Apparel Manufacturing
What are buttons, zippers, and snaps examples of?
Trimmings and findings
Is apparel production still labor-intensive?
Yes
Name two ways apparel can be transported.
Ship, truck, train, or airplane
What does UPC stand for?
Universal Product Code
What does CAD help designers do?
Design products digitally
Which changes more frequently: men’s or women’s apparel?
Women's apparel
What part of apparel production is especially difficult to automate?
Sewing
What is the planning, moving, and tracking of products called?
Logistics
Which technology uses electronic tags?
RFID
What does PLM manage?
Product development
Why has men’s clothing traditionally been easier to mass produce?
Styles change less
Why do companies often manufacture in other countries?
Lower labor costs
Which is faster but usually more expensive: air or ship transportation?
Air transportation
What can RFID help companies manage?
Inventory
What does ERP help manage?
Resources needed for production