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This practical text walks students through the preproduction processes of apparel product development from planning through forecasting, fabricating, developing silhouettes and specifications and pricing to sourcing. It demonstrates how these processes must be coordinated to get the right product to retail when consumers want it at a price they are willing to pay. Based on consultations with practitioners in some of the most successful and innovative firms in the fashion business, Beyond Design explains how apparel is developed in todays consumer-driven environment. The discussion of modern technology includes tools for supply chain management, CAD and mass customisation. The text covers evolving partnerships among textile suppliers, product developers, manufacturers and retailers, suggesting career possibilities for students in apparel manufacturing, design/patternmaking and merchandise management curriculums.
Contents
* Planning for Success - The Role of Product Development in the Apparel Supply Chain - Consumer Markets - Business Planning * Creative Planning - Trend Forecasting - Colour Management - Fabrication - Garment Styling - Line Planning and Development * Technical Design - Translating Concept to Product - Findings and Trim - Sizing and Fit - Quality Assurance * Production Planning - The Role of Sourcing in Product Development - Costing and Pricing * Planning Production Distribution - Final Stages and Future Trends TEXT FEATURES * The context of a global, agile manufacturing environment * Best practices of major product developers * Features boxes focusing on new technology and processes described in trade publications * Resources for additional research * Challenging hands-on product development activities * Instructor's Guide includes course outlines, suggestions for teaching each chapter, and guidelines for overseeing and evaluating product development projects
