Apparel Analysis

Importance of mechanical and physical properties of fabrics in the clothing manufacturing process1 has been the subject of many recent investigations in the apparel sector. Testing is essential to characterise the quality of fabrics and apparels. Performance standards cite the test procedures to be used in testing those items. Testing may be done in-house or by an independent third party laboratory. But one must adhere to the effective test method for evaluation of the product. The interpretation of the test results will help identify conformance to the standard or otherwise. Fabric performance specifications for various properties and for various end items have been developed. It is true that the buyer and seller must mutually arrive at performance specifications for various properties of an item, i.e. apparel under consideration. Some reputed retail store chains have their own standard for various clothing items, and also the test methods to be used are indicated by them. In spite o

Aesthetics in apparel are not desired to be sacrificed for durability and performance. But reverse is the case in various practical situations. Thus, when consumers buy apparels they suspect about the quality and expect some change in shape and colour after refurbishing. But the degree, to which this happens, entails the difference between satisfaction and disappointment. Prediction of such performance is only possible through comprehensive quality evaluation. Inherent properties of apparel are important to the consumer according to the application area. They may be highly specialised in nature, or otherwise normal and purely basic. But there is a core series of tests that are applicable to evaluate the product depending on the end use. There exist internationally recognised standards applicable in Europe and United States and broadly denoted as ISO, BS, EN, BS EN, DIN, ASTM, and AATCC. In addition, many other countries such as India, Australia, Japan, France and Canada regulate the qu

STARTER: Work with a partner. Ask him or her the questions below and make a note of the answers.Then tell the class what you found out. 1 How often do you make phone calls in English? 2 When was the last time you made or received a phone call in English? How was it? 3 Who do you normally speak English to on the phone? Are they native speakers or non-native speakers of English? 4 What do you find most difficult about telephoning in English? 5 Describe your worst experience with an English phone call.        

STARTER: Work with a partner. Ask him or her the questions below and make a note of the answers.Then tell the class what you found out. 1 How often do you make phone calls in English? 2 When was the last time you made or received a phone call in English? How was it? 3 Who do you normally speak English to on the phone? Are they native speakers or non-native speakers of English? 4 What do you find most difficult about telephoning in English? 5 Describe your worst experience with an English phone call.        

STARTER: Work with a partner. Ask him or her the questions below and make a note of the answers.Then tell the class what you found out. 1 How often do you make phone calls in English? 2 When was the last time you made or received a phone call in English? How was it? 3 Who do you normally speak English to on the phone? Are they native speakers or non-native speakers of English? 4 What do you find most difficult about telephoning in English? 5 Describe your worst experience with an English phone call.

Logistics uses lots of acronyms. How many do you know? Test your-self by writing these ones out. FCL = Full container Load 3PL = Third Party Logistics HGV = Heavy Goods Vehicle DC = Distribution Center LCL = Less than Container Load EDI = Electronic Data Interchange VAS = Value Added Service RFID = Radio Frequency Identification ISO = International Standard Organization GPS = Global Positioning System Exercise 1. Match the following words (1-8) with their definitions (a-h) below: transshipment break-bulk ordrer picking reverse logistics tracking and tracing warehousing collection a. direct flow of goods from recipt a

Let us Start by knowing the duties in Logistics: Wikipedia defines Logistics as: Logistics is the management of the flow of materials and services between the point of origin and the point of use in order to meet the requirements of customers or corporations. Logistics involves the integration of information, transportation , inventory , warehousing , material handling , and packaging , and often security . Logistics is a channel of the supply chain which adds the value of time and place utility. Today the complexity of production logistics can be modeled, analyzed, visualized and optimized by plant simulation software, but is constantly changing. This can involve anything from consumer goods such as food, to IT materials, to aeropsace and defense equipement. Now , Make the list of all the different areas of logistics you can think of by completing the diagram below: Five people give their definition of Logistics. Complete the sentences using the words from the box: P

STARTER: here are some abbreviations. They all relate to documentation and finance. Do you know what they mean? 1.        B/L         B—l of l----- 2.        D/P:        Do-u---ts aga---t p-y---- 3.        EXW :     Ex ---- 4.        CIF :        C—t, in-------, f------ 5.        AWB :    Air w—b---- 6.        IMO :      int----- mo—y ord— 7.        B/E :        bill of e----------e. 8.        L/C:         L---------r of C--------- Question 1: complete this list of documentation used in foreign trade with words from the box. Approved | authority| required| commercial| indicating | draft| receipt| conditions| carriage| hazardous 1.        Commercial invoice A document that contains specific information regarding the goods shipped and the _____ agreed between buyer and seller. 2.        Certificate of Origin Document used in foreign trade which states where the goods were produced. It is often _____ by customs authorities. 3.        Packing List A docu