Identifying Data 2019/20
Subject (*) Sustainable Management of the Fashion Value Chain Code 710G03018
Study programme
Grao en Xestión Industrial da Moda
Descriptors Cycle Period Year Type Credits
Graduate 2nd four-month period
Second Obligatory 6
Language
English
Teaching method Face-to-face
Prerequisites
Department Empresa
Coordinador
Escourido Calvo, Manuel
E-mail
manuel.escourido@udc.es
Lecturers
Escourido Calvo, Manuel
E-mail
manuel.escourido@udc.es
Web http://http://gradoindustrialmoda.udc.gal/
General description

Study programme competencies
Code Study programme competences
A1 Conocer los fundamentos básicos de gestión de una empresa de textil/moda, tanto a nivel estratégico como operativo y funcional.
A2 Conocer los aspectos del entorno que influyen en la evolución del mundo de la moda y sus empresas, con especial incidencia en el impacto de las cuestiones económicas y legales.
A12 Tener los conocimientos básicos de inglés necesarios para las relaciones internacionales de negocio (acreditando nivel mínimo B1)
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).
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
B8 Capacidad de planificación, organización y gestión de recursos y operaciones
B9 Capacidad de análisis, diagnóstico y toma de decisiones
C2 Dominar la expresión y la comprensión de forma oral y escrita de un idioma extranjero
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
Understand the importance of the management of the value chain as an strategic element of the companies at the fashion industry and its relevance to business areas. Understand the importance of sustainability as an approach to generating economic, social and environmental value that contributes to the long-term well-being of society. A1
A2
A12
A13
A14
A15
A16
A17
B1
B3
B4
B5
B6
B8
B9
C2
C4
C5
C6
C7
C8
C9
Analyze, understand and apply sustainability criteria to all areas of the value chain of the fashion industry and its companies for strategic and operational decision making. Extend sustainability towards an application of social responsibility in all areas of the company, as well as in its relations with stakeholders. A1
A2
A12
A13
A14
A16
A17
B1
B2
B3
B4
B5
B6
B8
B9
C2
C4
C5
C6
C7
C8
C9

Contents
Topic Sub-topic
PART I. MANAGEMENT OF THE FASHION INDUSTRY VALUE CHAIN. 01. Value chain: concept, elements and strategic management.
02. Value chain of the fashion industry and its companies.
03. Value chain management and sustainability.
PART II. SUSTAINABLE MANAGEMENT OF FASHION VALUE CHAIN. 04. Sustainable transformation: Fashion Industry Products and Processes.
05. Sustainable transformation: Fashion Industry Systems.
06. Sustainable transformation: Fashion Industry and Design.
07. Sustainable transformation: Fashion Industry Communication.
08. Fashion as a vehicle for the transmission of values.

Planning
Methodologies / tests Competencies Ordinary class hours Student’s personal work hours Total hours
Events academic / information A1 A2 A12 A13 C2 C4 5 0 5
Workbook A14 A15 A16 A17 B9 B5 C2 C5 C8 10 15 25
Multiple-choice questions B1 B5 B9 C2 2 28 30
Guest lecture / keynote speech A1 A2 A12 A13 A17 B1 B2 B3 B4 B5 B6 B8 B9 C2 C4 C5 C6 C7 C8 C9 20 40 60
Oral presentation B1 B2 B3 B4 B5 B6 B8 B9 C2 C4 C5 C6 C7 C8 C9 15 15 30
 
Personalized attention 0 0
 
(*)The information in the planning table is for guidance only and does not take into account the heterogeneity of the students.

Methodologies
Methodologies Description
Events academic / information Students can become familiar with the practical cases presented by professionals in the field, students must also attend complementary practical activities (conferences, seminars, workshops and so on). They must reflect on the content and produce an analysis, which will be subject to assessment.
Workbook To complement the lectures, texts and readings and/or practical tasks based on a variety of topics will be provided for analysis. Students must work in groups to answer the set questions.
Multiple-choice questions Individual multiple choice test. Each wrong answer will lower the test score.
Guest lecture / keynote speech The contents of the subject’s theoretical programme will be introduced in a formal lecture, through audiovisual media. The slides will be delivered to the students. The lecturer will monitor lecture attendance; regular attendance is a requirement in assessment procedure.
Oral presentation In the practical class, the group designated by the lecturer must present the set reading and / or the work from complementary activities. Group members must answer the questions that are formulated.

Personalized attention
Methodologies
Oral presentation
Workbook
Description
The students will be able to resolve any doubts while they work on the practical cases or readings that they must present. They can also ask questions about topics explained in class. The teacher is assigned an availability for tutorials.

Assessment
Methodologies Competencies Description Qualification
Oral presentation B1 B2 B3 B4 B5 B6 B8 B9 C2 C4 C5 C6 C7 C8 C9 READINGS and ORAL PRESENTATION: 40% of the final grade.

Oral reports will be presented on the readings, bibliographic analysis and practical work. They will be done in a group.

Assessment criteria include how well the theoretical is explained, the quality and clarity of the presentation; the accuracy and quality of the answers; the range of primary and secondary sources used and the review of literature.
40
Multiple-choice questions B1 B5 B9 C2 MULTIPLE CHOICE TEST: 50% of the final grade.

Individual multiple (four options) choice test. Each wrong answer will lower the final score.
50
Guest lecture / keynote speech A1 A2 A12 A13 A17 B1 B2 B3 B4 B5 B6 B8 B9 C2 C4 C5 C6 C7 C8 C9 ATTENDANCE: 10% of the final grade.

Attendance of lectures, as well as of the practical classes, will make up 10% of the final grade.
10
 
Assessment comments
STUDENTS EXEMPT FROM CLASS ATTENDANCE AND SECOND OPPORTUNITY.

MULTIPLE CHOICE TEST. 100% of the final grade.

Individual multiple (four options) choice test. Each wrong answer will lower the test score. The score obtained will make up 100% of the final grade for the subject.

Sources of information
Basic
Fletcher, K. and Grose, L. (2012): “Fashion and Sustainability: Design for Change”, Laurence King Publishing, London (UK). Gardetti, M. A. and Torres, A. L. (2013): “Sustainability in Fashion and Textiles: Values, Design, Production and Consumption”, Greenleaf Publishing, Sheffield (UK).
Complementary
Burns, L. D. (2019): “Sustainability and Social Change in Fashion”, Fairchild Books, Bloomsbury Publishing Plc, London (UK). Little, T. (2018): “The Future of Fashion: Understanding Sustainability in the Fashion Industry”, New Degree Press, Potomac (USA). Black, S. (2013): “The Sustainable Fashion Handbook”, Thames & Hudson, London (UK).

Recommendations
Subjects that it is recommended to have taken before
Introduction to Fashion Business Management/710G03004
Fashion Supply Chain Management I: Procurement/710G03005

Subjects that are recommended to be taken simultaneously
Fashion Supply Chain Management II: Operations Management/710G03017

Subjects that continue the syllabus
Fashion Supply Chain Management III: Logistics and Transportation/710G03019

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.