MARKS: 100 COURSE: MAPM
SUB : Apparel Production Development
Marks 15 01) Compare the number of SKUs for product lines using sizing systems for men’s dress shirts with collar and sleeve length and men’s sport shirts sizes small , medium , and large . Compare SKUs for lines of man’s pants sized by waist and length for lines of mans paint sized by waist and length and missy pants sizes 8 to 16.
Why is the number of SKUs in a product line an issue?
Marks 20 02) According to the Sunglass Association of America (SAA) • 90% of all sunglasses sold in the United states are at $30 prices point or below. • 60% of sunglass sales are impulse – driven. • Special features such as spring hinges are now available for under $10. • 22 to 35% of sales occur between September and February . • locate displays in high – traffic areas along side apparel and accessories. • Organize styles according to fashion trends; rimless or thin-line ; colored aviators ; and sports-inspired. • Maintain the display to keep racks full and glasses clean and organized(retail merchandiser guidebook)
Considering definitions of merchandising and marketing and responsibilities of each ,
a) Which of the preceding statements relates most to marketing? To Merchandising? To Both?
b) Which type of merchandising and/or marketing decisions would each statement help with?
Marks 10 03) Identify and discuss the advantages and disadvantages of 100% inspection of finished goods as the primary technique for quality control. Identify and discuss the advantages and disadvantages of acceptance sampling as the primary basis of quality control.
Marks 10 04) Develop an inspection procedure for a simple product such as a T-shirt. How many times should it be inspected