In apparel merchandising, the journey from DMM (Direct Material Management) to Order Confirmation involves several key steps that ensure the product is developed, sourced, and ordered efficiently. Here's a breakdown of the key points in this process: 1. Product Development & Tech Pack Finalization Design concept approval Tech pack creation (specs, measurements, BOM) Sample development (Proto, Fit, PP samples) 2. Material Sourcing Fabric and trim sourcing based on tech pack Lab dips and strike-offs for color approval Vendor selection and price negotiation 3. Costing & Price Confirmation Cost sheet preparation (FOB, CM, trims, packaging) Price negotiation with suppliers Final price approval from buyer 4. Sample Approval Fit sample review and comments Pre-production sample approval Size set sample approval (if required) 5. Vendor Finalization Supplier capacity check Compliance and certifications verification Fina...