Critical Path for my Capsule Collection

A critical path is used in the fashion industry to show the complete journey a product will take from sign off, to launch. It is crucial that both my brand and my suppliers, meet each deadline or I may not launch on time. This is particularly important as it will be my first collection so I need release my items on time - to make a name for myself and survive in the fashion industry.

Explaining my Critical Path:

• I have chosen to have each item signed off on the same date. I have done this so that there is one big team meeting to discuss and select the items.

• Quantity of items depends on what category the item is – hero, core or fashion.

• The initial fit date for Turkey will need to ne ahead of the UK sample as the time taken to reach Turkey is far greater than the UK.

• In the UK, the item can be manufactured and into my warehouse with a short-lead time, so my path can be ‘more relaxed’.

• In Turkey, I need to allow for transport delays and strikes etc, so I have allowed plenty of time for any delays.

• Using a truck to transport my items is the most sustainable way to get my items – compared to flying or freight.

• I want all my items to arrive in the distribution on the same date – with plenty of time before launch. Again, if this doesn’t happen, I have left enough time for any delays I may encounter.

• Launch for all items will be on the 3rd of April 2024 – just after the Easter Bank Holiday.

I have created Two Critical Paths, as the path that my items will take, will differ slightly from country to country. The United Kingdom and Turkey will be the two places that I manufacture in.