Our instructors are manufacturing specialists with extensive experience overseeing production operations for domestic and international manufacturers across all product categories and price ranges. In addition, our lead instructor teaches at prestigious fashion schools, including Parsons, FIT, and LIM, bringing cutting-edge industry knowledge to every session.
Join us for a live interactive Zoom session to gain firsthand expertise on mass production strategies, factory partnerships, and supplier relationships that ensure quality delivery and timely fulfillment of your designs.
Prerequisite: How to Start Your Fashion Company: Design Your Line should be completed before this course, as it covers line design fundamentals and company formation.
Course Content Covers:
Costing and Pricing Strategy
- Fabric consumption calculations and yield management
- Cost versus wholesale versus retail pricing models
- Strategies for establishing profitable price points
Sourcing and Supplier Networks
- Industry-leading approaches to sustainability practices and responsible sourcing
- Identifying and selecting top-tier factories, fabric suppliers, trims, cutting facilities, pattern makers, seamstresses, sample makers, and specialized artisans worldwide
Factory and Supplier Relationship Management
- Protecting yourself from unfavorable deals and common pitfalls
- Contract negotiation and price discussion strategies
- Understanding factory operations and supplier business models
- Working with minimums and production schedules
- Ensuring quality standards and on-time delivery
Domestic Versus International Production
- Decision criteria for when and where to manufacture
- Import and export procedures and best practices
- US customs processes and inspection requirements
- Global logistics and delivery transportation solutions
- Regulatory compliance and product labeling requirements
Important Notes
- Refunds are not available for this course.
- Recording devices are not permitted during sessions.
- A certificate of completion will be issued upon request.
This course is available for "remote" learning and will be available to anyone with access to an internet device with a microphone (this includes most models of computers, tablets). Classes will take place with a "Live" instructor at the date/times listed below.
Upon registration, the instructor will send along additional information about how to log-on and participate in the class.
