Course Title: Source textile materials and resources
Part B: Course Detail
Teaching Period: Term1 2013
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
Regardless of the mode of delivery, represent a guide to the relative teaching time and student effort required to successfully achieve a particular competency/module. This may include not only scheduled classes or workplace visits but also the amount of effort required to undertake, evaluate and complete all assessment requirements, including any non-classroom activities.
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. 5.1 Costs, including hidden costs of purchases are identified. 5.2 Costs of purchasing direct from overseas suppliers, contractors or manufacturers are compared to purchasing from local suppliers 6.1 Most appropriate shipping and freight options to suit fashion industry are identified and compared. 6.2 Role of shipping and customs agent is identified. 7.1 Sources are compared against required specifications. 7.2 Sources are selected based on their ability to meet required specifications. 7.3 Orders are placed and monitored. 7.4 Orders are received and checked. 7.5 Documentation is completed. 8.1 Quality standards for goods and services used in fashion industry are identified. 8.2 Protocols for goods received and inspected are established. 8.3 Continuous improvement of process is carried out. 8.4 Documentation is completed. |
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
Week Beginning | Weekly Schedule | Performance Criteria | Assessment Tasks |
11/2/2013 | Introduction to Supply chain and Logistics, IKEA case study and Video |
1.1, 2.1, 2.2, 2.3 | |
18/2/2013 | Globalisation and International Trade, Impact of globalization | 1.4, 3.3, 2.2, 2.3, 4.1, 4.2 | |
25/2/2013 | Supply Chain Strategies, Lean videos and exercises | 2.1, 3.1,1.2, 1.3, 5.1, 5.2, 4.3 | |
4/3/2013 | Revision - Discussion | ||
11/3/2013 | Test - 1 | Test - 1 | |
18/3/2013 | Logistics Service Providers, Sea freight calculations | 1.2, 1.3, 5.1, 5.2, 4.3 | |
25/3/2013 | Logistics Service Providers, Sea freight calculations (Assignment Issued 35%) | 1.2, 1.3, 1.4, 2.1,8.3,8.4 | |
BREAK | 29/3/2013 - 7/4/2013 | ||
8/4/2013 | Logistics Service Providers, Air freight calculations | 4.2, 4.3, 4.4, 7.3, 7.4, 7.5,6.1, 6.2, 8.1, 8.2 | |
15/4/2013 | Inventory Management – 1, ABC Classification of Inventory, ABC concept on Excel | 4.2, 4.3, 4.4, 7.3, 7.4, 7.5,6.1, 6.2, 8.1, 8.2 | |
22/4/2013 | Inventory Management – 2, Economic Order Quantity | 6.1, 6.2, 8.1, 8.2 | |
29/4/2013 | Warehousing and Capacity Management, Bullwhip effect Exercise | 7.1, 7.2 | |
6/5/2013 | Report Submission and Presentations | Presentation | |
13/5/2013 | Outsourcing and Transportation, Transportation Modelling on Excel | 2.1, 2.3, 4.3, 4.4, 7.1, 7.2 | |
20/5/2013 | Sustainability | ||
27/5/2013 | Revision | ||
3/6/2013 | Final Test (40%) | Test - 2 |
Learning Resources
Prescribed Texts
References
Mangan J (2008) Global Logistics and Supply Chain Management, john Wiley & Sons, Ltd 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 Allocation |
Assessment - 1 | Test | 25 |
Assessment - 2 | Report and Presentation | 35 |
Assessment - 3 | Test | 40 |
Course Overview: Access Course Overview