AMM 453 - Apparel Sourcing and Supply Chain Management (3)

Beginning of the senior retail capstone experience. Analysis of how fashion retailers source product from multiple vendors. Vendor identification, evaluation, selection, and negotiation. Supply chain management for the apparel and textile complex. Understanding management of soft goods related to inventory and logistics from factory to stores. Case studies of sourcing and supply chain management policies of major apparel producers and retailers. Use of related software programs for planning, forecasting, replenishment, and consumer response. Written, computer, and oral projects.

Prerequisite(s): Senior Standing, AMM 330, AMM 350, AMM 357, and AMM 381/381L.
Corequisite(s): AMM 454A.
Component(s): 3 lectures/problem-solving.