Identifying Data 2019/20
Subject (*) Global Trends in Fashion: Digital Transformation and Sustainability Code 710G03008
Study programme
Grao en Xestión Industrial da Moda
Descriptors Cycle Period Year Type Credits
Graduate 2nd four-month period
First Basic training 6
Language
English
Teaching method Face-to-face
Prerequisites
Department Análise Económica e Administración de Empresas
Empresa
Socioloxía e Ciencia Política da Administración
Socioloxía e Ciencias da Comunicación
Coordinador
Rey García, Marta
E-mail
marta.reyg@udc.es
Lecturers
Moré Corral, María Paloma
Rey García, Marta
E-mail
paloma.more@udc.es
marta.reyg@udc.es
Web
General description

Study programme competencies
Code Study programme competences
A8 Ser capaz, en base al conocimiento del entorno social, de diseñar y poner en marcha estrategias de marketing eficaces, que contemplen especialmente las variables de comunicación y distribución: mensajes, medios, canales, relación con el cliente, etc, ...
A13 Conocer el impacto de la tecnología en los distintos procesos de la industria textil.
A14 Tener una perspectiva clara del papel de las personas en la organización, y conocer las herramientas de gestión de recursos humanos necesarias para conseguir de las mismas la máxima implicación y rendimiento.
A15 Conocer y asumir la perspectiva ética y los valores imprescindibles en los que debe descansar el mundo de la moda y sus empresas.
A16 Incorporar criterios de sostenibilidad en los procesos de toma de decisión de la empresa (y por extensión a los mercados de moda).
A17 Saber implantar programas de Responsabilidad Social corporativa (en los mercados de moda).
A18 Conocer los lenguajes plásticos y visuales en el ámbito del diseño de la industria de la moda, para entender e interpretar las creaciones artísticas de prendas de moda.
B1 Que los estudiantes hayan demostrado poseer y comprender conocimientos en un área de estudio que parte de la base de la educación secundaria general, y se suele encontrar a un nivel que, si bien se apoya en libros de texto avanzados, incluye también algunos aspectos que implican conocimientos procedentes de la vanguardia de su campo de estudio
B2 Que los estudiantes sepan aplicar sus conocimientos a su trabajo o vocación de una forma profesional y posean las competencias que suelen demostrarse por medio de la elaboración y defensa de argumentos y la resolución de problemas dentro de su área de estudio
B3 Que los estudiantes tengan la capacidad de reunir e interpretar datos relevantes (normalmente dentro de su área de estudio) para emitir juicios que incluyan una reflexión sobre temas relevantes de índole social, científica o ética
B4 Que los estudiantes puedan transmitir información, ideas, problemas y soluciones a un público tanto especializado como no especializado
B5 Que los estudiantes hayan desarrollado aquellas habilidades de aprendizaje necesarias para emprender estudios posteriores con un alto grado de autonomía
B6 Capacidad para la cooperación, el trabajo en equipo y el aprendizaje colaborativo en entornos interdisciplinares
B7 Capacidad para analizar tendencias (razonamiento crítico).
B8 Capacidad de planificación, organización y gestión de recursos y operaciones
B9 Capacidad de análisis, diagnóstico y toma de decisiones
B10 Capacidad de comprensión de la dimensión social e histórico-artística del diseño y la industria de la moda, vehículo para la creatividad y la búsqueda de soluciones nuevas y efectivas.
C2 Dominar la expresión y la comprensión de forma oral y escrita de un idioma extranjero
C3 Utilizar las herramientas básicas de las tecnologías de la información y las comunicaciones (TIC) necesarias para el ejercicio de su profesión y para el aprendizaje a lo largo de su vida
C4 Desarrollar el ejercicio de una ciudadanía respetuosa con la cultura democrática, los derechos humanos y la perspectiva de género
C5 Entender la importancia de la cultura emprendedora y conocer los medios al alcance de las personas emprendedoras
C6 Adquirir habilidades para la vida y hábitos, rutinas y estilos de vida saludables
C7 Desarrollar la capacidad de trabajar en equipos interdisciplinares o transdisciplinares, para ofrecer propuestas que contribuyan a un desarrollo sostenible ambiental, económico, político y social
C8 Valorar la importancia que tiene la investigación, la innovación y el desarrollo tecnológico en el avance socioeconómico y cultural de la sociedad
C9 Tener la capacidad de de gestionar tiempos y recursos: desarrollar planes, priorizar actividades, identificar las críticas,establecer plazos y cumplirlos.

Learning aims
Learning outcomes Study programme competences
To know the global trends that are transforming the value chain of fashion A14
A15
A16
A17
A18
B1
B2
B3
B4
B5
B6
B7
B8
B9
B10
C2
C3
C4
C5
C6
C7
C8
C9
To understand the importance of complying with regulation and self-regulation in the fashion industry A14
A15
A16
A17
B6
B7
B8
B9
B10
C7
To know the mechanisms and tools that can improve traceability and transparency in fashion supply chains A13
B8
B9
C3
C8
To know the importance of customer experience in fashion, its antecedents and its consecuences A8
B7
B8
B9
C3
To understand the effects of digital transformation of fashion retailing in order to take advantage of its opportunities A13
B3
C3
C8
To understand ongoing transformations in the fashion industry B2
B4
B5
B6
B7
To understand new styles of management, particularly in the fashion industry A14
A15
A16
A17
B3
B6
B7
B8
B9
C3
C4
C7
C8
To understand the new trends in automation and digital disruption A8
A13
B6
B7
To understand new forms of marketing and customer behavior A8
A13
A15
A16
B2
B3
B7
B8
B9
C3
C7
C8

Contents
Topic Sub-topic
Globalization and complexity in the fashion value chain Definition of fashion value chain
Globalization of production and consumption of fashion
Complexity: outsourcing and offshoring
Social and environmental sustainability: responsible consumption and corporate social responsibility (CSR) Key concepts
Sustainable business models in fashion
Responsible consumption
Compliance: regulation and self-regulation in the fashion industry Definition and origins of compliance
Hard law vs soft law in the fashion industry
International alliances, norms and standards
Traceability of the fashion supply chain Traceability and transparency in supply chains
Tols and mechanisms for traceability for sustainability
Customer experience Definition of customer experience
Rethinking the customer experience in fashion: omnichannel and new customer journey
Digital transformation of brick and mortar stores The new role of physical stores in the omnichannel paradigm
Digital application in physical stores
Collaborative and circular economy Key concepts
Practical applications of collaborative economy in fashion
Practical applications of circular economy in fashion
Digital disruption, artificial intelligence and automation Key concepts
New challenges for fashion businesses
New paradigms and stakeholders
Customization Definition, origins and evolution
From "just in case" to "just in time": the big transformation of production and consumption

Planning
Methodologies / tests Competencies Ordinary class hours Student’s personal work hours Total hours
Case study A13 A14 A15 A16 A17 A18 B1 B7 B9 C2 C3 12 24 36
Seminar B9 C5 C6 C9 8 16 24
Multiple-choice questions A8 B10 3 21 24
Guest lecture / keynote speech A14 A15 A16 A17 B2 B3 B4 B5 B6 B8 C4 C7 C8 21 42 63
 
Personalized attention 3 0 3
 
(*)The information in the planning table is for guidance only and does not take into account the heterogeneity of the students.

Methodologies
Methodologies Description
Case study Different learning materials will be used (cases, audiovisuals, readings); both in the classroom in order to complement theoretical and theoretical-practical teaching, and outside the classroom in order for students to prepare the group practical assignments that are subject to continuos evaluation and may deal with real organizations.
Seminar Participation in all sessions of the course, including seminars, presentations of group practical assignments and guest lectures, is compulsory given that their contents can be subject to evaluation.
Multiple-choice questions A test examination will be held, a multiple choice type where only one option is correct and incorrect answers entail a penalty.
Guest lecture / keynote speech The fundamentals of the course will be explained in the classroom in theory-based sessions and utilizing audiovisual aids, guided discussions, cases and other interactive methodologies.

Personalized attention
Methodologies
Case study
Description
Personalized attention will be provided in order to solve for specific questions about course contents, to recommend additional sources of information in order to enhance case preparation, and to follow up on the group practical assignments. Furthermore, the seminars may be used by students to discuss relevant questions individually, beyond collaborative learning.

The cases and other learning materials required to facilitate students' follow up of theoretical and interactive sessions and the course calendar will be detailed/uploaded in the virtual platform of the UDC whenever possible. Materials will be discussed in the classroom in an interactive way. Practical assignments will be assigned to student groups so that they are firstly presented in the classroom by the responsible group, and then discussed with all students attending the course. It is strongly recommended that all students prepare the materials in advance and participate in the session, sharing their individual questions and learning.

Furthermore it is strongly recommended that students utilize tutoring hours in order to solve their questions about the assignments that are subject to continuous evaluation in a personalized way. The main goal of the personalized attention consists of solving questions about preparation of team projects and case studies.

Assessment
Methodologies Competencies Description Qualification
Case study A13 A14 A15 A16 A17 A18 B1 B7 B9 C2 C3 The grade obtained in team projects will weight 30% of the final grade. All team members will get the same grade 30
Seminar B9 C5 C6 C9 Attendance to all sessions is compulsory, including seminars and guest lectures, and will be duly assessed
Attendance to sessions will weight a maximum of 10% of the final grade
10
Multiple-choice questions A8 B10 A multiple-choice type of test exam, where only one option is correct, will be taken. Wrong answers entail a penalty. It is strictly necessary to pass the exam (with a grade equal or superior to 5, in a 0-10 grading system) in order to pass the course.

All materials and contents addressed in the classroom or recommended in moodle, either through the lectures or in the interactive sessions (be them teaching case discussions, plenary or team-based, or seminars), including the discussion of individual assignments or in the presentation of group assignments, are subject to be asked about in the exam.

It is important that students prepare individually for the exam utilizing all materials available in the virtual platform (visual aids, individual and team readings and multimedia materials), plus the notes they took in the classroom, in order to better understand the real examples used to illustrate course contents and to develop their own critical thinking and professional criteria.

It is key that students complement these materials with the individual revision of suggested readings, in order to clarify any remaining question.
60
 
Assessment comments
Participation in guest seminars and ordinary lectures (worth 10% of the final grade) could be randomly checked. 

The aforementioned evaluation criteria will apply to both the first and the second opportunity, including Erasmus and other exchange students. 

Those students with part-time registration and "dispensa académica de exención de asistencia" will have the following weights: 40% grade will come from team projects and 60% grade will come from the exam.

Those students who fail the multiple-choice exam will receive the exam grade as course grade.

The grade obtained by students from their team projects (up to 30%) and attendance checks (up to 10%), will be valid only for the ongoing academic year. 

It is forbidden to access the classroom with any device allowing for data transmission and/or warehousing when any of the evaluations is taking place (mobile phones, smart watches, etc.). 

Sources of information
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Ellen MacArthur Foundation (2017). A New Textiles Economy: Redesigning fashion’s future.
Stewart, R., Niero, M. (2018). Circular economy in corporate sustainability strategies: A review of corporate sustainability reports in the fast-moving consumer goods sector. Business Strategy and the Environment
Garcia-Torres, S., Rey-Garcia, M. and Albareda-Vivo, L. (2017). Effective Disclosure in the Fast-Fashion Industry: from Sustainability Reporting to Action.. Sustainability, 9(12), pp. 2256.
Karamchandani, A Kubzansky, M, Frandano, P. (2009). Emerging Markets, Emerging Models. MARKET-BASED SOLUTIONS TO THE CHALLENGES OF GLOBAL POVERTY. Monitor Company Group
Caro, F., and Martínez-De-Albéniz, V. (2014). How fast fashion works: Can it work for you, too. IESE Insight, 21(21), 58-65.
REY-GARCIA, M. Y FOLGUEIRA SUÁREZ, T. (2019). http://www.catedrafundacionarecesdcuniovi.es/publicaciones-libros-publicados-es.html. El reto de la moda sostenible
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Complementary


Recommendations
Subjects that it is recommended to have taken before
Principles of Economics: Fashion Industry/710G03003

Subjects that are recommended to be taken simultaneously

Subjects that continue the syllabus
Sustainable Management of the Fashion Value Chain/710G03018

Other comments


(*)The teaching guide is the document in which the URV publishes the information about all its courses. It is a public document and cannot be modified. Only in exceptional cases can it be revised by the competent agent or duly revised so that it is in line with current legislation.