A/ ASSIGNMENT RECAP

●      Research and analyze management strategies of a fashion company

●      Focus on quality control processes for sourced products

●      Examine systems for managing people locally and offshore (timekeeping, skill sets, employment type, payment methods)

●      Analyze the company's approach to managing changes both locally and overseas

Suggested structure:

I. Brand overview

II. Quality management

III. People management

IV. Changes management

B/ KEY TERM DEFINITION

Quality management

●      Ensures products, services, and processes meet or exceed quality standards.u

●      Involves planning, controlling, and improving quality throughout production or service.

●      Includes techniques like quality planning, control, assurance, and continuous improvement.

People management

●      Timekeeping: Implement accurate time tracking and attendance systems.

●      Skill Sets: Assess and evaluate employees' skills regularly for development.

●      Employment Type: Categorize employees based on their employment arrangements.

●      Payment Methods: Determine suitable payment methods for local and offshore teams.

Changes management

Approach to Managing Changes Locally and Overseas:

●      Communication: Establish effective channels for change-related communication.

●      Training and Support: Provide training and mentorship during transitions.

●      Change Management Processes: Clear processes for assessing, planning, and monitoring changes.

●      Feedback and Adaptation: Encourage feedback and make necessary adjustments accordingly.

C/ DETAILED GUIDELINE

I. Brand overview (you can reuse from your asm1)

1. Introduce the background of the brand (history, personality, in which country is the brand present)

Example:

●      Chip Wilson founded Lululemon in 1998 in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, as a brand of technical athletic apparel for both men and women. Lululemon Athletica, Inc. designs, distributes, and sells in-store athletic apparel and accessories (Lululemon 2023).

●      After 25 years of expansion, Lululemon has become one of the world's leading sportswear corporations, employing over 29,000 people (Lululemon 2021).