...Assignment on Apparel Industry Compliance System Author: Md. Nasir Uddin, Md.Mozammel Haque, Md.Fakhrul Islam Sumon, Saiful Islam, Kazi Mahbubul Hoq Department of Textile Engineering Daffodil International University Introduction: Bangladesh has emerged as a key player in RMG (Ready Made Garment) sector since 1978. Textiles and clothing account for about 85% of total export earnings of Bangladesh. Out of which, 76% comes from the apparel sector which covers the major products of knit and woven shirts, blouses, trousers, skirts, shorts, jackets, sweaters, sports wears and many more casual and fashion items. |[pic] | |Chart : Bangladeshi RMG export thourghout the decade | The pivotal factor in the apparel industry is the workforce i.e. the sewing operators, the helpers, cutting masters, pattern makers, finishers etc.. Bangladesh is endowed with abundant and cheap labour force that is easily trainable and convertible into semi-skilled and skilled workforce |[pic] | |Fig: garments Manufacturing | Quality of goods exported from Bangladesh has always been questioned by the foreign buyers due to lack of experience and awareness of Garment manufacturers associated in the trade....
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...THE FACTORIES ACT, 1965 [Act No IV of 1965] September 1, 1965 An act to repeal and, with certain amendments, re-enact the Factories Act 1934 (XXV of 1934) CHAPTER I.- PRELIMINARY Section 1. Short title, extent and commencement. - (1) This Act may be called the Factories Act, 1965. (2) It extends to the whole of Bangladesh. (3) It shall come into force at once. Section 2. Definitions. - In this Act, unless there is anything repugnant in the subject or context, - * (a) 'adolescent' means a person who has completed sixteen years but has not completed eighteen years of age; * (b) 'adult' means a person who has completed eighteen years of age; * (c) 'child' means a person who has not completed sixteen years of age; * (d) 'day' means a period of twenty-four hours beginning at mid-night; * (e) 'explosive substance' includes any materials for making any explosive substance; * (f) 'factory' means any premises including the precincts thereof whereon ten or more workers are working or were working on any day of the preceding twelve months and in any part of which a manufacturing process is being carried on with or without the aid of power, but does not include a mine subject to the operation of the Mines Act, 1923 (IV of 1923). Notes.- The word "premises" ordinarily includes lands and "precincts" means the "limit, bound or exterior line encompassing a place." In order to make it a factory, it is not necessary that the workers should be continuously...
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...Factory reform was very controversial; there was a variety of views on the subject which made it particularly difficult to decide whether it was or wasn’t in the best interests of the population. Many families were in desperate need of money and to some factory reform appeared to economically starve them further while others views were more associated from the well-being of the workers. In this essay I will compare two sources from politicians in the House of Commons that opposed factory reform. The sources do provide, to varying extents, evidence of opposition to factory reform; both sources A and B agree that the passing of the act will result in wages falling for all workers, not just the children. In Source A John Charles Spencer says that the effect of the measure proposed must ‘necessarily be a fall in the rate of wages” which shares the same notion as Henry Thomas Hope’s quote in source B; ‘the manufacturers must either raise the price of the manufactured article or diminish the wages of their workmen.’ Essentially, they have derived these points from the idea of lowering the hours of child labour coincides with the lowering of production, thus the factories make less money to distribute. This was one of the key elements of the controversy; in this period of history working class people barely made any money so it was probable that the deduction of even more money would cause a wide-spread refute amongst them. Although the nature and usefulness of the sources are very...
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...its business practices are slower to keep pace. Introduction What started out as a desire for a user-friendly computer that would fit into a home by a couple of college dropouts, Apple, Incorporated grew from a garage operation to a multibillion dollar industry that has operations around the globe. Founded in 1976 by Steve Jobs and Steve Wozniak, Apple, Inc. sales in 1978 was reported at $7.8 million. In 1980, just two years later, Apple reported sales of $117 million, (Terrell, 2008) and in its first quarter alone in 2015, Apple reports total sales at $74.6 billion with a net profit of $18 billion. ("Apple - Hot News," n.d.) Apple has indeed grown by leaps and bounds in developing the latest technologies in home computers, listening and video devices, cell phones and their latest, watches. Apple even has the largest music library customers can log on to buy and download music, videos and movies using iTunes. With over 600 suppliers in Asia ("How & Where iPhone Is Made: Comparison Of Apple’s Manufacturing Process | CompareCamp.com," n.d.), Apple has faced numerous complaints about unfair wages and excessively long hours being required from its employees abroad. And despite their efforts in...
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...Current Market Conditions Competitive Analysis Abelardo Garcia, Alexander Gamez, Andrew Sullivan, Doye Barksdale, Edward Tyson ECO/365 July 31, 2014 Mr. Jerry Peck Current Market Conditions Competitive Analysis The thesis of this paper is that the current market conditions are very competitive for every type of field industry in cooperate America today. In this paper, I will discuss Ford’s new product called Siesta. Our team will help Ford Auto Maker to determine the release of the new electric two door car by analyzing Ford’s primary competitor the Smart Car, and with strategic planning surrounding pricing, innovation, labor and cost structure. Siesta will be a successful innovation product for Ford Auto Maker, considering the type of market conditions today. Organization History and New Product Ford Motor Company is an American automaker by Henry Ford, and was one of the largest automaker in America based in the state of Detroit. Ford was the leading worldwide vehicle sales for the majority 1900’s and most profitable auto company in the world. But with oversea car companies entering the States such as Honda, Hyundai and Toyota, Ford sales have been trending below average due to gas prices, unemployment rate, and low competitive price points. People are looking for alternatives, which will save money in long term. Ford has produced a new product that will align with their consumers’ needs. The new product is a two door electric car, only costing under $10,000 called...
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...and great choice of clothes have helped formulate a unique value and shape Zara’s current business model. Zara’s business model is based on three aspects: * Zara’s fundamental concept is to maintain design, production, and distribution processes that will enable Zara to respond quickly to shifts in the consumer demands, even so where the consumer demand is difficult to forecast. They have a fast production and distribution strategy that allows them to offer the latest fashions in less than three weeks. This increases customer visit frequency which consequently increases sales and adds value to their product. * Zara’s unique approach to advertising and marketing is an additional factor within their business model that adds to their success. Zara spends 0.3% of total revenues on advertising and marketing. Hence, Zara maintains a cost advantage to their competitors in marketing activities. In order to effectively compete with their peers Zara uses store layout, location and short product lifespans to act as their marketing tool in order to attract consumers. * The senior managers of Zara wanted to capitalize on the knowledge and the decision making skills of the employees throughout the organization, instead of relying on a small group. This trust gave them a wider vantage in understanding the general population’s perception of fashion which gave them the edge in manufacturing the right apparel. 2. The fashion business is turbulent with unpredictable demand and...
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...Society is ever changing, always adapting to survive the latest current event. After World War II came to an end, in nineteen forty-five, major changes occurred in everyday life for American citizens. Soldiers came back home from the war to shrinking jobs due to the fact that, America’s factories began to shut down building war machines and equipment. In addition, many women decided to keep working outside the home, no longer content with the role of a housewife. Thus creating more job competition for the men. Large portions of city dwellers moved outside major cities, creating suburbs, hence the rise in the need for transportation. The age of the automobile was on the horizon. However, racial tensions and a new generation of youth seeking peace by means of demonstrations and a defiance of authority would soon shatter the peace of this new domestic urban life. First the nation had to deal with the loss of jobs and opportunity for the veterans. Realizing that the country’s industry and the workforce has now changed; the soldiers did not have the skills or training to meet the demands of these new vocations. The...
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...in small batches. Twice a week, at precise times, store managers order clothes, and twice a week, on schedule, new garments arrive. To achieve this, Zara controls more of its manufacturing than do most retailers: About half its clothes are made in Spain or nearby countries. For Zara, its supply chain is its competitive advantage. Zara’s expanding global reach could finally put its Iberian Peninsula-based ecosystem to the test. Spain has always been its biggest market. But in 2013, China surpassed France to become its second-largest in terms of the number of stores (142). Expansion in China offers challenges for every retailer. And it could put the Spanish clothier in a singular predicament, because Zara is a global company that doesn’t act locally. “The secret to their success has been centralization,” says Felipe Caro, an associate professor at the University of California at Los Angeles’s Anderson School of Management and a business adviser to the company. “They can make decisions in a very coordinated manner.” Zara’s ability to control its inventory from Arteixo is a key piece of its business model. “As soon as they decide to localize, to have two brains, one in Spain and one...
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...Bang an Olufsen Business Mission The mission and vision of Bang and Olufsen was first laid down by the two founders Peter Bang and Svend Olufsen in the late 1920s - was stipulated in these words: “Enterprising is needed - a never-failing will to create only the best – to persistently find new ways of improvement”. (www.bang-olufsen.com) Situation Analysis Brief History Bang and Olufsen was founded by Peter Bang and Svend Olufsen in Streur, Denmark in 1925. Started by making early record players, speaker and audio equipment but has branched out its product range over the years. The original factory of Bang and Olufsen dating from 1925 was bombed in World War 2 and a new factory was not constructed until 1948, this factory is still used today. Where we are now? Bang and Olufsen now have a range of products from audio, video and multimedia, these products are designed to be cutting edge, different and contemporary. A strong emphasis is put on research and development, Bang and Olufsen have a building on its site in Streur called ‘idealand’ this is where ideas for products and research takes place. Bang and Olufsen employ over 2,550 staff and has a turnover of 548.6 million (euros) in the 2007/2008 financial year. It also has 1,200 dealers in over 100 countries. 65% of the stores are B1, which exclusively sell Bang and Olufsen products. The B1 stores account for 81% of the total turnover. A strong emphasis is put on environmental issues, a WEEE (Waste Electrical...
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...Page |1 ABOUT US Bdjobs Training has been the biggest professional training house in the country. The tracks of its training programs include Marketing/Sales, IT , Commercial, Finance, Quality & Process, Industrial Engineering, RMG, Banking, HR, Development/NGO, Management Development and so forth. Since its inception, Bdjobs Training has been mentoring the professionals by providing latest industry focused education. BT, in this expedition, engages hundreds of industry experts to ensure quality education to the young entrepreneurs and professionals of the country. BT offers both short (1 or 2 days) and long courses in the form of workshop and certificate training. Also BT offers customized in-house training programs exclusively designed for a group of employees. Customized courses can be provided either at our training facilities or on-site at clients’ location. Our training programs are lively, interactive, and include role-playing and demonstrations of real-life workplace issues and solutions. bdjobstraining.com Page |2 bdjobstraining.com Page |3 TRAINING TRACKS Marketing/ Sales Track • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • 1111 Selling Techniques for Excellence 13 Lessons to turn every Company into Fantastic Brands Advance Selling Techniques Art of Pharmaceutical Sales Brand Management–Walking the Talk Branding for Bangladeshi Business Constructive & Modern Leadership Approach in Selling through Team...
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...Presenting Titan quartz watches that sported an international look, Titan Industries transformed the Indian watch market. After Sonata, a value brand of functionally styled watches at affordable prices, Titan Industries reached out to the youth segment with Fastrack, its third brand, trendy and chic. The company has sold 135million watches world over and manufactures 13 million watches every year. With a license for premium fashion watches of global brands, Titan Industries repeated its pioneering act and brought international brands into Indian market. Tommy Hilfiger and FCUK as well as the Swiss made watch – Xylys owe their presence in Indian market to Titan Industries. Entering the largely fragmented Indian jewellery market with no known brands in 1995, Titan Industries launched Tanishq, India’s most trusted and fastest growing jewellery brand. Gold Plus, the later addition, focuses on the preferences of semi-urban and rural India. Completing the jewellery portfolio is Zoya, the latest retail chain in the luxury segment. Titan Industries has also made its foray into eyewear, launching Fastrack eyewear and sunglasses, as well as prescription eyewear. The organization has leveraged its manufacturing competencies and branched into precision engineering products and machine building. With over 826 retail stores across a carpet area of over 10,08,083 sq. ft. Titan...
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...Audrey Glasgow FOS 2530 Research Project It is 1645 hours on March 25, 2014 (actual year of incident is 1911), and Public Safety Communications has dispatched fire units to the Triangle Shirtwaist Factory, located in the Asch Building at 23 through 29 Washington Place, Manhattan, NY, which is on the corner of Greene Street and Washington Place, for a report of a building on fire. As your agency’s Fire and Arson Investigator on duty, you are dispatched to the scene. Fire suppression units arrived on the scene finding heavy smoke and fire showing from the eighth floor. Multiple fatalities have been reported. Coming on to a scene with so much blood shed is never easy, but the job has to get done to try to bring justice to the crime committed. We all risk our lives in some way form or fashion; I just do it more than others. Upon arrival I am getting as much information as I can so that I can task fully assets the scene as it needs to be. First, I would recognize the problem to be able to determine the origin, cause, and responsibility. Second, I would define the problem by going into a thorough detailed investigation of info given to me and my team. Third, collect data not limited to drawing a diagram and or taking photos of the scene, physical evidence, witness statements, and reports. Finally, I would analyze the fire pattern, structural damage and find the fuel source or any factor that plays into determining the correct point of origin; only going off of facts and investigators...
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...Buyer behaviour has been defined as “a process, which through inputs and their use though process and actions leads to satisfaction of needs and wants” (Enis., 1974) Consumer buying behaviour has numerous factors as a part of it which are believed to have some level of effect on the purchasing decisions of the customers. Article (Wrighter, Friday, April 13, 2012) There are people who prefer shoes that are comfortable rather than being fashionable. Today's footwear market offers a large selection of styles that comfortable as well as being stylish which is good news for people who have foot problems. Shoe designers have provided all the latest variety in footwear that can be found online or your favorite local store. The latest trends in footwear are often seen on famous celebrities or athletes. Fashion magazines feature the latest styles as well. If you know the brand name, you can search the internet to find what is currently available for you to purchase. The shopping has become much easier for the consumer. There are thousands of stores present online to take bundle of orders at the same time. You can order any type of shoes with any brand or model you like, they will provide you the orders with your recommendation and your convenience. In the footwear industry, there has become a global chain. Online stores offer great prices as well as current styles. It is very easy to place an order. If you are unsure of sizes, you can include the measurements. The online stores...
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...Case Study Report Environmental Regulations 300630 Introduction In the present case study I have investigate the contaminated the site at the G&O Well Pty Ltd. The G&O Well Pty Ltd is a major oil and gas company in Australia. The present case study is focused on the environmental issues which have been caused by the leakage of the oil in the factory premises. I have also provided the aerial picture of the factory preemies where oil talk is situated. The company is situated near the bank of the Parramatta River. Part A Background of the Company An Australian energy pioneer since 1975, G&O WELL is one of the country’s leading gas producers, supplying Australian and Asian customers. G&O WELL has been providing Australia with natural gas from the remote outback for more than 40 years. The company today is the largest producer of natural gas to the Australian domestic market, supplying 16% of the nation’s gas needs. G&O WELL has also developed major oil and liquids businesses in Australia and operates in all mainland Australian states and the Northern Territory. The main oil depot and factory is located in the Meadow Bank, New South Wales. From this base, G&O WELL is pursuing a transformational liquefied natural gas (LNG) strategy with interests in four exciting LNG projects. G&O WELL has built a strong and reliable production business in Indonesia and is further developing its Asian business through development projects and exploration investment. In...
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...inserted here) established under the ................ Order/Act, (P.O./Act No. of .........................)/registered under the Companies Act, 1994 (Act No 18 of 1994) / the Companies Act, 1913 (VII of 1913), hereinafter referred to as the Bank/FI (which expression shall unless excluded by or contrary or repugnant to the context be deemed to include its successor or successors and assigns), having its Head Office at Dhaka/Rajshahi, on the One Part, And M/s..................................... Ltd., a private limited company, registered under the Companies Act, 1994 (Act No............of 1994), hereinafter referred to as the Company (which expression shall unless excluded by or contrary or repugnant to the context be deemed to include its successor or successors and assigns), having its Head/registered office at Dhaka / ........ ... ........, on the Other Part. Whereas A. Pursuant to the Co-operation Agreement of ................., 200 , entered into between the Bangladesh Bank [hereinafter referred to as “Bangladesh Bank (EEF Unit)”] and the Bank/DFI/FI and pursuant to the EEF circulars issued from time to time for administration of the Equity and Entrepreneurship Fund (hereinafter referred to as “the EEF”), the Bank/DFI/FI has agreed to extend equity-support, on behalf of the Bangladesh Bank (EEF Unit), to the eligible private limited companies; B. The Company has drawn up a plan to set up and subsequently operate a factory for the production of .................at ...............
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