AMDT 108 Final Exam (Chapters 8-13)

Which of the following statements about global production is false? Many developing countries such as Haiti and Bangladesh rely on textile and apparel manufacturing for their economic development. B. Worldwide, the use of contract production has increased as compared to production in fashion brands' own factories. C. Worldwide, the two largest consumer markets for apparel are the European Union and the United States. D. Worldwide, the two largest textile and apparel exporters are China and the European Union. E. Although apparel production facilities are no longer found in developed countries (highly industrialized) such as Canada, Australia, and Brazil, they can be found in other countries throughout the world.

Although apparel production facilities are no longer found in developed countries (highly industrialized) such as Canada, Australia, and Brazil, they can be found in other countries throughout the world.

what is the garment/ production sheet?

a listing of vital information for the garment style including sketch, fabric swatches and sizing

An estimate of the cost to produce a style to be included in an apparel line is based upon cost estimates for all of the following A. fabric yardage costs B. costs for linings and interfacings C. costs for findings D. costs for labor to sew the style E. all of the above

all of the above

Bundling refers to the process of disassembling the layers of stacked and cut pieces and reassembling them grouped by _____________. A. garment size B. dye lot C. a specific number of garment units, depending on the production method D. all of the above

all of the above

Quality assurance includes which of the following components? A. the consistency of the measurement specifications for all products produced in each size B. the use of findings such as thread, buttons, and elastic that meet the required specifications C. sewing operations such as buttonhole stitching, top stitching, and edge finishing that meet the required specifications D. acceptable color matching of all components E. all of the above

all of the above

Sewing operators' wages are computed based on which of the following? A. the number of pieces sewn at the end of each workday or week B. a team wage calculation rate, with bonuses for high productivity and/or low rate of errors C. an hourly rate, based on a standard set by the company D. all of the above

all of the above

Which of the following is a criterion used by fashion brand companies in their sourcing decisions? A. comparisons of labor costs among countries B. general philosophy of the fashion brand company regarding location of production C. equipment and skills needed for production D. expected turnaround time associated with various options for production E. all of the above

all of the abpve

The country of origin of a jacket designed in the United States, made with fabric from Japan, sewn in a factory in China and sold at a US retailer would be ________. US and Japan B. US and China C. United States D. China E. Japan

china

_____ refers to production in the same country where the merchandise will be sold at retail Offshore production B. CMT (cut, make, and trim) production C. Domestic production D. Full-package production E. Duty-free production

domestic production

_____ refers to production in the same country where the merchandise will be sold at retail. A. Offshore production B. CMT (cut, make, and trim) production C. Domestic production D. Full-package production E. Duty-free production

domestic production

All marts close completely between market weeks because sales reps are on the road visiting buyers in their retail clients. (T or F)

false

B2B electronic communications such as Facebook are used to promote fashion brands to consumers. (T or F)

false

Because of competition from domestic fashion brands, foreign fashion brand companies do not show their lines in New York City, but exhibit extensively at regional markets. (T or F)

false

Fashion brand companies' decisions around design, production needs, and quality assurance will affect their sourcing decisions. (T or F)

false

Full-package contractors are found primarily in developing countries such as Bangladesh and Haiti. (T or F)

false

In order to allow sufficient time to produce sales samples, the production order for the garments is placed at the time the first prototype is sewn. (t or f)

false

It is always cheaper for a U.S. fashion brand company to produce apparel offshore than in the United States. (T or F)

false

Most fashion brands will opt for domestic production because of all of the disadvantages of offshore production. (t or f)

false

Sales samples used by a market center showroom representatives will have samples in every size and colorways. (T or F)

false

Sweatshop conditions in the fashion industry are a relatively new phenomenon, with the first sweatshops identified in the 1980s. (T or F)

false

The MAGIC trade show, held annually in Los Angeles, is one of the largest trade shows for marketing footwear. (T or F)

false

The U.S. government requires an apparel manufacturer that is importing goods sewn in Asian factories to use a customs broker to assist the manufacturer in gaining customs clearance. (T or F)

false

The initial cost sheet is completed after the new style is selected to be included in the line. (T or F)

false

The types of production equipment are similar for men's tailored clothing and men's sportswear, therefore the same sewing factory could be used for both categories of apparel. (T or F)

false

The wholesale price of a style is the manufacturer's cost to produce the style. (T or F)

false

The yarn-forward rule of origin indicates that the country where the yarns were produced must be labeled on the apparel or home fashion product. (T or F)

false

Advantages for fashion brand companies in showing new merchandise to retailers during market weeks include all of the following except: determining what styles will most likely be produced B. showing lines to a number of retailer buyers in a short period of time C. hearing directly from consumers as to their preferences D. gaining publicity through media coverage of fashion shows E. interacting directly with retailer buyers better understand their needs and hear ideas for new merchandise

hearing directly from consumers as to their preferences

With a strategy called ______, a fashion retailer's design team presents seasonal lines of private label merchandise to merchandisers within the company.

internal selling

When computerized adjustment of a standard pattern to fit an individual customer's measurements results in a customized garment, delivered to the customer's home is known as _____________. A. Mass customization B. Fast fashion C. Product Line Management D. Flexible manufacturing E. Private Label

mass customization

China is currently the largest exporter of apparel in the world (T of F)

true

The first prototype is made ____________________. by the designer to insure the correct design details B. by the fit model who adjust the design so it may fit properly for the sample size C. by several sewing operators, each of whom stays at one work station and the garment moves from operator to operator to complete the garment D. by a team of sewing operators E. none of the above

none of the above

Which of the following are disadvantages of computerized pattern design systems? A. Hardware and software requires a capital outlay. B. Additional training is needed for designers. C. Malfunctions can lead to expensive down time. CorrectD. All of the above E. None of the above

none of the abpve

what are some examples that go on a garment/production sheet?

placement of buttons, any edge stitching or top stitching, spacing between pleats or tucks and findings

Which of the following are examples of private-label goods?

products that carry the label of the retailer's brand name and that are manufactured by a contractor for the retailer (e.g., Target's Greatland)

The decisions regarding the sequence of production steps to complete a product are based on all of the following except: A. the equipment capabilities of the specific production facility B. whether certain steps should be subcontracted C. shipping costs from the factory to the manufacturer's distribution center D. labor cost of the sewing operators, whereby some work might be done by hand rather than with expensive equipment

shipping costs from the factory to manufacturer's distribution center

Trade shows designed to connect fashion brand companies with contractors from around the world are known as ________. onshoring shows B. offshore trade shows C. world trade shows D. sourcing fairs E. yarn forward trade shows

sourcing fairs

Which of the following statements about European fashion brand market centers is false? A.The fashion weeks in Paris, Madrid, and Vienna are some of the most influential worldwide. B. Spain is the home of the headquarters for fast fashion companies, Zara and Mango. C. Western European countries such as France, Italy, and the UK are best known for their luxury brands and influential fashion weeks. D. Italian fashion brands include Gucci, Prada, Dolce and Gabbana, and Fendi. E. Germany is known for companies that design and produce texile and manufacturing machinery.

the fashion weeks in paris

My fashion brand company has hired an organization to complete a factory audit. The organization being hired is independent of both by fashion brand company and the factory. This is known as a(n) __________. first-party auditing program B. second-party auditing program C. third-party auditing program D. auditing fatigue program E. onshoring program

third-party auditing program

A fashion brand that effectively communicates where, how, and by whom all aspects of a fashion product are made and distributed is said to demonstrate supply chain transparency. (T or F)

true

Companies such as Levi Strauss & Co., Gap, and Nike have implemented codes of conduct for their contractors and routinely audit contracting facilities to ensure that contractors abide by the codes. (T or F)

true

Flexible manufacturing is sometimes referred to as modular manufacturing in the United States. (T of F)

true

In developing private-label merchandise, the retailer works directly with the sewing contractor or manufacturer to produce the goods. (T or F)

true

In flexible manufacturing, sewing specialists work in teams and are cross-trained to use a variety of sewing equipment. (t or F)

true

One disadvantage of the progressive bundle system for apparel production is that it generates high levels of work-in-process. (t of f)

true

Sales reps often use temporary showrooms/booths at market weeks when they do not have a permanent showroom at the location. (T or F)

true

Social media is often used to create fashion brand communities. (T or F)

true

With preline selling, the retailer commits to ordering a specified number of units of a garment style before a prototype has been made. (T or F)

true

Through the use of ______, a representative from the fashion brand company will present the line of merchandise directly to the consumer, typically at a retail store. social media B. style testing C. co-op advertising D. trunk shows E. line catalogs

trunk shows

Which of the following statements about contract production is false? A. With contract production, fashion brand companies control all aspects of production thus assuring the quality of merchandise that will be shipped. B. When using contractors, fashion brand companies do not need to invest a large amount of capital in production equipment C. Difficulties in hiring and training machine operators are minimized when fashion brand companies use contractors D. By providing additional facilities during peak production periods, contractors help speed up delivery of orders. E. Contractors provide for increased flexibility when styles and fabric needs change from one season/year to the next.

with contract production, fashion brand companies control all aspects of production thus assuring the quality of merchandise that will be shipped.