Transcript South Carolina Textile Project
North Carolina State University College of Textiles INNOVATION GLOBALIZATION LEADERSHIP
Fashion and Textile Management Industry Advisory Network – New York City October 18, 2012
INNOVATION!
Fashion and Textile Management(FTM)
Three Focus areas: Fashion Development and Product Management Textile Brand Management and Marketing Retail and Supply Chain Management in Textiles Global Industry Focus: Problem Solving, Experiential Industry Collaborations FTM Industry Advisory Board FTM Industry Network (New York; Asia) Strong Ties with Textile Materials and Technology FTM students actively involved in global competitions and industry collaborations Largest enrolled program in the NC State College of Textiles
INNOVATION!
Fashion and Textile Design (FTD)
Program Approved! Fashion and Textile Design (FTD) Program began August 2011 Aesthetic, Functional, Expressive and Technical Concentrations: Fashion Design, Textile Design Model: “d” School (Stanford) Design/Management/Engineering Studio Focus Increased emphasis on digital; materials First year program includes 10 hours with College of Design FTD students actively involved in global competitions and industry collaborations
Jasmine Flood
• 2011 YMA Scholar and Park Scholar • 2012 GEOFFREY BEENE FASHION SCHOLARSHIP FUND WINNER $30,000 “My case study involved designing fabrics and creating an innovative product and service that would stimulate growth for a specific retailer in the bedding industry currently experiencing financial trouble,” said Flood.
Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) Software*
"The collaborative creation, use, management and dissemination of product related intellectual assets”
• PLM is not just about technology, it is a strategic business approach that includes innovation around products AND processes. • PLM supports the extended enterprise and spans the full product lifecycle from concept to end of life.
• Infuse new products and processes with innovation . * Lectra software donations ~ $17M (since 2008)
Opportunities for the Future: Sustainability - NC State Initiative: Led by College of Management - Involves all 10 NC State Colleges - Member: The Sustainability Consortium -
Evolving Textiles
conference - College of Textiles’ sustainability objectives: –
Provide resources to textile supply chain participants
to provide a more
uniform approach for addressing sustainability issues
– Generate
objective and verifiable scientific research
addressing gaps in the textile sustainability knowledge base –
Provide and promote education
continuing education levels for textile supply chain participants as well as the public at the undergraduate, graduate, and
Opportunities for the Future Design Innovation Center - Location: College of Textiles (Burlington Library space) - Design Innovation Center: Collaboration - College of Textiles - College of Design - College of Management - College of Engineering - Industry - Potential space for Material ConneXion license - Opportunity for industry collaboration with NC State students and faculty
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GLOBALIZATION!
FIT/NC State/Donghua Fashion Institute
Semester Study Abroad program: Spring 2013 Undergraduate students (NC State – Textiles, Management) - Study in Shanghai (in class with FIT and Donghua students) - International Buying and Marketing - International Product Development - Global Brand Marketing and Management - Asian Cultural Dynamics - Chinese Language Potential for internship Summer 2013 (Shanghai or Hong Kong office)
GLOBALIZATION!
NC STATE AND SKEMA
Global Luxury Management Graduate Program (MGIM): Fall 2012 (18 graduate students!) • • •
2012 TOTAL MARKET ESTIMATE: 1.400 TRILLION€
PERSONAL LUXURY (280 BILLION) LUXURY CARS ( 350 BILLION) EXPERIENTIAL LUXURY (770 BILLION) Focus of Program: Business dynamics and innovation related to the luxury industry - Industry Advisory Board (to be established) *One year Master’s program (non-thesis) Fall 2012 semester: NC State campus (with industry visits) Spring 2013 semester: SKEMA campus (France) Summer 2013 semester: Internship
Doing Business Internationally William Ivey Long – Executive in Residence Program Spring Break Trip Industry Advisory Board (IAB) The opportunities are limitless…
INDUSTRY INTERACTION
INDUSTRY ADVISORY BOARD2012 Mark Messura
Cotton Incorporated
Ellen Rohde
The ELR Group, LLC
Nancy Webster
Nancy Webster, LLC
Tammy Lester
NC Department of Commerce
Glenn Jackman
NC Department of Commerce
Les Miller
American & Efird
Dana Hughens
Clairemont Communications
Angela Allen
IBM
Steve Sheek
Duke Energy
Sohan Mangaldas
Unifi, Inc.
Sally Kay
The Hosiery Association
Gary Simmons
Gerber Childrenswear
Brendan Sullivan
VF Corporation
Kathy Reynolds
Spanx
Steve Ellington
TriVantage (Glen Raven)
Doug Farmer
Invista
Mike Restaino
Belk Corporation
Mark Fischer
Ralph Lauren
Daniel Montano
LITTLE
Jeff Simpson
Harte-Hanks
Matt Priest
FDRA (Footwear Distributors & Retailers of America)
Jim Booterbaugh
National Spinning Company
Neil Schambra Stevens
Schambra
Charles McMurray
Kohl’s
February 28, 2013
Career Management Plan
• • • • • Complete self-assessments Conduct company informational interviews Attend Professional Development Seminars Complete 3 resume reviews Complete mock interviews • Participate in shadowing/externships • Research companies • Attend 3 career fairs • Complete 2 portfolio critiques • Secure a successful internship • Participate in Internship Showcase
2012 Internship Management Fact Sheet
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91
TATM students completed internships (
all-time record!
) Students taking internship/externship
for credit: 35 (38% of total)
Internship Positions: – – – – – – – Design: Technical, Stylist, Design Assistant Merchandising: Product, Retail Brand Marketing Sourcing Promotion/Public Relations/Advertising Retail/Retail Management Production Management
Dedicated and Experienced Faculty Attracting and aiding the
Top Talent
FTM and FTD Students While TATM Achievements are Significant, the potential of TATM Faculty and Students is yet to be discovered