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2015-11-06 13:13:53

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Neha Agarwal

Guide-Level 14

Hi Mohit,
From collecting raw material to manufacturing to reaching the consumers - a product goes through a chain of events before it reaches you. The career in managing various activities in this chain is called Supply Chain Management (SCM) or Logistics management. This function is extremely critical to the whole retail industry.
Career prospects after completing the required qualifications:
Commodity Buyer
Supply Planner
Supplier Manager
Purchasing Executives
Implementation Manager
Procurement Officer
Material Manager
Inventory Manager
Head of Supply
Head of Procurement
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2015-11-06 13:11:37

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Neha Agarwal

Guide-Level 14

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2015-11-06 13:10:56

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Neha Agarwal

Guide-Level 14

Hi Mohit,
After completing Retail Management course one can expect starting package ranging between Rs. 4lakhs- 6lakhs (depending on the institute, educational background etc,).
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2015-11-06 13:02:03

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Neha Agarwal

Guide-Level 14

Hi Mohit,
Curriculum for MBA in logistics and supply chain management:
- Principles of Management and Organizational Behaviour
- Managerial Economics
- Accounting and Finance for Managers
- Marketing Management
- Human Resource Management
- Quantitative Techniques for Management
- Research Methods for Management
- Corporate Communication
- Operations Management
- Logistic Management
- Retail Store and Visual Merchandising
- Quality Management and Quality Techniques
- Retail Marketing and CRM
- Logistic and Supply Chain Management
- Export Trade and Documentation
- International Marketing
- Business Environment and Ethics
- Strategic Management
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2015-11-06 12:49:34

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Neha Agarwal

Guide-Level 14

Hi Mohit,
There are few certification courses in Logistics and supply chain management:
CSCP: Ideal for General Supply Chain Careers
CPIM: Ideal for a Career in Inventory Management
CPSM: Ideal for a Career in Procurement
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2015-11-06 12:30:08

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Megha Gupta

Guide-Level 13

Hi Ravi,
Fashion merchandising focuses on promoting and selling current and emerging fashion trends. Emphasize the planning, manufacturing and marketing of products from a design and manufacturing standpoint.
Fashion merchandising are key job roles within the retail industry, with hiring organizations including department stores, retail chain stores, online retailers and smaller independent shops and boutiques.
Career options, including positions as retail store managers and buyers, fashion designers and fashion merchandisers.
The qualification required would be at least a diploma or degree in fashion design /Merchandising.
Some institute
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2015-11-06 12:30:04

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Neha Agarwal

Guide-Level 14

Hi Pari,
You can pursue post graduation in marketing and merchandising in exports after graduation. Minimum eligibility for PGDM in most of the reputed institutes is graduation degree from any recognized university. Most of the reputed course offer PGDM to graduates only, whether through regular mode or distance education mode.
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2015-11-06 12:21:47

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Neha Agarwal

Guide-Level 14

Hi Anil,
Merchandising is a specialised management function in the fashion industry. Fashion Merchandisers analyse fashion trends, decide textures, weave and colour of materials to be used for large scale manufacture. The weaving of fabrics is executed on the basis of the advance orders placed by merchandisers.
Merchandisers are employed by domestic or export garment industries. In large manufacturing firms/export houses merchandisers may play a specialist role as production managers, quality controllers, fashion retailers, or even export managers etc. Visual merchandisers work with retail outlets for window and floor display.
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2015-11-06 12:10:03

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Neha Agarwal

Guide-Level 14

Hi Pari,
To get into top B-schools you need to get CAT entrance exam.
Few of the Schools you can look at:
Asian Council Logistics Management
Indian Institute of Materials Management
The School of Business Logistics
Management Development Institute
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2015-11-06 11:53:49

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Neha Agarwal

Guide-Level 14

Hi Pari,
Fess of Post Graduate Diploma in Fashion Business (Merchandising) varies from college to college.
The fee structure for 2 years Fashion Business Merchandising Course ranges between Rs. 3lakhs- Rs. 8 lakhs approx .
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