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Nike uses many materials to make all their products but there are only six main materials that make up
the majority of all their products mass. First the polyester, 19 percent of the polyester Nike uses is
recycled. Nike helped recycle 82 million plastic water bottles to make polyester out of. The world cup
jerseys Nike made in 2010 were 100% recycled polyester each using eight plastic bottles. The solid
plastic bottles are broken down into pieces and then melted to a liquid when they are then made into
polyester strands. China and India are the main polyester producers worldwide. The next main material
Nike uses is rubber and they have used more and more environmentally preferred rubber. Well over
70% of Nikes shoes now use environmentally preferred rubber. Nike released their environmentally
preferred rubber in 2002, this altered rubber is made by incorporating more benign accelerators and
vegetable oils, they also modify the processing. Thailand, Indonesia, Malaysia are the top producers of
rubber around the world. Eva foam is a very environmentally friendly material used in many shoes. The
main producers of Eva Foam are located in China. EVA stands for Ethylene Vinyl Acetate. Eva Foam is
one of the most efficient and cheap materials that Nike uses in their shoes. The next material nike
widely uses is cotton. Nike is proud to say that they are using more and more organic cotton every year
and plan to keep this trend going. Organic cotton means that it is harvested without chemical pesticides,
no fertilizer, and defoliants. Nike gets most of its cotton from suppliers in China, India, Turkey, and the
United state Of America. Nikes plan is to have at least 10% of organic cotton in all of their appeal that
contains cotton by 2015. Synthetic leather is also used often in nike products. Synthetic leather is a man
made fabric the is made to look and feel like real leather but function better then real leather. Nike uses
synthetic leather in many of their products because it is cheaper then real leather, tends to be more
breathable, and easier to clean. China and Taiwan are the leading supplier of synthetic leather
worldwide. Nike also uses real leather that is LWG certified. Nike is one of the worlds largest users of
white leather and teams up with tanners, suppliers, and other distributers to be most efficient. Nike
does not believe in harvesting leather from animals in the amazon because they believe that it is
contributing to the deforestation but before 2011 they were using leather taken from the Amazon. Nike
gets their leather from tanners and suppliers in China and Vietnam. Nike uses 1,500 different material
vendors, suppliers, and companies. All the companies that they buy from are independent businesses.

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Approximately 43 percent of all NIKE Brand footwear was made in Vietnam, China, and Indonesia.
Currently, we work with independent factories in Argentina, Brazil, India, and Mexico on the
manufacture of footwear on an onile factories in Argentina, Brazil, India, and Mexico to manufacture
footwear for sale primarily within those countries.Over 75% of Nike’s North American sales come from
wholesale shoe purchases. Compared to Q2 FY 2021, Nike’s direct-to-consumer sales improved in, while
sales from its wholesale business fell.With offices in the United States and abroad, Nike is the world’s
largest supplier of athletic shoes and clothing. A branch office of Nike was opened in Taiwan in 1975,
eventually establishing the company as an international one. Most Nike shoes are not made in the
United States, except in Asia and Latin America.Despite the revenue increase, profits fell 1%. From $11
billion to $36 billion. An estimate of $11 billion was surpassed by $24 billion. A 25 billion-dollar sum.
North America, Nike’s largest market, saw its sales grow by 12%, the highest of any geography. Its
Greater China region reported a 20% drop in sales, while its Europe, Middle East and Africa region
reported an increase of 6%.

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NIKE, Inc. engages in the design, development, marketing, and sale of athletic footwear, apparel,
accessories, equipment, and services. It operates through the following segments: North America;
Europe, Middle East & Africa; Greater China; Asia Pacific & Latin America; Global Brand Divisions;
Converse; and Corporate. The North America; Europe, Middle East & Africa; Greater China; and Asia
Pacific & Latin America segments refers to the design, development, marketing, and selling of athletic
footwear, apparel, and equipment. The Global Brand Divisions represents NIKE Brand licensing
businesses. The Converse segment designs, markets, licenses, and sells casual sneakers, apparel, and
accessories. The Corporate segment consists of unallocated general and administrative expenses. The
company was founded by William Jay Bowerman and Philip H. Knight in 1964 and is headquartered in
Beaverton, OR.

Almost all Nike shoes are manufactured outside of the United States. The leading manufacturer of Nike
shoes is China and Vietnam each accounting for 36% of the total manufactured world wide. Indonesia
accounts for 22% and Thailand for 6% of the Nike shoes that are being produced world wide.There are
785 contract factories with more then 1 million workers manufacturing more then 500,000 different
products. To make the shoe the worker first cuts all the material in the shapes and forms they need to
be in, they then sew the pieces together on the upper section above the sole. The workers then prepare
the sole also called stock fitting, followed by preparing the attachment of upper to the sole also know as
lasting. Then the worker attaches and shapes the bottom heel to its final form this process is called
heeling. The finishing touches are made and any necessary accessories are then attached in the process
called treeing.

Nike shoes are all made in four different countries China, Vietnam, Indonesia, and Thailand. After the
manufacturing process is complete the shoes are sent to distribution locations in several different
countries. In the United States all shoes are sent to the Nike distribution center in Memphis Tennessee.
Once the shoes arrive in Memphis they are then shipped all over the United States to fulfill orders that
have been made by individuals, businesses, and various Nike distributors. Nike has distribution centers
all over the world including Africa, eight countries in the Americas including the United States, thirteen
Asian countries, twenty four European countries and the Middle East.

Nike's manufacturing process is not as easy as drawing, cutting, and assembling. No, manufacturing
requires management systems and efficient processes that must be followed by workers.