Module #1 Introduction to Sustainable Supply Chains in Fashion Overview of the importance of sustainable supply chains in the fashion industry, including environmental and social impacts.
Module #2 The Environmental Impact of Fashion Examining the environmental effects of the fashion industry, including pollution, waste, and resource depletion.
Module #3 Social Responsibility in Fashion Exploring the social impacts of the fashion industry, including labor rights, working conditions, and human rights.
Module #4 Defining Sustainability in Fashion Introducing key concepts and definitions related to sustainability in fashion, including circular economy, zero waste, and slow fashion.
Module #5 Understanding Supply Chain Complexity Analyzing the complexities of fashion supply chains, including global production networks, raw material sourcing, and distribution channels.
Module #6 Supply Chain Mapping and Visibility Techniques for mapping and increasing transparency in fashion supply chains, including data analysis and vendor management.
Module #7 Raw Material Sourcing and Sustainability Sustainable sourcing practices for common fashion materials, including cotton, polyester, and leather.
Module #8 Textile Production and Processing Environmental and social impacts of textile production, including dyeing, finishing, and manufacturing processes.
Module #9 Garment Manufacturing and Assembly Sustainable practices in garment manufacturing, including lean production, waste reduction, and worker welfare.
Module #10 Packaging and Distribution Eco-friendly packaging options and sustainable distribution strategies for fashion products.
Module #11 Sustainable Fabric Choices Introduction to sustainable fabrics, including organic cotton, recycled polyester, and plant-based materials.
Module #12 Product Design for Sustainability Design principles for sustainable fashion products, including circular design, upcycling, and repurposing.
Module #13 Circular Economy Strategies in Fashion Business models and practices for implementing circular economy principles in fashion, including take-back programs and product recycling.
Module #14 Measuring and Reporting Sustainability Performance Tools and frameworks for measuring and reporting sustainability performance in fashion supply chains, including KPIs and indicators.
Module #15 Stakeholder Engagement and Collaboration Building partnerships and engaging with stakeholders to drive sustainability in fashion supply chains, including NGOs, suppliers, and consumers.
Module #16 Sustainable Sourcing Certification and Compliance Overview of certifications and standards for sustainable sourcing, including GOTS, Oeko-Tex, and Fairtrade.
Module #17 Innovative Technologies for Sustainable Supply Chains Exploring emerging technologies and innovations that can support sustainable supply chains in fashion, including blockchain, AI, and 3D printing.
Module #18 Sustainable Logistics and Transportation Sustainable practices in fashion logistics, including energy-efficient transportation, packaging reduction, and route optimization.
Module #19 End-of-Life Management and Recycling Strategies for managing end-of-life products, including textile recycling, upcycling, and reuse.
Module #20 Consumer Education and Behavior Change Role of consumer education and behavior change in driving sustainable fashion practices, including care labels and product longevity.
Module #21 Policy and Regulation in Sustainable Fashion Overview of policy and regulatory frameworks supporting sustainable fashion, including EU textile strategy and US fashion industry initiatives.
Module #22 Case Studies in Sustainable Fashion Supply Chains Real-world examples of companies and brands that have successfully implemented sustainable supply chain practices in fashion.
Module #23 Challenges and Opportunities in Sustainable Fashion Addressing common challenges and seizing opportunities for sustainable fashion supply chains, including scaling up and driving systemic change.
Module #24 Developing a Sustainable Supply Chain Strategy Guidance on developing a comprehensive sustainable supply chain strategy in fashion, including goal-setting, resource allocation, and stakeholder engagement.
Module #25 Course Wrap-Up & Conclusion Planning next steps in Sustainable Supply Chains in Fashion Technology career
