Garment Merchandising
Garment Merchandising or
Merchandising means goods,
products etc those are bought & sold. The “Merchandising” is introduced to the persons specially
involved in garments trade. The term
merchandising has been derived from the merchandise.
The step of
“Merchandising ” may be defined as :
Person who merchandises the goods, products specifically for
export purposes. Garments merchandising
means buying raw materials & accessories, producing garments,
maintaining required level and exporting
the garments within schedule time. From the above definitions, I can say that a person involved in garments
merchandising needs a wide range of knowledge & skill to perform his job
successfully. The job itself is
Technical and General as well.
As a Merchandiser one’s should have the following basic
qualifications:-
- Very good in English and adequate knowledge of technical terms for accurate and efficient communication.
- Good knowledge of fiber, yarn, Fabric, Dyeing, Printing, Finishing, Dyes, Color fastness, Garments production, etc.
- Clear conception of the usual potential quality problems in the garments manufacturing.
- Adequate knowledge of the usual raw materials inspection systems & garments inspection systems.
- Good knowledge of duty rates, customs regulations, shipping and banking documentation etc.
