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Online Education
Textile Fundamentals eLearning Resource (online distance education)
Developed by experts at North Carolina State University's College of Textiles, this collection of 14 web-based textile education chapters is an excellent learning tool for industry newcomers and experienced professionals alike. The chapters are packed with state-of-the-art graphic animations and simulation videos and provide a comprehensive, in-depth study of textile processing from fiber formation to finishing and cover manufacturing aspects of the textile supply chain.
Benefits
• Learn on your own terms - - from the comfort of your office, home or anywhere internet access is available
• Enjoy the convenience of no overnight travel and $0 travel expense
• Learn at your own pace when the timing is right for you
• Acquire technical knowledge to make informed management decisions
• Develop an understanding of the entire textile formation chain
• Gain knowledge you can take to the job floor, the office and beyond
• Check your comprehension with an optional assessment test at the end of each chapter
• Earn a certificate of completion for each chapter
Chapter Topics
Textile Fibers, Filament Yarns and Texturing, Spun Yarn Manufacturing, Warp Preparation, Weft Knitting, Warp Knitting, Weaving, Nonwovens, Fabric Preparation, Color and Color Properties, Dyestuffs and Dyestuff Applications, Printing, Chemical Finishing, and Mechanical Finishing
Based on individual user access for 12 months
• $149.00 per chapter
• $100.00 per chapter when purchasing five or more
• $ 92.50 per chapter when purchasing all 14
• Corporate volume pricing is available if purchasing 100 or more chapters; for details contact us.
Terms and Conditions
• Copyright 2008-2009 North Carolina State University; all rights reserved
• Once purchased, user has access for 12 months
• Purchase gains access for an individual user; user name and password must not be shared
• High speed internet is required to properly access the chapters
• Monitor/screen resolution of 1024 x 768 is required
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Books
Clothing Technology...from Fiber to Fashion
$80 [TC]]² members / $100 non-members
Clothing Technology…From Fiber to Fashion is primarily designed for sewn products industry students, with information on sewing, cutting, garment assembly, and tailoring. Numerous color diagrams are provided in this concise and compact reference of a wide range of material. The book is designed for use in college courses or as a general reference.
Practical Guide for Operators in the Garment and Fashion Industry - English and Spanish
$15 [TC]]² members / $20 non-members
Machines, tools, maintenance, and small machine repairs are described in clear terms. The publication also covers the importance of safety, organization and body posture in sewing operations.
Stohlman Sewing Performance Data
$15 [TC]]² members / $20 non-members
Methods Time Measurement (MTM) to establish standards, set piece rates, and /or establish costs in a very fluid and dynamic industry are explained in this book.
Getting Commitment at Work
$15 [TC]² members / $20 non-members
A reference aid for all managers and employees in becoming more effective in interviewing, training, self- and staff-development, and solving people problems. A valuable tool for new employees in orientation and training programs, those preparing for larger responsibilities, and trainers and participants in management or leadership development programs.
Supply Chain
Sourcing Simulator Version 2.2
$750 [TC]² members and non-members
This unique software tool allows you to analyze manufacturing, retailing and sourcing strategies like quick response, target weeks supply, vendor managed inventory, model stock, newsboy and traditional manufacturing to see the financial and service level performance implications. The Sourcing Simulator will calculate the impact of product mix, markdowns, manufacturing lead times, vendor performance, forecast error, seasonality and consumer demand. It is easy to use, with quick results, and runs on Windows 95/98/2000/NT and XP.
The Sourcing Simulator has SKU specific pricing for all types of products and over 30 performance results like sales, inventory turns, lost sales, gross margin and GMROI. The Retail/Manufacturing Version 2.2 includes manufacturing planning, costs, collaboration policies, and 3D graphing using neural network fuzzy logic.
Sourcing Simulator Training Video
$100 [TC]² members and non-members
Basic Training – Understanding the Merchandising Process
Several case studies using the Sourcing Simulator are provided to highlight its capabilities. Scenarios for evaluation are defined including inputting the buyer’s plan, sourcing strategy, cost/price data, consumer demand, markdowns and promotions, and forecast error. An explanation on how to execute the simulation, save results and analyze the results is provided, and a case study is included to reinforce the learnings.
Advanced Training – Analyzing the Manufacturing Supply Chain
The advanced training tape shows how to graph results, as well as performing break-even analysis, examining detailed outputs, performing batch runs, using the decision surface model and exercising the manufacturing model. Included in the manufacturing model instruction are material supply, inventory policies, cost data, manufacturing plan and processes. The Help facility is explained and a case study is included.
The Sourcing Simulator CD is required to follow the instruction and perform the case studies.
Training Aids
Time Study Rating Skills (CD-ROM)
$295 [TC]²; members / $395 non-members
Available in English and Spanish - (Windows 95/98 or NT)
Advance beyond the ability to record the time it actually took to perform a task and learn to determine the amount of time it should take. This program offers a consistent, affordable training tool for the industry and a refresher for experienced personnel to maintain accuracy and consistency in rate determination.
This program will give you the opportunity to:
• Learn speed rating for sewing operator performance analysis
• Practice rating sewing operator performance
• Learn to correct for rating bias
These techniques are learned using repeatable Benchmark Exercises of the following videotaped activities:
• Card dealing 52 cards in 30 seconds (for hand/arm motion)
• Walking 3 mph (for full body motion)
• Sewing operations at different efficiencies
Exercises may be repeated as often as desired with the video clips appearing in random order each time. Standardized rating scores appear only after the student has viewed the entire sequence. The program includes definitions as well as additional reference information for a multi-factor rating system that includes skill, effort, and conditions.
The Penville Plant™ Kit
$395 [TC]² members / $495 non-members
The kit provides a hands-on, interactive opportunity for apparel manufacturing managers, apparel manufacturing engineers, apparel designers or line personnel to understand three different types of manufacturing systems. Participants in the Penville Plant exercise produce ballpoint pens using the Push, Kanban and Team Systems of manufacturing. Guiding participants through the transition from traditional batch manufacturing to demand-flow manufacturing that uses teamwork and cross-trained employees, the Penville Plant Kit™ vividly demonstrates how the use of flexible manufacturing methods can result in greater efficiency and productivity over more common manufacturing methods.
The Textile Game
$500 [TC]² members and$600 non-members, $250 for additional sets
The Textile Game is a supply chain competition among two or more teams to achieve the best pipeline performance by managing orders, inventory and backlogs. The board game consists of four players per team and demonstrates that the system structure rather than personal capabilities can dominate system performance. As an alternative to purchasing the game sets, [TC]² also offers to facilitate the Textile Game with up to twelve teams at any location.
