The Midway Journey
FOCUSED EXPERIENCE
THE MIDWAY JOURNEY (7 – 8 DAYS)
This is a condensed version of the Grand Tour, designed for those short on time. While it doesn’t cover the entire ecosystem, it delivers a sharp, focused understanding of how fashion businesses think, decide and operate.
ACADEMIC SUBJECTS
The Entrepreneurial Mindset
- Why we should strive for success
- The growth mindset & perspective
- Critical elements of decision making
- How defining values gives you a solid roadmap for the future
- How leadership & adaptability shape your future
- How to protect yourself in the race of life
- What’s the secret sauce of success in life & business
- How staying healthy & disciplined leads to positive outcomes
- How various quotients matter (IQ, EQ, CQ, AQ)
Merchandising
- Understanding Merchandising cycle from inquiry to shipment
- Understanding Fashion season & Buying Calendars
- Consumption calculation and its impact on cost
- Garment costing in detail
- Managing Time & Action Calendars
- Understanding various types of samples and its flow- (proto, Fit, PP, Top)
- Preparing styles for Bulk Production
- Creating Fabric & Trim requisition
- Managing Bulk approvals
- Understanding Booking Shipment & Export Documentation
Fabrics, Purchase & Sourcing
- Fibre & Fabric Identification
- Yarn spinning – Mill Visit
- Understanding Yarn construction
- Calculating GSM, width, shrinkage, and yarn count
- Understanding fabric cost and its breakdown
- Identifying Fabric Mills and getting them onboard
- Fabric Card preparation and Approval Process
- Understanding fabric timelines
- Bulk fabric booking
Fabric Inspection and Testing
- Understanding Global Fabric Inspection standards
- Understanding Global Fabric testing standards
- Creating & Analyzing Fabric Inspection Reports
- Evaluating mill performance
Trim Purchase & Sourcing
- Various types of trims and its importance
- Identifying critical vs non-critical trims
- Trim specification & measurement
- Trim Vendor selection & sourcing
- Understanding Trim Quality checks
- Creating Trim cards with buyer standards
- Understanding trim timelines & Trim Procurement
- Bulk Trim booking
Industrial Engineering
- Time study & Standard Minute Value basics
- Macro production planning (order vs capacity)
- Capacity Calculation
- Line loading & Order Sequencing
- Understanding Line layout & workstation planning
- Target setting & Efficiency Benchmarks
- Garment Manufacturing industry visit
- Line layout, balancing, and daily efficiency control
- Bottleneck identification & correction
- WIP control & flow management
CULTURAL IMMERSIONS
At Blossom 360, learning extends beyond industry into culture and place.
DA NANG
City of Seven Bridges
A modern tropical city where ocean, river, and mountains converge, offering students a first-hand experience of balance between nature and urban life.
NATURAL WITHIN THE CITY
Sea, River, Mountains
From the Son Tra Peninsula and the Lady Buddha overlooking the city, to the dramatic formations of the Marble Mountains, students witness sea, river, and mountains within a single urban landscape.
BA NA HILLS
Golden Bridge
Reaching the peaks via Asia’s longest cable car, students walk across the iconic Golden Bridge, suspended above the mountains.
FRENCH VILLAGE
Moments Above the City
Architecture, plazas, cable car journeys, and shared moments across the mountain create a pause for reflection, scale, and perspective.
SILK VILLAGE
Craft That Endures
Witnessing age-old weaving techniques practiced by local artisans, where craftsmanship reveals how culture and skill endure across centuries.
MY SON
Ancient Sanctuary
Exploring ancient Champa temple complex set within a forested valley, offering centuries of history, belief and continuity.
HOI AN
Living Heritage
Walking lantern-lit streets and preserved riverside paths shaped by centuries of trade and craft.
COCONUT BOAT RIDE
A Local Pause
A light, hands-on experience navigating traditional basket boats through canals, adding a fun and memorable break within the cultural journey.
COOKING CLASS
Explore the Local Flavors
A hands-on cooking session where students learn to prepare traditional Vietnamese dishes in an interactive setting.
LANGUAGE CLASS
Fun Vietnamese class
A quick, informal introduction to basic Vietnamese words and phrases, added simply to give students a small taste of local culture and everyday communication.
