Assessment 3: Individual Research Paper 35%
Due Date: END WEEK 14
Assessment Overview:
Write an individual paper on a company in the textiles or fashion industry. You will apply various product development and production management tools, with the view of appraising the best structure and strategies for the organisation with a strong focus on sustainability and industry standards.
Assignment instructions:
This individual research paper will demonstrate the application of thorough research in all the aspects of product development, production management, quality assurance and quick response practices.
Having chosen a company within the textiles or fashion industry, examine and appraise the product development and production management strategies. Include quality assurance strategies, quick response practices employed and sustainability systems as part of your appraisal and assessment.
Reflect on these strategies and practices and assess in relation to the chosen company’s industry sector. Examine industry practices of quality management and sustainability systems and reflect on and assess your company’s practices against this industry benchmark.
The following criteria will be considered and assessed:
Choice of Label for Analysis
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Structure and flow of presentation
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Correct bibliography and referencing
Thorough research from primary and secondary sources
5
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Depth of topic, research and reference material
5
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Examination and appraisal of the following systems:
- Product development
- Production management
- Quality management
- Quick response practices
- Sustainability systems
10
Industry practices of production, quality, quick response and sustainability management within the chosen sector
5
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Evaluation of company product management practices against industry benchmarks
10
TOTAL
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35
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Unit Guide: Product development and Sustainability – HFB102 18 Ver.1.2 (Revised 2015)