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FASH1066 Assignment 1 – Domestic sourcing of raw materials and production processes – 20%
Objectives:
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Write My Essay For Me· To find domestic suppliers of raw materials and production for a specific item of apparel, and evaluate their suitability for manufacturers or private label retailers, and classify by NAICS code
· To research and evaluate qualified sources of information in apparel sourcing.
· To reflect critically about found information and the process of finding Canadian suppliers.
Please choose any one garment from the items listed below. (Use the Product Development assignment as your basis for choosing which item you’d like to research.)
| Item Description Pick any one | Fabric: | Findings/TrimsInclude labels, thread | Production processInclude cutting, sewing |
| Polo shirt | Single knit, pique jersey | Buttons, rib collar | Embroidery logo |
| Jeans | Denim | Zipper, buttons, rivets | Washing, embroidery |
| Sweatshirt | Knit, Interlock jersey, fleece | Drawstring, toggle, zipper | Print, embroidery logo |
| Shirt or blouse | Woven, medium weight silk, cotton, blend | Buttons, lace, beads, hanger loops | Print, Embroidery |
| Jacket, blazer(not outerwear) | Woven, heavier weight | Zipper, buttons, lining, shoulder pads | Print, Embroidery |
| Dress | Knit or Woven | Zipper, buttons, lining | Embroidery, printing |
| Full Item Description:a) Men’s or women’s b) knit or woven c) polo shirt/jeans/sweatshirt etc. |
| Fabric:a) fiber content b) woven or knit |
| Findings/Trims:a) List them and describe (buttons, zippers, threads, labels etc.) |
| Production processes (services) needed:a) List them (CMT, printing, dyeing, embroidery etc.) |
Step 1: Fill out the information below to identify the components of what you are sourcing. Include a photo of the item in your submission, showing the back and front and findings.
Step 2: Research Canadian sources and develop a list of Canadiansuppliers of raw materials and production services suitable for this garment. Communicate with the suppliers as needed to complete a Vendor Matrix. Suppliers should be selling wholesale (B2B) not retail (able to offer volume buys and re-orders). Suppliers can be importers but must have a Canadian address.
Use Canadian textile and apparel associations – Toronto Fashion Incubator, Canadian Apparel Federation.
Use Government websites – Industry Canada for NAICS code
Expand your search further using general business directories such as Yellow Pages, or do a Google search for “Canada” plus “cut and sew manufacturers” “CMT clothing manufacturers” “custom clothing manufacturers” “textile printer”
Report using the Vendor Matrix. Evaluate and rate the sources you have found.
| VENDOR MATRIX | Fabric Vendor | Findings Vendor | Processing Vendor |
| Company name, contact information*Canadian onlyStandards and Certifications if any | |||
| Product/service range, price range, Minimum order quantity, lead timeFocus on what is relevant to your item and leave blank what is not known | Note: Prices for processes may not be available as they are dependent on many variables. | ||
| Payment terms, delivery methodBy contract? Credit cards accepted? | |||
| Customer serviceHours, website, response, reviews | |||
| Vendor appraisal, and initial rating from 1-5 – add a commentUse the vendor evaluation criteria as your guide- see Vendor Matrix slides Week 2 | |||
| Sources of information*Apparel.ca, Fashionincubator.com, other | |||
| NAICS code – Find the correct NAICS codeManufacturer, wholesaler, retailer, service |
*The source of vendor information, will serve as References and must be included to get marks for this assignment. When using database information, be careful not to plagiarize.
Step 3: Conclusion: Reflect on the process and experience of finding Canadian suppliers. Was the information sufficient and up-to-date, easily accessible and understandable? Do you trust the source? Why or why not? Were you able to choose between suppliers, or did find just one?
Discuss the viability of making this product in Canada, using the 5 Make or Buy criterion. (Ch. 4)
Submit on Blackboard in week 7
Page 1: Cover page – name, date, course code, assignment title, statement of academic integrity
Page 2: Step 1 – Photo and table
Page 3: Step 2 – Vendor matrix – Limit it to one page
Page 4: Conclusion: One paragraph 200 words limit 12 pt. size double spaced
Useful links
http://www.apparel.ca/directories.html User name: George Library Password: library
NAICS classification: https://www.statcan.gc.ca/eng/subjects/standard/naics/2017/index
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