Module 18 of 20
Digital Systems, ERP, PLM & Automation
The systems layer: ERP and PLM, shop-floor data, automation and how digital tools change factory decisions.
9 lessons · about 3 h 45 min · Beginner to advanced
Practical exercise
Map one process end to end and mark every point where data is captured, by whom, and whether anyone uses it.
Factory case study
A factory has ERP, PLM and spreadsheets in parallel. Describe how you would decide what each system owns.
Lessons in this module
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Module 1
Consumer, Market, Brand & Buyer Management
Who the product is for, how brands position it and how buyers plan and place the orders a factory receives.
Not started8 lessons 3 h 20 minBeginner to advanced0 of 8 lessons complete0%Module 2
Fashion Design & Trend Forecasting
How a season is shaped: design direction, colour and trend work, and how a range is communicated to a supplier.
Not started9 lessons 3 h 45 minBeginner to advanced0 of 9 lessons complete0%Module 3
Product Development & Technical Design
Turning a design into a buildable product: tech packs, specifications, construction decisions and product validation.
Not started10 lessons 4 h 10 minBeginner to advanced0 of 10 lessons complete0%Module 4
Merchandising, Costing & Commercial Management
Order execution from the commercial side: costing a garment, negotiating, planning materials and holding the critical path.
Not started10 lessons 4 h 10 minBeginner to advanced0 of 10 lessons complete0%Module 5
Fibres, Yarn, Fabric & Textile Technology
The material itself: fibre and yarn behaviour, knitting and weaving, dyeing and finishing, and fabric quality control.
Not started10 lessons 4 h 10 minBeginner to advanced0 of 10 lessons complete0%Module 6
Material Sourcing & Supply Chain
Choosing and governing suppliers, procuring fabric and trims, and getting material into the factory on time.
Not started9 lessons 3 h 45 minBeginner to advanced0 of 9 lessons complete0%Module 7
Pattern Engineering, Sampling & Fit
Pattern construction and grading, the sampling sequence, fit sessions and digital pattern and marker work.
Not started11 lessons 4 h 35 minBeginner to advanced0 of 11 lessons complete0%Module 8
Production Planning & Industrial Engineering
Work measurement and SMV, line balancing, capacity and planning, and the improvement methods behind them.
Not started11 lessons 4 h 35 minBeginner to advanced0 of 11 lessons complete0%Module 9
Cutting Room Technology
Marker and spreading preparation, cutting execution, bundling and the controls that protect fabric yield.
Not started8 lessons 3 h 20 minBeginner to advanced0 of 8 lessons complete0%Module 10
Sewing, Construction & Production Management
Stitch and seam technology, machine selection, line flow, in-process quality and floor-level improvement.
Not started14 lessons 5 h 50 minBeginner to advanced0 of 14 lessons complete0%Module 11
Printing, Embroidery & Value Addition
Print, transfer, embroidery and embellishment processes, and how their quality is assured before assembly.
Not started8 lessons 3 h 20 minBeginner to advanced0 of 8 lessons complete0%Module 12
Washing, Dyeing & Garment Finishing
Garment wet processing, effect development on denim and other fabrics, and finishing process control.
Not started9 lessons 3 h 45 minBeginner to advanced0 of 9 lessons complete0%Module 13
Quality Assurance, Quality Control & Laboratory Testing
Quality systems, inspection and measurement, AQL sampling, laboratory testing and statistical quality control.
Not started14 lessons 5 h 50 minBeginner to advanced0 of 14 lessons complete0%Module 14
Compliance, Safety, Chemical Management & Sustainability
Social compliance and occupational safety, chemical and product compliance, environment and climate work, and due diligence.
Not started12 lessons 5 hBeginner to advanced0 of 12 lessons complete0%Module 15
Machine Maintenance, Engineering & Factory Utilities
Maintenance practice, utility systems such as steam, compressed air and water, and energy and reliability work.
Not started9 lessons 3 h 45 minBeginner to advanced0 of 9 lessons complete0%Module 16
Packing, Warehousing, Logistics & Export Documentation
Packing and warehouse control, transport and export processes, documentation and delivery performance.
Not started8 lessons 3 h 20 minBeginner to advanced0 of 8 lessons complete0%Module 17
HR, Finance, Leadership & Factory Management
People management, factory costing and finance, leadership behaviour and how a factory is actually run day to day.
Not started8 lessons 3 h 20 minBeginner to advanced0 of 8 lessons complete0%Module 18
Digital Systems, ERP, PLM & Automation
The systems layer: ERP and PLM, shop-floor data, automation and how digital tools change factory decisions.
Not started9 lessons 3 h 45 minBeginner to advanced0 of 9 lessons complete0%- ERP for Garment Operations — not started
Covers using ERP effectively across apparel garment operations in an apparel manufacturing and brand context. Guides apparel teams to make defensible ERP for Garment Operations decisions with traceable evidence.
- PLM and Product Lifecycle — not started
Covers using PLM to govern the apparel product lifecycle in an apparel manufacturing and brand context. Guides apparel teams to make defensible PLM and Product Lifecycle decisions with traceable evidence.
- MES and Shop-Floor Data — not started
Covers deploying MES and shop-floor data capture in apparel factories in an apparel manufacturing and brand context. Guides apparel teams to make defensible MES and Shop-Floor Data decisions with traceable evidence.
- Digital Quality Systems — not started
Covers deploying digital quality systems in apparel operations in an apparel manufacturing and brand context. Guides apparel teams to make defensible Digital Quality Systems decisions with traceable evidence.
- CAD/CAM Integration — not started
Covers integrating CAD/CAM across apparel product and manufacturing in an apparel manufacturing and brand context. Guides apparel teams to make defensible CAD/CAM Integration decisions with traceable evidence.
- Automation and Robotics — not started
Covers introducing automation and robotics in apparel factories in an apparel manufacturing and brand context. Guides apparel teams to make defensible Automation and Robotics decisions with traceable evidence.
- Data Analytics and Dashboards — not started
Covers building trustworthy apparel data analytics and dashboards in an apparel manufacturing and brand context. Guides apparel teams to make defensible Data Analytics and Dashboards decisions with traceable evidence.
- AI Applications in Garment Operations — not started
Covers applying AI to apparel garment operations responsibly in an apparel manufacturing and brand context. Guides apparel teams to make defensible AI Applications in Garment Operations decisions with traceable evidence.
- Cybersecurity and Data Governance — not started
Covers governing apparel cybersecurity and data responsibilities in an apparel manufacturing and brand context. Guides apparel teams to make defensible Cybersecurity and Data Governance decisions with traceable evidence.
- Module 18 assessment
- ERP for Garment Operations — not started
Module 19
Retail, E-commerce, Returns & Circularity
What happens after shipment: retail and e-commerce, customer use, returns, repair, resale and recycling.
Not started8 lessons 3 h 20 minBeginner to advanced0 of 8 lessons complete0%Module 20
Product-Specific Apparel Academies
Product-by-product practice: how the whole chain changes for denim, knitwear, outerwear, intimates and more.
Not started15 lessons 6 h 15 minBeginner to advanced0 of 15 lessons complete0%