Course Title: Source textile materials and resources
Part B: Course Detail
Teaching Period: Term1 2012
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
Email: amanpreet.singh@rmit.edu.au
Phone: +61 3 99259163
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 Materials required for production of textile products are identified from production specifications |
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
This course provides students to analyse the supply chain and logistics system in TCF industry.
Teaching Schedule
Week Beginning | Weekly Schedule | Element Performance Criteria |
Assessment Tasks |
06/02/12 | Introduction to Supply Chain, Supply Chain Activities, Value Chain, Supply Chain in Apparel | 1.1, 2.1, 2.2, 2.3 | |
13/02/12 | Supply Chain Processes, Globalization and International Trade | 1.4, 3.3, 2.2, 2.3, 4.1, 4.2 | |
20/02/12 | Supply Chain Strategies | 2.1, 3.1, | |
27/2/12 | Tariff and Subsidies | 1.2, 1.3, 5.1, 5.2, 4.3 | |
5/3/12 | Presentation -1 | Presentation -1 (Covering elements 1, 3) | |
12/3/12 | Presentation -2 | Presentation -2 (Covering elements 1, 3) | |
19/3/12 | Logistics Service Providers | 1.2, 1.3, 5.1, 5.2, 4.3 | In Class Activity (Covering Elements 6,7) |
26/3/12 | Incoterms Workshop | 1.2, 1.3, 5.1, 5.2, 4.3 | In Class Activity (Covering Elements 6,7) |
2/4/12 | Procurement and Outsourcing (Assignment Discussion) |
2.1, 2.3, 4.3, 4.4, 7.1, 7.2 | |
BREAK 6th April – 10th April | |||
16/4/12 | Inventory management -1 | 4.2, 4.3, 4.4, 7.3, 7.4, 7.5 | |
23/4/12 | Inventory Management -2 (Submission of Incoterms Questions) |
6.1, 6.2, 8.1, 8.2 | |
30/4/12 | Warehousing and Materials Management | 6.1, 6.2, 8.1, 8.2 | |
7/5/12 | Assignment Discussion | 6.1, 6.2, 8.1, 8.2, 8.3, 8.4 | |
14/5/12 | Assignment Discussion | 6.1, 6.2, 8.1, 8.2, 8.3, 8.4 | |
21/5/12 | Assignment - Submission | ||
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: Presentation on "Identify the impact of globalization on Supply chain and supply chain performance".
Assessment: 2: Exercise on Sea and Air Freight Calculations
Assessment 3: Major hands on report "Discuss the supply chain and supply chain issues of Garment manufacturing / textile company".
Assessment Matrix
Assessment | Method | Marks Awarded |
Assesssment - 1 | Presentation | 35% |
Assesssment - 2 | In Class Activity (Incoterms) | 20% |
Assesssment - 3 | Major Assignment | 45% |
Other Information
For the report, students need to submit their work in hard copy to offering coordinator in person. A completed and signed assignment sheet must be attached to assignment before submission. Failing to submit work on time will be penalized by 5% of the assessment marks per day later than the due date.
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