Textile & Apparel Merchandising papers (TEM 409), two complete sets, from BUTEX affiliated colleges' 2023 Level-4 Term-I finals. Covers TNA preparation, buyer negotiation, fashion movement theories, sewing thread consumption calculations, and letter of credit types.
Q1
Level-4 Term-I, Final Exám-2023
Subject: Textile & Apparel Merchandising (Code: TEM 409)
Time: 3.0 Hrs. Full Marks: 72
(Use separate answer script for Part: A and Part: B)
(All parts of a question must be answered consecutively)
Part: A
(Answer any three questions)
1. (a) What is merchandising? Illustrate the flow chart of merchandising activities.
(b) What is lead time? Mention the lead time for different processes for an AOP knit fabrics.
(c) As a merchandiser, what would you prepare a TNA and what factors should you consider while preparing a TNA?
[4+4+4=12]
2. (a) Elucidate the seven key points of buyer negotiation skills.
(b) Illustrate the theories of fashion movement.
(c) Write down the names of major garment buyers in Bangladesh.
[6+4+2=12]
3. (a) Show the sourcing cycle and write down the importance of effective sourcing decision.
(b) Distinguish between fashion and style.
(c) Calculate T-Shirt sewing thread consumption using following data: 4 thread overlock: 94 inch, Flat lock: 48 inch, 2 needle chain stitch: 18 inch, Plain Stitch (single needle): 30 inch, Wastage: 15%. Find out the estimated thread consumption of machine wise for garments.
[5+2+5=12]
4. (a) What is whittling? Mention 7 key points of whittling.
Q2
Level-4 Term-I, Final Exám-2023
Subject: Apparel Merchandising (Code: AE 401)
Time: 3.0 Hrs. Full Marks: 72
(Use separate answer script for Part: A and Part: B)
(All parts of a question must be answered consecutively)
Part: A
(Answer any three questions)
1. (a) State the flowchart of merchandising process, enlist duties and responsibilities of a merchandiser.
(b) Discuss on essential knowledge’s and skills required for a good merchandiser.
(c) What is incoterm? Interpret the following incoterms: Ex-Factory, CIF, C&F, CPT, DAP.
[4+4+4=12]
2. (a) Calculate fabric consumption for long sleeve woven shirt per dozen (Assume all necessary data).
(b) What is TNA? Which factors should be considered during making a TNA?
[6+6=12]