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
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 break down
- 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 & work satation planning
- Target setting & Efficiency Benchmarks
- Garment Manufacturing industry visit
- Line layout, balancing, and daily efficiency control
- Bottleneck identification & correction
- WIP control & flow manangement
The entrepreneurial mindset
- Why should be 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 & desciplined leads to positive outcomes
- How various quotients matter (IQ, EQ, CQ, AQ, )
CULTURAL IMMERSIONS
At Blossom360, learning extends beyond industry into culture and place.
ĐÀ NẴNG
City of Seven Bridges
Ocean, river, and mountains converge in this modern tropical city.
HỘI AN
Living Heritage
Lantern-lit streets shaped by
centuries of trade and craft.
MỸ SƠN
Ancient Sanctuary
Champa temple complex
offering deep sense of history.
BÀ NÀ HILLS
Golden Bridge
Walk across the iconic bridge
suspended above mountains.
EVENINGS ALONG THE HÀN RIVER
City at Dusk
Dragon Bridge and riverfront lights reflect the city’s life and evening rhythm.
EVERYDAY CITY LIFE
Life as It Is
Beaches, markets, and creative districts reveal a city that feels open, human, and connected.
FRENCH VILLAGE
Moments Above the City
Plazas, architecture, and mountain views create space for reflection and shared moments.
NATURAL WITHIN THE CITY
Living Heritage
Lantern-lit streets shaped by
centuries of trade and craft.
SILK VILLAGE
Craft That Endures
Local artisans showing
weaving techniques passed
down through generations.
COCONUT BOAT RIDE
A Local Pause
A relaxed ride through narrow
canals in traditional basket
boats.
NIGHT BOAT RIDE
Lantern Reverie
Lantern reflections and calm
waters offer a quiet view of
Hội An at night.
COOKING CLASS
Explore the Local Flavors
Hands-on preparation of
traditional local dishes in a
shared kitchen setting.
LANGUAGE CLASS
Fun Vietnamese class
Small taste of everyday local phrases and expressions.
INTERNATIONAL FIREWORK FESTIVAL
A seasonal city-wide event
Seasonal fireworks light up
the skyline along the Hàn
River.
