Program Overview
This intensive training program is designed to help apparel industry leaders build expertise in managing in-house production facilities while making informed outsourcing decisions. Through case studies, operational deep-dives, and tactical frameworks, participants will learn how to optimize capacity, manage complexity, ensure compliance, and drive factory performance. The program also explores the economics of manufacturing for own-brand vs third-party brands, legal and IP considerations, and how to apply factory optimization levers for sustainable operational excellence.
Features
- Make informed make-vs-buy decisions aligned with brand strategy and cost targets.
- Lead and optimize in-house manufacturing operations for multi-brand, multi-line setups.
- Design and implement production strategies that improve efficiency and cost control.
- Benchmark and apply best practices for capacity utilization and operational performance.
Target audiences
- Factory Heads and General Managers
- Brand-side Production and Sourcing Heads
- Strategic Supply Chain Leaders
- Senior Production Planners and Merchandisers
Curriculum
- 6 Sections
- 21 Lessons
- 2 Days
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- In-House vs Outsourced Manufacturing – Strategic Framework3
- Leadership in Factory Operations3
- Product Capability & Capacity Planning3
- In-House Production for Own Brand vs Other Brands4
- Factory Optimization Levers5
- Escalation & Change Control3