Download or read book Birnbaum s Global Guide to Material Sourcing written by David Birnbaum and published by Fashiondex Incorporated. This book was released on 2005 with total page 322 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Strategic Global Sourcing Best Practices written by Fred Sollish and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2011-01-06 with total page 246 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The latest best practice guidance on all aspects of global strategic sourcing-including environmental and international issues Strategic Global Sourcing Best Practices covers the latest trends and leading edge processes in global strategic sourcing, including supply management, t, sustainability, financial decisions, risk management, and international strategies. Offers the latest trends and guidance for sourcing and supply managers Features coverage of understanding sourcing, procurement and supply management, procurement and best business practices, best practices in sourcing management and global sourcing management, financial strategies for sourcing, responsible procurement,diversity procurement, managing risk, supplier selection, project management for procurement and supply managers, managing supplier relationships, international sourcing, managing supplier relationships supply management operations, With the rise of global supply chains, environmental/sustainability concerns, and constantly evolving technology, the time is right for understanding Strategic Global Sourcing Best Practices.

Download or read book Source it written by David G. Birnbaum and published by UN. This book was released on 2005 with total page 232 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This guide deals with the dynamics of the global textiles and clothing supply chain, and why and how garment manufacturers need to develop alternative sourcing and supply management approaches. It reviews the historical background and discusses China's advantage in the international garment industry, explains different stages involved in the material sourcing process, deals with fabric and trim sourcing, and discusses the politics of trade. Case studies are included. Appendices cover preferential access to the EU; a summary of the United States rules of origin; measures and conversions, shipping terms/Incoterms; also includes a glossary of related terms.

Download or read book Information Systems for the Fashion and Apparel Industry written by Tsan-Ming Jason Choi and published by Woodhead Publishing. This book was released on 2016-04-13 with total page 308 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Information Systems for the Fashion and Apparel Industry brings together trends and developments in fashion information systems, industrial case-studies, and insights from an international team of authors. The fashion and apparel industry is fast-growing and highly influential. Computerized information systems are essential to support fashion business operations and recent developments in social media, mobile commerce models, radio frequency identification (RFID) technologies, and ERP systems are all driving innovative business measures in the industry. After an introductory chapter outlining key decision points and information requirements in fast fashion supply chains, Part One focuses on the principles of fashion information systems, with chapters covering how decision making in the apparel supply chains can be improved through the use of fuzzy logic, RFID technologies, evolutionary optimization techniques, and artificial neural networks. Part Two then reviews the range of applications for information systems in the fashion and apparel industry to improve customer choice, aid design, implement intelligent forecasting and procurement systems, and manage inventory and returns. - Provides systematic and comprehensive coverage of information systems for the fashion and apparel industry - Combines recent developments and industrial best-practices in apparel supply chain management in order to meet the needs of the fashion and apparel industry professionals and academics - Features input from a team of highly knowledgeable authors with a range of professional and academic experience, overseen by an editor who is a leading expert in the field - Reviews the range of applications for information systems in the fashion and apparel industry to improve customer choice, aid design, implement intelligent forecasting and procurement systems, and manage inventory and returns

Download or read book Beyond Design 2nd Edition written by Sandra J. Keiser and published by Fairchild Books. This book was released on 2007-08-06 with total page 640 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This practical text takes students step-by-step through the preproduction processes of apparel product development: planning, forecasting, fabricating, developing silhouettes and specifications, pricing and sourcing. It demonstrates how these processes must be coordinated to get the right product to retail when customers want it and at a price they are willing to pay. Based on consultations with some of the most successful and innovative firms in the fashion business, the text covers the evolving partnerships among textile suppliers, product developers, manufacturers, and retailers as they work to develop apparel products in today's customer-driven environment.New to this edition:-- Increased number of case studies and sidebars-- International examples and case studies address the effects of globalization-- More information on menswear, children's wear, and special-size markets-- Updated tables and statistical information and new photo examples-- Discussion of Technological advancements related to product development-- Appx describing careers in product development and resources for additional research-- The context of a global agile manufacturing environment-- Best practices of major product developers-- Challenging hands-on product development activities-- Instructor's Guide includes course outlines, suggestions for teaching each chapter, and guidelines for overseeing and evaluating product development projects

Download or read book Birnbaum s Global Guide to Winning the Great Garment War written by David Birnbaum and published by Fashiondex. This book was released on 2005 with total page 304 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A guide for buying and producing in the clothing industry at the lowest cost, utilizing the tool Full Value Cost Analysis (FVCA).

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Download or read book Pleating written by Leon Kalajian and published by Schiffer Fashion Press. This book was released on 2017 with total page 176 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This concise book, with more than 300 photos of pleated high-fashion creations and practical diagrams to follow, offers the basics needed to understand and use fabric pleating successfully. A foreword by Jack Sauma, founder of Mood Designer Fabrics, reminds us of how essential pleating is to the design world. Throughout, step by step explanations show you how, by understanding the types of pleats and their requirements in terms of fabrics, grain, bias, and other factors, you can improve your designs' creation process, budget planning, and "wow" factor. Authors Leon and George Kalajian are the father-and-son team heading New York's preeminent Tom's Sons International Pleating. While their firm caters to couture evening wear and runway fashion, the concepts and definitions they clearly explain in this book will allow everyone to properly execute and communicate designs to others in the industry. This is an essential reference for designers, seamstresses, pattern makers, costumers, factory owners, students, and everyone involved in fashion.

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