Production Tracking for Apparel

Who Should Attend

Asst merchandiser, merchandiser, merchandise manager, production merchandiser, production coordinator, quality control, information systems coordinator

Objective

The aims of this subject are to provide students:

Gain an overview of the global apparel industry structure

Comprehend and apply understanding of the various processes from design concept to finished goods

Understand how each event affects another

Know common industry lead-times for each process

Understand critical path management concept and identify critical processes

Use production tracking tools to coordinate production

Learn how to trouble shoot based on plan vs. actual dates, and how to handle common problems such as production delay, rejected color dips, continuous rejected approval samples, etc

Subject Content

Subject Topic	Sub Topics	Specific Learning Outcomes
	Overview of the Global Apparel & Textile Industry	Review the textile and apparel industry structure
Merchandising Processes	Merchandiser's Responsibilities	Discuss the responsibilities of a merchandiser in the retail, buying services and manufacturing segment.
Merchandising Processes	Product Development Process	Understand the processes from design concept to merchandise on shop floor
Merchandising Processes	Color Approval Process	Study the existing color approval processes and alternative processes practiced by various companies.
Merchandising Processes	Samples Glossary	Know the names and objectives of the various types of samples often requested
	Garment Samples Approval Process	Review the sample approval process and how it relates to the entire supply chain.
	Flowcharting	Learn to use flowchart diagrams to simplify process flow.
	Critical Path Management (CPM)	Understand the fundamentals of CPM and how it helps you in production tracking and coordination. Learn to draw CPM/Network Diagrams to visually present the processes
	Time and Action Calendar (TAC)	Identifying the critical events, plan the schedule & identify the resources.
	Case studies on TAC	Create TAC for orders confirmed
	Art of Follow Up	Learn how to identify potential problems. How to ask the right questions
	Trouble Shooting & Problem Solving Case Studies on what if’s 1.the color approval process is extended, 2.the garment sample is rejected several times, 3.the fabric failed testing, 4.the labels ordered are incorrect	Trouble shoot, brainstorm and problem solve after problem is identified

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Course Code	:	PT
Course Duration	:	8Hours - 1 Full Day
Time	:	9.00 am – 6.00 pm
Course Fees	:	Actual Cost	SDF Grant	Amount to Pay
		S$200.00	S$16.00	S$184 .00 (TaFf Members)
		S$220.00	S$16.00	S$204.00 (Non Members)