Global fashion

What Is a Global Fashion Supply Chain?

A supply chain is a network of activities across multiple businesses that create and deliver a product to the end consumers.

Tech pack

A detailed design document sent to manufacturers

Product design

mainly the visual and functional creation of a garment

Bill of materials

list of all materials used

production planning

organizing manufacturing activities and planning how products will be made

manufacturer receives

product design, tech pack, and order quantity

weaving

interacting yarn (denim)

knitting

looping yarns (T-shirt)

cut and sew

cutting fabric and assembling garments

sewing line

production line of garments workers

Distribution center

hub for sorting and shipping products

RFID

tech using radio waves to track products

brick and mortar

regular retail stores/ face to face

omnichannel retail

integrated online and in store

marketing

communication product value

visual merchandising

how products are promoted

consumer affects

demand, sustainability, and future designs