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Subcontracting & Contract Manufacturing : Overview & Definition

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Subcontracting tracking coordinates the outbound dispatch of raw materials or cut pieces to third-party factories (stitching, dyeing, printing) and reconciles finished returns against bill-of-materials scrap.

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Subcontracting Inventory & Quality Governance

Apparel manufacturing relies heavily on external contractors for specialized steps: embroidery, washing, buttoning, and sewing. Tracking raw component consumption off-premises is critical.

System Features:

  • Subcontractor Location Ledger: Track raw materials held at vendor premises in real time.
  • Scrap & Yield Reconciliation: Compare returned finished garments against dispatched fabric rolls.
  • Subcontractor Billing: Automated generation of piece-rate service bills based on passed QC inspections.

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