Developing a conceptual model for restructuring apparel sampling development process using virtual reality technology
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Source
Issue
Vol. 5, Issue 2 (30 Jun. 2015), pp.415-423, 9 p.
Publisher
Scientific Society for Egyptians Designers
Publication Date
2015-06-30
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
9
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
The prototyping process, which is centralized within the apparel product development process, is a time-consuming and costly process for many apparel companies today.
By minimizing the sample development time and optimizing the sample development process, apparel companies including buyers and manufacturers will benefit from resource efficiency followed.
This paper employed an explanatory and exploratory multiple case study research approach to investigate the current sample development processes in five apparel companies in Egypt to explain the traditional sampling process to show the main process in handling the samples between apparel buyers and suppliers.
The study results showed that physical samples couldn’t be fully avoided because of the need of buyers to touch the used textile materials.
Therefore a new blended model has been developed to enhance speed to market using three dimensional virtual sampling together with physical sampling techniques.
The resulted model which called blended sampling process model (BSPM) is proposed.
The solution and the resulting implications for the adjustment of the regarded sampling procedures are explained.
A positive effect of adopting virtual technology in sampling process such as reducing the number of samples produced and consequently reducing the cost is expected.
The developed model would act as a guideline for future implementation and would evoke the interest of retailing importers companies and manufacturing export companies to achieve a lean supply chain therefore satisfying their customers
American Psychological Association (APA)
Kamal, Majid. 2015. Developing a conceptual model for restructuring apparel sampling development process using virtual reality technology. International Design Journal،Vol. 5, no. 2, pp.415-423.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-951067
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Kamal, Majid. Developing a conceptual model for restructuring apparel sampling development process using virtual reality technology. International Design Journal Vol. 5, no. 2 (2015), pp.415-423.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-951067
American Medical Association (AMA)
Kamal, Majid. Developing a conceptual model for restructuring apparel sampling development process using virtual reality technology. International Design Journal. 2015. Vol. 5, no. 2, pp.415-423.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-951067
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references : p. 423-424
Record ID
BIM-951067