Module 1 — Commercial Foundations
Covers commercial fundamentals applied by merchandising teams.
What you will be able to do
Read an enquiry properly: what the buyer is really asking for, whether the factory can do it, and what must be confirmed before a price goes out.
The practical work
Take one live enquiry and write the feasibility note: fabric and trim availability with lead times, machine and capacity fit, technical risk, sample calendar, and the assumptions your price depends on. Map the enquiry through the full merchandising workflow so nothing lands on production as a surprise.
Prerequisite: No prior module required.
Reading for this module
Read these 2 Garment Ed subjects in order, then take the quiz below.
Module quiz
5 questions on Module 1 — Commercial Foundations. Answer them all, then check your score before moving on. 4 correct or more is a pass. Your best score is saved on this device, and to your account when you are signed in. This is a self-check, not an accredited assessment.
1. Before quoting, which assumption most needs written confirmation?
2. A feasibility check exists to:
3. An enquiry needs a machine the factory does not own. The correct merchandising response is:
4. Which document carries the buyer's technical requirement into the factory?
5. Why is the sample calendar part of feasibility?