Export & trade economy course syllabus
The recommended order for Export & Trade Economy of Garment Manufacturing: 6 modules covering 14 industry chapters and 15 value chain stages, each module closing with a quiz. About 12–16 hours of reading and quizzes at your own pace.
- Module 1 of 6
1. Export markets and buyer demand
Read market signals and buyer behaviour to judge which export orders are worth chasing.
Prerequisite: No prior module required; basic garment manufacturing knowledge is helpful.
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- Module 2 of 6
2. Quoting and confirming an export order
Take an enquiry through sampling and quotation to a confirmed order with terms you can meet.
Prerequisite: Complete module 1 and its readings first.
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Value chain stages
- Module 3 of 6
3. Lead time, capacity and delivery
Plan capacity and lead time from order confirmation to finishing, and see what a slipped date costs.
Prerequisite: Complete module 2 and its readings first.
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Value chain stages
- Module 4 of 6
4. The compliance cost of exporting
Price testing, inspection and audit requirements as part of the export order, not as an afterthought.
Prerequisite: Complete module 3 and its readings first.
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Value chain stages
- Module 5 of 6
5. Duties, rules of origin and trade preferences
Explain how duty, origin rules and preference schemes change the landed cost of an order.
Prerequisite: Complete module 4 and its readings first.
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Value chain stages
- Module 6 of 6
6. Shipment, documents and getting paid
Assemble the shipping and payment documents, and see where a factory loses money after the goods leave.
Prerequisite: Complete module 5 and its readings first.
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Value chain stages
Honest scope
This is free self-study material written and reviewed by Sanjeewa Dehiwalage. There is no examination board behind it, quizzes are self-checks, and duty rates, preference schemes and money figures are worked examples rather than customs, legal or trade advice.