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.
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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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