Beschreibung:
Dr Steven G Hayes is Senior Lecturer in Fashion Technology at The Department of Clothing Design and Technology, Manchester Metropolitan University, Manchester.
The revised version of this established introductory textbook provides a unique introduction for students and new entrants to the clothing industry. Profusely illustrated, it sets out a panoramic view of the day-to-day operation of a clothing factory, including management, design, marketing, finance and purchasing as well as quality control and production.
Preface. Introduction. Acknowledgements. Part 1 THE CLOTHING INDUSTRY. 1 Structure of the Clothing Industry. 2 Sectors of the Clothing Industry. 3 Product Types and Organisation. Part 2 THE ORGANISATION OF A CLOTHING FACTORY. 4 Principles of Management. 5 Design Department. 6 Marketing Department. 7 Finance Department. 8 Purchasing Department. 9 Production Department. 10 Operations Department. Part 3 MANUFACTURING TECHNOLOGY. 11 Cutting Room. 12 Fusing Technology. 13 Sewing Technology. 14 Pressing Technology. 15 Production Technology. 16 Warehousing. Part 4 ENGINEERING AND QUALITY CONTROL. 17 Production Engineering. 18 Quality Systems and Methods. Bibliography. Index