Apparel Manufacturing Products,


Publications, Videos, and Training Tools

PRODUCT LIST:

 3D Tools

 

Apparel Manufacturing Books

 Training Aids, CDs and Videos

 


3D Tools
 

SizeUSA Data Report

3D Body Scanner

3D Body Scanner Software

3D Body Scanner Measurement Extraction Software

 

Apparel Manufacturing Books

Clothing Technology…from Fibre to Fashion

Practical Guide for Operators in the Garment and Fashion Industry – (English and Spanish)

Stohlman Sewing Performance Data

Getting Commitment at Work

 

Training Aids – CDs and Videos

Sourcing Simulator Version 2.2 (CD-ROM or Download)
Manufacturers and retailers can utilize this program to evaluate sourcing and replenishment strategies for seasonal and basic products at retail. For additional information, click here (PDF file; 172 KB)

Sourcing Simulator Training Videos
Basic Training – Understanding the Merchandising Process
Several case studies using the Sourcing Simulator are provided to highlight its capabilities.

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.

Time Study Rating Skills (CD-ROM)
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.

Quick Response Apparel Business Model (CD-ROM)
Developed in collaboration with the AAFA Quick Response Leadership Committee and the AMTEXTM DAMA Project at [TC]², this CD-ROM contains a graphic business process model of a quick response apparel company in IDEF O standard format.
For more information, click here (PDF file; 180KB)

Textile Supply Chain Business Model (CD-ROM)
A CD containing graphic business process models of the business and production activities of fiber, textile, apparel, and retail companies in a soft goods supply chain, and the information that flows between them. For more information, click here (PDF file; 824KB)

Logistics Process Steps for Assembly in Mexico Model (CD-ROM)
A CD containing basic steps for logistics from the U.S. to Mexico in IDEFO standard format with transportation, inspection, and assembly activities represented. For more information, click here (PDF file; 416KB)

The Penville PlantTM
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

The Textile Supply Chain Game
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. For more information, click here (PDF file; 80KB)

Collaborative Supply Chain Simulation with 1 training day
With the Supply Chain Simulation a user can model the changes across the chain from raw materials to consumer demand and see the results in inventory reduction and lead time improvement by business function. Case Study on how the tool is used

Demand Activated Manufacturing Architecture (DAMA) Project Final Report on CD-ROM
The Demand Activated Manufacturing Architecture (DAMA) Project researched supply chain structures and performance for over six years with a consortium of fiber, textile, sewn product manufacturers, retailers, technology providers and the Department of Energy National Labs. The final report describes the supply chain studies, industry pilots and some resulting technology. One of the key findings is that collaboration, using the DAMA model, can significantly improve supply chain performance

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