Production Tracking & Sourcing

Course Description

This subject provides the individual with the broad overview of the global apparel and textile industry; its structure and dynamics of the various segments. It also provides an overview from design concept to retail floor as the impetus for the merchandiser to understand how he/she works within the total supply chain. It equips the assistant merchandiser with production tracking tools such as Critical Path Management Diagram, Time and Action Calendar, as well as case studies to better understand how to coordinate production to ensure successful delivery. Sourcing tools on how to source for information and supplies, computation of landed cost and retail mark up will be part of the program

Who Should Attend

Assistant Merchandiser, Merchandiser, Production Merchandiser

Objective

• Gain an overview of the global apparel industry structure
• Comprehend and apply understanding of the various processes from design concept to finished goods
• Know common industry lead-times for each production process
• Understand critical path management concept and apply production tracking skills
• Evaluate supply source using micro and macro perspectives
• Identify sourcing fundamentals and strategies
• Understand negotiation strategies and tactics
• Understand the objectives and requirements of quotas and tariffs for apparel exports to USA and EU
• Identify the components for estimating landed cost
• Computation of estimated landed costs and retail mark up

Subject Content

Subject Topic	Sub Topics	Specific learning outcomes
Sourcing	Overview of the Global Apparel & Textile Industry	Review the trade figures in textiles and apparel. Identify the top ten importers and exporters of textiles and apparel. Identify the top 100 retailers in USA, UK and Global.
Sourcing	Sourcing Strategies & Tactics	Acquire the tools to source for suppliers
Merchandising Processes	Merchandiser's Responsibilities	Discuss the responsibilities of a merchandiser in the retail, buying services and manufacturing segment.
	Product Development Process	Understand the processes from design concept to merchandise on shop floor
	Color Approval Process	Study the existing color approval processes practiced by various companies.
	Samples glossary & sample Approval Process	Know the names and objectives of the various types of samples often requested. Review the sample approval process and how it relates to the entire supply chain.
	Production Tracking Tools Case Studies 1, 2, 3, 4 Art of Follow-Up	Study Critical Path Management and Flowcharting techniques. Use production tracking tools to create Time and Action Calendar (TAC). Learn how to trouble shoot and problem solve using TAC.
Claims	Claims & Claims Negotiation Process	Comprehend how the US and US retailers make claims against their suppliers Learn the claims negotiation process.
Negotiation	Negotiation Games & Theory	Experience simulated negotiation activity in class to draw critical fundamentals in negotiation.
Mathematical Computation	USA & UK Quota and Tariff Identification	Understand the basics of quota and tariff Identify the different categories and their respective tariffs.
	Review of Quota Utilization Reports	Learn how to review quota utilization reports and to project embargo situations. Be aware of post 2005 of a quota free world.
	Freight Computation	Know the different containers sizes available, shipping terms and how to compute sea and air freight.
	ELC (Estimated Landed Cost)	Comprehend the various components in ELC. Learn to compute ELC.
	Calculating Retail Mark Up	Learn to compute retail from FOB and vice versa.

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Course Code	:	PT&S
Course Duration	:	21 Hours -3 Full days
Time	:	9.00 am – 6.00 pm
Course Fees	:	Actual Cost	SDF Grant	Amount to Pay
		S$ 495.00	S$ 42.00	S$ 453.00 (TaFf Members)
		S$ 550.00	S$ 42.00	S$ 508.00 (Non Members)