Title: Identify factors that affect manufacturing/production cost.
Course: Introduction to Fashion Careers (19201-36) > Section: Exploring the Production/Manufacturing Process

Identification should include

- salaries
- benefits
- utilities
- space requirements
- inventory
- equipment purchase and repair
- materials
- safety requirements
- waste management and disposal
- distribution
- compliance with industry regulations
- miscellaneous overhead expenses.

Process/Skill Questions

Thinking

- What is the importance of each of the factors that affect manufacturing/production costs?
- How can understanding the factors that affect manufacturing/production cost increase profits?
- What ethical issues need to be considered when determining cost?

Communication

- How can effective communication affect the factors that influence manufacturing/production costs?
- What is the importance of communication in the areas of safety?
- How can communication affect overall profit?

Leadership

- How does teamwork affect manufacturing/production costs?
- How do the factors that affect manufacturing/production costs contribute to overall profitability?
- How can industry leaders ensure that manufacturing/production of apparel is done in an ethical manner?

Management

- What resources are available to help managers make manufacturing/production cost decisions?
- What roles can managers play in cost control?