Does 'Beginning in the 1970s, retailers expanded their offshore sourcing efforts, especially after quality standards improved, establishing sourcing offices and relationships in low-wage countries, particularly in Asia.' logically negate the premise 'The offices in Asia charged high prices to retailers, destroying their relationship.'
Beginning in the 1970s, retailers expanded their offshore sourcing efforts, especially after quality standards improved, establishing sourcing offices and relationships in low-wage countries, particularly in Asia.###The offices in Asia charged high prices to retailers, destroying their relationship.