Course Title: Source materials and resources for production of fashion design
Part B: Course Detail
Teaching Period: Term1 2016
Course Code: GRAP5224C
Course Title: Source materials and resources for production of fashion design
School: 350T Fashion & Textiles
Campus: Brunswick Campus
Program: C4219 - Certificate IV in Fashion and Textiles Merchandising
Course Contact : Ben Stranieri
Course Contact Phone: +61 3 9925 9112
Course Contact Email:ben.stranieri@rmit.edu.au
Name and Contact Details of All Other Relevant Staff
Nominal Hours: 30
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Pre-requisites and Co-requisites
None
Course Description
This course covers the skills and knowledge required to source materials and resources that are required for production of fashion designs.
National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria
National Element Code & Title: |
LMTFD4017B Source materials and resources for production of fashion design |
Element: |
5. Identify costs of purchasing materials and resources |
Performance Criteria: |
5.1 Costs, including hidden costs of purchases are identified. |
Element: |
6. Shipping options are determined |
Performance Criteria: |
6.1 Most appropriate shipping and freight options to suit fashion industry are identified and compared. |
Element: |
7. Select and source materials and resources |
Performance Criteria: |
7.1 Sources are compared against required specifications. |
Element: |
8. Follow quality processes |
Performance Criteria: |
8.1 Quality standards for goods and services used in fashion industry are identified. |
Element: |
1. Idenfity materials and resources required for production |
Performance Criteria: |
1.1 Different types of fabric suppliers/contractors are identified and researched. |
Element: |
2. Identify materials and resources available in Australia |
Performance Criteria: |
2.1 Suppliers/contractors within Australia who service fashion industry are located. |
Element: |
3. Identify materials and resources available overseas |
Performance Criteria: |
3.1 Suppliers/contractors overseas that service fashion industry are located. |
Element: |
4. Identify lead times and payment requirements |
Performance Criteria: |
4.1 Lead times required for different suppliers/contractors 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 |
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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