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Expert has spent much of his career devoted to the design, cost estimation, manufacture, and distribution of clothing and sewn products. He is skilled at reviewing garment construction to determine the most effective method to produce the end product. He has applied CAD/CAM technology to apparel design and manufacturing. He has expertise in all phases of apparel manufacturing and believes his greatest strength lies in his ability to provide accurate and reliable cost information prior to actually manufacturing the product. Expert has experience setting up piecework or incentive programs for apparel and sewn products production. His main goal is to preserve his client's capital investment and maximize profits through efficient management.
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In garment manufacturing, the cost of the fabric represents approximately half of the total cost of the product. Expert's experience in fabric selection provides him the opportunity to determine the correct fabric for the product in weight and for product acceptance. He can also determine the correct width for efficient layout and quality for consumer satisfaction.
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APPAREL AND SEWN PRODUCT COMPANY START-UP. It is important to get a young company started in the right direction by showing them the details of how a small business must operate in order to be successful. Expert has helped 33 small companies grow and have fun being successful. As the NAFTA agreement gets more credibility, the apparel and sewn products industry will be moving to Mexico for lower labor cost. Expert has the contacts that allow a smaller company to enjoy the lower cost without having to start up a new company in Mexico.
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This industry will continue to grow as new applications are developed. Expert's experience lies in the use of nonwoven fabrics as lining and as finished garments. A completely different application for nonwoven fabric is to control soil erosion in the road construction industry. Expert realizes that nonwoven fabric is different from regular fabric and he is qualified to help manufacturers use this type of product when needed.
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Expert's experience in this area has made him aware of the importance of effective management and having the proper tools to measure the performance of both management and labor. Often manufacturing companies believe they are effective because of their low wage scale and do not give proper attention to the effectiveness of their labor. Expert has methods of setting up standards for both management and labor that will reflect their contributions to the success of their company.
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PRODUCTION SEWING. Because production sewing is currently a world wide industry, Expert understands the need for apparel designers to understand the fundamentals of this activity. The designer may have their garments produced in other countries and must therefore have a solid understanding of industrial stitching, garment specifications, and standard allowed minutes.
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The importance of this activity cannot be over-emphasized because of the close relationship between work output and profit. Expert's experience in method time measurement (MTM) has proven that accurate work standards are one of the main tools for successful management. He in an expert in the use of time measurement units (TMUs).
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Expert is familiar with the required government regulations on labeling garments. He assists clients with completing the forms necessary to label a garment correctly as to content, care, and place of origin. Knowing that a store buyer may refuse shipment for improperly labeled items, Expert can help clients with the specific placement of "RN" numbers on garments for various types of clothing and apparel packaging.
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Expert has experience in both infant and adult products and realizes the magnitude of this market. Two major areas are disposable and reusable products. The type of fabric and construction will vary by the market where the product will be sold. Competition is very strong and only smart operators will survive. Expert has set up production lines for these products.
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Because buttons are vital components on any piece of clothing, Expert has acquired expertise with the various sizes and types of buttons and the equipment needed to attach buttons to garments. He often consults with clients on special button applications.
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Expert knows the important factors necessary for accurate and efficient garment cutting. He is familiar with power cutting, straight knife cutting, and round knife cutting.
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Bar code is the language of the garment manufacturing industry. Expert has grown with this language and knows how important it is to have a sound bar code system for all facets of the apparel business. Bar coding starts with the fabric, continues all through the manufacturing process, and will end up at the retail counter. The bar code in conjunction with a quality scanner will provide information far more accurate than any previous system. Expert has the knowledge to help manufacturers start using this information.
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In the apparel industry the three most important factors are quality, delivery, and price. Without a quality product the others do not count. Expert's experience in establishing quality control standards prove that manufacturers can get the level of quality they need for a successful business if the standards are specified and the method to reach this goal is established.
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Throughout his career, Expert has had many opportunities to realize the importance of using the correct sewing needle. He understands how the production and quality of a sewn product can rely directly on the use of the proper
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Expert is familiar with production embroidery equipment and the skill and training necessary to produce quantity and quality results. Experienced with computerized embroidery machinery, Expert knows that the high cost of embroidery equipment demands competent management to maximize production and profit.
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In an area of secondary expertise, Expert is knowledgeable of production screen printing and understands the skills needed to produce quality products. Since the state-of-the-art is continually improving, he stays current by attending seminars and trade shows.
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FABRIC LAYOUT. Expert has established production methods and work standards using all types of fabric layout equipment. He understands that a major component of clothing cost is represented in material and that the selection of the correct layout is essential to the success of a project.
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Localities:
Expert may consult nationally and internationally, and is also local to the following cities: Minneapolis, Minnesota;
Saint Paul, Minnesota;
Rochester, Minnesota;
Burnsville, Minnesota;
Saint Cloud, Minnesota;
Eden Prairie, Minnesota;
Minnetonka, Minnesota;
and Eau Claire, Wisconsin.
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