FASHION MERCHANDISING Orient Craft Limited, Manesar Proto Tech Pack Assessment By Under the guidance of V Priyadarshini Associate Professor DFT Akhil Tyagi (2) Haqiqat Ali (12) Md Jawed Akhtar (15) Sumit Sinha (27) DFT - Introduction Established in 1978 One of the largest Export House in India Turnover of around 725 crores Deal with US and European buyers 21 manufacturing units in and around Delhi strength of 25000 workers Major clients- Tommy Hilfiger, Gap, Macy's, Dillards, Marks and Spencer, Esprit, Armani, DKNY, Ann Taylor, United Colors of Benetton, LEVIS and Debenhams Process flow of Merchandising Tech pack received consisting of GSS (Graded Spec Sheet) and all the details of the style e.g., trim & construction details Fabric consumption along with mini markers from CAD Tech pack sent to the sampling department for development of the proto sample Cost calculation/ Final Costing 5 Confirming Purchase Order (PO) and receival Getting fit sample approved Getting size samples approved set Bulk fabric and trims ordered based on PO quantity Fabric Performance Testing (FPT) to conform to buyer standards 10 Preparing the cutting ticket in PPC and handing it over to Cutting department 11 Pilot run 12 Bulk begins 13 Getting Top of Production (TOP) samples approved 1.5 Order shipment Production 14 Follow up/ Regular tracking and update Sampling flow Proto Tech pack – The initial informative sheet which encompasses all specifications required for the development of a proto sample Proto sample :- made on substitute fabrics, using available accessories and then checked on the dress form Further the quality checker checks the sample, and makes the necessary changes pertaining to the fit, the drape, the style details etc Fit sample : fit of the garment assumes importance here It is usually done on actual fabrics and substitute trims and accessories and sent to the buyer for necessary alterations to be made Size set samples : Size Set Sample - done as per the buyer requests and equivalent to the pre production sample except that it is done in all the sizes Top of Production (TOP) samples : done on the actual fabric using the actual trims and the fit has to be perfect It is simply a example to the actual production Time and action plan Proto Tech pack Received form the buyers Proto sample 2-3 days for domestic buyers and 5-6 days for foreign buyers Fit sample Starts after 1-2 days, takes 2-3 days for domestic buyers and 5-6 days for foreign buyers samples 1-2 samples Size set samples 1-2 days from each size Top of Production (TOP) samples day Approved in a day 8-10 and best are sent Proto tech pack Proto tech pack.xls h T k n a u o Y ... plan Proto Tech pack Received form the buyers Proto sample 2-3 days for domestic buyers and 5-6 days for foreign buyers Fit sample Starts after 1-2 days, takes 2-3 days for domestic buyers and 5-6 ... foreign buyers samples 1-2 samples Size set samples 1-2 days from each size Top of Production (TOP) samples day Approved in a day 8-1 0 and best are sent Proto tech pack Proto tech pack. xls h T k n... update Sampling flow Proto Tech pack – The initial informative sheet which encompasses all specifications required for the development of a proto sample Proto sample :- made on substitute fabrics,