Merchandising

How to be effective at that?

Merchandiser
A person who ensures that the right
product reaches at the right price in right
quantity and at the right time to the final
destination.

Supply Chain
Replenishment

Design
Conceptualization

Planning

Sales
Sourcing

Visual
Merchandising

Planning

Cost Negotiation

Store Setup

Order Placement
Store Allocation

Fabric &
Sourcing

Distribution
Pattern &
Samples
Shopping
Fitting
Packing
Testing
Promotion

Inspection
Finishing

Production

Challenge

Rapid Response is the buzz word

Decision Support Systems

Real Time Merchandising
Responsive Manufacturing
Functional Integration
Time Compression
Partnership Relationship

Inculcate Effectiveness
Efficiency Vs Effectiveness
Efficiency

Doing the job right

Effectiveness

Doing the right job

Its fundamental prerequisite is that person has a complete understanding

of his job and what he is expected to contribute in an organization

Habit
We are what we repeatedly do.
Excellence, then is not an act but a habit

A habit is an intersection of
knowledge, skill & desire.

Knowledge

What and Why to do?

Desire

Want to do?

Skill

How to do?

Roles and Responsibilities

Product Development & Sampling

Fabric & Trim Sourcing
Costing & Negotiation
Fits & Pre-Production Approvals
Maintaining Records
Plan Factory Capacity & Allocations
Fabric Booking
Trim Confirmations
Color / Fabric approval
Fit approval
Testing
Product Safety
Production & Line Planning
Production Follow up
Quality Audits & Shipment Status
Quota / Embargo Movements
Vessel / Flight Planning
Documentation

Skills

Time Management
Planning and Organizing
Communication
Negotiation
Teamwork