MERCHANDIZING:

Merchandizing means order processing. Order from buyer usually come to garment factory.
Merchandizer then need to process the order (i.e. costing, sampling and convince the buyer).
Merchandizer process the orders from buyer
Marketer is responsible for bringing orders
Merchandizer job is from order receiving to shipment
Follow up the other department throughout the whole process
FOBfree on board
CNFcost and freight
FCAfreight cost in air
CNFcost and freight which means the cost of shipment is included in cost of garment

FABRIC:
1.crosshatch denim
2.ring rigid denim
3.ring stretch denim

FINISHES:
1.peach finishes (done on upper surface of fabric for softness)
2.silicon finishes
3.brushing
4.paper finish
5.sand finish

WASH:
1.over dyed
2.medium wash
3.dark wash
4.sand blasting
5.bleach wash
6.enzyme wash
7.stone wash
8.chemical blasting
9. embellishment

PAYMENT MODES:
LC (letter of credit)
LC at sight is opened, the bank starts working as soon the order is dispatched.

TRIMS:
1.button
2.thread
3.fly zipper
4.belt
5.elastic
6.buckle
7.price ticket
8.belt label
9.rivet
10.hook & eye
11.shank button
12.embroidery
13.twill tape
14.nylon tape

PROCEDURE:
1. An enquiry is send from the buyer along article number, style number, measurement
chart, picture and the specification (such as trims, washing) sample fabric is not send,
merchandizer has to match various samples of fabric with photograph and nearest
matched fabric then order and use to develop the brand review of sample.
2. These samples are send to the buyer and negotiation between the buyer and supplier
about the prices of the product. To settle the price, buyer removes some trims.
3. After the settlement of price, a draft order is given by the buyer which includes the
description of order number, price and imported trims. This draft order serves as a proof
that order has been confirmed.
4. Approval sample is also developed and is again sent to the buyer to check the fitting,
styling and placement of tags. Approval sample do not contain all trims.
5. The buyer sends the approval samples with some comments which are attached to the
sample. A CAOW sheet is also sent by the buyer which gives a detailed description from
the order number to the ratio in which cartons must be packed.
6. Product sheet for internal use, product sheet contain all the detail of the CAOW sheet,
but in a proper manner.
7. Approval sample is treated as a guide and is send to the production along with comment
and product sheet.
8. The buyer also required the advert sample for the advertisement purpose of the
garment. These samples are similar in style but are different in size and color.