Fashion and textiles

Abstract

Program description Worldwide the Fashion and Textile industry employs tens of millions of people. They are employed in every aspect of the supply chain from raw material production to high end fashion design to management of multi national corporations. Two significant trends are emerging in the industry, one is increasing globalisation and the other is the need of developing countries to move beyond the first stages of fibre, yarn and fabric production to more labour and cost intensive aspects such as design, brand management, quality control and distribution to be able to compete in global markets. It is an industry of complex supply chains and rapid technology change that requires experienced and knowledgeable professionals who understand how to pull together their organisations needs efficiently and effectively.