA? NAFTA significantly reduced trade barriers among the member countries. NAFTA was established in 1994. NAFTA's major focus was the political and economic unity of its member countries. Because of NAFTA, the trade among its member countries has increased significantly.

NAFTA's major focus was the political and economic unity of its member countries.

Between 1958 and 1980, the decline in the U.S. textile industry's employment was primarily due to____. The implementation of NAFTA and move of production to Mexico New technology and more automated labor Foreign competition from China Declined domestic demand for fabrics and yarn

New technology and more automated labor

The majority of nations in Sub-Saharan Africa are __________. Newly developing Developing Developed

Newly Developing

APEC includes member-countries from _______. (Select all that are true) Oceania North America Asia Europe

Oceania, North America, Asia

What statement about the World Bank is NOT correct? Only newly developing countries are the members of the World Bank. The World Bank is not an actual bank. The mission of the World Bank is to improve the living standard of people in developing and newly developing countries. The World Bank is an agency within the United Nations organization.

Only newly developing countries are members of the World Bank

Private brand retailer typically performs all but one of the supply chain functions listed below. designs and develops its own products owns apparel manufacturing facilities and produces its own lines retails its own product lines determines where to source apparel for selling in the domestic market

Owns apparel manufacturing facilities and produces its own lines

The main focus of the Japanese textile industry is ____. Production of high-tech synthetic fibers and fabrics Production of diverse cotton fabrics Production of high-end silk fabrics The Japanese textile industry has no specific focus.

Production of high-tech synthetic fibers and fabrics

What statement is NOT true about EU textile and apparel trade? EU exports significant amount of textiles (measured in USD). EU apparel imports have been increasing. Proportion of textile and apparel imports in total merchandise imports is 10 percent. Textile imports have been increasing but at lower rates than apparel imports.

Proportion of textile and apparel imports in total merchandise imports is 10 percent.

Apparel intermediary typically performs all but one of the supply chain functions listed below. retails its own apparel lines to consumers has expertise in transportation and importing procedures functions as a middleman between retailers and apparel factories designs, develops, and sources products at different price points

Retails its own apparel lines to consumers

Based on Table 9.4, what statement is NOT true about the EU textile and apparel trade? Total value of textile imports is almost twice less than total value of apparel imports. EU countries export and import more textiles within the region than outside the region. Between 2000 and 2012, total apparel imports more than doubled. Share of textile and apparel imports in total merchandise imports has been around 10 percent.

Share of textile and apparel imports in total merchandise imports has been around 10 percent

What statement about the Los Angeles apparel industry is NOT correct? Similar to the rest of the country, Los Angeles apparel manufacturing employment has declined. Los Angeles has a readily available supply of low-cost labor because of the immigrant population. American Apparel, a well known example of domestic apparel manufacturing, is located in Los Angeles. Los Angeles is the largest apparel production center in the United States.

Similar to the rest of the country, Los Angeles apparel manufacturing employment has declined.

H&M, the world's largest fashion retailer, is based in _______. Sweden The United Kingdom France Germany Spain

Sweden

Based on Table 9.2, the most productive country in Europe is ____. United Kingdom Germany Switzerland Sweden

Switzerland

The first step when you are making a sourcing decision (deciding where to make your garments) is to choose ________.

The Country

Which statement is true about the European Union (EU)? A country in the EU is the same as a state in the United States. The EU is the largest economy in the world. All nations within the EU have adopted the euro as their currency. The EU is an example of a regional trading bloc, a group of countries in a defined part of the world that have agreed to work together to control imports and/or exports.

The EU is the largest economy in the world

What statement about retailers in the United States is true? All major apparel/footwear retailers are based in the United States. Internet stores are becoming less important for US retailers' business. There has been a significant decline in the trend of developing private labels in the US retail industry. The US apparel retail market is becoming more and more competitive.

The US apparel retail market is becoming more and more competitive

Among all the countries in the Western Hemisphere, _______ has the highest GDP per capita, ________ has the largest population, and _____ has the lowest life expectancy. Canada, the United States, Honduras the United States, the United States, Venezuela the United States, Brazil, Jamaica the United States, the United States, Haiti

The United States, the United States, Haiti

ALL BUT WHICH of the following contributed to significant job losses in the U.S. textile and apparel manufacturing sector during the1990s - 2000s: The implementation of NAFTA and move of manufacturing to Mexico End of the MFA quota system and removal of quantitative trade restrictions, especially, from China The decline in the domestic demand for textile and apparel products The implementation of CAFTA and move of apparel production to the region

The decline in the domestic demand for textile and apparel products

What statement about retailers in the U.S. is NOT correct? Macy s is the largest fashion goods retailer in the United States. There has been a significant decline in the trend of developing private labels in the U.S. retail industry. Internet stores are becoming increasingly important for U.S. retailers businesses.

There has been a significant decline in the trend of developing private labels in the U.S. retail industry.

Select one strategy that describes lean manufacturing. This manufacturing strategy favors small batch orders. This manufacturing strategy focuses on speed to market. This manufacturing strategy emphasizes flexibility. This manufacturing strategy favors large orders to achieve economy of scale.

This manufacturing strategy favors large orders to achieve economy of scale.

World Bank

To help improve the living standards in developing countries

Apparel producers in China tend to cluster in cities that specialize in a particular product type. True False

True

Based on the level of economic development, it might be expected that apparel manufacturing industry plays a more important role in Romania and Poland than in the UK. True False

True

Columbia has a free trade agreement with the United States. True False

True

Fabric cost can be up to 70% of the total garment cost. True False

True

Hong Kong is now a part of China but is treated as a separate entity in global trade. True False

True

Most Asian countries have a small population size that is less than the population of New York City. True False

True

Peru has a free trade agreement with the United States. True False

True

Singapore has moved from an apparel producing nation to apparel consuming one. True False

True

The United States remains the first largest cotton producer in the world. True False

True

The yarn-forward rule of most U.S. trade agreements requires use of U.S. yarns and fabrics to qualify for tariff breaks. True False

True

Vendor compliance reflects the meeting of performance standards and specifications established by the customer. True False

True

What countries are considered as potential EU members? Switzerland Turkey Czech Republic Germany Norway

Turkey

The two largest consumer markets by population size in the Middle East are____. Iran and United Arab Emirates Saudi Arabia and Turkey Turkey and Iran Turkey and Israel

Turkey & Iran

In 2013, the top apparel exporters in the region were ___. Egypt and South Africa Turkey and Morocco United Arab Emirates and Tunisia Turkey and Israel

Turkey & Morocco

Labor cost for textile production in ________ is almost four times lower and in ______ is seven times lower than in the United States. Tunisia, South Africa Israel, Morocco Turkey, South Africa Israel, South Africa

Turkey & South Africa

In 2013, the top textile importers in the region were ___. Morocco and Egypt Turkey and United Arab Emirates Tunisia and Jordan Saudi Arabia and South Africa

Turkey & United Arab Emirates

The most active apparel exporters and importers among the Middle East countries are_______. Turkey and the United Arab Emirates Turkey and Jordan Iran and Jordan Kuwait and the United Arab Emirates

Turkey & United Arab Emirates

Which statement is NOT true about Turkey? Turkey is a new member of the EU. Turkey is the biggest contributor to textile and apparel trade in the Middle Eastern/African region. Turkey is the most Westernized nation among Muslim countries. Among developing countries, Turkey has the most efficient textile and apparel industry, following China.

Turkey is a new member of the EU

When selecting a country for apparel assembly, final sourcing decision should be driven by _______.

Type of product being sourced

_____ has the largest world's economy; _____ is the biggest economy in terms of trade (exports and imports). USA, China China, USA China, China USA, USA

USA, China

Based on GCI, the most productive nation in the region is ____. South Africa Israel United Arab Emirates Turkey

United Arab Emirates

The wealthiest consumer market in the Middle East and African region is ____. United Arab Emirates Saudi Arabia Turkey Israel South Africa

United Arab Emirates

The two nations in the Middle East/African region with the highest per capita GDP are ____. United Arab Emirates and Saudi Arabia Israel and Turkey Saudi Arabia and Israel United Arab Emirates and Israel

United Arab Emirates & Saudi Arabia

Which statement is NOT true about Sub-Sahara African (SSA) region? Used clothing imports are not allowed in the SSA countries. A major issue throughout SSA is the prevalence of HIV/AIDS, which has decimated the workforce in that region. Many SSA nations receive financial assistance from the World Bank. Competitiveness of textile and apparel industries in most SSA countries has decreased after removal of quotas.

Used clothing imports are not allowed in the SSA countries.

Which statement is NOT a correct description of WRAP? WRAP stands for World Responsible Accredited Production. WRAP is a for-profit organization. WRAP certifies factories that have humane working conditions. WRAP is a multicountry program.

WRAP is a for-profit organization.

Select three statements that are true about WRAP:

WRAP now stands for Worldwide Responsible Accredited Production. WRAP focuses on promoting and certifying ethical labor conditions around the world. It takes several years for a factory to become WRAP certified manufacturing facility.

The Mediterranean Rim countries have several advantages for apparel and textile production, NOT including: Availability of cotton fibers for textile products Low-cost labor Close proximity to the EU market Well-developed textile industry that focuses on high-tech products

Well-developed textile industry that focuses on high-tech products

What statement is NOT true about Vietnam's textile and apparel manufacturing trade? Vietnam is a member of ASEAN. There is increased domestic availability of fiber, yarn, and fabric. There is an emphasis on full-package apparel manufacturing. With Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) implemented in the early 2000s, Vietnam had an advantage of duty-free access to the US apparel market.

With Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) implemented in the early 2000s, Vietnam had an advantage of duty-free access to the US apparel market.

The major textile export by Australia and New Zealand is______. Wool Silk Cotton Apparel

Wool

Apparel Intermediary

a company that has expertise in design, product development, acquisition of materials, logistics, and importing as well as an established network of apparel factories they contract with (CFL & Komar)

Human Development Index (HDI) is ___________.

a complex indicator of standard of living and education

brand manager

a former apparel manufacturer that is engaged in design and product development but owns little or no production facilities and sources garment assembly from vendors located elsewhere in the world (VF Corp)

Global Competitiveness Index (GCI) is ________. available for European countries only considered better for a country if the index value is higher determines a country's economic development level a measure of productivity in a country

a measure of productivity in a country

manufacturing control

a process in which expected performance is compared with actual performance

The European Union was established __________. before World War II at the end of the 20th century right after World War II at the beginning of the 21st century

at the end of the 20th century (1993)

Methods of sourcing apparel assembly do NOT include _________. contracting directly with vendor who manufactures apparel using sourcing agent or intermediary establishing a joint-venture to produce garments building your own factory abroad

building your own factory abroad

When importing apparel to the United States, import duty is commonly paid by _______. buyer, or importing company US Customs US government vendor, or company that produced apparel

buyer, or importing company

LDP (landed duty paid)

covers the costs of goods, insurance, freight, and import duty in the destination country, Price per garment in your DC = FOB + shipping + duty + customs clearance + insurance + inland transportation to DC (CFL)

Corruption is __________. strategies or methods to manage an organization, state, or government, often in a pursuit of a specific interest a cumbersome system governing a large organization dishonest behavior of appointed or elected officials in pursuit of private interest an official structure for implementing laws in a country

dishonest behavior of appointed or elected officials in pursuit of private interest

Recent changes in apparel manufacturing and retail in China include all but one of the following: industry consolidation into clusters that specialize in certain types of products greater emphasis on Chinese apparel designers quickly growing production costs emphasis on low-end, inexpensive apparel

emphasis on low-end, inexpensive apparel

The role of a sourcing agent is to _______. facilitate communications between a retailer or brand manager and a factory manufacture apparel goods for a domestic retailer facilitate merchandise clearance at the Customs design product line and develop specifications

facilitate communications between a retailer or brand manager and a factory

A production sample is:

garments made at the factory where the order will be mass produced to check for quality and any potential production issues; typically produced in all ordered sizes

seconds

garments that are not first quality when they come off the production line, also known as irregulars because they do not meet materials, design, production, appearance, or fit standards

Which factor is NOT considered in the Human Development Index (HDI)? long and healthy life decent standard of living human rights knowledge

human rights

sourcing agent

individual or firm that provides services to procure and deliver products

When contracting with FOB factory, sourcing firm _____. is often responsible for customs clearance and paying import duties is responsible for all preproduction processes has full control over creative and technical design processes as well as making first samples has to source, pay for, and deliver fabric and trims to the factory where garments are produced

is often responsible for customs clearance and paying import duties

Import agent

or agent, is a professional who assists a business in a foreign country and acts as intermediary between the customer and the vendor; is paid on a commission basis by the company they represent

vendor compliance

performance standards or rules established by the customer related to things like working conditions, wages, and age of workers that a vendor must follow in order to do business with that customer

A first quality (or "Firsts") is:

product that meets materials, design, production, appearance, and fit standards

Find the correct definition of the term "specifications." focuses on preventing potential quality issues throughout the product development and manufacturing processes provides detailed description and graphic representation of a garment for production purposes establishes rules related to working conditions, compensations, and other factors related to treatment of workers compares actual factory performance with expected performance

provides detailed description and graphic representation of a garment for production purposes

Which sourcing factor is determined by an exporting country's economic development level? quality of transportation and means of communication people's beliefs and values possibility of natural disasters tariff rates applied by importing country

quality of transportation and means of communication

free on board (FOB)

reflects the cost of goods and the cost of loading them onboard a vessel at the foreign port of export Price per garment when it leaves the country. (what you pay to the factory per garment). = Fabric cost + production cost (CMT) + agent cost

cost, insurance, freight (CIF)

reflects the cost of goods as well as shipping and insurance to the requested port

When calculated, Global Competitiveness Index does NOT take into consideration ______. level of education infrastructure business innovation and sophistication religious and cultural values and norms

religious and cultural values and norms

Country of origin labeling is _______. required in order to determine tariff rates to charge import duty on products at the Customs no longer needed because the quota system limiting the quantities of apparel that could be imported from a country has been discontinued not required because sometimes the materials are from a different country than where the garments are manufactured required only in the United States but not elsewhere in the world

required in order to determine tariff rates to charge import duty on products at the Customs

Living wage is the level of income that ________. is equal to the official minimum wage in the country satisfies basic needs such as maintaining good health is determined by WRAP is the same as standard of living

satisfies basic needs such as maintaining good health

Which sourcing factor primarily depends on an exporting country's geographic location? safety and security fair compensation and humane working conditions how skilled and educated the workforce is shipping time to a destination market

shipping time to a destination market

When contracting with CMT factory, the sourcing firm is responsible for _______. supplying patterns, specifications, and sample garments cutting and manufacturing apparel packaging finished garments supplying threads

supplying patterns, specifications, and sample garments

export processing zone (EPZ)

tariff-free trade zone that is set up by governments in developing countries to promote export through simplified import and export procedures


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