We dedicate this report to our parents who give us the chance to study in textile engineering and support us all the time. Merchandiser (Marketing & . Merchandising) of Fakir Apparels Ltd and all the people who helped us at Fakir Apparels Ltd to complete this report.
Introduction
- Origin of the study
- Objectives
- Scopes
- Limitations
So we are very fortunate to have gathered a lot of knowledge in detail about the activities in merchandising. So we also have few limitations which we faced during our research time.
Literature Review
Definition of a merchandiser
Merchandising Department Structure
Function of merchandiser
If it is another customer, the dealer should look into the inquiry(s) with the department. In the case of another production plant, the assessment of the processing plant must be carried out according to the set criteria.
Quotation Price
Upon acceptance of an enquiry(s), the dealer must set up an agenda and quickly forward all data to 3 production lines from the confirmed plant list for estimation. The dealer must ensure that the production line represents significant authority in the thing being evaluated and has previously worked with the customer.
Lab Dip/Strike off
Obtain and confirm an instruction sheet covering all required information from the Quality Control Officer. Regular coordination should be done with vendors and quality control regarding the status of the creation.
Delivery and Commercial Dept
Ensure that the Quality Control department leads without any doubt all required investigations i.e.; Texture quality testing, ILC, IPC, MPC and FRI for any request. Texture quality testing, ILC, IPC, MPC & FRI for any quality control request and keep a duplicate for registration.
Documentation
Process flow of an order showing the list of tasks to be performed. TNA provides the dates on which raw materials must be purchased, in a way that helps optimize inventory.
Remarks
When the documents are sent by the negotiating bank to the L/C opening bank, the L/C opening bank will make the payment to the negotiating bank immediately. FOB: (Free on Board) is simply the Supplier delivers the goods to his nearest Port and delivers to the Freight Forwarder nominated by the Buyer.
Types of sample
The purpose of the size set is to check the fit of the garment in different sizes. The buyer checks the size set sample and gives feedback to the factory if anything needs to be corrected.
Pre-production sample
Once production is online, some parts are pulled out mid-production. These appear in the chain of stores/retail stores well in advance of the bulk received from the store.
Shipment sample
Once the pre-production sample (PP) is approved (also called the sealing material sample) and most of the liners are obtained, the dealers or the production planning department hold a pre-production meeting with the production team, the quality team and the procurement team. The processes that are carried out before the start of mass production of garments are known as pre-production processes. From sample development, approvals, R&D work for orders, raw material testing to pre-production meeting are the pre-production process.
On the other hand, if the buyer already had a fixed design of a style and needs some changes in it regarding fit, fabrics or lining, they discuss these things with the dealer of the manufacturing unit. At this stage after receiving the buyer's concept or instructions for the new style, samples are made with available fabrics and garments.
Costing of garment (complete cost as well as manufacturing cost)
Production planning and control is one of the most important aspects of the garment industry. Precision in planning equals on-time shipments, the best use of labor, and assurances that adequate supplies and equipment are available for each order. Production planning involves everything from planning each task in the process to the execution and delivery of products.
Keep Costs as low as Possible
Effective production planning depends on your ability to order the right quantity of goods for a batch and realize no more than a 2 to 3 percent cut error rate. This means that the number of garments produced should be equal to 97 to 98 percent of the garment cuts. At the same time, you need to have enough labor and supply of raw materials in precise proportions to meet deadlines without having to pay extra for overnight material delivery and overtime.
Once you have plans in place for a clothing run and delivery deadlines for each task in the process, you must establish strict follow-up procedures to ensure your plan is followed correctly. To avoid wasted time in production, monitor every step daily and keep the rest of the line informed of any delays so that plans can be adjusted to accommodate any delays. The C&C Garment Supports team will be present at the production factory at the time of item start-up, to assist in every step of the production process, to achieve the required level of quality and production targets in the shortest possible delays.
Production plant evaluation
In cases where the quality level may not be completely achieved by the Quality Assurance System, C&C Garment Support team is available to be present in the production plants to perform quality checks on finished articles during production, as well as final checks before shipment. Production quality checks will be based on the technical specifications and checklists compiled with the customer. Controls are always AQL based (ISO 2859) and results are reported in a clear and understandable format to manufacturer as well as to the customer.
As Quality Assurance and Prevention are very important to us, not only defects will be mentioned, C&C Garment Support will also propose solutions for improvement and repair.
Final Inspection
Making an Inspection Report
CIF: (Cost Insurance Freight) means that the supplier delivers the goods to its own forwarder, who then ships the goods to the port of destination. The seller's price includes all costs, freight and insurance up to the point when the ship carrying the goods arrives at the port of destination; the goods must be cleared by the seller for export. The buyer contracts and pays the freight and bears all risk of loss or damage to the goods as soon as the goods pass the ship's fence.
The buyer also pays for all import duties and clears the goods at destination. The supplier fulfills his obligations after he has delivered the goods to the airline. Consignee: The person whose name appears on the bill of lading or air waybill as the party to whom the goods are to be delivered by the carrier.
Opening an L/C
Letters of credit fulfill their purpose by replacing the bank's credit with that of the customer, in order to facilitate trade. A discrepancy is an irregularity in the documents that causes them to be inconsistent with the letter of credit. The requirements set out in the letter of credit cannot be removed or changed by the issuing bank without the express consent of the customer.
When a discrepancy is discovered by the negotiating bank, a correction of the document may be permitted if it can be done quickly while remaining in the bank's control. At the first notification of the letter of credit, you must check that all its terms and conditions can be complied with within the prescribed time limits. Mauritz AB (STO:HM-B), often recognized as H&M, has grown into one of the most recognizable brands in the fashion industry.
Methodology
Order Sheet
Seller's Name and Address: It contains the full name and address of the man or woman or organization that produces the merchandise. UQP (Purchase Unit): The packaging of the style/item you wish to purchase (i.e. each, box, pack, poly, dozen, carton etc.). In this tech pack, the important points of the main label and other small embroideries are given.
Embroidery details: In this technical package you will find the small print sketch of the embroidery part. Stitching Details: The stitching and fine print of the precise fashion are in this technology package. Measurement Details: The important measurement points of the garments are given with the help of the buyer for the specific fashion of the garments.
TNA
In a garment industry, the pattern that comes from the customer and is observed for bulk manufacturing is called sample. Matching sample: After approval of prototype sample, match sample is produced by following buyer's supplied correction and dimension sheet. In this sample, production and color can be changed, but no compromise has been made with sewing and measurement.
This is the crucial stage of a garment order where any pattern can be approved or rejected. If the pattern approves, the rest of the way of the particular order can go. This is an example showing what buyers will get up to Q.C, including folding, labeling, bags, labeling and final packaging.
Consumption
Costing & Quotation
Lab Test Report
Final Inspection (AQL)
Here the basic fault is detected 9 and the tolerance is 14 and minor fault located 14 and the tolerance is 21.
Packing list (Size / color breakdown)
It has Dark Navy with white embroidery (option-1) and Gray Blend with black embroidery on the left chest. Although the style is solid, the cost of option-1 and option-2 is different because of their color. The final result of the study showing that there are many steps to improve our trading administration capabilities will have positive implications for the business community as well as the trading panel nationwide.
In order to effectively increase the productivity of the organization, an eco-friendly trader will have to be developed. The preparation of future company managers must foresee the development of managerial competences related to the function of a trader. Finally, we can say that after carrying out this project, we got a clear concept of the merchandising process of the H&M merchandising team at fakir apparels limited.
