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Table of Contents

1 Introduction to fashion logistics

References

2 The changing nature of fashion retailing: implications for logistics

Introduction

Fashion: its role in culture

The changing fashion retail environment

The rise of fast fashion

The luxury sector

Fast fashion and CSR

The online revolution

The supply chain response

Global dispersion of fashion supply chains

Online logistical challenges

Conclusions

References

3 Offshore sourcing and outsourcing in the international fashion supply chain

Introduction

Sourcing strategies

The nature of outsourcing

Types of outsourcing

Offshore sourcing and reshoring?

Supply chain relationships and responsiveness by product category

Lean, agile or leagile?

Conclusions

References

4 Corporate social responsibility (CSR) in international fashion supply chains

Introduction

Defining CSR and its institutional context

Strategic CSR

Implementation of CSR initiatives in global fashion supply chains

Compromises to CSR in global apparel production

Case studies of CSR in practice

Rankings of socially responsible companies

Sri Lanka and CSR practices in garment manufacture

Supplier–retailer relationships and CSR in garment production networks

Factory management perspectives

Conclusions

References

5 International logistics

Introduction

Definitions, impact and channels of distribution

Economic impact of logistics and SCM on channels of distribution

Fashion retail logistics and SCM

Quick response

Information technology

Lean and agile supply chains

Outsourcing

Globalization

Logistics and SCM in a global economy

Global risk, disruption and supply chain security

International logistics and SCM implications for fashion retailers

Conclusions

References

6 In-store consumer service

Introduction

The national fashion retail supply chain

Retail logistical systems strategy and design

Modes of transportation

Warehousing

Inventory management

Information technology and order processing

Retail logistical system cost trade-offs

In-store consumer service

Some empirical studies

Suggestions to improve in-store consumer service

Suggestions for human resources

Suggestions for appropriate infrastructure

Suggestions for inter-organizational collaboration

Conclusions

References

7 Online consumer service

Introduction

The online fashion retail supply chain

The growth of online retailing against store retailing

Online retailing distribution

Omnichannel ordering

Omnichannel fulfilment

The business case for omnichannel retailing

Logistical design considerations for omnichannel fulfilment

Suggestions to improve online fulfilment service

Conclusions

References

8 Luxury fashion and supply chain management

Introduction

Definitions of luxury and luxury branding

The ‘new’ luxury

The evolution of the luxury brand

Gaining control of marketing channels

Supply chain management in luxury fashion

CSR and luxury fashion brands

Conclusions

References

9 Sustainable fashion retailing and logistics

Introduction

Concepts of sustainability

Sustainability in logistics and SCM

Reverse logistics and product recovery or returns

Emissions assessment

The ‘greening’ of logistical activities and supply chains

Sustainability management and management systems

Sustainability in the fashion retail sector

Summary

References

Index