Highlighting the skills and considerations needed to manage products, this book will also help readers to understand processes such as product development, the supply chain and branding. It examines traditional and newer roles within the industry, discussing the roles of buyers, retailers and merchandisers. Interviews, photographs and case studies combine to make this an exciting and current career guide.
Highlighting the skills and considerations needed to manage products, this book will also help readers to understand processes such as product development, the supply chain and branding. It examines traditional and newer roles within the industry, discussing the roles of buyers, retailers and merchandisers. Interviews, photographs and case studies combine to make this an exciting and current career guide.
Introduction. Context and concept: From couture to high street; Designer typology; Research and idea generation; Trend forecasting; Interview- Kim Mannino; Case study- WGSN; Chapter 1 summary. Product development: The role of design in business; The product mix; Garment specifications- sampling; Interview- George Sharp; Case study- Marks & Spencer; Chapter 2 summary. Retail strategy: Defining retail strategy; The marketing mix- position; The marketing mix- place; The marketing mix- price; The marketing mix- people; Interview- Belinda Dickson; Case study- Topshop; Chapter 3 summary. The supply chain: The textile industry; Supply chain management; Global resourcing; Risk management; Logistics and outsourcing in the supply chain; Ethics in the supply chain; Interview- Rob Hendry; Case study- Walmart; Chapter 4 summary. Branding: Customer profiling; Building a brand; Luxury brands; Brand promotion; Brand protection; Interview- Nicky Lovell; Case study- Louis Vuitton; Chapter 5 summary. Conclusion; Glossary; Bibliography; Useful websites; Index; Acknowledgements and picture credits; Working with ethics.
Introduction. Context and concept: From couture to high street; Designer typology; Research and idea generation; Trend forecasting; Interview- Kim Mannino; Case study- WGSN; Chapter 1 summary. Product development: The role of design in business; The product mix; Garment specifications- sampling; Interview- George Sharp; Case study- Marks & Spencer; Chapter 2 summary. Retail strategy: Defining retail strategy; The marketing mix- position; The marketing mix- place; The marketing mix- price; The marketing mix- people; Interview- Belinda Dickson; Case study- Topshop; Chapter 3 summary. The supply chain: The textile industry; Supply chain management; Global resourcing; Risk management; Logistics and outsourcing in the supply chain; Ethics in the supply chain; Interview- Rob Hendry; Case study- Walmart; Chapter 4 summary. Branding: Customer profiling; Building a brand; Luxury brands; Brand promotion; Brand protection; Interview- Nicky Lovell; Case study- Louis Vuitton; Chapter 5 summary. Conclusion; Glossary; Bibliography; Useful websites; Index; Acknowledgements and picture credits; Working with ethics.
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I will be recommending this book to my class for spring. I will be suggesting students purchase some other books from the Basics series as well ... I like the case studies and interviews included in the books. Mitzi Cook, Appalachian State University, USA
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