Applied Apparel Merchandising
Course Code : AAM
Course Duration : 60Hours  - Part Time Evening Class
Time : 7.00 pm – 10.00 pm
Course Fees : Actual Cost Grant -B02-Step-Up Program Amount to Pay
S$1090.00 S$420.00 S$670.00 (TaFF Members)
S$1190.00 S$420.00 S$770.00 (Non Members)

Who Should Attend

Assistant merchandiser, merchandiser, merchandise manager, quality inspector, quality manager, retail buyer, designer, or laboratory technicians from the apparel    manufacturing industry, buying offices, or textile mills.

Objective

The objectives for Applied Apparel Merchandising are
 

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a broad understanding of processes from design to finished goods with particular focus  on production, sourcing and costing.
 

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basic comprehension of textiles fundamentals
 

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ability to apprehend the processes for apparel production
 

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to gain elementary skills in production drawings
 

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to attain fundamental understanding of quality concepts and practice

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production tracking skills
 

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enhance sourcing and costing capability
Introduction to Syllabus

Module

Topic

Textiles

Fabric Specifications
Fibers
Yarns
Construction
Dyeing
Printing
Finishing

Apparel Production

History of Nature of Apparel
Comparison between Consumer, Retailer & Manufacturer
Introduction to the Organizational Structure
Video Viewing & Discussion

Apparel Production

Stages of Garment Making
Line development, design, sample & pattern making
Manufacturing technology
Marker Layout & Planning
Requirements of Quality in Cutting
Requirements of Production Planning
Video Viewing & Discussion
Production Systems
Sewing Techniques
Seams & Stitches
Functions of the above
Video Viewing
Identify problems during process
Garment Analysis – Fit Analysis
Methods of Measurements
(Students to bring measurement tape)

Production Drawing

Basic Production Drawing 1 – Manual
Basic Production Drawing 2 – Manual
(Students to bring pencil, ruler, tracing paper, eraser, A4 paper)

Sourcing

Singapore Textile & Apparel Industry: Historical Developments, Current & Future.
Singapore's Current Quota Allocation System
Fall of the Quota Barrier & Its Impact on the Industry
Trade Agreements & Their Impacts

Merchandising Process

Product Development Process,
Merchandiser's Responsibilities,
Color Approval Process,
Sample Approval Process,
Identify Order Placement to Shipment Process,
Critical Path Management,
Production Tracking Tools

Sourcing

Overview of the Global Apparel & Textile Industry
Fundamentals of Sourcing,
Macro & Micro Vendor Evaluation,
Compliance Issues
Sourcing on the Internet,
Market Report Guideline
(access to internet, MS Word & printer is a prerequisite)
Claim Negotiation Process,
Negotiation Games & Theory,
Sourcing Strategies & Tactics (Role Play)
Quota and Tariff Identification,
Review of Quota Utilization Reports,
ELC & Freight Computation
(students to bring calculator)

Quality Assurance

Quality Definition,
Key Quality Concepts & Principles,
History of Quality Development,
Identification & Classification of Defects,
Statistical Sampling,
Quality Inspection
Virtual Test Laboratory Tour

Costing

Fabric Consumption 1
Understanding the marker manipulation & efficiency
(students to bring calculator & measurement tape)
Fabric Consumption 2
Using Area Method To Compute Estimated Fabric Consumption
(students to bring calculator & measurement tape)
Fabric Consumption 3
Using Industry Method To Compute Estimated Fabric Consumption
Fabric Weights Expression & Conversion
(students to bring calculator & measurement tape)
Apparel Costing
Computation of Materials Costs, Labor & Overhead Costs
(students to bring calculator & measurement tape)

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