{"product_id":"apparel-costing-9781350065406","title":"Apparel Costing","description":"\u003cp\u003eNewcomers to the fashion industry often base costings on the sum of a styles fabric  trims and labor-and to that they simply add their markup. However  every other activity of the business erodes that markup  and they find themselves with an unsustainable profit-or a loss. This guide will help you avoid these pitfalls to guarantee a sustainable profit.  Apparel Costing details traditional and current costing methods for the fast-paced and e-commerce-focused fashion marketplace. You will learn industry-specific product\/style costing that can be applied to garments produced both locally and globally. Youll also learn how to calculate line item percentages on indirect cost factors  such as factory sourcing  overhead  administration and product development.  Key topics include: Target Market Pricing; Variable vs Fixed Costs; Direct vs Indirect Cost Factors; Cost-Based vs Value-Based Costing; Domestic vs International Production Costing; Effect of Sourcing on Costing; Sustainability in Costing; Fast Fashion vs. Slow Fashion\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"My Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45666099101749,"sku":"ByrdShop_1350065404","price":67.9,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0627\/8139\/0901\/files\/9781350065406.jpg?v=1782419493","url":"https:\/\/atxbooks.com\/products\/apparel-costing-9781350065406","provider":"ATX Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}