Product Development and Sourcing

This course will analyze the process of private label product development. Garment analysis and construction will be examined in regards to quality standards and manufacturing processes, costing and cost actualization. Brand building, differentiation and positioning will be appraised both in the domestic and in global markets. Students will also examine the process of global and domestic sourcing with an emphasis on those countries with viable fashion related manufacturing sectors. Critical paths, supply chain management and vendor relations will be examined.