Let’s simplify the steps of the production of a batch of
garments:
- Some samples are made to match the customer’s design, and get the order.
- The patterns designed in the sampling phase are used for consumption calculations and pricing.
- The fabrics, accessories, and packing elements are purchased.
- The fabric is cut and then bundled by style, size and color (that’s the CUT).
- The different sewing steps are performed in a workshop (that’s the MAKE).
- The finished products are trimmed, checked one last time, and packed for shipment (that’s the TRIM).
CMT
terms:
“Cut”: It requires a large
room, some specialized equipment, and a few experienced technicians. However,
if properly managed, the benefits of keeping cutting in-house can be huge.
“Make”: The “Make” (i.e. sew) job. Operating a workshop is a
recurring cost for a fixed capacity. Outsourcing this activity means your
production capacity has no limit! And sending a sample to several workshops is
enough to find “the cheapest needle”.
“Trim”: The “trim” job, usually including final QC and packing. If
an external workshop sews the garments, it should also trim the threads, pack
the goods, and repair the workmanship defects.
Hopefully a few inspectors are sent
during the “MAKE” step to avoid quality disasters.
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