Title: Describe factors and trends that have influenced the apparel, textile, and accessory manufacturing industries.
Course: Introduction to Fashion Careers (19201-36) > Section: Exploring the Production/Manufacturing Process

Description should include the

- development of ready-to-wear clothing (i.e., standardized sizes)
- rise of labor unions and their effect on working conditions
- effect of imports and foreign (i.e., offshore) labor
- use of assembly line production of apparel
- use of computers and related technology
- effect of global communications.

Process/Skill Questions

Thinking

- How can understanding the events that have affected the fashion manufacturing industry help one make career decisions?
- What are the advantages and disadvantages of labor unions in the apparel, textile, and accessory manufacturing industries?

Communication

- What technology training will aid communication in the fashion manufacturing industry?
- What communication skills are necessary to handle imports and exports?

Leadership

- What leadership qualities are required to deal with labor unions?
- What political, economic, and/or ethical standards do leaders need to consider when making decisions about imports and foreign labor?

Management

- Who makes decisions regarding assembly line production of apparel?
- What is the manager’s role in handling the responsibilities of workers and the effect of their working conditions?