The process of executing an order from receiving to shipment through proper following-up the in-between processes is termed as- Merchandising. Let's have some basics on the merchandising process.
👉Just after receiving an order from a customer or marketing team, a merchandiser should focus on preparing-
Answer: T&A (Time and Action plan or calendar)
👉Different types of processes & their standard lead time and some critical factors are required for making the-
Answer: T&A (Time and Action plan or calendar)
👉As a merchandiser, you have to deal with some issues at a time. How many types of these issues?
Answer: 3 issues (Sample processing, Fabric processing, and Trims & Accessories)
👉As a merchandiser, you have to ensure the receipt of the colour standard from the customer. How may a customer provide these colour standards?
Answer: 2 ways (1. Pantone no. and 2. Physical swatches)
👉The international unique colour-code which is used to avoid the naming conflicts of various shade is termed as-
Answer: Pantone no.
👉Suppose you have got an order of 50,000pcs solid dyed polo shirt. The initial submission to the customer for shade approval is termed as-
Answer: Lab Dip.
👉Suppose you have got an order of 50,000pcs yarn-dyed stripe polo shirt. The initial submission to the customer for shade approval is termed as-
Answer: Yarn Dip.
👉The submission to the customer for approval as fabric form from the vendor end is termed as -
Answer: Fabric Hanger.
👉Design & fittings of a garment order have been finalized on which sample?
Answer: Development sample and Fit sample/ Proto sample.
👉You are asked to send the sample to the customer for approval. You have sent the sample making from all available. What are those samples?
Answer: Development sample, Fit sample, Proto samples.
👉As per which sample has inspection been done, after completing the production?
Answer: Sealed back a sample (Approved pre-production sample)
👉Merchandising process involves at least-
Answer: 3 parties (1. Customers/Buyers, 2. Vendors/Manufacturers and 3. Merchandisers)
👉A merchandising team can be structured on the basis of –
Answer: 1. Customers, 2. Geography and 3. Products/Items.
👉The first and foremost target of a merchandiser is to-
Answer: Ensure on-time shipment.
👉The time between the initiation and completion of a Process/Production process is termed as-
Answer: Lead-time.
👉Suppose you have received an AOP (All Over Print) garment order. So you have to submit the sample print design for approval to the customer and this submission is termed as-
Answer: AOP Hanger/ AOP strike off.
👉Suppose you have received a t-shirt order with chest print. So you have to submit the sample print design for approval to a customer and this submission is termed as-
Answer: Print strike off/ Placement Print strike off.
👉What are the scopes if anyone wishes to start the career in merchandising?
Answer: Factory merchandising, Buying office merchandising, Trading office merchandising and Brand merchandising.