WFS Course Plan
WFS Course Plan
                                                                   Programme /             B.TECH/FASHION
 Course Code /
                            FT6402 /Fabric Structure                Discipline/
 Course Name                                                                               TECHNOLOGY/IV
                                                                 Semester/section
Text Books / References / Other References / Journals and Websites (If any)
Note: Type (T-Text Book, R-Reference, J-Journal, W-Web Page and OR-Other References)
 Sl.No                                            Details                                              Type
         Grosicki Z. J., Watsons Textile Design and Colour, Vol.1, Wood head Publications,           T
   1
         Cambridge England, 2004
         Grosicki Z. J., Watsons Advanced Textile Design and Colour, Vol. II, Butterworths,
   2                                                                                                    T
         London,1989
    3      Wilson J., Handbook of Textile Design, Textile Institute, Manchester, 2001                 R
          Horne C.E., Geometric Symmetry in Patterns and Tilings, Textile Institute,
    4                                                                                                   R
          Manchester, 2000.
          Seyam A. M., Structural Design of Woven Fabrics, Theory and Practice, Textile               R
    5
          Institute, Manchester, 2002.
          Georner D, Woven Structure and Design, part 1: Single Cloth Construction, WIRA,
    6                                                                                                  OR
          U.K., 1986
          Georner D, Woven Structure and Design, Part 2: Compound Structures, WIRA, U.K.,            OR
    7
           1989
    8      www.textile structure.com                                                                    W
    9      www.nptel.com                                                                                W
   10      www.woven fabric structure.co.uk                                                             W
Topic with course plan with outcome based focus:
Note: Teaching Methodology (Lecture, discussion, panel discussion, debate, quiz, student seminar, case
study, demonstration, tutorial, guest lectures etc.,)
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                        Note: Topic wise class notes are to be prepared by the faculty as per the format
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                              AllottedPeriod
              DateProposed
Methodology
                                                                                                                                                          Period Taken
Session No.
                                                                                                                                             DateActual
                                                                                                  Topic No.
                                                                                                                         Teaching
                                                            Topic to be covered
No of hours planned : 50
No of hours taught :
Principal
Assignments
                                               Proposed                                                 Submission
     ASS.No          Batch Details                                     Units Covered
                                                 Date                                                      Date
                 15BFT01 - 15BFT58                        Unit-1 and Unit-2
         1
                                                          PART-A (102=20) & PART-B (210=20)
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                                            Unit-3 and Unit-4 (Half)
   2      15BFT01 - 13BFT58
                                            PART-A (102=20) & PART-B (210=20)
                                            Unit-4 (Half) and Unit-5
   3      15BFT01 - 13BFT58
                                            PART-A (102=20) & PART-B (210=20)
Test Details
(Note: Submission date refers to submission of marks)
                                                                                    Submission
S.No      Type     Date                         Portion Covered
                                                                                       Date
Session
            Date     Period                          Topic Covered                      Review
  No.
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Details of Deviation from Planned Date / Period
Deviated
Session                                 Reason for Deviation              Review
  No.
Principal
                                 CLASS NOTES
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                                                       Topic No:              1
Name of the Faculty / Designation: Mr. M.Janarthanan/ Assistant Professor
Course Code / Course Name            : FT6402 /Fabric Structure
Programme / Discipline               : B.TECH / FASHION TECHNOLOGY
Topics                               : Elements of woven design
Duration                             : 1 period
Resources required to handle the class: Green board
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STEP 2: PRACTICE/TESTING
       Two marks type questions:
   1. Differentiate between buyer driven and producer driven commodity chains.
   2. What is meant by commodity chains?
   3. State the characteristics of buyer driven chains.
   4. Enlist the factors involved in apparel commodity chains.
       Descriptive type questions:
   1. Explain in detail about the concepts of international apparel business pattern with
       suitable examples.
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                               CLASS NOTES
                                                                                    2
                                                        Topic No:
Name of the Faculty / Designation : Mr. M.Janarthanan/ Assistant Professor
Course Code / Course Name             : FT6402 /Fabric Structure
Programme / Discipline                : B.TECH / FASHION TECHNOLOGY
Topics                                : Construction of elementary weaves  plain
Duration                            : 1 period
Resources required to handle the class: Green board, Multimedia Projector
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STEP 2: PRACTICE/TESTING
        Two marks type questions:
   1.   List out the industrial upgrading in apparel commodity in Asia.
   2.   State the features of OEM model in building commodity chains.
   3.   Give the advantages and disadvantages of building commodity chains.
   4.   What is the essence of triangle manufacturing?
   5.   Enlist the trends in non-quota markets in commodity chains.
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                               CLASS NOTES
                                                       Topic No:            3
Name of the Faculty / Designation: Mr. M.Janarthanan/ Assistant Professor
Course Code / Course Name             : FT6402 /Fabric Structure
Programme / Discipline                : B.TECH / FASHION TECHNOLOGY
Topics                              : Warp rib- weft rib  matt weaves
Duration                            : 1 period
Resources required to handle the class: Green board
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STEP 1: LEARNING OBJECTIVES
              After the sessions, the student should be able to:
      Understand the basic business concepts.
      List out the latest trends in Indian garment exports.
STEP 2: PRACTICE/TESTING
       Two marks type questions:
   1. How will you measure the export growth in textile and apparel industry?
   2. Why shifting of textile activity to Asia taken place? Give reasons.
   3. What is meant by global apparel sourcing?
   4. List out the latest trends in India garment exports.
       Descriptive type questions:
   1. Explain in detail about basic business concepts adopted in Indian apparel export
       trend in competitive world with suitable examples.
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                               CLASS NOTES
                                                         Topic No:           4
Name of the Faculty / Designation : Mr. M.Janarthanan/ Assistant Professor
Course Code / Course Name               : FT6402 /Fabric Structure
Programme / Discipline                  : B.TECH / FASHION TECHNOLOGY
Topics                                : Twills  classification
Duration                              : 1 period
Resources required to handle the class: Green board
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STEP 1: LEARNING OBJECTIVES
              After the sessions, the student should be able to:
       Identify the process of garment production in the study region.
       Understand the characteristics of global garment industry.
       Understand the steps taken by apparel export promotion council activities.
STEP 2: PRACTICE/TESTING
        Two marks type questions:
   1.   State the importance of SCM practices in garment industry.
   2.   What are the essential characteristics of global garment industry?
   3.   Draw the process sequence involved in procuring export orders.
   4.   List out the steps taken for AEPC for the development of Indian garment industry.
                               CLASS NOTES
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                                                                   Topic No:
Name of the Faculty / Designation : Mr. M.Janarthanan/ Assistant Professor
Course Code / Course Name             : FT6402 /Fabric Structure
Programme / Discipline                : B.TECH / FASHION TECHNOLOGY
Topics                                : Modification of twills
Duration                              : 2 periods
Resources required to handle the class: Green board, Multimedia Projector
_____________________________________________________________
STEP 2: PRACTICE/TESTING
  Two marks type questions:
1. Why market entry strategies more in china? Give reasons
2. List out the features of LDC suppliers in china.
3. Differentiate between Chinease and LDC vendors.
4. Enlist the constraints in supply chain and trade logistics in south Asian countries.
5. State the importance of trade facilitation in south Asian countries.
  Descriptive type questions:
1. Explain in detail about various procurement procedure involved for the successful
  apparel sourcing in China with suitable examples.
2. Describe the trade opportunities involved for interregional trade in south Asian
CLASS NOTES
                                                        Topic No:                6
Name of the Faculty / Designation : Mr. M.Janarthanan/ Assistant Professor
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Course Code / Course Name              : FT6402 /Fabric Structure
Programme / Discipline                 : B.TECH / FASHION TECHNOLOGY
Topics                                 : Herringbone Twill
Duration                              : 2 periods
Resources required to handle the class: Green board, Multimedia projector
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STEP 2: PRACTICE/TESTING
       Two marks type questions:
       1. Give the basic needs of retailing in India.
       2. List out the advantages of retail in India.
       3. Enlist the factors influence the market characteristics with regards to home
           textiles.
       4. State the importance of market segmentation in Indian Home textiles market.
       Descriptive type questions:
       1. Elaborate the basic business patterns involved for Indian apparel retail and
           Home textile markets as the key drivers for Textile Industry.
CLASS NOTES
                                                        Topic No:            7
Name of the Faculty / Designation: Mr. M.Janarthanan/ Assistant Professor
Course Code / Course Name              : FT6402 /Fabric Structure
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Programme / Discipline                 : B.TECH / FASHION TECHNOLOGY
Topics                                : Broken Twill
Duration                               : 1 periods
Resources required to handle the class: Green board
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STEP 2: PRACTICE/TESTING
        Two marks type questions:
 1. What is meant by channel of distribution?
 2. List out the functions performed between the manufacturer and consumer.
 3. Enlist the flows involved in marketing channels.
 4. What are the steps involved in channel management process?
        Descriptive type questions:
 1. Enumerate the concepts of flow understand from concept to finished products with
      respect to marketing channels in the distribution of goods and services with suitable
examples.
CLASS NOTES
                                                        Topic No:               8
Name of the Faculty / Designation : Mr. M.Janarthanan/ Assistant Professor
Course Code / Course Name              : FT6402 /Fabric Structure
Programme / Discipline                 : B.TECH / FASHION TECHNOLOGY
Topics                                 : Transposed twill and pointed twill
Duration                               : 1period
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Resources required to handle the class: Green board, Multimedia projector
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STEP 2: PRACTICE/TESTING
        Two marks type questions:
   1.   Define the term marketing.
   2.   State the entities of marketing.
   3.   What is meant by performance marketing?
   4.   Enlist the 4Ps used in marketing.
        Descriptive type questions:
   1. Explain in detail about the marketing concept for achieving organizational goals to
        its target markets.
CLASS NOTES
                                                        Topic No:              9
Name of the Faculty / Designation : Mr. M.Janarthanan/ Assistant Professor
Course Code / Course Name              : FT6402 /Fabric Structure
Programme / Discipline                 : B.TECH / FASHION TECHNOLOGY
Topics                                : Satin and sateen weave and loom requirements
Duration                              : 1period
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Resources required to handle the class: Multimedia Projector
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STEP 2: PRACTICE/TESTING
      Two marks type questions:
1. What is meant by marketing Mix?
2. Classify the product channel according to marketing mix.
3. Enlist the methods of price fixation.
4. State the functions of channel of distribution.
5. What are the elements of promotion mix?
CLASS NOTES
                                                     Topic No:        10
Name of the Faculty / Designation : Mr. M.Janarthanan/ Assistant Professor
Course Code / Course Name             : FT6402 /Fabric Structure
Programme / Discipline                : B.TECH / FASHION TECHNOLOGY
Topics                              : Ordinary honey comb
Duration                            : 1 periods
Resources required to handle the class: Green board, Multimedia Projector
_____________________________________________________________
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STEP 1: LEARNING OBJECTIVES
After the sessions, the student should be able to:
              Identify the divisions of market research.
              Categories the effective applied research.
              Analyze the nature of marketing management.
STEP 2: PRACTICE/TESTING
       Two marks type questions:
1. Define the term market research.
2. List out the divisions of marketing research.
3. What are the major factors influences market environment?
4. Enlist the categories of applied market research.
5. Write short notes on marketing information system.
6. Give the reasons of trends in marketing research.
       Descriptive type questions:
1. Elaborate the nature of marketing research in all phases of marketing and functional
   aspects of an Organisation with relevant examples.
2. Explain in detail about the various categories used for the effectiveness of marketing
   management.
CLASS NOTES
                                                     Topic No:        11
Name of the Faculty / Designation : Mr. M.Janarthanan/ Assistant Professor
Course Code / Course Name               : FT6402 /Fabric Structure
Programme / Discipline                  : B.TECH / FASHION TECHNOLOGY
Topics                                : Different types of markets, marketing strategies
                                         with respect to a product/brand
Duration                               : 2 Periods
Resources required to handle the class: Green board, Multimedia Projector
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STEP 2: PRACTICE/TESTING
       Two marks type questions:
1. What is meant by market structure?
2. List out the elements of market structure in fashion industry.
3. Differentiate between perfect and monopolistic competition.
4. Write short notes on price discrimination.
5. Mention the salient features of marketing strategies.
6. List out the main fields of strategic marketing.
       Descriptive type questions:
1. Describe the different types of market structure for achieving the key traits of a market.
2. Explain in detail about strategies of market for the promotion of product to achieve
CLASS NOTES
                                                      Topic No:         12
Name of the Faculty / Designation : Mr. M.Janarthanan/ Assistant Professor
Course Code / Course Name              : FT6402 /Fabric Structure
Programme / Discipline                 : B.TECH / FASHION TECHNOLOGY
Topics                                 : Indian apparel houses, Technology in Indian
                                        apparel industry
Duration                               : 1Period
Resources required to handle the class: Green board, Multimedia Projector
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STEP 2: PRACTICE/TESTING
      Two marks type questions:
1. What are the major segments of apparel industry?
2. Give the salient features of Indian apparel sector.
3. Why the quality standards meet the apparel industry to achieve customer needs? Give
   reasons.
4. Classify the modern technology play a vital role in apparel industry.
CLASS NOTES
                                                    Topic No:             13
Name of the Faculty / Designation : Mr. M.Janarthanan/ Assistant Professor
Course Code / Course Name              : FT6402 /Fabric Structure
Programme / Discipline                 : B.TECH / FASHION TECHNOLOGY
Topics                                : International marketing strategies and International
                                        Market Strategic Planning Process
Duration                               : 1Period
Resources required to handle the class: Green board, Multimedia Projector
_____________________________________________________________
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STEP 1: LEARNING OBJECTIVES
               After the sessions, the student should be able to:
              Understand the concept of international marketing.
              Identify the process of global marketing for promotion of product.
              Analyze the steps involved in international marketing.
STEP 2: PRACTICE/TESTING
       Two marks type questions:
1. What is meant by international marketing?
2. Write short notes on global marketing.
CLASS NOTES
                                                    Topic No:           14
Name of the Faculty / Designation : Mr. M.Janarthanan/ Assistant Professor
Course Code / Course Name              : FT6402 /Fabric Structure
Programme / Discipline                 : B.TECH / FASHION TECHNOLOGY
Topics                                : Domestic marketing strategies and differences
                                        between international and domestic marketing
Duration                              : 1Period
Resources required to handle the class: Green board
_____________________________________________________________
STEP 2: PRACTICE/TESTING
      Two marks type questions:
1. Differentiate between international and domestic market.
2. Enlist the 7Ps used in domestic marketing.
3. What are the advantages and disadvantages of domestic marketing?
      Descriptive type questions:
1. Explain in detail about the various elements used to produce goods in domestic
   market strategies with suitable examples.
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                               CLASS NOTES
                                                   Topic No:        15
Name of the Faculty / Designation : Mr. M.Janarthanan/ Assistant Professor
Course Code / Course Name             : FT6402 /Fabric Structure
Programme / Discipline                : B.TECH / FASHION TECHNOLOGY
Topics                                : Marketing models
Duration                              : 1 period
Resources required to handle the class: Multimedia Projector
_____________________________________________________________
STEP 2: PRACTICE/TESTING
       Two marks type questions:
1. List out the classification of marketing models.
2. State the purpose of modeling in marketing.
3. What are the trends in marketing models?
       Descriptive type questions:
1. Describe the basic methodologies used for marketing modeling to help managers to
  make decisions and state its merits and demerits.
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                               CLASS NOTES
                                                   Topic No:        16
Name of the Faculty / Designation : Mr. M.Janarthanan/ Assistant Professor
Course Code / Course Name             : FT6402 /Fabric Structure
Programme / Discipline                : B.TECH / FASHION TECHNOLOGY
Topics                               : B to B marketing and B to C marketing
Duration                              : 1 period
Resources required to handle the class: Multimedia Projector
_____________________________________________________________
STEP 2: PRACTICE/TESTING
      Two marks type questions:
1. Write short notes on B to B Marketing.
2. Give the salient features of business markets in consumer.
3. Classify business products and markets.
4. List out the eight key ingredients of a business model.
5. Write the major business to consumer business models.
      Descriptive type questions:
1. Enumerate the important characteristics of demand for consumer markets in market
  concentration for business to business marketing.
2. Why the B to C concept is more important for finished products in market place? Give
  reasons.
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                                CLASS NOTES
                                                    Topic No:          17
Name of the Faculty / Designation : Mr. M.Janarthanan/ Assistant Professor
Course Code / Course Name              : FT6402 /Fabric Structure
Programme / Discipline                 : B.TECH / FASHION TECHNOLOGY
Topics                                : Direct marketing, Digital marketing
Duration                               : 1 Period
Resources required to handle the class: Green board, Multimedia Projector
_____________________________________________________________
STEP 2: PRACTICE/TESTING
       Two marks type questions:
1. What is meant by Direct marketing?
2. List out the ways for promotes the direct marketing.
3. Write short notes on market fragmentation.
4. Mention the salient features of digital marketing.
5. How will you understanding market strategy?
6. What are the objectives of crafting a digital marketing strategy?
       Descriptive type questions:
1. Discuss in detail about the identifying and understanding the target audience using
  market segmentation in a direct marketing campaign.
2. Elucidate the marketing strategy used for understanding the business and brand
  promotion in digital marketing with suitable examples.
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                               CLASS NOTES
                                                  Topic No:          18
Name of the Faculty / Designation : Mr. M.Janarthanan/ Assistant Professor
Course Code / Course Name            : FT6402 /Fabric Structure
Programme / Discipline               : B.TECH / FASHION TECHNOLOGY
Topics                               : Introduction and Contexts of merchandising
Duration                             : 1 Period
Resources required to handle the class: Green board
_____________________________________________________________
STEP 2: PRACTICE/TESTING
      Two marks type questions:
1. Write short notes on merchandising.
2. State the impact of quick response on the merchandising calendar.
3. How will you plan the merchandise assortments?
4. Write the formula for gross margin, gross margin return on inventory and adjusted gross
margin.
      Descriptive type questions:
1. Describe the context of merchandising in todays competitive markets for firms strategic
  business with suitable examples.
2. Explain the importance of consumer demand in merchandising plan in apparel
  industry.
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                                CLASS NOTES
                                                    Topic No:         19
Name of the Faculty / Designation : Mr. M.Janarthanan/ Assistant Professor
Course Code / Course Name              : FT6402 /Fabric Structure
Programme / Discipline                 : B.TECH / FASHION TECHNOLOGY
Topics                                 : Concepts of apparel product lines
Duration                               : 1Period
Resources required to handle the class: Green board, Multimedia Projector
_____________________________________________________________
STEP 1: LEARNING OBJECTIVES
               After the sessions, the student should be able to:
              Understand the factors influence the product line.
              Classify the merchandise groups.
              Analyze the features of line presentation.
STEP 2: PRACTICE/TESTING
       Two marks type questions:
1. What is meant by product line?
2. Why line development are more important for suppliers and retailers to merchandise
  the products?
3. Definition of merchandisable groups.
       Descriptive type questions:
1. Discuss in detail about the concepts of product line throughout the manufacturing and
  distribution process.
2. Elaborate the salient features of line presentation with suitable examples.
3. Explain the classification of merchandise groups to create trends in the future market.
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                               CLASS NOTES
                                                  Topic No:           20
Name of the Faculty / Designation : Mr. M.Janarthanan/ Assistant Professor
Course Code / Course Name            : FT6402 /Fabric Structure
Programme / Discipline               : B.TECH / FASHION TECHNOLOGY
Topics                               : Dimensions of product change
Duration                             : 1Period
Resources required to handle the class: Green board
_____________________________________________________________
STEP 2: PRACTICE/TESTING
      Two marks type questions:
1. Distinguish between seasonal goods and fashion goods.
2. Write short notes on perceptual map.
      Descriptive type questions:
1. Elaborate the process of perceptual map of product change in a merchandising cycle
  with suitable examples.
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                               CLASS NOTES
                                                    Topic No:        21
Name of the Faculty / Designation : Mr. M.Janarthanan/ Assistant Professor
Course Code / Course Name             : FT6402 /Fabric Structure
Programme / Discipline                : B.TECH / FASHION TECHNOLOGY
Topics                                : Determination and development of product line
                                       and product range, Planning merchandise budget
Duration                              : 2 Periods
Resources required to handle the class: Green board, Multimedia Projector
_____________________________________________________________
STEP 2: PRACTICE/TESTING
       Two marks type questions:
1. Highlight the importance of line planning in product line and product range.
2. Differentiate between line development and line presentation.
3. What is meant by line concept?
4. How the line presentation is more important for retail buyers and consumers?
       Descriptive type questions:
1. Write a detailed note on:
      (a) Line development.
      (b) Line Presentation.
      (c) Line Adoption.
2. Describe the merchandise plan for the foundation of merchandise budget with suitable
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  examples.
CLASS NOTES
                                                       Topic No:      22
Name of the Faculty / Designation : Mr. M.Janarthanan/ Assistant Professor
Course Code / Course Name                : FT6402 /Fabric Structure
Programme / Discipline                   : B.TECH / FASHION TECHNOLOGY
Topics                                  : Creative and technical design in garments and
                                          accessories
Duration                                 : 2 Periods
Resources required to handle the class: Green board, Multimedia Projector
_____________________________________________________________
STEP 2: PRACTICE/TESTING
       Two marks type questions:
1. Write short notes on Creative Design.
2. Distinguish between Creative design and Technical design.
3. State the importance of concept boards.
4. List out the fabric characteristics affecting utilization.
5. What is meant by balance Lines?
       Descriptive type questions:
1. Critically analyze the design characteristics of each style assembly methods according
  to technical design in garments and accessories.
2. Explain the process sequence to be considered for effective creative design.
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3. Discuss in detail about the fabric selection and garment finish decisions in developing
  a line according to creative design in the product development process.
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                            CLASS NOTES
                                                  Topic No:           23
Name of the Faculty / Designation : Mr. M.Janarthanan/ Assistant Professor
Course Code / Course Name            : FT6402 /Fabric Structure
Programme / Discipline               : B.TECH / FASHION TECHNOLOGY
Topics                              : New product development and seasons of sale
Duration                             : 1 Period
Resources required to handle the class: Green board, Multimedia Projector
_____________________________________________________________
STEP 2: PRACTICE/TESTING
        Two marks type questions:
1. List out the stages of new product development.
2. Write short notes on New product strategy.
3. State the objectives and measures taken for balanced score card.
4. Highlight the stages of new product development.
      Descriptive type questions:
1. Discuss in detail about the steps involved in new product development process for
  improving the product performance.
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                                CLASS NOTES
                                                     Topic No:         24
Name of the Faculty / Designation : Mr. M.Janarthanan/ Assistant Professor
Course Code / Course Name               : FT6402 /Fabric Structure
Programme / Discipline                 : B.TECH / FASHION TECHNOLOGY
Topics                                 : Apparel merchandising costing, Types of costing
                                         and Consumption calculation for woven and
                                         knitted garments.
Duration                               : 2 Periods
Resources required to handle the class: Green board, Multimedia Projector
_____________________________________________________________
STEP 2: PRACTICE/TESTING
      Two marks type questions:
1. Define the term Apparel costing.
2. List out the types of cost.
3. Enlist the calculated accessories used for garment costing.
4. Highlight the factors considered for costing of the product.
      Descriptive type questions:
1. Discuss in detail about the various costing parameters with relevant examples.
2. Elaborate the different types of costing for apparel product with suitable examples.
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                                CLASS NOTES
                                                     Topic No:       25
Name of the Faculty / Designation : Mr. M.Janarthanan/ Assistant Professor
Course Code / Course Name              : FT6402 /Fabric Structure
Programme / Discipline                 : B.TECH / FASHION TECHNOLOGY
Topics                                : coordination and communication with the
                                        production house and export house and Benefits
                                        and Challenges of Apparel Sourcing from India
Duration                               : 2 Periods
Resources required to handle the class: Green board, Multimedia Projector
_____________________________________________________________
STEP 2: PRACTICE/TESTING
      Two marks type questions:
1. State the key issues needed for coordination and communication with the production
   houses.
2. What are the critical issues need to apply the marketing concepts.
3. List out the prominent dimensions of the buyer supplier relationship in export house.
      Descriptive type questions:
1. Elaborate the process involved for coordination and communication of individual retail
  customer in production house with suitable examples.
2. Explain the major challenges and benefits of apparel sourcing in India with respect to
  market competitiveness in textile and apparel industry with relevant examples.
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                               CLASS NOTES
                                                   Topic No:          26
Name of the Faculty / Designation : Mr. M.Janarthanan/ Assistant Professor
Course Code / Course Name             : FT6402 /Fabric Structure
Programme / Discipline                : B.TECH / FASHION TECHNOLOGY
Topics                                : Sourcing introduction and Understanding the
                                       basics of sourcing
Duration                              : 1Period
Resources required to handle the class: Green board, Multimedia Projector
_____________________________________________________________
STEP 2: PRACTICE/TESTING
       Two marks type questions:
1. Define the term sourcing.
2. How will you understand the basis of sourcing?
3. What are the factors need to be considered for supplier sourcing and assessment?
4. List out the sourcing decisions in practice for making decisions
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                                CLASS NOTES
                                                   Topic No:          27
Name of the Faculty / Designation : Mr. M.Janarthanan/ Assistant Professor
Course Code / Course Name              : FT6402 /Fabric Structure
Programme / Discipline                 : B.TECH / FASHION TECHNOLOGY
Topics                                 : Sourcing strategy and strategic planning process
Duration                               : 1Period
Resources required to handle the class: Green board, Multimedia Projector
_____________________________________________________________
STEP 2: PRACTICE/TESTING
      Two marks type questions:
1. What is meant by sourcing Strategy?
2. State the key aspects of strategic sourcing.
3. How will you achieve the objectives of internal customer management?
4. What are the advantages of strategic sourcing?
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                               CLASS NOTES
                                                  Topic No:           28
Name of the Faculty / Designation : Mr. M.Janarthanan/ Assistant Professor
Course Code / Course Name             : FT6402 /Fabric Structure
Programme / Discipline                : B.TECH / FASHION TECHNOLOGY
Topics                                : Best sourcing practice in apparel and textile
                                       business and Research Framework of Strategic
                                       Procurement Management
Duration                              : 1Period
Resources required to handle the class: Green board, Multimedia Projector
_____________________________________________________________
STEP 2: PRACTICE/TESTING
      Two marks type questions:
1. Write short notes on supply chain management.
2. State the environmental changes led to the evolution of procurement.
3. Mention the importance of strategic procurement.
4. What are the critical elements of strategic procurement management?
      Descriptive type questions:
1. Efficient procurement is crucial in the textile and apparel industry why? Give reasons.
2. Explain the critical elements of strategic procure management and state its merits and
  demerits.
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                                                 Topic No:          29
Name of the Faculty / Designation : Mr. M.Janarthanan/ Assistant Professor
Course Code / Course Name            : FT6402 /Fabric Structure
Programme / Discipline               : B.TECH / FASHION TECHNOLOGY
Topics                              : Introduction and Supply Chain process
Duration                             : 1Period
Resources required to handle the class: Green board
_____________________________________________________________
STEP 2: PRACTICE/TESTING
      Two marks type questions:
1. Enlist the key processes that make up the core of supply chain management.
2. Why the supply chain management to be important for finished products? Give
   reasons.
3. Write short notes on Customer relationship management.
      Descriptive type questions:
1. Elaborate the eight key processes for customer satisfaction in supply chain
  management with suitable examples.
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                                                   Topic No:        30
Name of the Faculty / Designation : Mr. M.Janarthanan/ Assistant Professor
Course Code / Course Name              : FT6402 /Fabric Structure
Programme / Discipline                 : B.TECH / FASHION TECHNOLOGY
Topics                              : Demand chain management, Supplier chain
                                        management
Duration                               : 1Period
Resources required to handle the class: Green board, Multimedia Projector
_____________________________________________________________
STEP 2: PRACTICE/TESTING
      Two marks type questions:
1. Distinguish between supply chain and demand chain management.
2. Mention the importance of effective order fulfillment process.
3. State the salient features of manufacturing flow management.
4. Write short notes on supplier relationship management.
      Descriptive type questions:
1. Demand management coordinates all acts of the business that place demand on
   manufacturing capacity Give reasons and state its merits and demerits.
2. Elaborate the importance of supplier relationship management in achievement of
  objectives with relevant examples.
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                                                     Topic No:        31
Name of the Faculty / Designation : Mr. M.Janarthanan/ Assistant Professor
Course Code / Course Name               : FT6402 /Fabric Structure
Programme / Discipline                  : B.TECH / FASHION TECHNOLOGY
Topics                                  : Sourcing Negotiations
Duration                                : 1Period
Resources required to handle the class: Green board
_____________________________________________________________
STEP 2: PRACTICE/TESTING
       Two marks type questions:
1. Mention the criteria for sourcing negotiations.
2. Classification of negotiation protocol..
3. Distinguish between direct negotiation and indirect negotiation.
4. Write Short notes on E-negotiations.
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                                                   Topic No:          32
Name of the Faculty / Designation : Mr. M.Janarthanan/ Assistant Professor
Course Code / Course Name              : FT6402 /Fabric Structure
Programme / Discipline                 : B.TECH / FASHION TECHNOLOGY
Topics                                 : Global co-ordination in sourcing and Global
                                         sourcing structure
Duration                               : 1Period
Resources required to handle the class: Green board, Multimedia Projector
_____________________________________________________________
STEP 2: PRACTICE/TESTING
       Two marks type questions:
1. List out the elements of global coordination sourcing.
2. Definitions of global sourcing.
3. Classify the major types of global sourcing strategies.
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                                                 Topic No:          33
Name of the Faculty / Designation : Mr. M.Janarthanan/ Assistant Professor
Course Code / Course Name            : FT6402 /Fabric Structure
Programme / Discipline               : B.TECH / FASHION TECHNOLOGY
Topics                               : Materials management and quality in sourcing
Duration                             : 1Period
Resources required to handle the class: Green board, Multimedia Projector
_____________________________________________________________
STEP 2: PRACTICE/TESTING
      Two marks type questions:
1. Mention the major activities of materials management process.
2. What is meant by material management system?
3. State the objectives and functions of material management system.
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                                                 Topic No:           34
Name of the Faculty / Designation : Mr. M.Janarthanan/ Assistant Professor
Course Code / Course Name            : FT6402 /Fabric Structure
Programme / Discipline               : B.TECH / FASHION TECHNOLOGY
Topics                               : Quick response in sourcing
Duration                             : 1Period
Resources required to handle the class: Green board
_____________________________________________________________
STEP 2: PRACTICE/TESTING
      Two marks type questions:
1. Definition of quick response strategy.
2. Mention the benefits of quick response system.
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                                                    Topic No:           35
Name of the Faculty / Designation : Mr. M.Janarthanan/ Assistant Professor
Course Code / Course Name               : FT6402 /Fabric Structure
Programme / Discipline                  : B.TECH / FASHION TECHNOLOGY
Topics                                  : Supplier partnership in sourcing
Duration                                : 1Period
Resources required to handle the class: Green board, Multimedia Projector
_____________________________________________________________
STEP 2: PRACTICE/TESTING
       Two marks type questions:
1. Write short notes on partnering.
2. Classify the types of supplier partnership.
3. Mention the conditions for the selection and evaluation of suppliers.
4. State any four principles of customer /supplier relations.
       Descriptive type questions:
1. Elaborate the significance of supplier/customer partnership for problem solving and
  quality system in apparel industry.
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                                                  Topic No:         36
Name of the Faculty / Designation : Mr. M.Janarthanan/ Assistant Professor
Course Code / Course Name             : FT6402 /Fabric Structure
Programme / Discipline                : B.TECH / FASHION TECHNOLOGY
Topics                                : JIT technology
Duration                              : 1Period
Resources required to handle the class: Multimedia Projector
_____________________________________________________________
STEP 2: PRACTICE/TESTING
       Two marks type questions:
1. What is meant by JIT Technology.
2. Write short notes on line balancing.
3. Mention the objectives of JIT technology.
4. Enlist the procedure involved in JIT technology.
       Descriptive type questions:
1. Discuss in detail about JIT philosophy for basic planning and control environment to
  achieve needs of customer with suitable examples.
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                                                     Topic No:            37
Name of the Faculty / Designation : Mr. M.Janarthanan/ Assistant Professor
Course Code / Course Name               : FT6402 /Fabric Structure
Programme / Discipline                  : B.TECH / FASHION TECHNOLOGY
Topics                                  : Government policies a guide lines for apparel
                                          export and domestic trade
Duration                                : 1Period
Resources required to handle the class: Green board, Multimedia Projector
_____________________________________________________________
STEP 2: PRACTICE/TESTING
       Two marks type questions:
1. Write short notes on factory cost.
2. What is meant by conversion efficiency?
3. Mention the importance of manufacturing management.
4. List out the type of government policy adopted for textile industry.
5. State the features of promote fair competition.
6. List out the non-specific infrastructure for textiles.
       Descriptive type questions:
1. Explain in detail about the various government policies on global competitiveness of
  the Indian textile and clothing sectors with suitable examples.
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                                                      Topic No:       38
Name of the Faculty / Designation : Mr. M.Janarthanan/ Assistant Professor
Course Code / Course Name              : FT6402 /Fabric Structure
Programme / Discipline                 : B.TECH / FASHION TECHNOLOGY
Topics                                : Purpose of tax structures and government
                                        incentives in apparel trade
Duration                               : 1 Period
Resources required to handle the class: Green board, Multimedia Projector
_____________________________________________________________
STEP 2: PRACTICE/TESTING
       Two marks type questions:
1. State the issues and trends in tax incentives.
2. Write short notes on Tax incentives.
3. List out the major objectives of tax incentives.
4. Mention the advantages and disadvantages of tax incentives.
5. Enlist the government policies adopted in India.
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                                                     Topic No:          39
Name of the Faculty / Designation : Mr. M.Janarthanan/ Assistant Professor
Course Code / Course Name              : FT6402 /Fabric Structure
Programme / Discipline                 : B.TECH / FASHION TECHNOLOGY
Topics                                : Export documents and its purposes, Content of
                                        certificate of origin and Regulatory document
Duration                               : 2 Periods
Resources required to handle the class: Green board, Multimedia Projector
___________________________________________________________
                                                     Topic No:          40
Name of the Faculty / Designation : Mr. M.Janarthanan/ Assistant Professor
Course Code / Course Name                : FT6402 /Fabric Structure
Programme / Discipline                   : B.TECH / FASHION TECHNOLOGY
Topics                                  : Export banking activities and Line of credit
Duration                                : 1 Period
Resources required to handle the class: Green board, Multimedia Projector
_____________________________________________________________
STEP 2: PRACTICE/TESTING
       Two marks type questions:
1. What are the main functions of EXIM bank?
2. Write short notes on capital equipment finance Programme.
3. Enlist the different types of guarantee facilities.
4. Mention the financial covers for both capital and revenue expenditure.
5. What is meant by Line of credit?
6. List out the sequence of standard procedures for multilateral assistance.
       Descriptive type questions:
1. Discuss in detail about the various banking procedures needed for export promotion in
  India with suitable examples.
2. Elucidate the financing mechanism support for export of projects, equipment, goods,
  and services by using line of credit with suitable examples.
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                                                         Topic No:        41
Name of the Faculty / Designation : Mr. M.Janarthanan/ Assistant Professor
Course Code / Course Name                    : FT6402 /Fabric Structure
Programme / Discipline                       : B.TECH / FASHION TECHNOLOGY
Topics                                   : Introduction and concept of Letter of credit
Duration                                 : 1Period
Resources required to handle the class: Green board
_____________________________________________________________
STEP 2: PRACTICE/TESTING
       Two marks type questions:
1. What is meant by Letter of credit?
2. Mention the importance of letter of credit.
3. List out the types of letter of credit.
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                                                  Topic No:           42
Name of the Faculty / Designation : Mr. M.Janarthanan/ Assistant Professor
Course Code / Course Name             : FT6402 /Fabric Structure
Programme / Discipline                : B.TECH / FASHION TECHNOLOGY
Topics                                : Logistics and shipping and foreign exchange
                                       regulation
Duration                              : 1Period
Resources required to handle the class: Multimedia Projector
_____________________________________________________________
STEP 2: PRACTICE/TESTING
       Two marks type questions:
1. How will you merchandise the goods with respect to export shipping requirements?
2. Write short notes on freight forwarders.
3. Why the labeling is used on export shipping of goods?
4. List out the types of document used in exporting.
5. Mention the methods of obtaining information on foreign import restrictions.
       Descriptive type questions:
1. Discuss in detail about various shipping activities for the exporters to be aware of
  packing, labeling, documentation and insurance requirements with suitable examples.
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                                                   Topic No:              43
Name of the Faculty / Designation : Mr. M.Janarthanan/ Assistant Professor
Course Code / Course Name              : FT6402 /Fabric Structure
Programme / Discipline                 : B.TECH / FASHION TECHNOLOGY
Topics                                 : Export risk management and Insurance
Duration                               : 1Period
Resources required to handle the class: Green board, Multimedia Projector
_____________________________________________________________
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