4. Some people believe that luxury fashion products should always be made in Europe. What's

your opinion? Give examples.

Although outsourcing is a widespread practice nowadays consumers have dual attitude to it. There is a strong public opinion regarding outsourcing (especially when combined with offshoring- the practice of moving a company's operating base to a foreign country where labour costs are cheaper) that outsourcing damages a product quality dramatically. To be honest, I support this point of view.For example, about ten years ago all products of British cosmetics company Avon were made in Europe. But now about 70% of its production is outsourced in Russia and near abroad. Of cource the price of Avon cosmetics became much cheaper but it’s not a secret that the quality changed dramatically too.

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