Course Title: Source textile materials and resources

Part B: Course Detail

Teaching Period: Term1 2014

Course Code: MANU5923C

Course Title: Source textile materials and resources

School: 350T Fashion & Textiles

Campus: Brunswick Campus

Program: C4219 - Certificate IV in Fashion and Textiles Merchandising

Course Contact : Ben Stranieri

Course Contact Phone: 9925 91112

Course Contact Email:ben.stranieri@rmit.edu.au


Name and Contact Details of All Other Relevant Staff

Amanpreet Singh

amanpreet.singh@rmit.edu.au

+61 3 9925 9163

 

Nominal Hours: 20

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Pre-requisites and Co-requisites

None

Course Description

This course covers the skills and knowledge to source materials and resources that are required for production of textiles.


National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria

National Element Code & Title:

LMTTD4006A Source textile materials and resources

Element:

1.  Identify and locate required textile resources

2.  Analyse order and supply conditions

3.  Compare supply costs

4.  Order and receive textile materials and resources

Performance Criteria:

1.1 Different types of fabric suppliers/contractors are identified and researched.

1.2 Trims required for production are identified.

1.3 Services required for production are identified.

1.4 Purpose and specifications of different materials and resources are identified.

2.1 Suppliers/contractors within Australia who service fashion industry are located.

2.2 Materials and services that are available from different suppliers/contractors are identified and compared.

2.3 Minimum order requirements for given suppliers/contractors are identified.

3.1 Suppliers/contractors overseas that service fashion industry are located.

3.2 Materials and services that are available from different suppliers/contractors are identified and compared.

3.3 Costs incurred when purchasing overseas and mechanisms to minimise them are identified.

4.1 Lead times required for different suppliers/contractors are identified and compared.

4.2 Capacity of suppliers/contractors to meet delivery requirements are investigated and compared.

4.3 Payment options offered by suppliers/contractors are identified and compared.

4.4 Capacity of suppliers/contractors to meet price and quality requirements are identified and compared.

 


Learning Outcomes


On successful completion of this course you will have developed and applied the skills and knowledge required to demonstrate competency in the above elements.


Details of Learning Activities

Lectures, tutorials, online activities, workshops where students are challenged to reflect and debate on different value positions, concepts and issues. They are required to actively engage in case study material, problem solving activities, videos, self-reflection and discussion.


Teaching Schedule

Academic Week
Weekly Schedule Performance Criteria Assessment Task
1 Introduction to Supply chain and Logistics, Case Study “IKEA” 1.1, 2.1, 2.2, 2.3
2 Globalisation and International Trade 1.4, 3.3, 2.2, 2.3, 4.1, 4.2
3 Supply Chain Relationships & Procurement 2.1, 3.1,1.2, 1.3, 5.1, 5.2, 4.3
4 Supply Chain Strategies, Activity Strategy Development and Learning Questions 4.1,5.1,5.2,8.1
5 Test 1 Test 1
6 Logistics Service Providers – 1 (Sea Freight), Exercise – “Quoting for Sea Freight” 1.2, 1.3, 5.1, 5.2, 4.3
7 Logistics Service Providers – 1 (Air Freight), Exercise – “Quoting for Air Freight” 1.2, 1.3, 1.4, 2.1,8.3,8.4
8 Inventory Fundamentals, Questions – “Inventory Fundamentals, Inventory Turns, ABC Analysis” 4.2, 4.3, 4.4, 7.3, 7.4, 7.5,6.1, 6.2, 8.1, 8.2
9 Inventory Control, Questions – “Economic Order Quantity, Inventory Cost Calculation” 6.1, 6.2, 8.1, 8.2
10 Warehousing and Materials Handling, Activity – “Warehouse Management" 2.2, 2.3
11 Report Submission and Presentation (40%) Report & Presentation
12 Transport in Supply Chain and Transport Security 2.1, 2.3, 4.3, 4.4, 7.1, 7.2
13 Sustainable Logistics and Supply Chain Systems & Reverse Logistics 6.2, 8.1, 8.2
14 Emerging Supply Chain designs & Service Supply Chains 6.2, 8.1, 8.2,8.3
15 SWOT
16 Final Test (35%) Test 2
 


Learning Resources

Prescribed Texts

Mangan, J., Lalwani, C., & Butcher, T. (2008). Global logistics and supply chain management. Wiley. com. Edition 2


References

Chopra S. and Meindl, P (2007) Supply Chain Management: Strategy, Planning, & Operation, 3rd edition, Pearson Prentice-Hall
Waters D. (2003) Logistics: An Introduction to Supply Chain Management, Palgrave Macmillan
 


Other Resources


Journals
- International journal of Logistics Management
- International Journal of Operations and Production Management
- Journal of Business Logistics
Websites:
- http://www.supply-chain.org
- http://www.cpfr.org
- http://www.manufacturing.net
- http://www.ascet.com
 


Overview of Assessment

Assessment will be compiling a written report and an oral presentation covering the learning outcomes.


Assessment Tasks

Assessment - 1: Test

Assessment - 2: Major hands on report and presentation "Discuss the supply chain and supply chain issues of Garment manufacturing / textile company"

Assessment - 3: Test
 


Assessment Matrix

Assessment Method Marks Awarded
Assessment 1 Test 25
Assessment 2 Report and Presentation 35
Assessment 3 Test 40
 

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