UNIVERSITY OF MAMAGEMENT AND TECHNOLOGY

SCHOOL OF TEXTILE AND DESIGN

BS Textile Engineering

Course Specifications
TXApparel Merchandizing and Sourcing

Spring 2017
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COURSE SPECIFICATIONS
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Apparel Merchandizing and Sourcing
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B.Sc Textile Engineering
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School of Textile and Design
School of Textile and Design
4th year 8th Semester
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Overall Aims of the Course

The objective of this course is to introduce to students the analytical skills for the process of
merchandising and sources. Includes evaluation of merchandise in clothing sales, merchandise
planning, developing the presentation of apparel lines, and finalizing apparel lines through
merchandising and budget review.
Key Skills and Attributes to be Developed by the Course
Ability to apply knowledge of mathematics, natural sciences,
Knowledge base for
engineering fundamentals and textile engineering specialization to
Engineering
the solution of complex textile engineering problems.
Ability to identify, formulate, research literature and analyze
complex textile engineering problems reaching substantiated
Problem Analysis Skills
conclusions using first principles of mathematics, natural sciences
and engineering sciences.
Ability to design solutions for complex textile engineering
problems and design systems, products, components or processes
Solution Design Skills
that meet specified needs with appropriate consideration for public
health and safety, cultural, societal, and environmental
considerations.
Ability to conduct investigations of complex textile engineering
Investigation &
problems using research-based knowledge and research methods
Experimentation Skills
including design of experiments, analysis and interpretation of
data, and synthesis of information to provide valid conclusions.
Use of Engineering & IT tools Ability to create, select and apply appropriate techniques,
resources, and modern engineering and IT tools, including
prediction and modelling, to complex textile engineering
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Social Responsibility

Environment & Sustainability

Professional Ethics
Individual & Teamwork

Communication Skills

Quality & Engineering

Management

Lifelong Learning

problems, with an understanding of the limitations.

Ability to apply reasoning informed by contextual knowledge to
assess societal, health, safety, legal and cultural issues and the
consequent responsibilities relevant to professional engineering
practice and solutions to complex textile engineering problems.
Ability to understand and evaluate the sustainability and impact of
professional engineering work in the solution of complex textile
engineering problems.
Ability to apply ethical principles and commit to professional
ethics and responsibilities and norms of engineering practice.
Ability to function effectively as an individual, and as a member or
leader in diverse teams and in multi-disciplinary settings.
Ability to communicate effectively on complex textile engineering
activities with the engineering community and with society at
large, such as being able to comprehend and write effective reports
and design documentation, make effective presentations, and give
and receive clear instructions.
Ability to demonstrate knowledge and understanding of
engineering management principles and economic decisionmaking and apply these to ones own work, as a member and
leader in a team, to manage textile projects and in
multidisciplinary environments.
Recognize the need for, and have the preparation and ability to
engage in independent and life-long learning in the broadest
context of technological change.

Course Schedule
Week Module

Intended Learning Outcomes

At the end of this week, the students will be able to:

Introduction to
apparel and apparel
market

Textile overview, facts

Major fields of textile

Introduction to apparel industry

How does this industry work main fundamental elements

Working flow chart of At the end of this week, the students will be able to:
apparel industry
working
History of Asian Market

Why textile manufacturing is feasible in Asia

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Brands working strategy and culture

At the end of this week, the students will be able to:

How orders are

generated PO are
assigned

Types of merchandizer hired by brand and manufactures

Basic design created and color combination

Tuc-pack handling

Manufacture merchandizer understanding

Costing

At the end of this week, the students will be able to:

Role of merchandizer

Internal & external communication Sampling

Preparing internal order sheets Accessories & trims
Preparing purchase orders Getting approvals on lab dips
and bit looms
Advising and assisting production and quality department

At the end of this week, the students will be able to:

Role of merchandizer

Role of marketing
merchandiser and
tech- pack

Mediating production and quality departments

Helping documentation Taking responsibility for
inspections
Giving shipping instructions and following shipment

At the end of this week, the students will be able to:

Types of merchandizer

Marketing strategy

Communication skills

Interaction with buyer and making him to work in his

comfort zone
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Detail study of different tech pack given by buyers

Basic understanding of terms used in tech pack

Understanding and communication with buyer for further

clarity before order proceed

At the end of this week, the students will be able to:

Detailed discussion with production team and fabrication

department

Coordination with sampling department

Passing the lots after color matching in dye house

Manufacturing samples (shipment samples Production

samples)

Working in a team
with PPc manager
and fabrication
manager

Styling discussion with sampling team

Accessories management

Concern in production

Sharing update with customer

Creating more sample to get buyer attraction

Styling direction and style development

Discussion with export in-charge shipment dates vessel

booking , mode of shipment dispatch

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Costing and creating

own Excel sheet of

Audit arrangement

Audit favor

At the end of this week, the students will be able to:

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costing

Making Microsoft-Excel sheet

Detailed costing of every portion

Fabric consumption

Fabric cost, stitching cost , accessories cost , tax

Conclusion of order profitable or loss

Mid Semester Examinations

At the end of this week, the students will be able to:

Clothing supply chain

10, 11 management

Supply chain management in apparel.

Effect of demand-activated manufacturing architecture on

the apparel industry.

The role of control, communication. And collaborating in

supply chain management.

At the end of this week, the students will be able to:

Domestic sourcing process

Factors that are evaluated in making domestic sourcing

decisions.

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Sourcing process

International sourcing process

Factors that are evaluated in making international sourcing

decisions.

13,
14

Sourcing strategies

Problems associated with managing the sourcing function.

At the end of this week, the students will be able to:

Global sourcing for apparel

Role of merchandiser in the development of sourcing

strategies.
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Analyze internal manufacturing, domestic sourcing and

offshore sourcing options.

Identify the factors involved in the sourcing decisions.

Role of technology in sourcing decisions.

At the end of this week, the students will be able to:

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Clothing quality
management

Understand the role of quality in apparel products.

Indentify consumers quality expectations.

Indentify the apparel companys role in meeting the needs

of its targeted consumer.

Responsibilities of merchandiser in establishing and

implementing quality standards.

Analyze the importance of specifications in communicating

quality standards.

End-semester examination
Teaching and Learning Methods

Lectures and discussions

Class activities

Lab visits

Industry visits
Required Learning Resources

Text Book(s):
(Title, Author, Edition,
Publisher)

Apparel Merchandising: The Line Starts Here by Jeremy

A. Rosenau and David L. Wilson, Fairchild Publications,

2010

Reference Book(s):
(Title, Author, Edition,
Publisher)
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Facilities Required for Teaching and Learning

Class room
Board (Black or White)
Projector
Recommended books

No.
1
2
3
4

Assignments Schedule
Week
Week Due
Assigned
3
4
6
7
9
10
12
13

Quiz Schedule
No.

Week

1
2
3
4

3
5
8
14

Weighting of Assessments
Quizzes
Assignments
Mid-semester examination
End-semester examination

20
10
30
40

%
%
%
%

Grading Criteria
Letter Grade

Percentage Marks

>85.0

A-

80.0-84.9

B+

75.0-79.9

70.0-74.9

B-

65.0-69.9

C+
C
CF

60.0-64.9
54.0-59.9
50.0-54.9
<50

Course Specifications Developed By:

Reviewed By (Chairman):

Mr. Muhammad Avais

Date: December 17, 2015

Date:

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